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This info gets you the second installment on settling in your new Golden Retriever puppy.

Your dog may show signs of excitement and may exhibit panting, pacing, excessive drinking or chewing and stomach upsets. Tell your family not to overwhelm your new pup and give him a chance and time to get settled.

Always leash him during the transition period. Leash him so you can discourage him from doing the wrong things like lifting his leg, jumping on the couch, biting and showing aggression to family members and pets. The earlier he gets accustomed to your house rules, the easier he can adapt and the less problems you will encounter.

Be considerate of your puppy. Think how he feels after being taken away from his mommy and litter mates. A new environment away from his biological family instills fear and makes him feel that he is in danger. When he whines and cries, this is your pups' way to call his mom. Or maybe it's his time to eliminate. He is not calling you to spank or scold him.

Don'ts: Avoid taking him home during holiday season or when you are planning a family vacation. If you can't take him along, this will be traumatic for your dog. Make him the centre of your attention in his first few days for him to feel he belongs and he is welcome to live with the family.

Everything depends on right timing. If instructions are given right after a fault is committed, your Golden will refocus and you can redirect him with the right command. If you stay consistent with commands and routines, you will be surprised at how fast he will adapt to your home and lifestyle... sooner than you expected.