GRRoM

Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan

 

Frequently

Asked Questions

Why is there a need for a Golden Retriever Rescue?

 

How can people give up these wonderful dogs?

What should people know about the Golden Retriever breed before they adopt?

 

 

Do I need to have a physical fence in order to adopt a GRRoM Golden?

 
Many dogs of all breeds, including Goldens, find themselves in need of being re-homed. Reasons for this  include family changes due to divorce, moving to other situations, job changes, retirement, health and finances. Some families get a dog without thoroughly researching the needs of the breed they are getting, and end up with a dog that doesn't fit into their family or lifestyle. Some people underestimate the amount of time and effort owning any dog involves, and the time commitment that it takes to raise and train a puppy to become the adult dog that everyone wants.

 

Some people underestimate the amount of time and effort owning any dog involves, and the time commitment that it takes to raise and train a puppy to become the adult dog that everyone wants. 

 

Goldens are sporting dogs and require daily hard exercise (about 20-30 minutes twice a day) in order to adjust to the calm house dog role. Dogs who do not have this energy outlet may have behavior issues such as chewing, barking, and excessive activity in the house. Goldens are great family dogs and are very intelligent, however, they are NOT born that way! 

They require:

  • extensive training
  • exercise
  • understanding of their needs & "faults"
    • shedding
    • wanting constant proximity
    • needing daily exercise
    • need of human family companionship.

Not absolutely, although we do require some form of containment for the dog. This means that boundary training, letting your dog out the door to the open yard to go potty, or allowing your dog loose “at the cottage” is NOT ALLOWED. All of these allow for the dog to possibly be distracted or enticed to run away or explore and get lost, stolen, or hit by a car.

 

Containment methods may include a physical fenced in area of sufficient size to allow exercise for the dog, an invisible type fence, or a tie-out (only for short potty purposes) combined with leash walks. During the evaluation process, the needed containment method will be determined by the foster home and the dog’s history and is not negotiable.