Can a golden retriever be happy in an apartment?
With training and proper exercise, they can live in apartments just fine. Golden retrievers are a very popular choice for service dogs because they are friendly and trainable. A lot service dogs live in apartments and do just fine. The key is that they get out and work off energy.
Can you have a golden retriever in a flat?
In general yes, dogs lie around during the day PROVIDED their family is home. It may be very different if they are having to spend hours shut in on their own. And in an apartment situation that could lead to noise. Yes of course it can be done, but it’s not ideal, especially with a puppy.
Do Golden Retrievers do well in small houses?
Well, Golden Retrievers are consistently one of the most popular dog breeds in the Western world, but they really aren’t suited to everyone. Don’t get a Golden if you have a small home, simply must keep your home immaculately clean, prefer a sedentary lifestyle or are short on time or short on money.
How do you stop a golden retriever puppy from biting?
The Distracting Toy Method Pick up one of her favorite toys, and keep it with you when she’s most likely to bite. Initiate play or any activity where she traditionally bites. When she bites, give her a firm ‘no’ and offer her the toy. Each time she tries to bite, tell her ‘no’ and give her a toy to chew instead.
Do Golden Retrievers grow out of biting?
By about three months of age, your puppy will have learned to keep from biting too hard during play. As they grow and respond to you, you can up your sensitivity to the bites you’re willing to receive. By four or five months, all force behind play bites should be eliminated.
Are Golden Retrievers big chewers?
Golden retrievers are some of the most playful, fun and loyal canine companions around, but if they have one tiny fault, it’s that they can be very heavy chewers. As ‘retrieving’ dogs, they love carrying things around in their mouths and – while it’s in there – they might as well have a good chew on it!