I Wish I Knew THIS Before Getting A Golden Retriever Puppy

I wish I knew these things before I brought my Golden Retriever puppy home!

Honestly, raising a Golden Retriever puppy was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. Between the biting, potty training, and all the time I invested in him — it was difficult!

However, it was also way more exciting than I thought it would be, and I love him more than I could have ever imagined.

In this video, you'll see the 10 things I wish someone would have told me before I brought my Golden Retriever, Oliver, home.

These things will help save you time, stress, money, and even maybe save their life.

Have any questions about raising a Golden Retriever puppy? Let me know in the comments!

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[philwilhelm]

I'm 75. In our married life we've had 12 golden retrievers. My last one was a Mobility Service Dog. I loved her more than all the others but two weeks ago I had to put her down. She was in pain. The hole in my heart was huge, so I'm trying to fill it with another golden retriever. We are just past the first twenty-four hours. She already knows her name and she follows me everywhere. If you get a golden and work at making it the best golden you can make it, your life will be so much fuller and happy.

[GGBELLAPUFF]

14 years ago my wife and I decided it was time for a family dog...Bella, a golden retriever, came into our home and it would never be the same...Sure she shed like crazy, never stopped eating and chewing, followed us everywhere, jumped in our bed in the middle of the night, etc etc etc...and we loved every minute of just passed away at 14 1/2 ..To say we are devastated would be an understatement....I know I lost the best most loyal friend i will ever have...Theres NOTHING more loyal than your pet dog....

[davidfurlong]

i agree it is a lot of work owning a golden but they ask for so little and give so much. they are the most loyal, kind, friendly and loving breed

[clarkhardesty]

We've had 7 goldens and have NEVER had any of these problems. Start training early and be consistent. You'll be fine. We've got two now.

[jzotto]

I made every mistake in the book with my Golden, luckily he is a smart boy and is just a very relaxed obedient boy. Never ran away, never chewed on shoes, never caged, rarely barks, never put in a room by himself when he was a puppy. Never left alone. Part of the family. Always up for cuddles, always up for a long walk, always faithful and loving. The perfect dog.

[carolwilliams]

Just got my first golden. Can't agree more. No matter what he does that I don't like (think covering himself in mud), I couldn't love him more!

[jameshughes]

My wife and I have had three golden retrievers. Our first lived to 14. Our second we fostered and ended up keeping her. She had been abused and was 30 lbs when we got her from the rescue center. We had her for 10 years and she was the best . Easy to care for and fit right in to our family. Our puppy now is 11 and we have had her since she was 8 weeks old. She is a trained therapy dog and super smart and loving. She had cancer two years ago and had surgery. We are very lucky to have a great vet. She was laid up for about a week and then back to her old self. My three children grew up with our first golden and each got one of their own after they were married. They are the best, after a long day you come home and she is waiting at the door happy to see you.

[SuperManning]

I love that quote, “the more training they have, the more freedom they have”. It is so true! I resisted training with my first golden, now it is indispensable!

[philwilhelm]

We've had twelve golden retrievers since 1980. The last one was my mobility service dog. She died at only eight years old. I'm about to pick up my 13th golden to be my next mobility service dog. By looks and observation of her and her parents, she may be my best one.

[joanzacher]

This video is very accurate about Goldens. We’ve had 4 (all raised through the Seeing Eye) and loved everyone of them immensely! And they are everything you said: nippy as puppies, a lot of work, a lot of fun and I truly can’t think of a better breed. I don’t buy that they are the 4th most popular breed. We take our dog down to the shopping center and when my husband stands outside waiting for me, he has people coming up to him every single time telling their golden retriever stories. I don’t see anyone doing that with any other breed. Thank you for this video. Reminded me how blessed I am to have a golden.

[jeancarbone]

Goldens are amazing. They stay puppies longer than most breeds, require tons of attention, and are sometimes too smart for their own good. The difference between a golden and a lab? The lab will invite the neighborhood to a party; the golden will spike the punch. We have owned 6 and loved each and every one.

[MrTimdtoolman]

I got my first Golden Retriever about 7 months ago and it has been a lot of work, especially when he was younger but it is also so much fun and I'm so attached to him now. He has more personality than any dog I've ever owned.

[Restless]

Totally Agree! I currently have 4 Golden's with 1 being a Cream. I have had 4 other Golden's through my life. Making a total of 8 Fluffer Puppers. Happy to say I'm a Golden Lover❤

[dreamhawthorne]

Our girl, Dream, turns 2 in a bit over a week. I was shredded by those razor puppy teeth! We got her at 7 weeks. She seems to be a Daddy's girl. She's at my feet right now. She's a bigger girl (79.5 lbs. at the vet today. She's not fat, just a long, tall dog!) On our walks in the neighborhood, leash isn't used, but available. She always looks over her shoulder to make sure I'm still there. I once stopped, she looked back, saw me standing and came back and fronted! She's awesome!

[ravnclaw]

That last too made me a bit teary eyed!! I have a 6 month old golden, and I already love him so much and can’t imagine life without him!

[catherinepappa]

All of this is so true. I have owned 3 in my lifetime. We lost our last one a month ago and she was rhe best of the three and she will never be replaced. ❤

[elysenutter]

I too am a Golden Retriever afficionado! I currently own 2 and have had 3 prior (along with other breeds and mixed breeds whom we've loved). For the rest of my days, I will not be without a GR ever! Your video is fantastic and a great watch for those thinking about getting a Golden or newly adding one to their family. You are spot on with all of the points you mention (shedding, size, exuberance, etc). For those of you that are in the puppy-phase, he's right; it passes too quickly! For those of you hung in a rough spot in the puppy-phase, hang in there, it passes quickly. WARNING: Prepare to have your heart filled and your capacity for companionship surpassed! It's true, Goldens are simply the best companions in the world!! My 2 are constantly at my side and make me laugh and make us happy every day. There is something intuitive, so very sweet sprinkled with a little bit of impish humor that I can't describe. Owning them is just so worth it!!

[erica]

Love our Goldens! Allie is almost 15 and we have Rosie 11months. All were rescue as pups and they are #6&7.

[Chrisdeath]

Oh man you made me cry almost the whole video - everything you said is absolutely true and during the video i remembered so many moments of my two golden retriever girls who had past away 2018 and 2019.

[gabeandrade]

thanks for the honest take on golden retrievers! just got a puppy and although it requires a lot of work as you said and it can be frustrating with all the biting, it's the best decision we've made