Raising A Golden Retriever With Your Family
Posted: Friday, July 03, 2009
by John Jackson
GreatDogSite.com
Golden Retrievers in the United Sates are the iconic family pet. They are so well known as gentle, loving family members that there have been many Goldens cast in movies to portray the quintessential family dog. They have been featured in several movies and are all over TV. The Golden Retriever very well may be America's dog.
Golden Retrievers are extremely patient and gentle with children, specifically young children, who may not yet comprehend that the dog is a living thing that must be handled gently. While young children should always be supervised when playing with any dog, the Golden Retriever is remarkably accepting of children's sudden and often random movements or behaviors. They are comfortable with the abuse young children may inflict, tugging of the ears and pulling of the tail. The breed is not prone to fear-based aggression and will even learn to love and protect the most rambunctious of children, though children in a family with a new pet must be taught responsible and respectful ways to care for and play with their new friend.
Golden Retrievers do well in families primarily because they are so easy to train. Their intelligence and endless desire to please their owners makes learning basic obedience, and even a big battery of tricks a snap. This breed is so easily trainable that they are frequently used as service dogs, helping the elderly and disabled in their day-to-day tasks. Obedience training and trick training can be fantastic activities for the whole family to participate in, and can be a great way to bond with a new pet.
Goldens aren't an aggressive breed by nature, but they can certainly become protective of any member of your family. They are not born to be guard dogs or aggressive protectors by any means, but you can rest assured that this loyal pet will keep an eye out for strangers or any impending danger, even if their only attack is a warning bark to alert the family of something suspicious.
The Golden Retriever has an endless number of positive attributes when being considered as a family pet. Goldens are quick to bond and adapt to their new home, and will treat each member of your family as their own family. They can become very lonely if left alone for extended periods of time, and have been known to suffer from separation anxiety. A Golden Retriever will do best in a family environment where there is lots of regular stimulation, both physical and intellectual, and of course, lots and lots of love and affection.
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