﻿We all have heard how friendly, playful, and lovable Golden retrievers are... and that’s true,
but Goldens are not the dog for everyone. There are some things that nobody tells you
about owning a Golden Retriever….. which we will go through in this video of Retriever Care.
Number 1. Golden Retrievers are slow to mature mentally. Their puppyhood lasts longer than
other breeds. Now I know, everyone loves puppies, but only an owner knows how much time, effort,
and care puppies need. After a while, we all want our pup to calm down and become more
obedient. Goldens can take up to 3 years to mature completely and enter the adulthood phase. But even
grown-ups can hold on to some puppy behaviors, which can be exhausting for the owners.
Number 2. They are High maintenance. Well, you will need to set aside a monthly
budget for your Golden retriever, as they are a little expensive to raise. They are large dogs
and require more good quality food for their well being….They also need regular grooming to maintain
their shiny coat. And most parents ignore the budget requirements of this breed.
Number 3. Golden Puppies bite too. New dog owners often get disappointed when their cute little
golden which was suppose to be friendly, start biting them….One very important thing to keep in
mind is that all puppies bite. It’s a phase every pup goes through. You just need to be patient and
continue training them. You can watch this video to stop your golden pup from biting you.
Number 4. They are not Guard dogs. People have this misconception that any
dog will guard their house from intruders. Not all dogs breeds are guard dogs…. neither are Golden
Retrievers. Goldens are too friendly and gentle to defend anything. So don’t expect them to scare
intruders away. Chances are, your golden will wag his tail and lick the thief instead.
Number 5. They need people around them all the time. Golden retrievers are social dogs,
they love to be around people. But this makes them prone to separation anxiety.
You cannot leave them alone for more than few hours or they may end up getting anxious.
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Number 6. You will have Golden hair all around your house
all the time. Golden Retrievers shed...a lot. And they shed throughout the year and even more
during their shedding season. So be ready to put in extra time sweeping
hair out of your house everyday. Number 7. Golden Retrievers Stink.
Keeping their coat clean is just the half work done. Their droopy ears develop a lot of wax which
soon starts stinking. You will need to clean their ears every week.
Apart from that their anal gland secretion has an unpleasant smell too. Their anal glands need to be
expressed regulalrly.. which is a nasty job. Number 8. They are bigger than you expect. Golden
Retrievers are large dogs standing at around 23 to 24 inches at the shoulder
and weighing 70 pounds. Imagine one of these golden giants full of energy running around
the house…. You will find a fellen vase or a mug on the floor every now and then.
Number 9. They Need Daily Exercise to stay healthy and happy. Golden Retrievers are
energtic dogs and you will need to make sure that by the end of the day your dog is exhausted. You
need to take them out for walks twice a day, apart from that you also need to give them
hard core exercises like running once a week. If you fail to do that, excess energy and boredom can
lead to behavior problems like destructive chewing and running around the house.
Number 10. They love to eat. Golden Retrievers just love to eat...so much that they dont know
when to stop. Owners often think they are hungry and give them more food which later
leads to obesity. So you will need to make sure to measure their daily intake and give
them exercise to keep them fit and healthy. But what so ever, for me, golden retrievers are
the best dogs and getting my Simba is the best decision of my life. So if you are a person who
can work with their flaws, don’t think twice and get a Golden retriever, I am sure you will love
them. And check out our channel we have tons of videos about Golden Retrievers. See yaaa….