I might get a dog soon any advice?

golden retriever puppyI might get a dog soon any advice?
YES, make sure you have a lotta free time for your puppy. You also got to get a lot of toys to keep him occupied, get him a collar w/ a name tag(I know you think he won't ever get away but it sometimes happens okay?) Also, don't hit or smack or yell at him(Im sure you already know this but just in case) Take a lot of time to teach him basic rules of behaviour that can be found by using a search engine Type in Puppy care tips or traing tips. You might want to remember that when you let your puppy in(if your gonna) that when he first runs inside that he is going to be really excited and playful, dancing around and whatnot, TALK CALMLY TO HIM UNTIL HE CALMS DOWN AND DON';T PET HIM UNTIL HE CALMS DOWN because if you reward the excited state of mind he will be more likely to jump up and scratch you when he is older. Hope I helped and if you have any puppy questions(I know a lot about it and it would take a very long time to type it all) just emaIl me at RE GothicFairy@aol.com%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;there is a space between RE and Gothic and if that doesn't work my other e-mail is SELENEVAMPRESS use the other first though. Have fun!I might get a dog soon any advice?
puppys are very cute but just remember they are for life. all i can say is if you show them love you will have the best friend you could ever ask for good luck and many happy years ahead.
well done good breed to go for. when you get the puppy make sure you train it well and from the start, make them know you are the boss. They get big and strong when older so good disipline from the start. Don't feed it too much as it will eat everything you give it regardless of how much its had. Puppys need loads of your time and thhey need quite a lot of exercise. You need to vaccinate the dog too, which is sort of expensive but worth it. Unfortunatly i know an owner that did not vaccinate their puppy and it got parvo virus and died.





Good luck :)
if you do make sure you have suitable space and pen area plus plenty of time for walking. You will enjoy your pet much more if you are well prepared for it!


p.s. Boxers are class pets!
oh god! its a lot of work! i got a beagle puppy last year and was not prepared for all the work. make sure you get a cage big enough for it to be full grown in. keep it in there at night and when you are not home so it wont tear up your entire house. spend a lot of time teaching it to go to the door when it has to go ';potty'; so it wont do it inside (so often). you will need toys and plenty of puppy pads to put down on the floor, they can also be put outside too (there is a scent on them that draws the dog to pee on it). and basically just spend a lot of time with it. make sure it gets all of its shots and has regular visits to the vet.
Many questions. How old are you? Do your parents approve (if you live at home)? Are you are mature, responsible person who not only provide food and water but also emotional needs by playing with him/her every day the rest of their life?


I suggest you go to an animal rescue place where you can adopt one and they will tell you what is required to be a good dog owner.
I heard they make very good dogs they are just extremely hyper. But easy to potty train! Good luck!
Dogs are a lot more expensive that you might think.
I had a golden retriever which I got as a puppy. We got her in the summer time which was great because there was always someone home to give her attention and discapline. She was housebroken in two weeks.


I'd recommend getting a full grown dog if there isn't someone always at home atleast 75 percent of the time. Puppies need to go out atleast once an hour.


Active dogs, such as golden retrievers, need a fenced in yard so they can roam for hours a day.
Dogs are for life,not just for christmas.
Goldens are in general very nice happy dogs. They need a lot of excercise and need to be brushed. My advice is to research the breeds you are interested in and consider what they were meant to do. Consider your life style. If you are getting a pup-demand a lot from the breeder. The Flat-coated Retriever website has a list of questions to ask before you buy a puppy. You could also find some that need rescued at petfinder.org. Don't forget at least a basic obedience class as well.
Before you get any puppy, read up on the breed and see if the breed's requirements will be met by your life style.





Some breeds are naturally more active, and need more exercise and/or a job to do.





Some breeds, like retrievers, are naturally more ';mouthy'; and tend to nip/bite/chew more than others, and can do so for a longer period than most puppies.





Be prepared to take the puppy outside to do his business often, every 2 hours, as a small puppy does not have control over his bathroom needs.





Feed a quality food 3 times a day.





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If you never had one before, ask some friends who have dogs if you can borrow their dog or watch it for them for a week or so and see if you are prepared for the commitment that comes with it.


When you are sure you want a dog, let the dog chose you.
What about a rescue dog?I have 2 rescue cats which are loads of fun and give you a good feeling that you have given them a loving home.Be prepared to do your best for it and lots of tlc or forget the idea.
Those are cute dogs - but be ready to take the good with





the bad. The good - undying loyalty to you. The bad -





chewed up shoes, cleaning up the yard, etc. Congrats.





on being able to get one though!
Make sure your ready walk allot or go hunting, Any retriever is a high energy dog and will need lots of exercise, if they don't get it they become just a little destructive. Make sure you get a dog that fits your life style, I'm a hunter, so I love My Chesapeake bay retriever. My friend on the other hand is kind of a home body so the mine poodle was my choice for her and she just loves her, not high maintenance indoor dog, that dose not shed. Remember that there all cute and cuddly for only about 6 months, then you had better be ready to deal with that animals personalty, which is built into them, I.E. German Shepperd is a Gard dog by nature, and retriever is a Retriever by nature,etc...... So make your choice wisely.
Here is a web site with lots of information for you. Give your puppy lots of love and attention you will be glad you did.
Think carefully before you get one, they take up a lot of your time and they need to be fed properly and taken for walks two or three times a day. The rewards for this are great and many. Happy `walkies`!
Dogs are an investment. An investment of time, money and effort. Please be willing to care for your pet, this includes regular vet care as well as the surprise things that come up from time to time. Be willing to walk your dog, play with your dog and train it so its a nice dog to have and enjoy around others as well as yourself. Be prepared to love you dog, even after the ';new dog'; isn't so new anymore. This isn't a toy you can throw to the back of the closet when you get bored with it. Please be willing to spend time with your dog daily. Dogs need interaction with you daily, not just when you feel like it, and just because you decided to to something else, doesn't mean your dog can wait for food, potty breaks and general care and concern from you. You must be willing to care for the dog whether you are sick or well, busy or bored and no matter what, your dog will depend on you for kindness, understanding and care. If you can't do it, don't get one. If you are mature enough to not only do that, but more, you are on your way to being a responsible human being who will reap years of reward from your dogs companionship, obedience and general well being. Good luck to you and I hope you get a wonderful, loving dog that you treat very well!
Make a costing: Purchase price ( ours came from a Rescue £70), Vet, food, bedding, toys, leads, kennel fees, insurance ( £9/month), chipping, chopping (if you do not want to breed), puppy training etc.


exercise plan 2 x walks /day (1/2 hr. is enough)


Holiday cover, or cost of passport ( now approx £150-£200 from start)


If you can afford/keep to all these and they are favourable when you have sat down and worked it out -- then and only then are you able to keep a dog.


I have always wanted a dog..........for years and had to wait til quite late in life to be able to actually have the time they deserve/afford it. It would be a shame to have to part after a few months, if you find you have not enough time or money. The average life of a Retriever is about 10 -15 years. A big commitment. Any dog should not be left alone for longer than a max of 6 hours !!!! Think carefully about it. Another option would be to volunteer at a local RSPCA or kennel. I apologise if you are a mature, wealthy jobless person for being judgemental. Good Luck...
Be very consistent. If you don't want him on the couch, never let him on the couch. If you don't want him to jump on people, never let him jump on people (etc).





Make sure you put things that are either very valuable, irreplaceable (or otherwise important) out of reach of the pup. He/she will be learning boundaries and will make mistakes. I would say watch out for electric wires. I know rabbits and cats are more notorious for it, but dogs are known to chew on electrical wires and shock/electrocute themselves from time to time, so watch those.





Lots of patience will probably be your biggest asset while you get the pup trained.
I am a big advocate of the VERY FIRST thing you should do is make sure you have a good vet near you AND the money to afford ANY routine AND emergency care. Read some of the postings on here. It can be very sad. Oh and plenty of room for it to play.
I have a dog and it's very nice but it has one let down. It barks all the time and very loud. I don't know why and I have to just put up with it now but fortunately it does not bark at night!
I got the same puppy! His name's Biscuit. He's 1 year old now, and a little devil. :) Make sure to play with your puppy a lot and when it's bad be sure you show it what it did wrong. Oh, and teach it tricks, too. My puppy's first trick was to sit. What you have to do is hold a treat above its head and as it looks up, it will naturally sit down. Say, ';sit,'; then give it the treat, and lots of praise!
Just remember they are a very big commitment- you won't be able to go out and come back when you want.
start training early and dont give up, other wise you have a very disobedient dog on your hands and it gets annoying. Also take the time to use a language dictionary and train them in another language I taught my chow all her commands in Italian that way she only listened to me.
DON'T DO IT!!! Unless you are prepared and able to give it two or three hours of exercise a day.





If you do, it would be happier as one of a pair. It would be happier with a warm bed, with a ticking clock (heartbeat) and a cuddly toy it can chew or just cuddle. Start training from day one, it's always easier earlier.
Don't --they are drain on time and money.





It is a disgrace that as a nation we spend more each year on dog food than aid to starving Africans





No wonder boatloads turn up at the Canary Islands
Read everything you can find on golden retrievers, ask owners what to expect when the dog grows up, and make sure you have the patience to take care of the puppy! But I would recommend not to get from a breeder, go to a shelter, there are lots of dogs out there that would love a home. I adopted, and I'm glad I did. I have the sweetest dog ever.
Remember that it won't be a puppy long, and will soon be a very big, very active dog. Make sure you're ready for at least a 15 year commitment. If you're not, please don't get the dog.





Good luck!
Just remember that they are a mjor commitment. You have to walk them at breakfast, lunch and dinner. They cost a lot of money as well but will give you lots of pleasure. Try this site...