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Golden Retrievers - Friendly, Sociable, Intelligent and Much More
The image of a Golden Retriever that is active and friendly
is well-known to everyone who has seen a TV commercial or
magazine ad. There are good reasons that this breed
features significantly in so many of them. They are truly
wonderful dogs.
Golden Retrievers are among the most easily trained dog
breeds because they are intelligent, sociable and active.
Since they enjoy anything that requires activity they love
any kind of outdoor recreation that gets them moving.
From the breed's roots as an off-shoot of mid-1800s Russian
circus dogs, they've been bred to retrieve. Whether it's
fetching a tennis ball or jumping over low fences or any
similar activity, it is all a natural extension of the game
of retrieving.
Among the most intelligent of dog breeds, Golden Retrievers
can learn a wide variety of behaviors with minimal effort.
They are easy to housebroken and will give clear signs
(after the initial training) that they need to go outside.
Fetching comes almost automatically. It is also easy to
teach them to stay, sit, roll over, and a lot more.
Golden Retrievers are easily socialized and friendly with
people and (typically) other animals. Although individuals
vary they usually adapt well to children and other pets.
However, socialization does take a certain degree of
training. They can be territorial and will probably bark at
or chase animals and even people who do not belong to the
home.
Despite their ready bark they do not make good guard dogs
or watch dogs. They will definitely alert you to the
advance of the mail carrier, but they also will bark at any
movement. Trying to teach them to tell the difference
between the two can be a big challenge. They may bark at a
car sitting on the street outside the house or at a
squirrel darting across the grass in the front yard. With
so many false alarms they are completely unsuitable for
guard dog duty.
Also, they will almost never attack anyone since they are
by nature so friendly, and trying to train them to do so is
inconsistent with their nature. Though they bark, they
hardly ever bite. Their bark is a greeting rather than a
sign of anger or a warning. Training them to walk on a
leash without tugging can be a challenge. But since they
are so eager to please you they can be taught to walk
patiently at your side. It might take a few weeks, and is
best taught while the dog is still young.
It is very important to give them plenty of daily exercise
since they are so energetic and active by nature. One word
of warning: Their tails are often wagging because they are
by nature happy dogs. This can cause trouble unless you
prepare your home ahead of time and move all the
knick-knacks to a safe spot higher up.
They are incredibly social dogs and need to be with the
family. Left a lone for long periods of time is not
healthy. If there is no person at home during the day, at
least have one other dog to be a companion for them.
Golden Retrievers are great dogs, but not for everyone.
They are definitely best for people and families who want
an active and friendly dog, and who are willing to devote
time and attention to their furry companion.
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Discover great information about dogs, dog training, dog
breeds, and dog care at http://www.christysdogportal.com ,
brought to you by two dog enthusiasts. Carol Stack has been
working with dogs for more than three decades. Carol and
her daughter Christy have created this Web site especially
for people who want to learn about dogs.
The image of a Golden Retriever that is active and friendly
is well-known to everyone who has seen a TV commercial or
magazine ad. There are good reasons that this breed
features significantly in so many of them. They are truly
wonderful dogs.
Golden Retrievers are among the most easily trained dog
breeds because they are intelligent, sociable and active.
Since they enjoy anything that requires activity they love
any kind of outdoor recreation that gets them moving.
From the breed's roots as an off-shoot of mid-1800s Russian
circus dogs, they've been bred to retrieve. Whether it's
fetching a tennis ball or jumping over low fences or any
similar activity, it is all a natural extension of the game
of retrieving.
Among the most intelligent of dog breeds, Golden Retrievers
can learn a wide variety of behaviors with minimal effort.
They are easy to housebroken and will give clear signs
(after the initial training) that they need to go outside.
Fetching comes almost automatically. It is also easy to
teach them to stay, sit, roll over, and a lot more.
Golden Retrievers are easily socialized and friendly with
people and (typically) other animals. Although individuals
vary they usually adapt well to children and other pets.
However, socialization does take a certain degree of
training. They can be territorial and will probably bark at
or chase animals and even people who do not belong to the
home.
Despite their ready bark they do not make good guard dogs
or watch dogs. They will definitely alert you to the
advance of the mail carrier, but they also will bark at any
movement. Trying to teach them to tell the difference
between the two can be a big challenge. They may bark at a
car sitting on the street outside the house or at a
squirrel darting across the grass in the front yard. With
so many false alarms they are completely unsuitable for
guard dog duty.
Also, they will almost never attack anyone since they are
by nature so friendly, and trying to train them to do so is
inconsistent with their nature. Though they bark, they
hardly ever bite. Their bark is a greeting rather than a
sign of anger or a warning. Training them to walk on a
leash without tugging can be a challenge. But since they
are so eager to please you they can be taught to walk
patiently at your side. It might take a few weeks, and is
best taught while the dog is still young.
It is very important to give them plenty of daily exercise
since they are so energetic and active by nature. One word
of warning: Their tails are often wagging because they are
by nature happy dogs. This can cause trouble unless you
prepare your home ahead of time and move all the
knick-knacks to a safe spot higher up.
They are incredibly social dogs and need to be with the
family. Left a lone for long periods of time is not
healthy. If there is no person at home during the day, at
least have one other dog to be a companion for them.
Golden Retrievers are great dogs, but not for everyone.
They are definitely best for people and families who want
an active and friendly dog, and who are willing to devote
time and attention to their furry companion.
----------------------------------------------------
Discover great information about dogs, dog training, dog
breeds, and dog care at http://www.christysdogportal.com ,
brought to you by two dog enthusiasts. Carol Stack has been
working with dogs for more than three decades. Carol and
her daughter Christy have created this Web site especially
for people who want to learn about dogs.
