Mary Allen
#4 Put everything in your mouth
Golden Retrievers were bred to retrieve. That means they can't help but constantly put something in their mouths. And it doesn't matter what that is: clothing, your arm, a branch, or a toy.
It may be cute at first, but it puts people off who aren't familiar with it. They may pull away their arm or clothing and your Goldie thinks the other one wants to play. This can quickly injure someone.
#5 Pulling on the leash
With the Golden Retriever's natural friendliness and outgoing personality, spending time outdoors is an absolute delight. Retrievers are curious about new places, new dogs, and new people. Sometimes they are too eager.
When out and about, retrievers tend to start running with tunnel vision. Another dog, an open field, another animal. And untrained retrievers don't give a damn who's on the other end of the leash. And when a dog weighing almost 40 kilograms starts to sprint, it can knock people out. And it's not healthy for your dog's neck either.
#6 Needs attention
Golden Retrievers are undeniably friendly by nature. But that usually also means they want to be in the limelight and they want a lot of attention. Because of this, retrievers are great for families. Because everyone can pay attention to them and play with them.
The means to get your attention vary. Bark, chew fingers, make noise with squeaky toys, poke your arm, and much more. And actually, there's nothing wrong with your dog letting you know that it's his turn.
But there are retrievers who have an attention problem. They want constant attention. Don't play alone, don't work alone and that degenerates into stress for humans and animals. In this case, too, you should consult a professional dog trainer.