Comments on Training the Golden Retriever Puppy

Andrea Germantown, MD

5/9/2010 4:10:57 PM

omg i just got a golden retriever puppy he is a boy named Bear he is just the best puppy ever he hasn't had too many accidents and NEVER chews or bites people or things he shouldnt. He is extremely affectionate, and gets along with my boyfriend's german shepherd Riley
P-E-R-F-E-C-T-L-Y.
Best dog ever, want a dog get a G-retreievr

Gale Leicester, NC

11/2/2008 8:35:57 PM

I raised and trained two Golden's at the same time. They were litter mates and since I couldn't decide which of these last two I wanted, I took both. Bonnie and Clyde came home with me at about 8 weeks old and the training
began.

They both learned at about the same rate, but one thing Clyde never did was chew things he wasn't supposed to. Bonnie on the other hand was fixated on the fringe of the throw rug in the front hall and it took quite a while to break her of that destructive habit. She actually wore a piece of it around her neck until she got the idea.

They were two of the most loving, loyal dogs I've ever owned and I've had dogs since I was 10. Quick to learn [except Bonnie's rug episode], and eager to please, they were a joy. As an obedience trainer, I wouldn't recommend anyone training two pups together, but these two Golden's learned together and learned quickly.

They passed within a year of each other; Bonnie first, followed by Clyde who held on for my sake the vet said. I finally made the decision to let him join his sister and to this day, I feel my Clydie was the best 4-legged companion I've ever had. There will never be another dog like him.