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Care and training The Golden needs moderate daily exercise to maintain health and condition. His coat needs some grooming, and he does shed the soft undercoat. Although he is wonderful with children and eager to please, he must be obedience trained to channel both his enthusiasm and his strength. Training must be gentle and consistent, never harsh, even for the dog that is easily distracted. However, firmness is also necessary, for a 70-pound dog with bad manners is a nuisance. Games go a long way; the Golden enjoys retrieving Frisbees and other toys and can be taught to locate hidden items. Chewing on contraband such a shoes, baseboards, is going to happen with your new golden retriever. What won't happen, if you do the right things,is your golden retriever puppy won't renovate your house. When puppy is chewing contraband say no firmly and replace the contraband with a toy that belongs to puppy. Rope toys are great as you can wet them and put them in the freezer for an instant teething ring. Once you give your golden retriever puppy an appropriate toy to chew on, praise the pup for taking it. Most importantly, don't leave your golden retriever puppy unattended outside of it's crate. When golden retrievers are young they chew out of curiosity or teething. When not allowed to develop this habit, they will not grow up to be destructo-dogs. Do not encourage barking and growling during playtime with your golden retriever. This behaviour can become an obnoxious habit very quickly. If you want a golden retriever that barks when people come to the door just wait. S/he will probably do this quite naturally when she grows up. If you do not want this, then discourage it when it starts. Do not bark and growl at your golden retriever puppy during play or you will start a habit which you will, will, will regret. Golden Retrievers are fairly quiet dogs by nature. This is part of their appeal However, as with any habit, it can be easily encourage and not easily discouraged once it starts. Please don't turn your new Golden Retriever puppy into a neighbourhood nuisance with unwanted barking . The Golden diet should be a premium food, and owners must be careful not to overfeed. Goldens are susceptible to hip dysplasia, a condition that can be triggered or exacerbated by too-rapid growth of puppies. Many veterinarians and breeders recommend adult food of less than 25 percent protein instead of puppy food after three months of age. Owners must also guard against overweight in these dogs that often make a science of begging treats and table scraps . | ||||||||
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