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		<description><![CDATA[Originally bred for hunting in England 1800, the Golden Retriever is very natural curiosity and his hunting behavior. The race has its performance in the Top Ten breeds of dogs most popular in the USA, partly because the dog gentle nature, loyalty and friendship violent personality. They are the quintessential family dog because of their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Originally bred for hunting in England 1800, the Golden Retriever is very natural curiosity and his hunting behavior. The race has its performance in the Top Ten breeds of dogs most popular in the USA, partly because the dog gentle nature, loyalty and friendship violent personality. They are the quintessential family dog because of their patience with children.</p>
<p>The female weighs about 55-65 pounds of gold, and is a few inches shorter than their male counterparts, is about 24 cm on the shoulder and weighs 65-75 pounds. Women have compared to smaller, shaped heads tender than men. They come in a variety of colors, light chestnut deep copper cream. Their coats are distinguished by their appearance. But the area or hunting for gold, rather dark and bright golden color to show its honey are layers thick and chewy. However, two layers: the upper layers are abgehÃ¤rtet and cold water, while their primary are thick and dense. These dogs free from most of its sub-hair in spring and grow in preparation for the Chill of Winter. Routine maintenance can help illuminate the excessive control. Your ears are soft and floppy drive, but they blithely on the sound, then yes, almost everything. Her eyes are brown and very expressive.<span id="more-11"></span></p>
<p>Their bodies are very well designed for maximum flexibility contest. With its background of hunting, they are strong and muscled, nor quick and agile. Do not be influenced by their gentle nature wrong. They are also incredibly strong dogs. Seventy pounds of gold at the end of a rope may itself take the person most, if not ready.</p>
<p>They need a lot of regular exercise. If after them, they would be for hours. Walking daily romps on the farm and excursions in the park dog can help, they work, some of these energies gold is the lack never a good. They provide little tired of playing. They excel at finding objects hidden in the courtyard. Similarly, a love of swimming, and calls on water all day, when he was.</p>
<p>From the point of view temperament, gold are very pleasant. They are not yet very shy extremely aggressive. This tolerant nature makes a good choice for each house, including those with children. You are loyal and affectionate, as well as outgoing and friendly. They thrive on human interaction and are most happy when they are human. They never get tired of rubbing the belly and head pats. Indeed, if the judgments spoiled, many of them to commit their master, as if to say, &#8220;do not stop!&#8221;</p>
<p>Although a general rule, the center of attention, they are still training. Your subjects for misconduct may be wrong, and it may be a few minutes before reassure. Consistency and firmness are important if the formation of gold. You have learned that their teacher is the leader of the pack. They are curious, but please, and can learn their positive role to strengthen rapidly with the tactics. No one is proud, as if a task is completed. Although it is the love of their tours, they also like to learn new ones. New towers Teaching is an excellent way to fight against boredom during the training session. Although they make all day, they are not a break in training in the classroom the more they should be. The key for fun and make it valid, and all this in a short time, all day. But the players, so that when you play with him, to teach, orders or towers, your dog will not again know the difference. It is fortunate that your attention.</p>
<p>This is a raison d&#8217;Or is one of the most popular breeds of dogs therapy. Thus, as they love to play, she likes a job to do. Apart from the fact that fast learners, they are also very delicate. You can learn verbal commands or signs, and once they are &#8220;on the job, they can quietly and focused. They are also good eyes to see dogs for this reason.</p>
<p>This race is not without its health problems. But for dysplasia of the hip are vulnerable and allergies. This is partly due to irresponsible breeding. Backyard farmers, eager to cash by the popularity of the Golden retriever, breed of dog unhealthy, pass inborn diseases. Dysplasia of the hip occurs when the bones of the hip is not properly develop and painful rubbing against each other. Still seats is not something Or are happy, so if these dogs can continue to move freely and play, they are in pain and should be treated.</p>
<p>The treatment consists of pain management, where mild or more severe cases, surgery. Although the full rehabilitation of 12 weeks, the dog is in motion and a few days. This procedure can improve dramatically A Dog&#8217;s Life, it is worth working to make its sparks of gold, and run and play like puppies, he thinks it is.</p>
<p>These dogs also suffer from skin diseases and allergies. The thick fleece&#8217;s gold, it is difficult to detect small irritations of the skin, unless they are particularly sought. It is important to regularly inspect your pet injured for all areas. A veterinarian can run tests to try to identify the source of irritation and prescribe treatment, perhaps as common bathrooms with hypoallergenic shampoo, the drug orally and / or allergies projectiles.</p>
<p>Even if it is one of the most popular breeds of dogs, thousands of them, shelter or relief organizations each year. Most people do not think they would be pure gold on a roof over his head, but it is not uncommon. Indeed, the popularity of the race, they also base many of them are in emergency shelters. Sometimes, people do not understand the research on race, and do not know that a lot of movement need gold and a lot of human interaction. They are not ready to accept the formation of a dog. Unfortunately, if people do not receive Or, more likely, by the end of waiving a refuge or a relief organization.</p>
<p>Although the average life expectancy of Golden Retriever is 11 years, they sometimes forget that older people become puppies and their playfulness that their whole life. Given that the old, they can slow down a bit, it is important for their life and home depending on the quantity. It is almost impossible to resist her sweet face as they come, seeking treatment, but it is for their own sake. Given that obesity in arrivals of people, they in dogs. Luckily, this is a disease is completely preventable. If your dog is obese, it is 100% treated. A balanced diet and plenty of movement fighting receive your gold in the form before long. It could also prevent the onset of diabetes dogs, common problems and other weight-related issues.</p>
<p>In total, this race is one of the pleasant decisions, see a dog. But as beautiful, friendly, obedient, loyal and affectionate. The drawback, the envelope compared with its wonderful attributes, it is a race that the scales, it takes a lot of practice, and should be for men. If your home address considerations relatively low, the benefits you reap an affectionate Golden Retriever unermesslich.Originally are bred to hunt in England 1800s, the golden retriever has retained much of its natural curiosity hunting and behaviors. The breed has maintained its standing in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the U.S. partly because of the dog&#8217;s gentle nature, fierce loyalty and friendly personality. They&#8217;re the quintessential family pet due to their patience with children.</p>
<p>The female gold weighs approximately 55-65 pounds, stands and a couple of inches shorter than her male traditional, which stands about 24 inches at the shoulder, and weighs in at 65-75 pounds. Females tend to have smaller, more delicately-shaped heads than males. They come in a range of colors, from deep to light auburn copper cream. Their coats differ in appearance. Field goldens, or hunting goldens, are more likely to be darker and brilliant show that goldens, whose honey-colored coats are thick and fluffy. Goldens have two coats: their top coats are hardy and water-repellent, while their undercoats are thick and dense. These dogs shed undercoat of their most in the spring and grow it in preparation for the chill of winter. Regular grooming can help control excessive shedding. Their ears are soft and floppy, but they straighten up at the sound of, well, almost anything. Their eyes are brown and very expressive.</p>
<p>Their bodies are very well-engineered to excel at agility contests. Thanks to their hunting background, they muscled and strong, yet quick and agile. Do not let their gentle nature fool you. They are also incredibly strong dogs. Seventy pounds of gold on the end of a leash can take down the strongest person even if he&#8217;s not prepared.</p>
<p>They need plenty of regular exercise. If it were up to them, they&#8217;d walk for hours. Daily walks, romps in the yard and trips to the dog park can help it work on some of that or energy, which is never in short supply. They rarely get tired of playing fetch. They excel at finding objects hidden in the yard. They also love to swim and will retrieve water from all day if you let them.</p>
<p>From a temperament standpoint, goldens are extremely pleasant. They&#8217;re very shy or aggressive or extremely. This tolerant nature makes them a good choice for any home, including those with children. They&#8217;re loyal and affectionate, as well as friendly and outgoing. They thrive on human interaction, and they are happiest when people around. They never get tired of belly rubs and head pats. In fact, if the stops to attract, many of them will nudge their masters, as if to say, &#8220;Do not stop!&#8221;</p>
<p>Though they usually the center of attention, they still need training. Their exuberance can be mistaken for misbehavior, and it may be a few minutes before they calm down. Consistency and firmness are important when a training gold. They need to be taught that their master is the leader of the pack. However, they are eager to please, and can learn quickly with their role positive reinforcement tactics. No one is prouder than when they they successfully complete a task. Though they love showing off their tricks, they also love learning new ones. Teaching new tricks is a great way to combat boredom during the training session. Though they&#8217;ll fetch all day, they would sit still for a training class longer than they have to. The key is to make it make it fun and rewarding, all in short bursts of time throughout the day. Goldens are playing game, so if you play with it in order to teach commands or tricks, your dog does not even know the difference. It&#8217;s just happy to have your attention.</p>
<p>This is one reason goldens are one of the most popular breeds of dogs therapy. As much as they love to play, they also love to have a job to do. Besides being almost educational, they also very gentle. They can learn verbal commands or hand signals, and once they are on the job, they can be calm and focused. They also make good seeing-eye dogs for this reason.</p>
<p>This breed is not without its health issues. Goldens are prone to hip dysplasia and allergies. This is partly due to irresponsible breeding. Backyard breeders, eager to cash in on the popularity of the golden retriever, unhealthy breed dogs that pass on congenital diseases. Hip dysplasia occurs when the bones of the hip joint not properly develop, and they painfully rub against each other. Sitting still is something not happy goldens are doing, though these dogs may continue to move around and play, they pain and should be treated.</p>
<p>Treatment consists of pain management, in mild cases, or in more severe cases, surgery. Though complete rehabilitation can take 12 weeks, the dog is moving up and within days. This procedure can also dramatically improve a dog&#8217;s life that it&#8217;s well worth the see your work to get it or spark back, and run and play like the puppy that it thinks it is.</p>
<p>These dogs also suffer from allergies and skin ailments. The golden&#8217;s thick coat makes it hard to see small skin irritations unless they specifically sought out. It&#8217;s important to inspect your pet regularly for any sore areas. A vet can run tests to try to identify the source of the irritation, and prescribe treatment, which might include frequent baths with hypoallergenic shampoo, oral medication and / or allergy shots.</p>
<p>Even though this is one of the most popular breeds of dog, thousands of them are relinquished to shelters or rescue organizations every year. Most people would never think they&#8217;d find a purebred or at a shelter, but it&#8217;s not uncommon. In fact, the popularity of the breed may be the very reason so many of them are found in shelters. Sometimes people do breed the research, and know that goldens not need a lot of exercise and a lot of human interaction. They&#8217;re also not prepared to train a dog. Unfortunately, like this when people get goldens, more than likely, they end up surrendering them to a shelter or a rescue organization.</p>
<p>Though the average life expectancy of golden retrievers is 11 years, sometimes they forget they&#8217;ve gotten older, and maintain their puppy-like playfulness throughout their lives. As they age, they may slow down a bit, so it&#8217;s important to adjust their food intake and treat accordingly. It&#8217;s nearly impossible to resist their sweet faces as they come looking for a treat, but it&#8217;s for their own good. As obesity rates have skyrocketed in humans, so they have in dogs. Thankfully, this disease is one that is completely preventable. If your dog is already obese, it&#8217;s 100% treatable. A balanced diet and plenty of exercise will get into your fighting shape or before too long. It might also prevent the onset of canine diabetes, joint problems and other weight-related issues.</p>
<p>Overall, this breed has one of the most pleasant provisions you can find in a dog. Goldens are also gorgeous, friendly, obedient, loyal and affectionate. The downside, which pales in comparison to their wonderful attributes, is that this is a breed that sheds, needs a lot of exercise and needs to be around people. If your home can handle the relatively minor considerations, you&#8217;ll reap the benefits from a loving are immeasurable golden retriever.UrsprÃ¼nglich fÃ¼r die Jagd gezÃ¼chtet 1800 in England, den Golden Retriever hat sich viel von und seiner natÃ¼rlichen Neugier Jagd Verhalten. Die Rasse hat ihre LeistungsfÃ¤higkeit in den Top Ten beliebtesten Hunderassen in den USA zum Teil, weil der Hund die sanfte Art, heftige und LoyalitÃ¤t freundliche PersÃ¶nlichkeit. Sie sind die Quintessenz Familienhund wegen Geduld mit ihrer Kindern.</p>
<p>Das Weibchen wiegt CA. goldenen 55-65 Pfund, und steht ein paar Zentimeter kÃ¼rzer als ihre mÃ¤nnlichen Pendants, steht, etwa 24 cm auf die Schulter, wiegt und bei 65-75 Pfund. Frauen im Vergleich zu haben kleineren, zart-fÃ¶rmige KÃ¶pfe als MÃ¤nner. Sie kommen in einer Reihe von Farben, von tiefen coppery kastanienbraun Licht Sahne. Ihre MÃ¤ntel unterscheiden sich auch im Aussehen. Goldenen Feld, oder die Jagd Goldenen, sind und sleeker dunkler eher als Goldenen zeigen, dessen Honig-farbigen Schichten sind und flauschige dick. Goldenen haben zwei Schichten: ihre obersten Schichten abgehÃ¤rtet sind und Wasser abweisend, wÃ¤hrend ihre Grundierungen dick sind und dicht. Diese Schuppen Hunde von den meisten Unterwolle ihrer im FrÃ¼hjahr, und es wachsen in Vorbereitung fÃ¼r den of Winter Chill. RegelmÃ¤ÃŸige Pflege helfen kann, Ã¼bermÃ¤ÃŸige Kontrolle zu erhellen. Ihre Ohren sind und weich Diskettenlaufwerk, aber munter sie auf den Klang, ja nun, fast alles. Ihre Augen braun sind und sehr ausdrucksvoll.</p>
<p>Ihre KÃ¶rper sind sehr gut konstruiert, um ein HÃ¶chstmaÃŸ year AgilitÃ¤t Wettbewerbe. Dank ihrer Jagd Hintergrund, sie sind stark und muscled, noch und schnell agil. Lassen Sie sich nicht durch ihre sanfte Art Irre fÃ¼hren die. Sie sind auch unglaublich starke Hunde. Siebzig Pfund goldenen auf das Ende einer Leine nehmen kann selbst die stÃ¤rkste Person, wenn er nicht bereit.</p>
<p>Sie brauchen viel regelmÃ¤ÃŸige Ãœbung. Wenn es nach ihnen, wÃ¼rden sie fÃ¼r Stunden zu FuÃŸ. TÃ¤gliche SpaziergÃ¤nge, romps auf dem AusflÃ¼ge in Hof und den Hund Park helfen kann, sie funktionieren, einige dieser goldenen Energy, Mangelware das ist nie. Sie selten mÃ¼de spielen holen. Ãœbertreffen zu finden Sie, GegenstÃ¤nde versteckt im Hof. Auch die Liebe zu schwimmen, ruft und aus dem Wasser den ganzen Tag, wenn es man.</p>
<p>Aus Sicht ein Temperament, Goldenen sind Ã¤uÃŸerst angenehm. Sie sind noch sehr weder scheu extrem aggressiv. Diese tolerante Natur macht sie eine gute Wahl fÃ¼r jedes Heim, einschlieÃŸlich derjenigen mit Kindern. Sie sind und treue liebevolle sowie ausgehenden und freundlich. Gedeihen Sie auf die menschliche Interaktion und sind am glÃ¼cklichsten, wenn sie sich um Menschen. They never get tired of reibt Bauch und Kopf pats. In der Tat, wenn die Haltestellen petting, viele ihr von ihnen anstoÃŸen Meister, als ob zu sagen, &#8220;nicht stoppen!&#8221;</p>
<p>Obwohl sie in der Regel das Zentrum der Aufmerksamkeit, mÃ¼ssen sie noch Ausbildung. Ihre Ãœberschwang kann irrtÃ¼mlich fÃ¼r Fehlverhalten, und kann es sich um ein paar Minuten, bevor sie beruhigen. Konsistenz und Festigkeit wichtig sind, wenn die eine Ausbildung goldene. Sie mÃ¼ssen gelehrt, dass ihre Meister ist der AnfÃ¼hrer der Packung. Sie sind jedoch gespannt, bitte, und kÃ¶nnen lernen, ihre Rolle schnell mit positiven VerstÃ¤rkung Taktik. Niemand stolzer ist, als sie, wenn sie eine Aufgabe erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Obwohl sie die Liebe zeigt sich ihre Tricks, sie auch neue lieben lernen. Neue Tricks lehren ist eine groÃŸartige der MÃ¶glichkeit zur BekÃ¤mpfung Langeweile wÃ¤hrend der Trainingseinheit. Obwohl sie den ganzen Tag holen, werden sie nicht stillsitzen fÃ¼r eine Klasse Ausbildung mehr als sie mÃ¼ssen. Der SchlÃ¼ssel ist, um es SpaÃŸ und machen es lohnend, und das alles in der platzt kurzer Zeit den ganzen Tag. Goldenen Spieler sind, dass so, wenn Sie mit ihr spielen, um zu lehren, Befehle oder Tricks, Ihr Hund wird nicht einmal kennen den Unterschied. Es ist einfach glÃ¼cklich, dass Ihre Aufmerksamkeit.</p>
<p>Dies ist ein Grund Goldenen sind einer von der beliebtesten Rassen Hunde-Therapie. So viel wie sie zu lieben spielen, sie auch gerne liebend einen Job zu tun. Abgesehen davon, dass die Lernenden schnell, sie sind auch sehr sanft. You can lernen, verbal Befehle oder Sichtzeichen, und sie sind einmal &#8220;on the job&#8221;, kÃ¶nnen sie und ruhig fokussiert. Sie auch gute Auge machen zu sehen-Hunde aus diesem Grund.</p>
<p>Rasse Diese ist nicht ohne seine gesundheitlichen Probleme. Goldenen anfÃ¤llig sind und fÃ¼r HÃ¼ftdysplasie Allergien. Dies ist teilweise darauf zurÃ¼ckzufÃ¼hren, unverantwortlich Zucht. Backyard ZÃ¼chter, begierig Bargeld an der nach der PopularitÃ¤t Golden Retriever, Rasse ungesund Hunde, pass auf angeborene Krankheiten. HÃ¼ftdysplasie tritt auf, wenn die Knochen of HÃ¼ftgelenks nicht richtig entwickeln, und sie schmerzlich reiben gegeneinander. Stillsitzen ist etwas Goldenen sind nicht glÃ¼cklich macht, so wenn diese Hunde kÃ¶nnen weiterhin spielen und frei bewegen, sind sie in Schmerz behandelt werden und sollten.</p>
<p>Die Behandlung besteht aus Schmerz-Management, in milden FÃ¤llen, in oder schwereren FÃ¤llen surgery. Obwohl die vollstÃ¤ndige Rehabilitation kÃ¶nnen 12 Wochen, ist der Hund und innerhalb bewegte weniger Tagus. Dieses Verfahren kann so dramatisch verbessern A Dog&#8217;s Life, dass es lohnt die Arbeit an, um Ihre goldene seine Funken zurÃ¼ck, laufen und spielen und wie die Welpen, dass er denkt, es ist.</p>
<p>Diese Hunde auch leiden an Erkrankungen Haut und der Allergien. Die goldene&#8217;s dicke Fell macht es schwer zu erkennen, kleine Hautirritationen, es sei denn, sie sind besonders gesucht. Es ist zu wichtig inspizieren Ihr Tier regelmÃ¤ÃŸig fÃ¼r alle Bereiche wund. Ein Tierarzt kann laufen Tests, um zu zu versuchen ermitteln, die der What Irritation, und vorschreiben, Behandlung, mÃ¶glicherweise die auch mit hÃ¤ufige BÃ¤der hypoallergenen Shampoo, oral Medikation und / oder Allergien SchÃ¼sse.</p>
<p>Auch wenn dies einer von der beliebtesten Rassen Hund, Tausende von ihnen sind, an WartehÃ¤uschen Rettungs-Organisationen oder jedes Jahr. Die meisten Menschen wÃ¼rden denies denken, wÃ¼rden sie ein auf einen reinrassiger goldenen Dach Ã¼ber dem Kopf, aber es ist keine Seltenheit. In der Tat, die der PopularitÃ¤t Rasse kann es sich um die sehr Grund so viele von ihnen sind in NotunterkÃ¼nften gefunden. Manchmal Leute die nicht der Forschung der Rasse, und wissen nicht, dass Goldenen brauchen viel und Bewegung viel menschlicher Interaktion. Sie sind auch nicht bereit, die Ausbildung eines Hunde. Leider, wenn die Menschen davon bekommen Goldenen, mehr als wahrscheinlich, sie bis Ende verzichtet sie auf eine oder SchutzhÃ¼tte Rettungs-eine Organization.</p>
<p>Obwohl die durchschnittliche Lebenserwartung Golden Retriever ist der 11 Jahre, manchmal vergessen sie, dass sie Ã¤lter geworden, und ihre Welpen-wie Verspieltheit ganzes ihr Leben lang. Da sie alt, kÃ¶nnen sie slow down a bit, so es ist wichtig, um ihre Lebens-und entsprechend Aufnahmemenge behandeln. Es ist zu fast unmÃ¶glich widerstehen, ihre sÃ¼ÃŸen Gesichter, wie sie kommen, suchen nach einer Behandlung, aber es ist fÃ¼r ihre eigenen gut. Da Fettleibigkeit in HÃ¶he Menschen haben, so haben sie bei Hunden. Zum GlÃ¼ck dies ist eine Krankheit ist, dass vÃ¶llig vermeidbar. Wenn Ihr Hund ist bereits fettleibig, es ist 100% behandelbar. Eine ausgewogene ErnÃ¤hrung und Bewegung viel erhalten Ihre goldene Kampfhandlungen in Form vor zu lang. Es kÃ¶nnte verhindern auch, dass das von Auftreten Diabetes Hunde, gemeinsame Probleme und andere Gewichts-related issues.</p>
<p>Insgesamt ist diese Rasse hat eine der angenehmen VerfÃ¼gungen finden Sie in einen Hund. Goldenen sind auch wunderschÃ¶ne, freundlich, gehorsam, treu und liebevoll. Der Nachteil, umschlieÃŸt die im Vergleich zu ihren wunderbaren Attribute, dass es sich hierbei um eine Rasse, dass Schuppen, braucht viel Ãœbung, und muss um die Menschen. Wenn sich Ihre Wohn-verarbeiten die relativ geringfÃ¼gige ErwÃ¤gungen, die Vorteile, die Sie ein ernten aus liebevoller Golden Retriever sind unermesslich.Originally bred to hunt in 1800s England, the golden retriever has retained much of its natural curiosity and hunting behaviors. The breed has maintained its standing in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the U.S. partly because of the dog&#8217;s gentle nature, fierce loyalty and friendly personality. They&#8217;re the quintessential family pet due to their patience with children.</p>
<p>The female golden weighs approximately 55-65 pounds, and stands a couple of inches shorter than her male counterpart, who stands about 24 inches at the shoulder, and weighs in at 65-75 pounds. Females tend to have smaller, more delicately-shaped heads than males. They come in a range of colors, from deep coppery auburn to light cream. Their coats also differ in appearance. Field goldens, or hunting goldens, are more likely to be darker and sleeker than show goldens, whose honey-colored coats are thick and fluffy. Goldens have two coats: their top coats are hardy and water-repellent, while their undercoats are thick and dense. These dogs shed most of their undercoat in the spring, and grow it in preparation for the chill of winter. Regular grooming can help control excessive shedding. Their ears are soft and floppy, but they perk up at the sound of, well, almost anything. Their eyes are brown and very expressive.</p>
<p>Their bodies are very well-engineered to excel at agility contests. Thanks to their hunting background, they&#8217;re strong and muscled, yet quick and agile. Do not let their gentle nature fool you. They are also incredibly strong dogs. Seventy pounds of golden on the end of a leash can take down even the strongest person if he&#8217;s not prepared.</p>
<p>They need plenty of regular exercise. If it were up to them, they&#8217;d walk for hours. Daily walks, romps in the yard and trips to the dog park can help it work off some of that golden energy, which is never in short supply. They rarely get tired of playing fetch. They excel at finding objects hidden in the yard. They also love to swim, and will retrieve from water all day if you let them.</p>
<p>From a temperament standpoint, goldens are extremely agreeable. They&#8217;re very neither shy nor extremely aggressive. This tolerant nature makes them a good choice for any home, including those with children. They&#8217;re loyal and loving, as well as outgoing and friendly. They thrive on human interaction, and are happiest when they&#8217;re around people. They never get tired of belly rubs and head pats. In fact, if the petting stops, many of them will nudge their masters, as if to say, &#8220;Do not stop!&#8221;</p>
<p>Though they&#8217;re usually the center of attention, they still need training. Their exuberance can be mistaken for misbehavior, and it may be a few minutes before they calm down. Consistency and firmness are important when training a golden. They need to be taught that their master is the leader of the pack. However, they are eager to please, and can quickly learn their role with positive reinforcement tactics. No one is prouder than they when they complete a task successfully. Though they love showing off their tricks, they also love learning new ones. Teaching new tricks is a great way to combat boredom during the training session. Though they&#8217;ll fetch all day, they will not sit still for a training class longer than they have to. The key is to make it fun and make it rewarding, all in short bursts of time throughout the day. Goldens are game players, so if you play with it in order to teach commands or tricks, your dog will not even know the difference. It&#8217;s just happy to have your attention.</p>
<p>This is one reason goldens are one of the most popular breeds of dogs therapy. As much as they love to play, they also love to have a job to do. Besides being fast learners, they&#8217;re also very gentle. They can learn verbal commands or hand signals, and once they are on the job, they can be calm and focused. They also make good seeing-eye dogs for this reason.</p>
<p>This breed is not without its health issues. Goldens are prone to hip dysplasia and allergies. This is partly due to irresponsible breeding. Backyard breeders, eager to cash in on the popularity of the golden retriever, breed unhealthy dogs that pass on congenital diseases. Hip dysplasia occurs when the bones of the hip joint do not develop correctly, and they rub painfully against each other. Sitting still is not something goldens are happy doing, so though these dogs may continue to move around and play, they&#8217;re in pain and should be treated.</p>
<p>Treatment consists of pain management, in mild cases, or in more severe cases, surgery. Though complete rehabilitation can take 12 weeks, the dog is up and moving within days. This procedure can so dramatically improve a dog&#8217;s life that it&#8217;s well worth the work to see your golden get its spark back, and run and play like the puppy that it thinks it is.</p>
<p>These dogs also suffer from skin ailments and allergies. The golden&#8217;s thick coat makes it hard to see small skin irritations unless they&#8217;re specifically sought out. It&#8217;s important to inspect your pet regularly for any sore areas. A vet can run tests to try to identify the source of the irritation, and prescribe treatment, which might include frequent baths with hypoallergenic shampoo, oral medication and / or allergy shots.</p>
<p>Even though this is one of the most popular breeds of dog, thousands of them are relinquished to shelters or rescue organizations every year. Most people would never think they&#8217;d find a purebred golden at a shelter, but it&#8217;s not uncommon. In fact, the popularity of the breed may be the very reason so many of them are found in shelters. Sometimes people do not research the breed, and do not know that goldens need a lot of exercise and a lot of human interaction. They&#8217;re also not prepared to train a dog. Unfortunately, when people like this get goldens, more than likely, they end up surrendering them to a shelter or a rescue organization.</p>
<p>Though the average life expectancy of golden retrievers is 11 years, sometimes they forget they&#8217;ve gotten older, and maintain their puppy-like playfulness throughout their lives. As they age, they may slow down a bit, so it&#8217;s important to adjust their food intake and treat accordingly. It&#8217;s nearly impossible to resist their sweet faces as they come looking for a treat, but it&#8217;s for their own good. As obesity rates have skyrocketed in humans, so they have in dogs. Thankfully, this is one disease that is completely preventable. If your dog is already obese, it&#8217;s 100% treatable. A balanced diet and plenty of exercise will get your golden into fighting shape before too long. It might also prevent the onset of canine diabetes, joint problems and other weight-related issues.</p>
<p>Overall, this breed has one of the most agreeable provisions you can find in a dog. Goldens are also gorgeous, friendly, obedient, loyal and loving. The downside, which pales in comparison to their wonderful attributes, is that this is a breed that sheds, needs a lot of exercise, and needs to be around people. If your home can handle the relatively minor considerations, the benefits you&#8217;ll reap from a loving golden retriever are immeasurable.</p>
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