DOG CARE AND TRAINING

For Pppl with Dogs: How Do You Take Care and Train A Dog?

How do you take care/train a dog? Here are other questions for caring a dog. I'm talking about a Golden Retriever:
How often a day/week you take it on a walk and how much time and distance?
When do you start training a puppy to go on walks/get it potty trained?
How often do you give it a bath, how long, &how much soap to use?
Would you give a puppy a different bath than a regular dog?
How much do you feed it a meal&how many meals a day?
How much would you feed a puppy&do they eat regular dog food?
What kind of dog food do you feed a dog?
Should you give your dog a doghouse to sleep in or a dog bed you can get a pet store?
How much toys should you get for a dog?
How much does a dog tag cost?
When should you start training your puppy&was are the basics?
How often do you take a dog to a vet? Are there any good reliable vets in southern California in Fountain Valley or near by?
How do you cure them of diseases like worms?
Is there anything else I should know about caring a dog?

so basically, you know nothing about dogs. don't worry it's not unheard of… but really something you should have researched before you got the dog….
ok everything in order as asked will be answered…

you should walk your dog whenever it needs to go do natures buisness and if you feel it needs some exercise (i'd say 2 times a day for exercise)
there's no need to train it to go on walks. grab a leash and go. however, teaching him basic obediance commands(sit, stay, no, etc.) will improve his behavior.
potty training is something that will take awhile, up to a year or two, depending on the dog. just remember to take him out WHEN HE"S Gotta go. you don't want your dog to get in the habit of going inside.
bath your dog about every 2 weeks, i'd say use dog shampoo once…rinse…repeat. Talk to a vet for what kind of shampoo. and sometimes it will even give you tips on how often to use it on the bottle, as well as how much (best way to think of how much is to thing about how big the dog is.)
for smaller puppies, i'd say to give them a bath in the kitchen sink (so they won't drown). but if the puppy is pretty big(about 6-12 months old depending on the breed) you can go with a bath outside or in the bathtub.
you should feed every dog about 3 times a day. talk to a vet about which brand, or experiment with you own brand to figure out what your dog likes. I'd go with dry food rather than can food, because canned food can sometimes be more fattening and cost alot more. also it makes you dog have to "do their business" more often. serving sizes are usually stated on the bags for dog food as well as canned food.

dog houses and dog beds are all up to where you want to keep your dog. if you want him to sleep outside, get a doghouse. but i'd go with a dog bed, especially for puppies.

i'd get them about 2 toys a month, if their being good. that way they don't go through to many, and they'll always be in a playful mood.

dog tag prices vary by what kind. just a regular name tag is pretty cheap. and shot tags you'll get from te vet. nollars usually go anywhere from $5-20, depending on the durability. a good collar can last up to about 2 years, sometimes even longer.

you should start training from the very beginning. The basics are potty trainning, sitting, staying, speaking, and any other commands you can think of. If you've decided on a name, stick with that name and use it frequently so the dog learns it and will understand when you call him.

vets are something that you can find in almost every city/town. check the yellow pages or mapquest the nearest vet. be sure to ask any and all questions you have while you are there. you usually need to take your dog in for annual checkups (if you're all about that). just remember that vet bills can be pricey, so only go for major emergencies.(illness, hurt, or accidents)

Vets also can give you medicines and tips on caring for illnesses.

just remember that your dog is like a little person with fur, as most pets are. And they have good memories so remember to treat it right as a pup and you'll have a best friend for life.