Q: When can we reserve a puppy?
A: You can reserve a puppy now for an upcoming litter. The process is explained here - Reservations
Q: How are puppies matched with owners?
A: When you put down your deposit you will let us know if you are interested in a male or female. Based on the order we get deposits/reservations, is the order of puppy selection. We will have puppy selection weekend just after the puppies are six weeks old. That weekend we have a schedule where everyone comes to our place in selection order. You play with the puppies and then make the choice. We will have had multiple video sessions with depositors as well as answered questions you may have along the way. We will provide you with as many answers as we can about each of the puppies you are most interested in to help you make your selection. We absolutely understand that you will either get your heart set on one, or you will just want them all. We will get to know you and try and guide you to the best puppy for you and your family.
Q: What if I put in a reservation for a puppy and you don't have enough overall or the particular sex of puppy we are interested in?
A: We will happily refund you your reservation cost if we don't have a puppy for you, or you can choose to keep that reservation in place which will be put onto the next litter giving you a higher spot in the selection process.
Q: What is ENS, or Early Neurological Stimulation training?
A: ENS is a very powerful protocol that is run between days 3-16 of the puppies life. The super puppy protocol has been shown that even though the puppies are very immature during these first few days, they respond very well to the protocol rapidly gaining neurological growth and development that doesn't occur if ENS is not provided. More info can be found here. ENS - AKC.org
Q: What's the best advise you can think to give us?
A: In general, if you wouldn't want the adult dog to do whatever it is that they are doing, then don't let the puppy do it. Example, putting their paws up on you like they are standing on 2 feet. This can be cute, but its not as cute unless it's on command when they are full grown and your guests might not think its all that great either.
Q: How big do goldens get and how quickly will by golden grow?
A: Here is a handy chart to tell you just this
A: You can reserve a puppy now for an upcoming litter. The process is explained here - Reservations
Q: How are puppies matched with owners?
A: When you put down your deposit you will let us know if you are interested in a male or female. Based on the order we get deposits/reservations, is the order of puppy selection. We will have puppy selection weekend just after the puppies are six weeks old. That weekend we have a schedule where everyone comes to our place in selection order. You play with the puppies and then make the choice. We will have had multiple video sessions with depositors as well as answered questions you may have along the way. We will provide you with as many answers as we can about each of the puppies you are most interested in to help you make your selection. We absolutely understand that you will either get your heart set on one, or you will just want them all. We will get to know you and try and guide you to the best puppy for you and your family.
Q: What if I put in a reservation for a puppy and you don't have enough overall or the particular sex of puppy we are interested in?
A: We will happily refund you your reservation cost if we don't have a puppy for you, or you can choose to keep that reservation in place which will be put onto the next litter giving you a higher spot in the selection process.
Q: What is ENS, or Early Neurological Stimulation training?
A: ENS is a very powerful protocol that is run between days 3-16 of the puppies life. The super puppy protocol has been shown that even though the puppies are very immature during these first few days, they respond very well to the protocol rapidly gaining neurological growth and development that doesn't occur if ENS is not provided. More info can be found here. ENS - AKC.org
Q: What's the best advise you can think to give us?
A: In general, if you wouldn't want the adult dog to do whatever it is that they are doing, then don't let the puppy do it. Example, putting their paws up on you like they are standing on 2 feet. This can be cute, but its not as cute unless it's on command when they are full grown and your guests might not think its all that great either.
Q: How big do goldens get and how quickly will by golden grow?
A: Here is a handy chart to tell you just this
Age |
Male Weight |
Female Weight |
1 month |
3-5 lb. |
2-5 lb. |
2 Months |
10-15 lb. |
5-10 lb. |
3 Months |
20-25 lb. |
15-20 lb. |
4 Months |
25-30 lb. |
20-25 lb. |
5 Months |
35-40 lb. |
25-30 lb. |
6 Months |
35-45 lb. |
30-35 lb. |
7 Months |
35-45 lb. |
30-40 lb. |
8 Months |
45-55 lb. |
35-45 lb. |
9 Months |
50-60 lb. |
40-50 lb. |
10 Months |
55-65 lb. |
45-55 lb. |
11 Months |
60-70 lb. |
50-55 lb. |
12 Months |
60-70 lb. |
50-60 lb. |
2 Years |
65-75 lb. |
55-65 lb. |
Q: How long can a puppy hold their bladder
A: Lots of theory on this. Generally, you need to take them out immediately after waking up, a few minutes after eating or drinking, and after play. Besides those times, a school of thought is 1 hour for every month they are old. Example, a 4 month old could hold, if empty to start, for 4 hours. Here's the thing, all puppies are different. You will need to take your puppy out in the over night a few times for the first few months. Also, if you want to be successful with potty training, never punish a puppy for going potty.
Q: I'm interested in my dog becoming a pet therapy dog. Where can i go?
A: First, Goldens are amazing pet therapy dogs. The two places you could look at are Paws&Think and Pet Partners. Generally speaking your dog will need to be a year old, having completed a certification program that has liability insurance, be up to date on their vaccinations, freshly bathed, and not have a history of behavioral issues as some general guidelines. See the two links to the details on getting certified and what it takes.
Q: What are some important do's and dont's?
A:
DO: Schedule an appointment with your local veterinarian within 1 week of receiving your puppy. It’s important to follow your local vet’s vaccination schedule and have him/her check your puppy too.
DO: Mix the puppy’s current food with the food you plan to give him in the future. If you switch the puppy to new food all at once, you will risk giving him uncomfortable diarrhea (plus a lot more mess for you to clean up!). Slowly wean the puppy off his previous food.
DO: Spend lots of time playing with your puppy. Golden retrievers thrive on human interaction. Their main goal in life is to please you!
DO: Work on housebreaking, leash training, and crate training right away. These can usually be worked on simultaneously.
DON’T: Leave your puppy alone for hours during the work day. Their bladders can’t hold pee for such a long time. Puppies’ bladders are not fully developed until about 5 months, so expect occasional accidents even after they are housebroken.
DON’T: Forget to vaccinate your puppy. Vaccines are very important to the long-term health and well-being of your new family member. Check with your local veterinarian to see their recommendations.
DON’T: Get discouraged by the amount of work it is to train a puppy. It is worth it! Keep persevering and you will be rewarded in the future by a well-trained dog.
A: Lots of theory on this. Generally, you need to take them out immediately after waking up, a few minutes after eating or drinking, and after play. Besides those times, a school of thought is 1 hour for every month they are old. Example, a 4 month old could hold, if empty to start, for 4 hours. Here's the thing, all puppies are different. You will need to take your puppy out in the over night a few times for the first few months. Also, if you want to be successful with potty training, never punish a puppy for going potty.
Q: I'm interested in my dog becoming a pet therapy dog. Where can i go?
A: First, Goldens are amazing pet therapy dogs. The two places you could look at are Paws&Think and Pet Partners. Generally speaking your dog will need to be a year old, having completed a certification program that has liability insurance, be up to date on their vaccinations, freshly bathed, and not have a history of behavioral issues as some general guidelines. See the two links to the details on getting certified and what it takes.
Q: What are some important do's and dont's?
A:
DO: Schedule an appointment with your local veterinarian within 1 week of receiving your puppy. It’s important to follow your local vet’s vaccination schedule and have him/her check your puppy too.
DO: Mix the puppy’s current food with the food you plan to give him in the future. If you switch the puppy to new food all at once, you will risk giving him uncomfortable diarrhea (plus a lot more mess for you to clean up!). Slowly wean the puppy off his previous food.
DO: Spend lots of time playing with your puppy. Golden retrievers thrive on human interaction. Their main goal in life is to please you!
DO: Work on housebreaking, leash training, and crate training right away. These can usually be worked on simultaneously.
DON’T: Leave your puppy alone for hours during the work day. Their bladders can’t hold pee for such a long time. Puppies’ bladders are not fully developed until about 5 months, so expect occasional accidents even after they are housebroken.
DON’T: Forget to vaccinate your puppy. Vaccines are very important to the long-term health and well-being of your new family member. Check with your local veterinarian to see their recommendations.
DON’T: Get discouraged by the amount of work it is to train a puppy. It is worth it! Keep persevering and you will be rewarded in the future by a well-trained dog.
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