Golden Retrievers Are Smarter Than Most People

There's a very popular YouTube video featuring a Golden Retriever that's made a big hit all over the world. The video was taken during the relatively new sport of canine freestyle dancing. The dog danced John Travolta's part very convincingly to the song "You’re The One That I Want" with the owner, dressed as Olivia Newton-John. This shows you what a Golden Retriever – show quality or pet quality – is capable of.

But Golden Retrievers are not born wonder dogs. They need time, effort and lots of praise in order to fully blossom into the great dogs they can be. You also need a good sense of humor and a willingness to let the house get a bit messy. You need to learn as much Golden Retriever information as you possibly can before, during and after you bring your dog home. The best places to get Golden Retrievers with great personalities are from breeders and Golden Retriever rescue centers. Never get a dog from a pet store.

These dogs were bred to be highly active, running miles through the rain in order to retrieve killed game for his master. Although the main job of a Golden Retriever has changed, the attitude is still the same. These dogs need to be busy. They need regular exercise and to be in the middle of family life or they will find something to occupy their time – which can mean they might do things you don’t want them to do.

The behavioral problems Golden Retrievers are most prone to are hyperactivity (in young dogs) and separation anxiety. Keeping the dog on a proper diet and a regular exercise routine will help to lessen both problems. Although following the Golden Retriever information and advice on websites and dog training books can often cure both of these problems, don’t be afraid to get professional help. These are big,strong dogs who can know you over.

On the whole, life with Golden Retrievers is a pleasant one, after the initial hyperactivity of puppy-hood (which, in a dog, lasts until they are at least two years old). Golden Retriever definitely need training, attention and vet care, but they adapt well to all three of these. The more you put into your Golden Retriever in terms of time, energy and training, the more you'll get. It is not accident that Golden Retrievers are often the dog of choice for therapy and rescue dogs.

If you look in the media or in advertising, a lot of times when a dog is needed to play a part, that part is played by a Golden Retriever. This shows you what these dogs are capable of. Since they are large dogs, if you are not sure of how to train them, please get a professional trainer to help you. Read dog training books and learn as much Golden Retriever information as you can.

Carol Matthews loves and studies all kinds of dogs, including Golden Retrievers. A Golden Retriever also like to serve as a seeing eye dog or rescue dog. Golden Retriever information can be found many places, such as the local library and the Internet.