Be a pet lover….

Dogs are the best pets in the world. They are indeed one’s companion for life. There’s a reason why pet owners are so sentimental about their pets. Your friend or parent might at once walk away from your life, but your dog would swear of loyalty forever.

The most adorable and ideal pets amongst various dog categories are Golden Retrievers. They are as most would agree  lovable, intelligent and well mannered dogs. And if you have kids at home, Golden is the best pet to keep as they love children and vice versa.

This breed grows up with a well built structure and soft coat. Golden retrievers yearn for their master’s love and attention, so in case you don’t have much time to spare at home, Golden is not what you are looking for. They need to see their master around and make them feel his presence in every possible way. And it’s not just about attention; they know how to protect their owners and their family from the strangers. They are efficient watch dogs as well.  As a pet, this breed is quite obedient and attentive so behaviour training can be very rewarding during tough situations.

Golden retriever’s love water and love to swim, so wherever they find water, they’ll be found there more frequently. In case, your pet is missing, you know where to check first.

Golden as a breed is confident and proud. So they prefer their masters to lead them and display leadership skills. In case of an inefficient training, these dogs can be destructive and high strung. It is important for the trainers to make their pets realize that they are the leader of the pack, so that their dogs can look upon them for being controlled.  As golden retrievers are active dogs, they need lot of exercising and running to stay that way. So a long walk or a run in the morning or evening should be essential part of their daily routines. A medium to large house would be apt for them as they like to run around the house and in the yard. Leader of the pack, which in this case will be trainer, should remain calm and appear strong in front of his dog. The formal training of the dogs should essentially include behaviour training, obedience training and activity training. These activities would not only keep the dog agile it will also nurture your relationship with your companion for life.

Golden retrievers live for about 10-12 years. These dogs shed hair profusely, which can be due to various reasons ranging from seasons to their food diet. However, brushing their hair regularly and regular bathing would help them shedding less. Besides, healthy food enriched in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids should be fed to these dogs. Malnutrition in dogs can impact their health severely. Even though Hair care is absolutely essential, the frequent shedding might sometimes be frustrating for the owners. So it is essential to keep patience with them just like one would with any other close family member.

Shreya Agarwal

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