Golden Retriever Rescue Dogs Are Fun to Own

By Carol Matthews

When you adopt or foster a dog from a Golden Retriever rescue you can expect the dog to be no younger than two years old. The dog makes for a loving and playful pet. Golden Retrievers tend to shed a lot and require access to shade and free moving air and water if the weather is quite hot. A great idea for a hot day is to be near a pool with a Golden Retriever, as they love the water and swimming! Golden Retrievers require a lot of exercise as they are a sporting breed and make good hunting dogs. They usually reach full maturity at the age of three years.

Although some Golden Retrievers who have ended up in a rescue or shelter is likely to be short on manners due to its unstable life, this situation can be easily remedied if the owner is open and willing to invest in their new pet. Obedience classes are a good way to begin readjusting your pet to its new environment.

A Golden Retriever from a Golden Retriever rescue have been spayed or neutered, updated on vaccinations, tested for heartworm and intestinal parasites. A minimal donation is requested to help offset the costs of caring for the animal. Since a Golden Retriever historically has been a hunting and sporting dog it will require plenty of exercise.

During the adoption process potential owners are required to make certain the dog will be exercised on a regular basis. Potential owners need to really assess whether the dog is a good match for them and or their families. The dogs are quite large and active and if you are a neat freak a Golden Retriever may drive you crazy as they shed a lot. They require regular grooming to offset the constant shedding of hair. When adopting a dog one must be prepared to care for them for a lifetime and should not make a decision on the spur of the moment.

Golden Retriever rescue dogs are generally ideal as a companion for an active adult or family. Even though the dog is playful and very loyal because of its size and abundance of energy the Golden Retriever can tend to be a bit rough with small children. Due to its long thick coat the dog can be expected to shed its hair at least twice per year. The Golden Retriever has a tendency to acquire skin problems and allergies but this can be easily resolved with a high quality premium food to prevent future costly veterinarian bills. Avoid the local grocer and purchase the dog food at a good pet supply store. The dogs will also need a yearly heartworm test and monthly heartworm preventative to avoid any potential parasitical infestation.

If you want a good housedog for a pet then the Golden Retriever rescue dog is one of the best choices. It is usually already housebroken but the downside is it's a messy drinker and can drool up a storm. The dog is not suitable as an outdoor pet and is even worse as a guard dog. The Golden Retriever rescue dog requires all your love and attention otherwise one could be faced with a dog showing emotional and behavioral problems.

Carol Matthews is an animal lover and has many years of experience volunteering and fostering at an animal rescue. This article will discuss the basics of what to expect with the Golden Retriever rescue dog. Golden Retriever information includes the fact that it is a hunting dog by breed and makes for an active, playful and fun loving pet.