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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
There are people out there who have fallen in love with one particular breed of dog. Is that you? If you are on of the Golden Retriever lovers out there, but don't want the work of getting and training a puppy, you might want to consider adopting an older Golden Retriever. An older dog would be more mature and out of that tough, demanding puppy stage. They would be all right if they had to spend time alone while your at work. Golden Retrievers are a good natured breed and the older dog would adjust quickly to a new, loving home, and to your routine. I am sure in no time he would become a member of your family.
A lot of breeders do have older dogs for sale. They may be dogs who have been used for stud, or breeding, they may be older show dogs. The breeder just might have too many adult dogs, and want to thin out his stock. It may be worth your while to call around to some breeders of Golden Retrievers to see if they have any dogs like that available, or know anyone else who might.
An older Golden Retrievers would probably be housebroken, and be obedience trained, and would adjust well to your family. Of course, at first all change is a little difficult, but with lots of love, he will learn to trust you. All a dog needs is some patience, attention and discipline to feel like he belongs with you. Your new Golden may be a little nervous at first, but that's because he won't know right away why he is with you. That is where the patience and love come in. Golden Retrievers are fun loving, gentle giants, and soon yours will realize he is part of your family now. Soon, it will seem like he has always been with you.
Before you adopt an older Golden Retriever, you should try to learn as much as possible about him and his history. You should test his temperament, and make sure everyone in your family agrees on this dog to be the family pet. You can ask the breeder about the proper diet for your new friend, what does he like or dislike, what has his daily routine been? Does he have any bad habits you should know about? You may want to see him once or twice with the whole family before you make the decision to keep him. It is a big decision and you want to consider it carefully. You want everyone to be happy about the choice your making.
When you get an older Golden Retriever, you will need to be patient with him in the beginning. You will need to show him his new home, and teach him what you expect of him. But you should do so lovingly. He is in an unfamiliar place, and most likely is a little nervous. If you have a certain area prepared with a bed for him, you will want to show him where it is, let him know where he can and cannot go. Are you going to use a dog crate? Show him it, and let him go in and out of it a few times. Again, give him a few days to fit into the routine of your home and family.
This new Golden Retriever, or any older dog, may need several weeks to get comfortable in your home. If the dog does not listen as well as you would like, you can bring him to an obedience course. This will also help you work together as a team.
All Golden Retrievers, in fact all dogs, love to get attention. So make sure the entire family gives it to him. It will help make the transition quicker and smoother. Let everyone take turns with walking the dog, and playing with him.
The older Golden should also be taken to the vet to get a check up and make sure he is in good health, and perhaps to get any shots he may need.
When you are considering getting a dog, always remember, you don't have to get a puppy. You could get a two year old, or a five year old. It may be the perfect dog for you, so go and check it out today. Why wait?
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