Among the dog breeds, golden retrievers are the least expected to be aggressive or protective. Should a special situation call for it a goldie will surely know how to be protective or defensive, but a Goldie that growls at passers by or other dogs on walks may have the signs of an incorrect temperament, and [...]
A golden retriever running full tilt after a cat can mean two things: both animals are engaged in honest to goodness play, or on the other hand, the cat is literally running for its life from a high prey dog! A lack of understanding regarding high prey drive tendencies in dog breeds is the root [...]
Mouthing is one of the basic golden retriever issues that need to be dealt with while the dog is still a puppy. This behavior can result to some crazy antics, the most important being chewing and swallowing a variety of household objects, from pieces of clothing to tissue paper, to rocks, and even dry wall. [...]
A dog that jumps on people to greet them is displaying behavior that is ideal for golden retriever training. It is indeed a nuisance from time to time, but owners will also have to move early to remedy this because this might grow into a dominance issue problem. Below are some tips to help you [...]
