Golden Retriever - Is It Right For You?

Join Uncle Stonnie as he answers the question, Golden Retriever, Is It Right For You. If you have ever wondered what it's like to live with or train a Golden Retriever we feel like this video will provide a great starting point for your research!

"A breed of many adventures. As excellent hunting and family companions, Goldens excel as Therapy, Service, Guide, and Search & Rescue dogs. Their participation in events such as Conformation (the show ring), Obedience, Agility and Rally trials, Tracking tests, and Hunting tests, is well-known. Most of all, they are family members who are equally comfortable with a hike, swim, romp in the snow, snuggle on the sofa, or taking up most of your bed at night!"

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00:00 - Introduction
01:28 - Basic Obedience Demonstration
11:20 - Hiking In Our Pre Adventure Area
22:57 - Farm Adventure Overview
28:14 - Creek Walk, Water Acclimation, Rock Climbing
44:30 - Swimming Lesson!

[StonnieDennis]

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Thank you all for your remarkable support over the years! I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your appreciation and patronage of this channel, my training style, and my kennel. Always remember, it’s a great day for a puppy-sized adventure!

[annarborthenorris]

I have had 5 Goldens over the last 30 years. 3 at once to start. 1st was very large fluffy field bred, , with more family tendency than adventure.. 2nd was pure field bred, more compact fur easy to care for, but she loved to roam farther from the group, always coming back when called. I got 2 puppies same age different litters at 5 wks, raised together with her as mentor. One more red colored, one deep golden. Both had easy care fur, but they tended to be family oriented, very willing and able to do any challenge but stayed close. My current puppy is 8 months old. I have followed your advice from 1st day with us. He is the color of walker, and just as game to try anything and has strong athletic confident abilities. He climbs rocks and mountains with me, swims anywhere, even the ocean, and always stays close enough that he can see me, and comes on the run when called. He can go where I can't and fetches consistently. Surprisingly nothing sticks in his coat, so far. He rinses clean with a water hose and drys incredibly fast. He loves meeting people and other pets. Best dog I have ever owned. He walks on leash with just one finger like you show. I think he is the best and trouble free because of your training technique. Wish I knew it sooner, all my Goldens were easy, but with your help, he is effortless. Perfect companion outdoors or in.

[karlasantoro]

I have a 2.5 year old Golden, not cream, but the basic light color. He's most definitely a field dog. He was non compliant for the first 18 months (horrid leash grabber), but he has finally turned into a fabulous companion. We have always walked the lanes, fields, woods for 45-60 min a day, and spend an hour out in the morning, and afternoon. He's a major zigzagger, and must do 5 times the miles I do. Today he found a shed antler and carried it all the way home.

[akw]

I just love that black Lab in the background running of into the distance at min 24:10 and casually showing up again when you call for Beau at 25:28👍❤

[dawnmitchell]

This may come across as insulting to children, but I think even parents could benefit from your videos in raising their kids! Lots of transferrable lessons!
Great info about how a dog's coat will affect what you want to do with them in activities that I hadn't thought of!

[agnesmeszaros-matwiejuk]

I have an english cream golden, however, mine would be in the creek asap. He is also zig-zagging a lot, and sniffing. But sure he doesn’t have a lot of stamina. 10 times retrieving ball and he lays down tired and cannot concentrate anymore.

[TheLazyhomesteader]

I have an 8 month old Field Bred Golden and holy crud. This made me feel so much better about him, like I thought he was a freak but turns out he’s just a normal field line 😂

[aliciamarie]

I love the way you are explaining the creek as if you are pitching the creek tour to a group of dogs. 🐕

[CassiaL]

I remember my golden's breeder chatting to me about a show she went to. It was outdoor, and it started raining. All the goldens with that fine hair got disqualified as the judge could see how water just soaked in rather than have that more repellent quality to it. Loved seeing the difference those 2 goldens, my boy is in-between those colours and falls somewhere between the personalities too 😅

[katedalzell]

As the happy (and often exasperated) owner of my 6th Chocolate Lab, please do a video on these knuckleheads!

[kyte.the.adventurer]

Ive not been here to watch a video in ages and this is just what I need... I love coming back to your videos when I feel I need a escape and relax...

[malley]

This place is a dogs utopia. Few dog owners have that amazing expanse of adventure. Wonderful

[jyspenla]

Stonnie you definitely know your retrievers! I recently lost my white lab. Most patient, gentle, loving dogs. My 2 year old nephew could roll around and lay on her and she never once acted as if she minded. We called her Saint Leah. She was truly my best friend and a wonderful emotional support dog. Great show!

[yunawong]

I have a golden with show champion grandparents, but she gets into everything. We used to take shifts supervising her like she’s a toddler because otherwise she will eat/chew something. Definitely wanted to run off leash (couldn’t because we’re not allowed to have them off leash in public). Show grade coat with heavy feathering is NOT easy maintenance! When I had a yard, it was a nightmare when it rained because she was one muddy dog. She LOVES people though and loves greeting everyone at the door.

[studnick]

Loved the video, I have had Goldens for 30 years. My current one is a show bread Golden. He is a wilderness search and rescue dog and if I keep his feathering short on his chest, undercarriage and legs i don't have to brush him for 2 hours after each task. They are great working dogs.

[lorpsandorps]

My field bred golden checks in, but she enjoys running. Even at 12, she still likes to go for long walks and track animals.

[Catabolicmuscle]

" some dogs can be here weeks to Identify me, charlote, George, and camera man as thier ppl"😂😂

[jacquelynhill]

Really interesting! Lots of calm and patience: repetition until it gets automatic! I learned a lot. Thanks 😊

[deannabowman]

Your videos are GREAT and I've used your "adventure based" techniques to raise my show Goldens! You would be AMAZED at how much your techniques benefit show Goldens in the show ring! Not only does the adventure work help them get into hard working condition - a standard by which they're being judged - but these daily adventures help their confidence, steadiness and intelligence! I am working on field training with my show Goldens, too. Show Goldens SHOULD be able to perform the hunting tasks that Goldens were bred to do! I just LOVE your videos & I'd love to bring my show Goldens by next time we're showing in Kentucky!

[lysippe]

I train dogs and I'm on ownership of my second Pyrenees. You really understand the breed and I appreciate you telling the candid truth as well as encouraging people to set realistic expectations based on Pyr nature.