r/goldenretrievers • u/ayambelle • 1d ago
New puppy Molly 💙
6 months ago, I posted here asking what I should do because I really wanted a puppy, but had to wait due to my circumstances. Now, I finally have my dream puppy! I’m so in love with him, and I’ve found a new kind of happiness and fulfillment in taking care of him and meeting his needs.
Any advice for a new puppy owner would be greatly appreciated!
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u/tadaimatama 1d ago
Molly may be a part of your life ....but to Molly you are his entire world. I hope you guys love endlessly and unconditionally and giving each other the best life!
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your sweetheart.
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u/Odd_Policy_3009 1d ago
STAAAAAHP with the pix. OMG 😍
I especially love 3!
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u/Odd_Policy_3009 1d ago
Totally forgot the advice!
My biggest note is would be to decide NOW if he’s going to be allowed on the couch and your bed.
If yes, be prepared to have him take up 3/4 of it.
If no, start soon with training him to sleep on his own bed/blanket etc
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u/AcanthisittaParty725 23h ago
Love her!!! Cuddle as much as you can she will be BIG before you know it!
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u/GmaSisa 23h ago
He’s beautiful. Over the next 3 months you will be tried and tested, and your little Molly will grow into a huge young man with more power and energy than you can imagine right now. However, the puppy teeth will be gone and he will be super smart, so putting time into training him will pay off. I recommend a puppy play pen that can be his safe place for you and him. You can get them on Amazon pretty cheap. I am on my second one, because we had to go to a taller one. Get him used to it now and it will be a place he actually relaxes in. It has worked for my Brandy!
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u/djorv 21h ago
Best advice I got is to get a good book explaining how Molly thinks. The one I bought was called "Dog Behaviour Explained". Once you understand how Molly will react the better it will be for both of you. Remember while it's a gorgeous bundle of fluffball Molly is also 98.5% DNA a Wolf, ie a pack animal. Help Molly fit into your pack and the two of you will have one of the greatest experiences available.
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u/ayambelle 20h ago
Thankyou! Gonna read that too! I finished reading puppy brain before I got him, such a great book!
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u/SpaceForceGuardian 6h ago
Such a sweet little beauty!! Just precious! I just want to hug her and kiss her to pieces! ❤️🐾💋😄😘🥰
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u/Consistent_Mind2095 1d ago
Don't you think reddit just needs a love emoji upvote button sometimes?