Golden Retrievers: Everything You Need to Know - Including Puppy Training, Grooming, Health, Diet & Nutrition

When it comes to agility, a Golden Retriever is in the top list of canines who can't be called clumsy by any means!

Not only are they eager to please their owners, but their active personality and confidence shines through when they complete the tasks.

Golden Retrievers generally grow to be about 55-75 pounds. Their agility stems from the fact that they have a formidable, muscular build. When they trot around, their movements are smooth and coordinated, not clunky and unbalanced.

A Golden Retriever is friendly and alert and as long as their coats are well kempt, they shine in the sunlight showing off various shades of gold and brown. They're not the type of breed to display hostility against people or to be nervous - they're very confident pets!

People get Golden Retrievers as family pets (in fact, in America, it's one of the top breeds of all) - but they're also used as therapy or guide dogs, in hunting expeditions, and in competitions.

When it comes to obedience, the Golden Retriever wins the title of best breed. The first three dogs to gain the title of AKC Obedience Champion were all Golden Retrievers!

Maybe it's one reason why so many of these dogs are used for Hollywood movie roles, like Air Bud, Comet (on Full House), and Speedy (Drew Carey Show).

While their instincts make training easier for this breed, you need to learn how to properly train your Golden Retriever to take advantage of these inherent leads it has over other breeds.

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If you start from the time it's a puppy, it's extremely easy to train a Golden Retriever. It's best to start from the time they're about 8 weeks old.

These dogs love being part of your family, so if you give a Golden Retriever a routine, he'll take to it willingly. Little puppies like to know the simple things - "Where's my food bowl? When do we sleep? Where are my chewy toys?"

You can use simple Golden Retriever training techniques to teach it where t go to the bathroom, where (and when) to sleep, and what's acceptable to play with (and what's not!)

But as your Golden Retriever gets older, it will be teachable for more direct commands that you give it, such as "Sit, lie down, stop barking, or come here." This can be done as early as three months.

Golden Retrievers train for competitive shows very well, too. They're adept at learning how to heel close to your leg, how to leap or run through an obstacle course, and how to retrieve things when you throw it.

When you read Golden Retrievers: Everything You Need to Know - Including Puppy Training, Grooming, Health, Diet & Nutrition, you'll get all the answers you need - and more!

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