Over the holidays we got to foster this little whipper snapper, Niko, for a few days. At 3 months old he is a typical Golden Retriever pup…full of energy, mouthy, smart and very inquisitive. He knew his name and we taught him “sit” in a matter of minutes. Stay was another story.
Golden puppies are cute but they are a handful, not for couch potatoes, really busy people or those with an aversion to being mouthed constantly with tiny needle like puppy teeth. People tend to ignore or fail to research all this and I think that’s why so many Golden’s end up in rescue. They are great dogs but they need A LOT of exercise and attention. Which brings me to what I love about old Gold… house trained, happy just to get fed regularly, have an occasional ball thrown, a few stuffies and content to snuggle up with you. Sure some have some issues to work through from prior neglect but compared to a puppy, they are a walk in the park. We love to have the pups come through now and then because they are a lot of fun but we get a lot more rest when they are adopted:)
Niko was promptly adoped when he reached Homeward Bound and is burning off energy zipping around his new home.
We always warn future golden owners about the “Terrible Twos” that last two years and stress the importance of lots of obedience before that…
We are happy he found a home.
Sam
Yep, we just fostered a 7 week old Golden Puppy stray for a couple of nights….Now I remember why I foster 1 year old and older!
Valerie, Greg, Romeo and Charm
Kingsley, Carmel and Samson waiting at the Bridge
Proud Members of Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies – GRRR
Yup. A puppy is a puppy is a puppy . PonyGirl is giving us a run for the money but we are totally up to the challenge. It was a bit of an adjustment going from our Cowgirl who knew all the rules to this bundle of curiosity & energy who ‘tests’ all the rules (many times) before learning them. She is a joy to travel with and is so well-behaved when we are visiting friends…if only they knew the real her….HA ! Nice post and excellent advice.
Hmm
Niko looks like trouble with a capital T.
Adorable, fluffy and cute but trouble. My
peeps are with you – pups are great fun but
more mature gold is the way to go.
Ben
Ohhhhhhhhh, so adorable! But I agree about the work! GR puppies can be quite the handful!
wow he is a cutie!
Woof! What a cutie!!! My family meet lots of Golden during the holiday break … Glad Niko got adopted. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
What a cutie!!!!
The deskhription khould furry well be the same fur SIBERIANS ;-)
Tank woo fur the all the khool work woo do!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
Well how could such a cutie-pie NOT get adopted!!! That is one wonderful puppy. I hope he has a great and long life at his new home!
He is adorable. Boy, do we remember the puppy teeth. Lucky they are so cute!
Hi 2 and 4-leggers there! That must have been one busy holiday with Niko bounding around your place! I’m sure it was exciting! He sure is a cutie and I’m not surprised that he was adopted immediately! Give Kona big hugs and pats for us!
Hugs xo
Sammie and gang
Wow… A GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY! We love puppies!!!
Love,
Homer