Adopting an Adult Golden Retriever
People adopt all kinds of pets, and most people have a good idea about adopting a puppy. However, when the time comes to buy an adult Golden Retriever, many people are at a loss. They don’t know where to start. They come up with all kinds of ideas: maybe they can borrow a friend’s dog, maybe they can buy one in a pet store down the street, or maybe they can look online. They may wonder where they should start.
The first thing that most people who adopt adult dogs do is look on the Internet. There are a lot of websites that sell Golden Retrievers for people who want to get rid of their previous dog and give a new life to a dog that has been abandoned. Most of these sites have advertisements for puppies that are for sale, and a price that is lower than that of an adult. They advertise prices that are low because they have usually fed and housebroken an adult Golden Retriever, which makes them a good buy.
On the other hand, not everyone that buys an adult Golden Retriever from the Internet or a pet store is really aware of the breeding issues of this breed. They get the dog thinking it will be better and then find out later that they cannot take care of the animal and it needs to be adopted. If people used their intelligence, they would learn that breeding Golden Retrievers is not cheap. It takes time and effort to make sure that a pair of Golden Retrievers can have children. Even more time and effort if they are from a poor family.
A lot of pet stores also advertise adopting Golden Retrievers, but when you go inside, you may not find an adult. Instead, they may have tiny puppies. They will say, “We can’t help you if you don’t have kids.” Adopting Golden Retrievers is a big commitment.
The second issue to think about when getting a Golden Retriever is the cost. People used to think that the dogs were very cheap, but that is not so anymore. It costs a lot of money to take care of a puppy, housebreak it, and get it accustomed to a new home. You have to consider the cost of food, shelter, vet bills, and more. Plus, you have to have a lot of time to spend with the dog, whether it’s going to be your mate or a professional dog trainer.
So how do you know if you should get an adult? You have to know that there are genetic differences between the different breeds of Golden Retrievers. Some are lighter and some are heavier. They all have different temperaments. One thing that you should know before adopting an adult is that they will grow up with you. That means they should mature at the same pace as you, so if you don’t want to have to change dogs because they grow too quickly, this is a great choice.
Another great reason to adopt an adult is that they are trained.
This is important if you ever intend on taking the dog somewhere else. Most people used to think that dogs were just wonderful and they didn’t really need training. However, because they are more dominant, they will need the training to be the best dog they can be.
People used to think that dogs would never be pets again because they were so hard to train. However, Golden Retrievers was bred in the early twentieth century and is used for hunting now. People also adopted them as house pets and those dogs now need a lot of love and attention. If you want a dog that is really great but is still small and gentle, you should definitely adopt an adult.
You won’t get the same loyalty and protection that an older Golden can give, but it is a good choice if you don’t have a lot of time or money to devote to a puppy. When you are ready to get a pet, it is better to wait and to find out about the personality and traits of the adult before making a decision.
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