At five months old, Loki is quite the most beautiful GR puppy. I was so proud when my vet was totally smitten with him this morning, & said he had the true Golden temperament .....well-behaved & smoochy. I can honestly say that he is a polite boy, easy to live with, great with strange dogs & people. As a younger puppy, he had some issues ....a bit of teething mouthing, some jealousy of an older dog, & a few zoomies round the lounge in the evening. We dealt with each issue quickly, before it got out of hand or became a habit. We are very firm with any show of bad behaviour, but we give a lot of cuddles, love & praise. Loki is a very laid back boy, who actually does not require a lot of exercise. He loves snoozing at my feet in between short walks, romps in the park, games of fetch, or splashing about in his pools in the garden. He is totally gorgeous, & I would not change a thing about him ...I have even found myself thinking of adding another golden in another two or three years ....maybe a rescue or a retired breeder. This forum is great for people with concerns, to get advise from more experienced Golden owners. That is why you will see lots of posts that might seem negative about the breed. But most breeds have issues & puppies are like young children ...they are constantly exploring, pushing boundaries, learning. I used to have Maremmas ...stunning dogs with lovely temperaments, but huge barking issues. My mother used to tell all her children that anything worthwhile was worth the hard work, & I think anyone on this forum with an adult Golden, will support that. You only have to look at the team of Goldens who have gone into Conneticutt to give solace to the grieving people there. One day, I hope to do Therapy work with Loki. Enjoy your fur baby. He'll grow up quickly, & then you will have many yers of unconditional love, devotion & loyalty.