Golden Retrievers: Everything You Need to Know - Including Puppy Training, Grooming, Health, Diet & Nutrition
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Golden Retrievers: Perfect for Families, Hunting, Therapy, and Competitions!
If you've ever wanted the perfect doggie companion, then a Golden Retriever may be the dog you're searching for. These lovable, playful puppies grow up to be loyal, fun-loving protectors of the family.
A Golden Retriever starts out curious and eager to please, and with the proper training, your dog will grow into pet that's perfect for families with children or as a sidekick for a single person who wants a pet for companionship.
If you have kids, you'll love how a Golden Retriever maintains patience - even in the face of having its fur pulled or being tackled by a rowdy toddler. As much as you'll mean the world to your dog, it'll mean everything to you, too!
In the book, Golden Retrievers: Everything You Need to Know - Including Puppy Training, Grooming, Health, Diet & Nutrition, you'll discover just how well this breed of dog can fit into your family unit.
Whether you're considering a dog for protection, companionship, or for competitions, a Golden Retriever beats out most of the other breeds as top choice.
According to the American Kennel Club Breed Ranking of 2006, it's the 4th most popular breed of dog, period!
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Golden Retrievers Are Powerful, Yet Gentle Canine Friends
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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All the answers, tricks and training techniques to keeping your Golden Retriever happy and healthy!
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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.
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The Golden Retriever in a nutshell
From Wikipedia
Golden Retriever is the basic name given to a breed of dog, originally developed to retrieve shot game during hunting. It is one of the most common family dogs as it is naturally very friendly and amenable to training.
Golden Retrievers are compatible with children and adults and are good with other dogs, cats and most livestock. They are friendly in nature making them fair guard dogs. Golden retrievers are often well bonded to their family and will protect them when necessary and easily calmed by their owners.
Golden Retrievers are unlikely to attack, but will if they believe their owners are being threatened, this makes them a good watch dog, because of their ability to alert when strangers arrive by barking but not excessively so. Golden Retrievers are particularly valued for their high level of sociability towards people, calmness, and willingness to learn.
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What Questions Do You Have About Golden Retrievers?
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- stemcells stemcells Mar 28, 2009 @ 9:32 am
- Thank you for top information about pets!
I picked up a lot of pet
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- BradKamer BradKamer Jan 28, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
- Nice lens on Goldens. I have a 1 1/2 year old female golden named Savannah. She is quite the bag yard digger and still loves to get into trouble, yet she is adored by the whole family. She is quite the socialite and I would second guess her "watch dog" abilities!
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- KayeSwafford KayeSwafford Nov 29, 2008 @ 8:47 am
- Thanks very much to all of you. I hope you have a great holiday season. Kaye and Krystal.
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- ryansjo7 ryansjo7 Nov 20, 2008 @ 1:47 am
- I actually have a golden retriever named Tucker, who is a little over a year old now, and he is quite active if you ask me. If you want to see him, I posted a youtube video of him at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kczlqCZUghM several months ago.
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- Harish Harish Apr 29, 2008 @ 9:03 pm
- I live in a two bedroom town house with a small back yard.. would a golden retriever suit this type of dwelling? I love big dogs and don't want a small one...
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- michaelgibbons michaelgibbons Jan 30, 2008 @ 10:58 am
- Looking at my mixed (90% Golden) Blaze - longer story here -- he is sweet scared to death of water tough -- whatever the 10% is must be dominant gene -- go figure! When asked what kind of dog Blaze was -- Emily my daughter told everyone He's a "mute" -- classic!
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- grandpas grandpas Jan 26, 2008 @ 10:05 pm
- Thanks kfor creating such a great golden lens! I've given you Logan's 5 stars. Please come visit Logan's lens that he is just now working on. New Squid! *smile*
Logan's Dad, Jim
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- Banana Banana Jan 2, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
- thanx i am doin a report on goldens so this help me a lot thanx
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- GlenaRecords GlenaRecords Dec 13, 2007 @ 12:48 pm
- I always thought a golden retriever was the perfect dog, but you have so much information about so many breeds that I no longer am sure.
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