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I am really trying to research everything before taking the big step into puppyhood, so I was hoping I could gather some more info. My husband seems to keep arguing a large breed dog would be too hard for me handle even though we all love goldens. He keeps saying I should stick to a beagle or something around 30lbs, not 70. So here is my questions:
I read you can start training the puppy at 10 weeks. When should leash training begin? That is probably my husband's biggest worry is my handling the dog once it gets bigger on a leash by myself.
Second, does anyone take their puppy to work? I do work in an office building but by myself. I was thinking I could take the puppy with me to the office each day. There is grass around for potty trips. My schedule is generally 8:30-11:30am at office, 11:30am-1:00pm home for lunch, 1-3:30pm office, then pick up my daughter from school and home by 4pm.
What about size of house/yard for a golden? My home is a single family brick about 1400 sqft. The backyard is 20*40. I am near a large park. When is it okay to have off leash play at the park? I plan on having the dog inside with us except to potty and exercise.
Finally, how do you handle the car? I have a Mariner SUV which is new and leather. I really don't want the car destroyed. Should the dog be in a crate in the cargo area even as a puppy, in a carrier on the back seat until bigger, in a seat belt??? What do you suggest for daily car driving and on longer trips?
Thanks so much!
I read you can start training the puppy at 10 weeks. When should leash training begin? That is probably my husband's biggest worry is my handling the dog once it gets bigger on a leash by myself.
Second, does anyone take their puppy to work? I do work in an office building but by myself. I was thinking I could take the puppy with me to the office each day. There is grass around for potty trips. My schedule is generally 8:30-11:30am at office, 11:30am-1:00pm home for lunch, 1-3:30pm office, then pick up my daughter from school and home by 4pm.
What about size of house/yard for a golden? My home is a single family brick about 1400 sqft. The backyard is 20*40. I am near a large park. When is it okay to have off leash play at the park? I plan on having the dog inside with us except to potty and exercise.
Finally, how do you handle the car? I have a Mariner SUV which is new and leather. I really don't want the car destroyed. Should the dog be in a crate in the cargo area even as a puppy, in a carrier on the back seat until bigger, in a seat belt??? What do you suggest for daily car driving and on longer trips?
Thanks so much!