subject: Golden Retriever Puppies Adoption Bringing Home A Golden Baby [print this page] Theres quite possibly nothing cuter than an adorable Golden Retriever puppy. They are wiggly masses of light golden fluff. When looking into Golden Retriever puppies adoption, be prepared to find many more adult dogs needing families. Some dog owners are simply not prepared for the responsibility of a pet. Many, many of these gorgeous adult animals are in shelters today and need a family to love and care for them. They are easier to train or trained already and have a good temperament established.
However, if you have your heart set on a puppy, you can find some available for adoption. The internet is a wonderful tool when trying to locate Golden Retriever puppies adoption sites. Most of these dog shelters have their own websites with listings of dogs with location and contact information so you can easily find one close to you. Before you make the decision to bring home a puppy, you should make sure you are fully prepared to care for it properly. Find a veterinarian near your home and visit the office to make sure you are happy with the level of service you receive. Purchase some of the items you will need prior to bringing the puppy home to smooth the transition.
Also, its a good idea to know what kind of food and when the puppy has been eating at the Golden Retriever puppies adoption centre. Keeping these things the same can help the puppy adjust to your home more quickly. With an eye to eventually having an adult dog that is a joyful addition to your home, you should begin training right away. Make some decisions before you get your puppy. Where is the pup allowed to go and what is it allowed to do? Changing what a dog can do after the boundary is learned is confusing to the dog, and retraining is much harder than doing it correctly in the first place.
Correct crate training links nicely into house-training, so having an adequate sized one at home can be very useful. Remember that Golden Retrievers love people so the crate should be in a place that is a family gathering spot (like a kitchen). Goldens love positive reinforcement to know they have done something right. So when your puppy does do what you wanted it to do, give it lots of excited happy praise. Never punish a puppy for something you have not taught it. If you are working on puppy training consistently your puppy will soon begin to notice the difference between your excited praise and disappointed silence. Forward thinking and proper preparation can make the process of your Golden Retriever puppies adoption a delight.