When describing the golden retriever,
the word personable is the best word for them; they thrive on attention and would
prefer to be with other dogs or people at all times. Golden Retrievers are revered
for their happy-go-lucky, loving personality. The dog’s ‘inventor’ Sir Tweedmouth,
had the intent creating not just an intelligent water fowl retriever, but a companion.
Shaping The Golden Retriever’s Personality
After bringing home
a new puppy, it can be a good idea to let it get used to your family and other
pets before introducing it to the neighborhood. But once the puppy is comfortable
with its new surroundings, let people everywhere lavish the puppy with attention.
Also, bring your puppy to as many doggy social functions as possible; these activities
will nurture your pet’s instinctual behavior.
Going With The Flow
Golden
retriever’s personalities are naturally easy going and accepting. The best ways
to harness these traits are early and consistent training. Golden retrievers have
a lot of energy and are extremely intelligent; their high energy level can also
cause them trouble as they are easily distracted. Patience and persistence are
the best ways to get the most out of the relationship with your golden retriever.
Another
consideration, because golden retrievers are so personable, it is important to
remember that they need you and your attention; when they are bored or lonely
they will become destructive. This fact, coupled with the fact that they are a
dog who likes to chew, complexes the matter; the solution is to keep your golden
retriever exercised and entertained, both of you will be happier that way.
Working
Dogs
A golden retriever’s personality makes it an ideal working dog in
many applications; mature adults are often used to assist the handicapped and
are taken on therapy sessions to rehabilitation centers of all kinds.
The
golden retriever’s personality also make it an ideal competitor; racing, obstacle
courses, and games designed around their hunting instincts will all keep you golden
retriever happy and healthy. They are a breed which enjoys being busy and social,
this is important when training and living with a golden retriever. Continuing
Education
Your golden retriever’s personality will be more predictable if
it is kept active and busy; learning new skills or going new places are fine ways
of furthering you dogs education. As your dog ages, it will become develop a more
stable temperament is. Knowing what
to expect with a golden retriever will help you both; you will have realistic
expectations of the dog, and it will be entertained and therefore, be less prone
to breaking the rules.
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