9 Things you MUST KNOW Before Getting a Golden Retriever!

golden retrievers are hands down the best dogs at least for me but raising one is not as simple as it seems with lots of love comes lots of responsibilities i still remember the day i got my golden retriever i was completely ill-prepared and had no idea what i was getting into so i decided to make this video about nine things you must know before getting a golden retriever the first thing is to get your puppy from a reputed breeder now i know how excited you must be to welcome the pup as soon as possible but hold on there take some time finding a reputable dog breeder who breeds based on health as well as temperament of the dogs also make sure the breeder can provide you proof of the health tests of both puppy as well as the parent breeders often label their puppies as champions breed and ask for more money well 99 of them are lying so do not fall for that unless the breeder can provide the proof of their lineage number two golden retriever puppies are hyperactive don't expect your puppy to curl up in your lap and cuddle you all day long golden retrievers can be crazy energetic in their puppyhood you cannot just leave them on their own or else you will end up with a destroyed couch or chewed up furniture thank god they sleep most of the time and when they are awake they will demand your full attention number three golden retriever puppies bite we have all heard how gentle and friendly golden retrievers are which is 100 true but during their puppyhood be ready to get some bite marks on your hand not just goldies but all puppies bite in fact not just puppies but human babies bite too here's a video of how you can stop your pup from biting number four they need daily exercise golden retrievers are an energetic breed and they need daily exercise especially in their puppyhood these pups are hyperactive and you will need to devote your time and energy to release all their energy every day number five they need people golden retrievers don't do well when left alone they need their human companions around them all the time you cannot leave them alone in the house they will get anxious separation anxiety is a common problem in friendly dog breeds like golden retrievers and beagles before moving ahead make sure to drop a like and subscribe to our channel if you love golden retrievers number six they shed a lot you will never not find golden hair in your house they have an unlimited supply of fur and once or twice a year they will shed even more number seven they are high maintenance their gorgeous golden fur requires a lot of maintenance you need to brush their coat every week shampoo and condition it apart from that you also need to give them healthy food supplements to keep that coat shining all this requires time effort and money number eight the first year is the toughest you will need to spend a lot of time training them teaching them commands play with them give them a lot of attention there will be accidents every now and then too i don't want to discourage you but this is the truth however things will get better as your goldie grows up he will start becoming more independent and calm once he is one year old number nine golden retriever puppies grow fast your cute little puppy will become a giant before you realize it golden retrievers can complete around 90 of their growth before even turning one so have as much fun as possible when they are still little monsters before getting this breed make sure to spend some time researching them you can watch my videos to get a better understanding of golden retrievers make sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel see you soon

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Length: 4min 42sec (282 seconds)

Published: Thu Jul 15 2021