I guess I'm just bummed by two nights in a row of bad bitey-shark, jumpy-kangaroo dog when I thought things were getting better, but I've been trying to be a good dogmother and researching Goldens in an attempt to better understand and raise a good puppy!!
We decided on a Golden because everyone "loves them", they're one of the "best" family dogs, they so kind, gentle, etc, etc. However, the more I'm reading (and experiencing), I'm wondering "whaaaat? - these dogs are nuts!!" Biting and jumping, zoomies and other craziness. I guess I'm feeling like I was duped. I want to ensure a pay off and that my puppy will turn into that wonderful Golden that everyone raves about!! I want him to be energetic and playful but not hurt us (not that he's doing that on purpose) and not kill my house.
The funny thing is, a friend who has a Golden HIGHLY recommended us getting one. Obviously, I've been using her as a source of info too, and the more I ask her the more surprised I am. I asked her a question about chewing and she told me "oh yeah, she chewed rungs to splinters, 15 pairs of shoes etc....but all that stopped about a year ago" (AND her dog is THREE!!) Shouldn't we be warned of such things? So, I'm thinking, is there a big Golden conspiracy in which the true puppy/dog nature is hidden?? Kidding!!!
But seriously, I've noticed a lot of posts on this site along the lines of "I wasn't expecting this from my Golden".
and to illustrate my point (haha) - my precious puppers is beautifully and soundly asleep at my feet
We decided on a Golden because everyone "loves them", they're one of the "best" family dogs, they so kind, gentle, etc, etc. However, the more I'm reading (and experiencing), I'm wondering "whaaaat? - these dogs are nuts!!" Biting and jumping, zoomies and other craziness. I guess I'm feeling like I was duped. I want to ensure a pay off and that my puppy will turn into that wonderful Golden that everyone raves about!! I want him to be energetic and playful but not hurt us (not that he's doing that on purpose) and not kill my house.
The funny thing is, a friend who has a Golden HIGHLY recommended us getting one. Obviously, I've been using her as a source of info too, and the more I ask her the more surprised I am. I asked her a question about chewing and she told me "oh yeah, she chewed rungs to splinters, 15 pairs of shoes etc....but all that stopped about a year ago" (AND her dog is THREE!!) Shouldn't we be warned of such things? So, I'm thinking, is there a big Golden conspiracy in which the true puppy/dog nature is hidden?? Kidding!!!
But seriously, I've noticed a lot of posts on this site along the lines of "I wasn't expecting this from my Golden".
and to illustrate my point (haha) - my precious puppers is beautifully and soundly asleep at my feet
