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My Golden Retriever is very friendly to anyone. How to train him to bark when strangers come or visit my house?
Answer:Invite someone for a visit who has a dog that barks when people come to the door. The barking dog will teach your dog to bark. I have always trained my dogs to bark this way. It works. It may take a day or a week but eventually the quiet dog will learn if it sees the excitement of both the other dog and it's owner.
I'm currently looking into getting a golden retriever puppy, but the apartment that I live in has a weight and length requirement. I will only be in my apartment for a year, so I was wondering how big the puppy would get during that time frame.
Answer:Nice to see someone with so much fore thought before getting a dog :D. I have a blog that will guide you through getting a pup and its first nights and training. See http://www.teachingpuppies.com/ To see if you are ready for a dog and general info http://www.teachingpuppies.com/am-i-ready-for-a-new-puppy Picking a pup out of a litter and breeder tips http://www.teachingpuppies.com/picking-the-perfect-puppy Bringing him/her home (getting your house ready) http://www.teachingpuppies.com/bringing-your-new-puppy-home To avoid the crying at night http://www.teachingpuppies.com/my-puppies-first-night The ever important housetraining! http://www.teachingpuppies.com/8-easy-steps-to-housetrain-your-puppy
Just curious... I've been looking for a right kind of dog and I came across a Golden Retriever and a Lab.. I know what they are how they look like etc. but I really want to know the difference. Thanks Not colorwise please....
Answer:golden retreivers are gold and labrodor retrievers are all colors except purple Temperament Friendly, reliable, and trustworthy. Quarrelsomeness or hostility towards other dogs or people in normal situations, or an unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness, is not in keeping with Golden Retriever character. Such actions should be penalized according to their significance. Labrador Retriever Breed Standard Sporting GroupMovement of the Labrador Retriever should be free and effortless. When watching a dog move toward oneself, there should be no sign of elbows out. Rather, the elbows should be held neatly to the body with the legs not too close together. Moving straight forward without pacing or weaving, the legs should form straight lines, with all parts moving in the same plane. Upon viewing the dog from the rear, one should have the impression that the hind legs move as nearly as possible in a parallel line with the front legs. The hocks should do their full share of the work, flexing well, giving the appearance of power and strength. When viewed from the side, the shoulders should move freely and effortlessly,Neck--The neck should be of proper length to allow the dog to retrieve game easily. It should be muscular and free from throatiness. The neck should rise strongly from the shoulders with a moderate arch. A short, thick neck or a "ewe" neck is incorrect. Topline--The back is strong and the topline is level from the withers to the croup when standing or moving. However, the loin should show evidence of flexibility for athletic endeavor. Body--The Labrador should be short-coupled, with good spring of ribs tapering to a moderately wide chest.Skull--The skull should be wide; well developed but without exaggeration. The skull and foreface should be on parallel planes and of approximately equal length. There should be a moderate stop--the brow slightly pronounced so that the skull is not absolutely in a straight line with the nose. The brow ridges aid in defining the stop. The head should be clean-cut and free from fleshy cheeks; the bony structure of the skull chiseled beneath the eye with no prominence in the cheek. The skull may show some median line; the occipital bone is not conspicuous in mature dogs. Lips should not be squared off or pendulous, but fall away in a curve toward the throat. A wedge-shape head, or a head long and narrow in muzzle and back skull is incorrect as are massive, cheeky heads. The jaws are powerful and free from snippiness-- the muzzle neither long and narrow nor short and stubby. Nose-- The nose should be wide and the nostrils well-developed. The nose should be black on black or yellow dogs, and brown on chocolates. Nose color fading to a lighter shade is not a fault. A thoroughly pink nose or one lacking in any pigment is a disqualification. Teeth--The teeth should be strong and regular with a scissors bite; the lower teeth just behind, but touching the inner side of the upper incisors. A level bite is acceptable, but not desirable. Undershot, overshot, or misaligned teeth are serious faults. Full dentition is preferred. Missing molars or pre-molars are serious faults. Ears--The ears should hang moderately close to the head, set rather far back, and somewhat low on the skull; slightly above eye level.There is a perfect answer already posted so I don't want to regurgatate what was already said. I just wanted to post my support for Chetco's answer. Being a Canadian I know that Labrador Retrievers originated from Canada while Goldens from Europe. So, obviously they are two different dogs. And just for everyone's knowledge, Golden Labs only come in a golden color while it is Labrador Retrievers that come yellow, black, or chocolate. Both dogs are wonderful family dogs but from working with them both I have "typically" found Golden Retrievers to be a bit more calm then the Labs.The Golden loves to be by people all the time and wants a lot of attention, The Lab is more independent and very noisy about everything.....Chance my Lab loves the water, Buddy my Golden will only go in up to his knees and turns around and get out of the water.....Their both wonderful dogs all around and their great with kids (Both of them) Very easy going dogs and wouldn't hurt a flea, But will protect their master,Their barks will scare people to death,Forequarters should be muscular, well coordinated and balanced with the hindquarters. Shoulders--The shoulders are well laid-back, long and sloping, forming an angle with the upper arm of approximately 90 degrees that permits the dog to move his forelegs in an easy manner with strong forward reach. Ideally, the length of the shoulder blade should equal the length of the upper arm. Straight shoulder blades, short upper arms or heavily muscled or loaded shoulders, all restricting free movement, are incorrect. Front Legs--When viewed from the front, the legs should be straight with good strong bone. Too much bone is as undesirable as too little bone, and short legged, heavy boned individuals are not typical of the breed. Viewed from the side, the elbows should be directly under the withers, and the front legs should be perpendicular to the ground and well under the body. The elbows should be close to the ribs without looseness. Tied-in elbows or being "out at the elbows" interfere with free movement and are serious faults. Pasterns should be strong and short and should slope slightly from the perpendicular line of the leg. Feet are strong and compact, with well-arched toes and well-developed pads. Dew claws may be removed. Splayed feet, hare feet, knuckling over, or feet turning in or out are serious faults.Muscular, well coordinated with hindquarters and capable of free movement. Shoulder blades long and well laid back with upper tips fairly close together at withers. Upper arms appear about the same length as the blades, setting the elbows back beneath the upper tip of the blades, close to the ribs without looseness. Legs, viewed from the front, straight with good bone, but not to the point of coarseness. Pasterns short and strong, sloping slightly with no suggestion of weakness. Dewclaws on forelegs may be removed, but are normally left on. Feet medium size, round, compact, and well knuckled, with thick pads. Excess hair may be trimmed to show natural size and contour. Splayed or hare feet to be faulted.
I really wish to let my Golden Retriever come inside to the house! But my mother doesn't allow me! I am really cleaning the Golden Retriever and I really take good care of it! But my mother still don't allow me! I wish to let my Golden Retriever come inside because if I let it out it will be really dirty! It will start digging and always be wet by playing in the pond! Please help me guys!
Answer:Why would anyone want to have a dog and have it outside???? Dogs are social animals and want to be apart of the family. This doesn't mean stuck outside in a pen or tied to a tree!!! How is the dog going to be a part of the family stuck outside???? Your dog could get stolen!! It could get run over by a car!!! Another animal could hurt it!!! Why did you family even get the dog if it was just going to be put outside?? It is hot outside!! I have a 4 month old lab!! She is living in the house!! I would never have a dog if I had to put it outside!!!! They dog can't be happy. Why is the reason your mother doesn't want the dog in the house??? Tell her you will take care of the dog. You will take the dog outside to go potty!! You will clean up after the dog!! The dog can and will sleep with you at night!! You will feed and water the dog daily!!! You will need to show your mother that you can take care of your dog!!! Tell her with summer coming on the poor thing will be so hot outside!! If your mother will still not let the dog in the house tell her you are worried about it's safety!!! Still if you can't get the dog in the house make sure the dog can get out of the sun. Has plenty of cool water daily !! Plenty of food!!! This dog should not be allowed to run around. Someone will steal this type of dog if given a chance!!!!! Tell your mom you are worried about that!!!! The safety of the dog!!!!!! Good Luck. P.S. Tell your mom what is the use of having a dog if it is just stuck outside and no one to play with it!!! If this doesn't help then go outside and play with the dog. Give the poor thing as much attention as you can. Just take good care of your dog!!!!
are they the same? I'm also debating whether to get a labrador or golden retriever (or a lab retriever/ golden lab) can someone tell me the the pros and cons of the two? please...don't preach to me about adopting I've adopted before and I'll do it again.
Answer:You've actually got two questions here. First, as to the difference between a Golden Lab and a Labrador Retriever. There is no "Golden Lab" -- this is a name that some people use for a Yellow Lab (Labs come in three basic colors -- yellow, black and chocolate). If someone is trying to sell you a "Golden Lab" run like crazy in the opposite direction. They either don't know what the true name of the dog is or they are trying to sell you a Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever cross. Labs and Goldens are two very different breeds. I'm not either a Golden or a Lab person, but essentially, the Lab is a little more independent, a little more boisterous and *can be* a little more hyper. They are a short-coated breed, although their coat is double and they do shed like crazy. Golden Retrievers come in *one* basic color -- golden -- in various shades from very pale cream to an almost Irish Setter red. Their coat is longer, with more feathering. They are a very devoted, easygoing breed and are very popular in as obedience dogs because they are easy to train. They are generally a little more laid back than Labs. I'll let someone who has the dog go into the cons, as my idea of the cons may not be the same as theirs. Neither would be my choice of breed, but that's an individual taste, not necessarily the "fault" of the dog!
