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Observation priorities
Golden Retriever
A breed selected for retrieving, where observation is best started with contact with people, carrying and comfort during grooming.
These are priorities to observe, not a description of your dog's personality.
Carrying and retrievingCloseness to peopleHigh-maintenance coatEar careLarge and heavy dog: growth and joints
Observe first
- •a strong need for contact
- •carrying
- •sensitivity to handling
- •ears and coat
- •greetings
Priorities
- •calm greetings
- •trades
- •grooming from an early age
- •independence
- •recall
Pitfall: Assuming that a breed seen as „gentle” automatically enjoys every touch and every dog.
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Need live support?
Pair the plan with socializing walks or a behaviourist consultation.