Excessive chewing can be partially resolved by providing a puppy with her own chew toys. Ideal items for Golden Pups include stuffed fleece covered shapes. Goldens love to sink their sharp little teeth into these and carry them around.
Braided ropes are fun to pull and shake, and hard rubber balls (never small enough to swallow) are good retrieving objects. It is best to provide a puppy with a few choice toys rather than too many.
As a puppy matures and gets her adult teeth, a variety of items made of hard nylon compounds and in a variety of shapes can provide endless hours of chewing enjoyment. As a Golden age she will continue to enjoy the toys of puppy hood.
Anything given to a dog must be large enough that it cannot be swallowed. Rawhide chews should be given with caution. Some dogs are overzealous in trying to swallow the chewed pieces, and, if large enough, these pieces can get lodged in the throat.
Your puppy will need a close fitting nylon or cotton webbed collar. This collar should be adjustable so that it can be used for the first couple of months. A properly fitted collar is tight enough that it will not slip over the head, yet an adult finger fits easily under it.
A puppy should never wear a choke chain or any other adult training collar. Even when grown, a dog should only wear a choke chain when she is being trained or under direct supervision.
In addition to a collar, you will need a 4 to 6 foot long leash. One made of nylon or cotton webbed material is fine as an inexpensive first leash. It need not be more than half inch in width. It is important to make sure that the clip is of excellent quality and cannot become unclasped on its own.
When a Golden has reached maturity, one may wish to purchase a stronger leash, wither of webbed material or leather. Leather is the strongest and will last a long time if properly cared for. The width of the leash should be between 1 and a half inches and the length between 4 and 6 feet.
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