{"id":22173,"date":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","slug":"are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Golden Retrievers the most loving dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Are_Golden_Retrievers_the_most_loving_dog\" title=\"Are Golden Retrievers the most loving dog?\">Are Golden Retrievers the most loving dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Why_are_Golden_Retrievers_so_cuddly\" title=\"Why are Golden Retrievers so cuddly?\">Why are Golden Retrievers so cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Do_Golden_Retrievers_know_you_love_them\" title=\"Do Golden Retrievers know you love them?\">Do Golden Retrievers know you love them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#How_do_I_know_my_Golden_Retriever_is_happy\" title=\"How do I know my Golden Retriever is happy?\">How do I know my Golden Retriever is happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#What_breed_of_dog_is_most_loving\" title=\"What breed of dog is most loving?\">What breed of dog is most loving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Why_golden_retrievers_are_the_best_dogs_ever\" title=\"Why golden retrievers are the best dogs ever?\">Why golden retrievers are the best dogs ever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Why_are_golden_retrievers_affectionate\" title=\"Why are golden retrievers affectionate?\">Why are golden retrievers affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Why_do_Golden_Retrievers_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Why do Golden Retrievers like to cuddle?\">Why do Golden Retrievers like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Do_Golden_Retrievers_cuddle_a_lot\" title=\"Do Golden Retrievers cuddle a lot?\">Do Golden Retrievers cuddle a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Why_are_Golden_Retrievers_so_loveable\" title=\"Why are Golden Retrievers so loveable?\">Why are Golden Retrievers so loveable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Do_Golden_Retrievers_know_you_love_her\" title=\"Do Golden Retrievers know you love her?\">Do Golden Retrievers know you love her?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Do_Golden_Retrievers_pick_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do Golden Retrievers pick a favorite person?\">Do Golden Retrievers pick a favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#How_do_I_show_my_Golden_Retriever_I_love_them\" title=\"How do I show my Golden Retriever I love them?\">How do I show my Golden Retriever I love them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Do_Golden_Retrievers_like_to_be_hugged\" title=\"Do Golden Retrievers like to be hugged?\">Do Golden Retrievers like to be hugged?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#How_do_you_tell_your_golden_retriever_you_love_them\" title=\"How do you tell your golden retriever you love them?\">How do you tell your golden retriever you love them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_happy_with_me\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is happy with me?\">How do I know if my dog is happy with me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Do_golden_retrievers_look_sad\" title=\"Do golden retrievers look sad?\">Do golden retrievers look sad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-golden-retrievers-the-most-loving-dog\/#Do_golden_retrievers_have_feelings\" title=\"Do golden retrievers have feelings?\">Do golden retrievers have feelings?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Golden_Retrievers_the_most_loving_dog\"><\/span>Are Golden Retrievers the most loving dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They&#8217;re some of the most docile, peaceful, and loving dogs you&#8217;ll find, showcased by how little fuss they cause. Even if you do get a somewhat-anxious or bark-happy golden, you can easily train them so they only speak up when you want them to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Golden_Retrievers_so_cuddly\"><\/span>Why are Golden Retrievers so cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, golden retrievers like to cuddle, hug, snuggle and lean up against those they love or anyone that needs a friendly companion. Golden retrievers like to cuddle because <b>they have this innate sense or what some call an intuitive bond with their loved ones and family<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Golden_Retrievers_know_you_love_them\"><\/span>Do Golden Retrievers know you love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some signs that your Golden Retriever loves you include <b>greeting you enthusiastically, sleeping on your feet, making eye contact, running to you when scared, licking you, or cuddling with you on the couch or bed, among others.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_my_Golden_Retriever_is_happy\"><\/span>How do I know my Golden Retriever is happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are some really clear signs you&#8217;ll see in your dog showing they are happy:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>A high and waggy tail. This is probably the most well-known sign your dog is a happy pooch.<\/li>\n<li>Floppy ears.  <\/li>\n<li>Their body&#8217;s relaxed.  <\/li>\n<li>They&#8217;re playful.  <\/li>\n<li>They lean in to you.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_is_most_loving\"><\/span>What breed of dog is most loving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Golden Retriever<\/b> Retrievers, both Golden and Labrador, are known to be one of the most loving dog breeds. They are intelligent, easy to train, and the top dog for families. I&#8217;ve personally seen young children playing with these breeds for long periods of time where other breeds would run off to not be bothered.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_golden_retrievers_are_the_best_dogs_ever\"><\/span>Why golden retrievers are the best dogs ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a dog that is a great match for your family, here are 8 reasons why a golden retriever makes the best family dog: <b>A golden retriever has a loving and affectionate demeanor.<\/b><b>A golden retriever is gentle with kids and other animals.<\/b><b>A golden retriever is loyal to his family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_golden_retrievers_affectionate\"><\/span>Why are golden retrievers affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, golden retrievers like to cuddle, hug, snuggle and lean up against those they love or anyone that needs a friendly companion. Golden retrievers like to cuddle because <b>they have this innate sense or what some call an intuitive bond with their loved ones and family<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Golden_Retrievers_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Why do Golden Retrievers like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They like to cuddle<\/b> They can sense when you&#8217;re troubled or require a much-needed snuggle so unless you need someone to actually talk to, golden retrievers make for the ideal companion if all you want is to hunker down in comfortable silence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Golden_Retrievers_cuddle_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Golden Retrievers cuddle a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost every reason golden retrievers are so friendly <b>comes down to their inherent personality traits. These dogs are: Confident: Golden retrievers are naturally confident in their abilities and will follow any task through to the end. Extroverted: Throughout their life, a golden retriever will stay fun and playful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Golden_Retrievers_so_loveable\"><\/span>Why are Golden Retrievers so loveable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The most common reason why Golden Retrievers, especially puppies, become clingy and needy is separation. If your dog is still young and was recently separated from his mother, then that&#8217;s more than likely the reason why he&#8217;s clingy to you. Your boy, or girl, will grow and stop being so needy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Golden_Retrievers_know_you_love_her\"><\/span>Do Golden Retrievers know you love her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does my dog know how much I love him? <b>Yes, your dog knows how much you love him! Dogs and humans have a very special relationship, where dogs have actually hijacked the human oxytocin bonding pathway that is normally reserved for our babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Golden_Retrievers_pick_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do Golden Retrievers pick a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Golden Retrievers may have a favorite person, usually if they spend a majority of their time with that one person. However, even though the Golden Retriever can have a favorite person, they are a social breed and like to share their love with everyone most of the time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_show_my_Golden_Retriever_I_love_them\"><\/span>How do I show my Golden Retriever I love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Tell Your Dog You Love Him<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rub His Ears. Instead of patting your pup on the top of the head, try giving him a gentle rub behind the ears.  <\/li>\n<li>Lean on Him. Has your dog ever pressed up against your legs or leaned into you while you were sitting together?  <\/li>\n<li>Gaze Softy Into His Eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Have Fun Together.  <\/li>\n<li>Snuggle.<\/li>\n<p>5 Jul 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Golden_Retrievers_like_to_be_hugged\"><\/span>Do Golden Retrievers like to be hugged?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, golden retrievers like to cuddle, hug, snuggle and lean up against those they love or anyone that needs a friendly companion. Golden retrievers like to cuddle because they have this innate sense or what some call an intuitive bond with their loved ones and family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_your_golden_retriever_you_love_them\"><\/span>How do you tell your golden retriever you love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few ways you can show love to your dog:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ear rub. Your dog will naturally feel high with euphoria when you rub its ears.  <\/li>\n<li>Have a daily playtime.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach them new tricks.  <\/li>\n<li>Have warm and hearty conversations.  <\/li>\n<li>Take time to cuddle.  <\/li>\n<li>Surprise your dog with a treat.  <\/li>\n<li>Hang out together.  <\/li>\n<li>Treat your pup with respect.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_happy_with_me\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is happy with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of a Happy Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Your dog conks out early because she&#8217;s had such a happy day.  <\/li>\n<li>He always looks you in the eye.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog always comes back to you when called.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog tries extra hard to obey the rules.  <\/li>\n<li>He dances around in a wriggling mass of joy and excitement.  <\/li>\n<li>She always waits for you to catch up.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_golden_retrievers_look_sad\"><\/span>Do golden retrievers look sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Golden Retrievers may look sad because they suffer from depression which does happen to dogs just like humans. If they look less than their usual happy selves, Golden Retrievers might be suffering from an unhealthy diet that needs adjusting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_golden_retrievers_have_feelings\"><\/span>Do golden retrievers have feelings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a golden retriever has quite large and floppy ears, they aren&#8217;t as expressive as the ears of some breeds, but <b>they do still show emotion. When the ears are held flat and back on the head, it shows negative feelings of fear or nervousness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Golden Retrievers the most loving dog?Why are Golden Retrievers so cuddly?Do Golden Retrievers know you love them?How do I know my Golden Retriever is happy?What breed of dog is most loving?Why golden retrievers are the best dogs ever?Why are golden retrievers affectionate?Why do Golden Retrievers like to cuddle?Do Golden Retrievers cuddle&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22173"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22173\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}