If you've decided that golden retrievers pups adoption is for you then great! Hopefully you've given us a great deal of thought and come to this conclusion by doing your research and understand what you're getting yourself into.
That's not to say that adopting a puppy is something that you should be afraid of, but it is something that requires some forethought.
The reason that I say this is simple.
Last year alone in North America between three and 4 million dogs were put down because potential owners got in over their head.
These people simply consider the dog disposable and either took them to a shelter or simply let them go out on the street.
This is no way to treat a family member.
To avoid this situation and to make sure that you understand what you're dealing with the me give you a few tips about Golden retrievers.
There are some things that these dogs are and there are some things that these dogs are not.
But if you are considering Golden retriever puppies adoption chances are that you have also considered your lifestyle and this is one of the reasons that you've made this choice.
Let me first cover what golden retrievers are not.
They are not a dog that you want to buy for security.
They simply are not a watchdog.
They have a lot of great qualities but this is one of them.
If this is your main concern then you should look at a different breed perhaps a German Shepherd or different type of lab.
But certainly not a golden retriever.
A golden retriever will gladly welcome an intruder or burglar perhaps give them a quick sniff and then possibly even show them to your stuff.
Let's cover what goldens require.
The number one thing the golden retrievers with choir in spades is exercise.
Now this is true for most dogs however goldens are especially energetic and active in this respect.
They are grouped by the AKC into the sporting type of dog.
This means that they like to run their like to hunt they like to swim and they like to generally be active.
If this describes your lifestyle, and you are the type of person that likes to jog or run or bicycle and taking the dog with you as part of the plan then this will be an excellent match.
If however you live in an apartment and perhaps don't get out very much or lead a sedentary lifestyle than this may not be the best choice.
Your dog will become frustrated and bored and likewise you will start to dislike her dog.
And we all know how that ends up.
Secondly, this is a very smart dog.
And what I mean by that is they have a higher than average mental capacity for canine.
You may be asking yourself how does this affect me? What's important because if you don't exercise the active mind or give your dog things to keep them mentally agile then he will entertain himself.
And that generally means that he's going to target your stuff.
Your socks your couch your favorite chair and things of this nature will become toys for him or her.
Fortunately, this is an easy one to solve.
You simply have to have some time to spend with your dog in terms of perhaps hiding a treat under a bucket or hiding some piña butter inside a toy or things of this nature.
If you take a walk through pet smart you will find all kinds of different toys that are designed to engage the active mind.
That leads me to the next point.
Socialization.
This is not a dog that wants to spend a lot of time in his own company.
He wants to be around you and around her family members as much is possible.
He is very much a social pack animal and therefore wants to be around other pack animals.
Now it doesn't have to be just people they can also be other dogs Golden retriever will generally get along very well with other dogs.
However, this is a dog that wants to be around people more than anything else.
He also has a need to please people he is very much a human centric dog.
Chewing-a you want to make sure that you have money set aside to buy toys that he or she can chew.
If you're a hunter then taking them out hunting is also a good way to engage this reflects, but odds are you can't do that everyday.
To that point, it's interesting to note that the Golden retriever was originally conceived as a hunting dog and a dog that would retrieve game.
So it stands to reason then, that they like to hold things in their mouth.
And that's where this comes from.
If you cover off these four points and these four points seem to fit well with the way you live, then Golden retriever puppies adoption is probably the right choice for you.
If you have a family if the people around most of the time and you do a lot of things outdoors in which you can include your dog then this is the right choice.
However if some of these things don't fit well with your thinking or with your way of life and perhaps look at or at a different dog.
I always suggest to people that they make a trip to the local shelter.
The workers there can help you match your lifestyle very well with the type of canine you are looking for.
This generally maximizes everyone's experience and ensures that the dog does not come back.
And at the end of the day the dog should be part of your family and be treated as a family member.
Good luck!