Bro are you crazy stop giving bad advice on guarding food wait till your golden gets some food that can kill him and he bites you when you interrupt him don’t listen to that one
Have you arranged care for Abby in event of your passing? All of us need to be prepared as none of us know which day will be our last, but importance increases with age :( We have adult children who would gladly take our pups.
I love Labradors for that exact reason I've never met one that wasn't freindly in fact every single Lab/golden I've met loved the attention and the way they acted would have you believe we were life long freinds. Its like they've been put on Earth for us and boy we don't deserve them. I love dog breeds that are also used as working dogs Labs, goldens and springer spaniels all day long the very best breeds of dog this world has to offer.
In five years I have never had to yell at my girl - ever! If I did it would break her heart. As for cuddles, well she loves them and I have to avoid her at times because she thrives on them, even from my young grandsons. She the kindest, gentlest dog I’ve ever owned and does absolutely nothing wrong. Bless her 💖
I found that the best way to make my Golden Retriever actually like fireworks and thunderstorms was to act excited by the noise. Initially, she was terrified by both, but after I made it clear that they were fun, she began to enjoy them as well, barking back at the thunder and bouncing like a puppy at lightning. Goldens pick up a surprisingly large amount of their behaviour and "opinions" about the world from their owners. Dogs, in general, have spent the last 15000 years, domesticating themselves, and are easily able to recognise human emotion, whereas we still struggle to recognise theirs. Being people pleasers, Goldens are quite talented in this regard, but you need to put the work in, in order to train and socialise them, because modern human society is nothing like anything that any creature on the planet evolved to endure.
I am really enjoying your videos. I have had 4 Goldens over the years and now have a 12 week old puppy. My last dog was a Goldendoodle that I rescued when she was 6 and she passed earlier this year at 17! So this is my first puppy in many years and your videos have kept me sane. I like the fact that the videos are short and to the point. Thank you!
Isolation and neglect, being ignored are torture to a Golden. They see you as family, and IMHO, everything is easier with a Golden if you see them as family as well. Forget the word 'pet'. You are adopting a family member and friend.
I loved my golden retriever he was 14 we had him from 8 weeks old he died cancer it broke my heart he was beautiful when I was unhappy he knew he'd come over to me I miss him so much it breaks your heart when you lose them
my golden is actually different, he loves relaxing and being alone sometimes and he doesnt eat right away, he actually waits maybe 30 mins to an hour and a half before eating but he is very cudly and loves to explore
I have had Goldens for about 30 years and have trained the for the obedience show ring and therapy dogs. I have trained dogs for customers and helped work thought lots of problems. I would like to thank you for this video. You really help explain Goldens to people. I was very impressed. Again, thank you so much from not only me, but a lot of misunderstood Goldens. Great Job!
I Have a lovely Golden Retriever called Linda,she´s now 7 years old , for her the only 2 hated things on your list are the Sudden Noise ( loud or low ) and she doesn´t like to go to some places, the rest of your list is okay for her, she likes the shower, she likes being groomed and brushed, and yes she likes the routine, it´s amazing when her food time comes she goes and sits beside the food bag showing funny face , she likes to be hugged and kissed and play , she trys to talk ..lol very lovely breed, I´m not gonna change this breed at all, Thanks for the video
@@JimmeBaily No, they don't bite. They are renowned for having a very soft "mouth" and love to play "biting" games where they will wrestle with their teeth around your arm but will not (deliberately) hurt you. The down side of this is that if you play this game with them they do not understand that it is not cool to also play it with others - especially children - who do not understand that they mean no harm and will usually become very frightened as a result. No, they are not good apartment dogs. Do not get one unless you are at home all day and able to be with them and walk them regularly.
To prevent food protection make them sit and wait before serving them. We also put my pups food in a treat ball and he goes nuts flipping it over with his nose to get the treats out. Even picking it up and moving it when it gets stuck. That's what we did and it worked pretty well anyways.
6:26 Ok, the thing you're missing here . . . when you train your puppy to allow interference during meal time . . . Yes, you get in there and take away their food, but only if you're going to put a nice treat on top for them. Take away the kibble, put a nice-sized piece of sausage on top and give it back to them. They'll quickly learn that they don't need to guard their bowl.
My first dog was a beautiful black lab,missed very much.I now have a 7 month old male golden,I was holding off getting another dog but this one seems he was meant to be,smart,listens and couldn't expect anything more from a puppy.Lots of love to give both ways.
basic fact: golden retrievers are very intelligent beings and know very well when you do something with good intention or not. So, even when you do something they normally don't like very much, they still can be very tolerant and, to a certain degree, come to appreciate it (if there is good intention).
We are lucky enough to have a three year old golden grand doggie. She is the most beautiful, loving and smartest dog we've ever known and we really enjoy our time with her. I think the goldens' most endearing trait is their intuition as they seem to know exactly what you are thinking.
This video was wonderful! So informative for new Golden owners. I am on my 5th....and while I knew most of the info, it was interesting to hear the whys!
Golden Retrievers hate flexible schedules...so true! All such amazing points that it took me 30 years of Goldens to understand. The only thing that I would add is to the grooming points. Over bathing a Golden is detrimental to their coat, which you did mention but the reason is this... their coats have a high amount of lanolin ( a natural oil that protects them in the water). It's that lanolin that gives them the stinky, hot Golden smell. Too many baths remove the lanolin and leaves them prone to more skin problems. Goldens are highly intelligent, emotionally and otherwise. If you're young and active, this still is not necessarily the dog for you. Be willing to put in both the emotional and physical time. Whatever you're thinking, trust me, they've already out thought you:). Great video!!
My Golden is 9 years old, he has always hated loud and high pitched noises, we have had to turn around on walks before because people have those cat deterring mechanisms that make a super high pitched noise. He hates hugs but is very snuggly and he inhales his food. He is my heart dog and I love him more than anything.
Before watching this video I was afraid it was clickbait. But all the points are spot-on and show a very good understanding of goldens and a sensitivity to their needs.
Not all points are spot but most are. As a young pup he is right about yelling , but if you listen to a pups mom or grandmother you will hear a very stern talking to. Golden need to be train exactly as the older females Goldie's stern growly voice. Also a firm grab of the excess skin with control while doing the growly voice really works well when discipline is needed. When a pup is really not listening a small backhand on the rump works well, you don't cause any pain but it reminds them of when momma had to show them who's boss
@Don Wittke are you Goldens a bit lazy when they go outside? Our puppy ( 6 months old ) goes outside and just sits instead of using the bathroom. Anything we can do to help with this?
@@bluesky7126 remember at six months your pup is very much a baby. My youngest who is two now would seem very slow at times, then get zoomies later. There were times I remember he didn’t want to even walk far with me down the street. Lots of sleep. They grow out of it. He competes and does well now in agility, obedience, tracking and hunt tests. He is very active and fast. Be sure he is getting his regular puppy veterinary visits and give him the opportunities to exercise, I’m pretty sure it is a stage they go through.
@@bluesky7126 also, we crate train all of our pups, so when not under my direct supervision or attached to my waist with his leash he was in his crate. There were many times he didn’t do his business when I took him outside. That’s ok, as long as he has learned he can’t go inside. I would take him outside every two hours (I’m retired) and immediately after waking up from a nap. He was not completely house broken until six months, which was slow compared to all the other Goldens we have had. Enjoy your time with your pup, it’s an awesome journey
Loved this video! ❤️ We had a wonderful sweet Golden girl, Penny, who was born on Valentines Day 1970. Thank you for making me smile and laugh as I watched and agreed with EVERYTHING you said!
You have to be careful as a general rule. My old family dog grew up with getting frequently hugged and he knew that it was a display of love. He could give the deepest, most audible sigh when getting a good hug. But I think it was 'learned' for him. Hugging is a human thing.
We are blessed already w our 8 month old puppies. We took them to the cabin and our neighbor was target practicing. The other next door neighbor dogs get so scared they run away. Our puppies completely ignored the sound. Didn’t phase them a bit. And he shot all kinds of loud guns for over an hour!
We had a golden that was going to go to a shelter if we didn't take him. Initially he gravitated to me, the one who fed and brushed him. Then my husband was in a near fatal accident. When he came home to recover Jack took over caring for him. They walked 3 times a day and my husband never needed PT. Until the day he crossed the rainbow bridge Jack was bonded to with my husband.
My Golden loved water, she would swim in the swimming pool every opportunity she got, or when let out of the yard she would head for the nearest mud puddle and wallow and of course loved being bathed and shampooed. She would even comfort me when I was sick or feeling down.
We have to use grain free food as we have 3 dogs and one is allergic to grain. We can use oats with her now but for a while we were grain free. We use added Taurine for the Goldens to make sure that their hearts are protected from DCM. We also use heart healthy grain snacks for them. It can be done. 😉
I had three consecutive Golden’s over 43 years. Yep. First one, Christian, lived to 16. Second one, Alex, lived in Europe with us an made it to 12. The third one, Zach, made it to 15. Lost him three years ago and just haven’t had the heart to get a fourth. Zach wS a very special dog.
@@lucaspetty5990 7 is when a dog starts to be considered older hence the dog food you see in shops that say 7+. Really 7 is when a Labrador would be middle aged and just like a middle aged human can't quite do the stuff it used to do when younger.
We've had 6 retrievers in the last 14 years. 5 Goldens and 1 Flat Coat. So far, we've only had 1 Golden that you could call "sensitive". And that was just with loud noises. Except thunder for oddly. He was a rescue with some bad history. Our Flattie is sensitive to thunder and gun shots, but nothing else. Four of our Goldens were red, field line dogs, so that may have a lot of influence. The "Comet" looking, confirmation line dogs are over bred which lead to a lot of problems.
Yeah, it’s amazing that coat color is such a big indicator for how well the dog is trainable. I have friends with white/blond goldens that are definitely not field dogs. They’re even afraid of water. With mine, they were part fish and nothing else was available a mud puddle would do
We moved into a new home with a large pond. Our golden, went into the pond a was covered with green weeds from the pond the first day we moved in. He came around the corner, full of joy as he found the pond..(body swinging because of his tail movement, head up and smiling.. yes similing). My wife screamed "Oh my god No" as he was covered with green stuff. He did not eat for three days... best dog we have ever had...
I am planning on going on a walk with my golden two times a day. Early morning, like 5 or 6 am, and afternoon, like 5 pm. Is it okay? Or should I put a walk at the night too?
New Golden owner here. I've had a few working breeds and a couple guarding breeds. I never considered Goldens a working breed. For you new owners... You essentially have a high end hunting dog. Weekly swims....no shampoo. They are a duck retriever. Mine is good for most of the day in winter if it's 32 and above. Best construction dog I ever had.
"Golden Retrievers hate being lazy" Yeah, tell that to our old Golden, Gunner. Laziest sweetheart in the world! Too bad we only have maybe a few months left (if we're lucky) with him due to his age plus we suspect he might be starting to get dementia as well :(
Had golden retrievers for over 30 years, but I am happier with them than with people. I live in the UK. We feed our dogs wheat free food, 2 retrievers we had couldn't eat wheat, it would make them ill. The food is not grain free, it is just wheat free. We give them Harringtons dry dog food with tinned dog meat. We now check ingredients for all dog treats. We no longer have the retrievers that had problems with wheat as they died or were put to sleep at ages 12 and 14. Though our current 1 year old retriever is the great nephew to the one put to sleep at 12. They all come to sit on my lap for a cuddle and are spoilt rotten, but not to their detriment.
It is so amazing to see puppies moving in Mama's tummy when you shave her tummy! Also, it helps the puppies nurse easier after they are born. I just hope shaving her tummy is not detrimental though... not like giving her a complete shave.
I had a pup who was at least one quarter Golden. Her daddy was half and half Lab. I don't know her mixed Mom's composition. You could see the Goldie genetics in Lady. She was small but she had the coat and the smile. When I potty trained her, I never scolded. I would say in surprised voice,"What did you do?" Then I would reassure her it was ok and clean it up with no fuss. After a very short time, she started coming into the bathroom with me where there was a floor drain. She would always go when I did🤭so I would praise her and then wash it away. She learned that was her safe place if she couldn't get outside, like during a thunderstorm or something. As a result, it was a normal event for her and she never broke training in the 10 years I had her. I had actually given her to my husband when we separated because he really needed her. She was with him when he died suddenly and alone. Even tho he wasn't found for 24 hours, she held it. The police officer fed her and walked her. She stayed alone til I could get there the next day and she still held on. She was the most wonderful dog but I had to find her a more suitable home. She was used to space and started having trouble with the stairs, as did I. 3-4 times a day of steep steps was too much for two old ladies. .
I will say if a dog is stinky, it’s because he hasn’t been brushed enough. My mom was very diligent about brushing our Aussie and he never stank, and he only got a bath about once a year.
I tend to kneel down and greet my golden with wide open arms and a high pitched voice, even through I'm a guy. She often gets really excited, goes and grabs a chew toy (or shoe) in her mouth, and comes and presses herself into me like a cat.
Not only were my goldens family dogs, they were hunting dogs as well. Gun breaking started early and small. First a a ‘loud’ pellet rifle, then a .22, and working up from there. They were always ready to go by 16 weeks. One of my girls was so excited about going hunting/shooting, she would drag the right hunting bag down the hall depending on which gun I picked up.
@@G4Disco The first time I took dove hunting, the doves stayed out of range. Every time some would fly by she would look at me as if to say ‘SHOOT IT, SHOOT IT.’ It was more fun watching her wiggle with excitement than the hunting. 😎
In the past i would have probably agreed with you, but having had a few different breeds i can tell you that cjoclate labradors are also an amazing breed
The grain-free diet being bad for Goldens is not necessarily true. That study was never validated. Additionally, many dogs have grain allergies. Most dog food companies solved the grain-free issue by adding Taurine into the food.
When ever I say something like let's cut the fur, he goes crazy of happiness and runs to the closet where the cutters are kept and brings them to me and when we go outside he just automatically goes to lie on his back. And it's pretty much the same thing with cutting his nails and most of all brushing him.
Our field golden retriever (short hair) loves water, mud puddles, jumping in the river, lake or at the beach. She gets lots of rinse baths to keep her clean, we rarely shampoo her as plain water does a great job of getting out any dirt or smells, leaving her fur fresh and fluffy and appropriate for inside living (lol). Is this still damaging to their skin?
I have a Golden Retriever / Kuvasz mix. It is very good to teach though a bit stubborn yet: D He will now be 10 months old. He couldn't even learn the call, unfortunately ....
My golden loves bath and water in general, hates garbage trucks, hates fire works, we live in suburban area so he is used to not so busy streets, when I took him once to the city omg my poor baby was so scared for the traffic noise.
Doesn't this apply to all dogs? It seems my Wire Fox Terrier has the very same behaviour. We tend to groom him quite often but how can we maintain such long hair without it bothering them? A twice a week brush doesn't seem enough, also what can we do to prevent dog aggressiveness? I know GRs aren't known for this but WFT definitely are.
The getting down and dirty things makes my life so tough because both of my babys love that and it’s so tedious to give them a bath everytime and you can’t even bathe them all the time ugh🥲 the struggle is real🤸♀️
I appeciate the content but I dont see the DCM study in the description. I have seen other vets saying it is not true. I feel it would have a very small sample size as feeding raw is expensive and also wonder who funded this research eg. Purina?
That sure do like schedules. Mine will come tell me when its 530 for her dinner. Some times she like 10 minutes early or late but shes always pretty close for meal times
I disagree with the tough love criticism. I have a golden. You have to show tough love otherwise they will not learn. This is the case for any dog. I also disagree with the lazy bit. Mine is extremely lazy. I have to force him to walk. He would much rather sit with me and be cuddled 24/7.
@Ryan Barnes We recently got a 6 month golden and is so surprising to us how he goes outside and just sit instead of using the bathroom. Does this change? Anything we can do to change this behavior?
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on on by 4 th . Never shave you golden
Our golden retriever is 12 years old and he just jumps on the Couch
Bro are you crazy stop giving bad advice on guarding food wait till your golden gets some food that can kill him and he bites you when you interrupt him don’t listen to that one
We are on our seventh Golden. We love them so much. Abby will be our last because we are in our eighties.
Wow that’s incredible!
Hope you guys are doing well! 💗
Dying of envy.!
Respect the Vets
Have you arranged care for Abby in event of your passing? All of us need to be prepared as none of us know which day will be our last, but importance increases with age :(
We have adult children who would gladly take our pups.
if a golden retriever is wary of somebody, it probably means you should be wary of them too because goldens are so friendly and will greet anybody.
Exactly. Related, if someone can't get along with a Golden... Probably not someone I want to know.
true that.
I love Labradors for that exact reason I've never met one that wasn't freindly in fact every single Lab/golden I've met loved the attention and the way they acted would have you believe we were life long freinds. Its like they've been put on Earth for us and boy we don't deserve them. I love dog breeds that are also used as working dogs Labs, goldens and springer spaniels all day long the very best breeds of dog this world has to offer.
@@gravemind6536 The breed was developed to be good natured.
In five years I have never had to yell at my girl - ever! If I did it would break her heart. As for cuddles, well she loves them and I have to avoid her at times because she thrives on them, even from my young grandsons. She the kindest, gentlest dog I’ve ever owned and does absolutely nothing wrong. Bless her 💖
I found that the best way to make my Golden Retriever actually like fireworks and thunderstorms was to act excited by the noise. Initially, she was terrified by both, but after I made it clear that they were fun, she began to enjoy them as well, barking back at the thunder and bouncing like a puppy at lightning.
Goldens pick up a surprisingly large amount of their behaviour and "opinions" about the world from their owners. Dogs, in general, have spent the last 15000 years, domesticating themselves, and are easily able to recognise human emotion, whereas we still struggle to recognise theirs.
Being people pleasers, Goldens are quite talented in this regard, but you need to put the work in, in order to train and socialise them, because modern human society is nothing like anything that any creature on the planet evolved to endure.
My golden heard the word "walk" in this vid. It's 1am but she still thinks its a great idea.
I can't say the word "walk'" he gets excited and ready for a walk 😂
@@glow1815 Mine has evolved from when I posted this comment...I cant even put on shoes anymore...
I am really enjoying your videos. I have had 4 Goldens over the years and now have a 12 week old puppy. My last dog was a Goldendoodle that I rescued when she was 6 and she passed earlier this year at 17! So this is my first puppy in many years and your videos have kept me sane. I like the fact that the videos are short and to the point. Thank you!
We have a 10 month old Female Golden who we Adore. Her name is Ali. Thank you for your video
We're great parents but I learned some new things.
Isolation and neglect, being ignored are torture to a Golden. They see you as family, and IMHO, everything is easier with a Golden if you see them as family as well. Forget the word 'pet'. You are adopting a family member and friend.
I loved my golden retriever he was 14 we had him from 8 weeks old he died cancer it broke my heart he was beautiful when I was unhappy he knew he'd come over to me I miss him so much it breaks your heart when you lose them
How can anyone get mad at a Golden. Look at that face. It’s a happy face that looks like it’s smiling.
my golden is actually different, he loves relaxing and being alone sometimes and he doesnt eat right away, he actually waits maybe 30 mins to an hour and a half before eating but he is very cudly and loves to explore
We love our three year old Golden more than anything. He understands about everything we say
Getting my first golden retriever Thursday and trying for service dog your vids are all I’m watching
You're going to have so much fun!
Im getting my first golden in a week !!
@@louistomlinsonbaby pfp 👍
I have had Goldens for about 30 years and have trained the for the obedience show ring and therapy dogs. I have trained dogs for customers and helped work thought lots of problems. I would like to thank you for this video. You really help explain Goldens to people. I was very impressed. Again, thank you so much from not only me, but a lot of misunderstood Goldens. Great Job!
I Have a lovely Golden Retriever called Linda,she´s now 7 years old , for her the only 2 hated things on your list are the Sudden Noise ( loud or low ) and she doesn´t like to go to some places, the rest of your list is okay for her, she likes the shower, she likes being groomed and brushed, and yes she likes the routine, it´s amazing when her food time comes she goes and sits beside the food bag showing funny face , she likes to be hugged and kissed and play , she trys to talk ..lol very lovely breed, I´m not gonna change this breed at all, Thanks for the video
Linda sounds wonderful!
Can u tell me that do golden retriever bites and is it good dogs for apartments
@@JimmeBaily No, they don't bite.
They are renowned for having a very soft "mouth" and love to play "biting" games where they will wrestle with their teeth around your arm but will not (deliberately) hurt you. The down side of this is that if you play this game with them they do not understand that it is not cool to also play it with others - especially children - who do not understand that they mean no harm and will usually become very frightened as a result.
No, they are not good apartment dogs.
Do not get one unless you are at home all day and able to be with them and walk them regularly.
@@ealingbadger thankyou for ur kind information but can tell tell me some best apartment or small home dogs friendly also and best for children's
My husband and I are cracking up so hard right now cause of your dog’s name. Linda 😂 That’s so awesome we love it!
Just wanna say you’re a genius at marketing your videos. I’ve been on a train of your videos for like 3 hours man, great great job.
My food-loving, loud-noise-fearing cuddle monster is a typical Retriever then. Good to know. Thanks for sharing.
loved the "nobody wands a chocolate finger!"
Goldens are just an amazing breed ^_^ Loved this vid, thanks so much for sharing!
gettting one for my kids b-day!
To prevent food protection make them sit and wait before serving them. We also put my pups food in a treat ball and he goes nuts flipping it over with his nose to get the treats out. Even picking it up and moving it when it gets stuck. That's what we did and it worked pretty well anyways.
6:26 Ok, the thing you're missing here . . . when you train your puppy to allow interference during meal time . . . Yes, you get in there and take away their food, but only if you're going to put a nice treat on top for them. Take away the kibble, put a nice-sized piece of sausage on top and give it back to them. They'll quickly learn that they don't need to guard their bowl.
I always interrupt my golden since he's a puppy and he has never growled or resource guard
My first dog was a beautiful black lab,missed very much.I now have a 7 month old male golden,I was holding off getting another dog but this one seems he was meant to be,smart,listens and couldn't expect anything more from a puppy.Lots of love to give both ways.
basic fact: golden retrievers are very intelligent beings and know very well when you do something with good intention or not.
So, even when you do something they normally don't like very much, they still can be very tolerant and, to a certain degree, come to appreciate it (if there is good intention).
6:00 that stock footage made me lol and warmed my heart
My dog absolutely loves bathing. He gets super excited when my mom says “Nai-nai Kare” which translates to let’s bath
I just got my Golden. She’s an Aussie Golden Pitty and she’s so lovable
We are lucky enough to have a three year old golden grand doggie. She is the most beautiful, loving and smartest dog we've ever known and we really enjoy our time with her. I think the goldens' most endearing trait is their intuition as they seem to know exactly what you are thinking.
Love you the Golden Retrievers 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Give full of Support 🙏🙏
My family is not complete without a Golden teaching us … ❤
This video was wonderful! So informative for new Golden owners. I am on my 5th....and while I knew most of the info, it was interesting to hear the whys!
Golden Retrievers hate flexible schedules...so true! All such amazing points that it took me 30 years of Goldens to understand. The only thing that I would add is to the grooming points. Over bathing a Golden is detrimental to their coat, which you did mention but the reason is this... their coats have a high amount of lanolin ( a natural oil that protects them in the water). It's that lanolin that gives them the stinky, hot Golden smell. Too many baths remove the lanolin and leaves them prone to more skin problems.
Goldens are highly intelligent, emotionally and otherwise. If you're young and active, this still is not necessarily the dog for you. Be willing to put in both the emotional and physical time. Whatever you're thinking, trust me, they've already out thought you:). Great video!!
Thank you for adding that about lanolin!
My Golden is 9 years old, he has always hated loud and high pitched noises, we have had to turn around on walks before because people have those cat deterring mechanisms that make a super high pitched noise. He hates hugs but is very snuggly and he inhales his food. He is my heart dog and I love him more than anything.
Before watching this video I was afraid it was clickbait. But all the points are spot-on and show a very good understanding of goldens and a sensitivity to their needs.
Not all points are spot but most are. As a young pup he is right about yelling , but if you listen to a pups mom or grandmother you will hear a very stern talking to. Golden need to be train exactly as the older females Goldie's stern growly voice. Also a firm grab of the excess skin with control while doing the growly voice really works well when discipline is needed. When a pup is really not listening a small backhand on the rump works well, you don't cause any pain but it reminds them of when momma had to show them who's boss
I am on my 3rd Golden Retriever, love this breed. Your video is fantastic.
Thank you! They're the best
Wow I haven’t even gotten one and I rlly want one
Same I just got my 3rd golden they are the best breed ever
What happened to the link for best food and your comment that lack of grain was contributing to heart disease?
We have had eight Goldens and four right now. You are spot on with your comments. Great work!
Thank you!!
@Don Wittke are you Goldens
a bit lazy when they go outside? Our puppy ( 6 months old ) goes outside and just sits instead of using the bathroom. Anything we can do to help with this?
@@bluesky7126 remember at six months your pup is very much a baby. My youngest who is two now would seem very slow at times, then get zoomies later. There were times I remember he didn’t want to even walk far with me down the street. Lots of sleep. They grow out of it. He competes and does well now in agility, obedience, tracking and hunt tests. He is very active and fast. Be sure he is getting his regular puppy veterinary visits and give him the opportunities to exercise, I’m pretty sure it is a stage they go through.
@@bluesky7126 also, we crate train all of our pups, so when not under my direct supervision or attached to my waist with his leash he was in his crate. There were many times he didn’t do his business when I took him outside. That’s ok, as long as he has learned he can’t go inside. I would take him outside every two hours (I’m retired) and immediately after waking up from a nap. He was not completely house broken until six months, which was slow compared to all the other Goldens we have had. Enjoy your time with your pup, it’s an awesome journey
Loved this video! ❤️ We had a wonderful sweet Golden girl, Penny, who was born on Valentines Day 1970. Thank you for making me smile and laugh as I watched and agreed with EVERYTHING you said!
Omg i had a golden named penny she was born in a puppy mill and sadley had cancer and passed away
@@markgraham83 Sorry to hear that. I guess there are two Pennys in heaven and maybe they are friends and are having a wonderful time together ❤️ 🎶
i have a golden named penny
@@markgraham83 lol i currently own a golden named penny
You have to be careful as a general rule. My old family dog grew up with getting frequently hugged and he knew that it was a display of love. He could give the deepest, most audible sigh when getting a good hug. But I think it was 'learned' for him. Hugging is a human thing.
i know my golden doesn't like it if i hug her but i don't care i literally can't help it she's too cuuuuuute *HUGS*
I don’t even have a golden retriever and I am still watching😂😂😂
06:50 i was hopping he was gonna say 'texting and ignoring them' 😂
We are blessed already w our 8 month old puppies. We took them to the cabin and our neighbor was target practicing. The other next door neighbor dogs get so scared they run away. Our puppies completely ignored the sound. Didn’t phase them a bit.
And he shot all kinds of loud guns for over an hour!
Thank you for leaving tips we have a golden pup and this is new for us 😊
We had a golden that was going to go to a shelter if we didn't take him. Initially he gravitated to me, the one who fed and brushed him. Then my husband was in a near fatal accident. When he came home to recover Jack took over caring for him. They walked 3 times a day and my husband never needed PT. Until the day he crossed the rainbow bridge Jack was bonded to with my husband.
Aw Jack sounds amazing!
Absolutely wonderful breed of dogs...so lovable, adorable and intelligent ❤
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My Golden loved water, she would swim in the swimming pool every opportunity she got, or when let out of the yard she would head for the nearest mud puddle and wallow and of course loved being bathed and shampooed. She would even comfort me when I was sick or feeling down.
I don't have any dog but I am addicted to them and watching their videos lol
Thx for the info! I'm planning on getting a Golden next time, so I'm doing lots of research now. This helped too🤩😘😁
Im also looking for one. Do you know any good breeders near ny, nj or ct?
We have to use grain free food as we have 3 dogs and one is allergic to grain. We can use oats with her now but for a while we were grain free. We use added Taurine for the Goldens to make sure that their hearts are protected from DCM. We also use heart healthy grain snacks for them. It can be done. 😉
I don't even have a dog but I loved this video because of the respect you show for the dog.
A calm voice sure works with my golden.
Thanks for sharing!
I had three consecutive Golden’s over 43 years. Yep. First one, Christian, lived to 16. Second one, Alex, lived in Europe with us an made it to 12. The third one, Zach, made it to 15. Lost him three years ago and just haven’t had the heart to get a fourth. Zach wS a very special dog.
wow my golden is 7 and I can tell she is slowing down I hope mine will last as long as yours.
@@lucaspetty5990 its natural, but its also important to keep yours active
@@lucaspetty5990 7 is when a dog starts to be considered older hence the dog food you see in shops that say 7+. Really 7 is when a Labrador would be middle aged and just like a middle aged human can't quite do the stuff it used to do when younger.
We've had 6 retrievers in the last 14 years. 5 Goldens and 1 Flat Coat. So far, we've only had 1 Golden that you could call "sensitive". And that was just with loud noises. Except thunder for oddly. He was a rescue with some bad history. Our Flattie is sensitive to thunder and gun shots, but nothing else. Four of our Goldens were red, field line dogs, so that may have a lot of influence. The "Comet" looking, confirmation line dogs are over bred which lead to a lot of problems.
Yeah, it’s amazing that coat color is such a big indicator for how well the dog is trainable. I have friends with white/blond goldens that are definitely not field dogs. They’re even afraid of water. With mine, they were part fish and nothing else was available a mud puddle would do
We moved into a new home with a large pond. Our golden, went into the pond a was covered with green weeds from the pond the first day we moved in. He came around the corner, full of joy as he found the pond..(body swinging because of his tail movement, head up and smiling.. yes similing). My wife screamed "Oh my god No" as he was covered with green stuff. He did not eat for three days... best dog we have ever had...
I am planning on going on a walk with my golden two times a day. Early morning, like 5 or 6 am, and afternoon, like 5 pm. Is it okay? Or should I put a walk at the night too?
New Golden owner here.
I've had a few working breeds and a couple guarding breeds.
I never considered Goldens a working breed.
For you new owners...
You essentially have a high end hunting dog.
Weekly swims....no shampoo.
They are a duck retriever.
Mine is good for most of the day in winter if it's 32 and above.
Best construction dog I ever had.
"Golden Retrievers hate being lazy" Yeah, tell that to our old Golden, Gunner. Laziest sweetheart in the world! Too bad we only have maybe a few months left (if we're lucky) with him due to his age plus we suspect he might be starting to get dementia as well :(
You lost me :10 seconds in. "You might think they love it when you squeeze them. Yes, some definitely do." LOL
It's like a video for aliens lol. "This is what a dog is. They don't like being yelled at....."
We have had 3 goldens (all rescues), and are now looking for another one; since we lost our sweet Luke a year ago from old age.
Had golden retrievers for over 30 years, but I am happier with them than with people.
I live in the UK. We feed our dogs wheat free food, 2 retrievers we had couldn't eat wheat, it would make them ill. The food is not grain free, it is just wheat free. We give them Harringtons dry dog food with tinned dog meat. We now check ingredients for all dog treats. We no longer have the retrievers that had problems with wheat as they died or were put to sleep at ages 12 and 14. Though our current 1 year old retriever is the great nephew to the one put to sleep at 12.
They all come to sit on my lap for a cuddle and are spoilt rotten, but not to their detriment.
It is so amazing to see puppies moving in Mama's tummy when you shave her tummy! Also, it helps the puppies nurse easier after they are born. I just hope shaving her tummy is not detrimental though... not like giving her a complete shave.
I had a pup who was at least one quarter Golden. Her daddy was half and half Lab. I don't know her mixed Mom's composition. You could see the Goldie genetics in Lady. She was small
but she had the coat and the smile. When I potty trained her, I never scolded. I would say in
surprised voice,"What did you do?" Then I would reassure her it was ok and clean it up with no fuss. After a very short time, she started coming into the bathroom with me where there was a floor drain. She would always go when I did🤭so I would praise her and then wash it away. She learned that was her safe place if she couldn't get outside, like during a thunderstorm or something. As a result, it was a normal event for her and she never broke training in the 10 years I had her. I had actually given her to my husband when we separated because he really needed her. She was with him when he died suddenly and alone. Even tho he wasn't found for 24 hours, she held it. The police officer fed her and walked her. She stayed alone til I could get there the next day and she still held on. She was the most wonderful dog but I had to find her a more suitable home. She was used to space and started having trouble with the stairs, as did I. 3-4 times a day of steep steps was too much for two old ladies.
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Goldens are Adorable ❤️❤️❤️🐶
Being a golden retriever owner I don't know they hate anything.. My Goldy almost like everything from me & my son 😀😀😘😘😘❤️❤️
I love my two golden retrievers. The best breed by far in my opinion. I love my two boys
They are the best!
I'm having golden and these are really good tips.Thanks!
I will say if a dog is stinky, it’s because he hasn’t been brushed enough. My mom was very diligent about brushing our Aussie and he never stank, and he only got a bath about once a year.
Aww we have our first golden girl called Nelly she is 7 months! Ty for these tips
I tend to kneel down and greet my golden with wide open arms and a high pitched voice, even through I'm a guy. She often gets really excited, goes and grabs a chew toy (or shoe) in her mouth, and comes and presses herself into me like a cat.
Goldens need to be brushed a few times a week? What magical beast is this? A few times a day, more like it 🤣
Not only were my goldens family dogs, they were hunting dogs as well. Gun breaking started early and small. First a a ‘loud’ pellet rifle, then a .22, and working up from there. They were always ready to go by 16 weeks. One of my girls was so excited about going hunting/shooting, she would drag the right hunting bag down the hall depending on which gun I picked up.
My field Golden was similar. If she saw our hunting gear or shotgun come out she'd go nuts. You could see her face light up.
Oh that is so cute!!
@@G4Disco The first time I took dove hunting, the doves stayed out of range. Every time some would fly by she would look at me as if to say ‘SHOOT IT, SHOOT IT.’ It was more fun watching her wiggle with excitement than the hunting. 😎
@@demizer1968 It’s neat how quickly they learn. Mine has done the same watching Coots run across the water while we sat in the cattails.
I gun broke my golden by bringing him to a shotgun range every week during a league season. He was fine.
In the video there is a purple, barrel style brush being used on a golden. What type of brush is that? Link??
Where did you get that ball at?
The only breed worth having. IMO.
In the past i would have probably agreed with you, but having had a few different breeds i can tell you that cjoclate labradors are also an amazing breed
When my family is fighting my golden comes barking like it’s saying stop fighting be happy
The grain-free diet being bad for Goldens is not necessarily true. That study was never validated. Additionally, many dogs have grain allergies. Most dog food companies solved the grain-free issue by adding Taurine into the food.
Great video! Concise, good explanations, and good points. This is how a video should be.
When ever I say something like let's cut the fur, he goes crazy of happiness and runs to the closet where the cutters are kept and brings them to me and when we go outside he just automatically goes to lie on his back. And it's pretty much the same thing with cutting his nails and most of all brushing him.
My current golden doesn’t mind the bath, but drying him is torture!
1:52 He so happy
Thank you this helps me a lot
You’re welcome!
Did the dog tell you this in English?
If from USA
“Dear father, I hate having my fur cut” 😂
Our field golden retriever (short hair) loves water, mud puddles, jumping in the river, lake or at the beach. She gets lots of rinse baths to keep her clean, we rarely shampoo her as plain water does a great job of getting out any dirt or smells, leaving her fur fresh and fluffy and appropriate for inside living (lol). Is this still damaging to their skin?
I have a Golden Retriever / Kuvasz mix. It is very good to teach though a bit stubborn yet: D He will now be 10 months old. He couldn't even learn the call, unfortunately ....
You couldn't even teach him. Turn it around, you be responsible instead of putting onus on a puppy.
Mine do, and demand it. Smothering, that is. They do, however, take time to themselves. They love being brushed. I like your video very much.
Very useful video. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Picking up my little buddy in 7 days!
You're going to have so much fun!
My golden loves bath and water in general, hates garbage trucks, hates fire works, we live in suburban area so he is used to not so busy streets, when I took him once to the city omg my poor baby was so scared for the traffic noise.
Doesn't this apply to all dogs? It seems my Wire Fox Terrier has the very same behaviour. We tend to groom him quite often but how can we maintain such long hair without it bothering them? A twice a week brush doesn't seem enough, also what can we do to prevent dog aggressiveness? I know GRs aren't known for this but WFT definitely are.
The getting down and dirty things makes my life so tough because both of my babys love that and it’s so tedious to give them a bath everytime and you can’t even bathe them all the time ugh🥲 the struggle is real🤸♀️
The hardships we put up with as Golden Retriever owners...
my golden seems so happy now
I have the perfect GR. He loves everything.
Just got my first Golden Retriever pup and will add that they generally don't like it when you eat their food.
I appeciate the content but I dont see the DCM study in the description. I have seen other vets saying it is not true. I feel it would have a very small sample size as feeding raw is expensive and also wonder who funded this research eg. Purina?
With our golden retriever, when summer comes closer we give her a bit of a trim so she doesn’t get too hot
That sure do like schedules. Mine will come tell me when its 530 for her dinner. Some times she like 10 minutes early or late but shes always pretty close for meal times
They're so smart!
Exactly like my lovely Linda , she knows the exact time for her dinner.
I disagree with the tough love criticism. I have a golden. You have to show tough love otherwise they will not learn. This is the case for any dog. I also disagree with the lazy bit. Mine is extremely lazy. I have to force him to walk. He would much rather sit with me and be cuddled 24/7.
@Ryan Barnes We recently got a 6 month golden and is so surprising to us how he goes outside and just sit instead of using the bathroom. Does this change? Anything we can do to change this behavior?
@@bluesky7126 And I assume he goes to the bathroom in the house?
For the cutting hair part we only usually do a little bit of their toe hair
This vid is so helpful tysm
Wow this is such great advice! I have definitely done a lot of these and feel like a jerk.
Thanks for the video!!
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