{"id":22908,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:25","slug":"what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/","title":{"rendered":"What age are golden retrievers most difficult?"},"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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#What_age_are_golden_retrievers_most_difficult\" title=\"What age are golden retrievers most difficult?\">What age are golden retrievers most difficult?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#Is_it_easy_to_train_a_golden_retriever\" title=\"Is it easy to train a golden retriever?\">Is it easy to train a golden retriever?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#At_what_age_are_golden_retrievers_potty_trained\" title=\"At what age are golden retrievers potty trained?\">At what age are golden retrievers potty trained?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#What_age_do_golden_retrievers_calm_down\" title=\"What age do golden retrievers calm down?\">What age do golden retrievers calm down?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#Are_golden_retriever_puppies_difficult\" title=\"Are golden retriever puppies difficult?\">Are golden retriever puppies difficult?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#What_is_the_best_age_to_train_a_golden_retriever\" title=\"What is the best age to train a golden retriever?\">What is the best age to train a golden retriever?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#What_should_I_expect_from_my_1_year_old_golden_retriever\" title=\"What should I expect from my 1 year old golden retriever?\">What should I expect from my 1 year old golden retriever?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#Can_Golden_Retrievers_be_trained_easily\" title=\"Can Golden Retrievers be trained easily?\">Can Golden Retrievers be trained easily?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_train_a_golden_retriever\" title=\"How long does it take to train a golden retriever?\">How long does it take to train a golden retriever?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#Is_a_golden_retriever_easy_medium_or_hard_to_train\" title=\"Is a golden retriever easy medium or hard to train?\">Is a golden retriever easy medium or hard to train?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_long_until_a_golden_retriever_is_potty_trained\" title=\"How long until a golden retriever is potty trained?\">How long until a golden retriever is potty trained?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#Are_golden_retriever_easy_to_potty_train\" title=\"Are golden retriever easy to potty train?\">Are golden retriever easy to potty train?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_do_you_potty_train_a_golden_retriever\" title=\"How do you potty train a golden retriever?\">How do you potty train a golden retriever?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_do_I_get_my_Golden_Retriever_to_calm_down\" title=\"How do I get my Golden Retriever to calm down?\">How do I get my Golden Retriever to calm down?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#What_year_do_golden_retrievers_calm_down\" title=\"What year do golden retrievers calm down?\">What year do golden retrievers calm down?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#At_what_age_does_a_Golden_Retriever_stop_being_a_puppy\" title=\"At what age does a Golden Retriever stop being a puppy?\">At what age does a Golden Retriever stop being a puppy?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#Do_Golden_Retrievers_mellow_out\" title=\"Do Golden Retrievers mellow out?\">Do Golden Retrievers mellow out?<\/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\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_hard_is_a_golden_retriever_puppy\" title=\"How hard is a golden retriever puppy?\">How hard is a golden retriever puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_long_does_the_puppy_stage_last_in_golden_retrievers\" title=\"How long does the puppy stage last in golden retrievers?\">How long does the puppy stage last in golden retrievers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#Are_Golden_Retrievers_difficult_dogs\" title=\"Are Golden Retrievers difficult dogs?\">Are Golden Retrievers difficult dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_do_I_train_my_1_year_old_golden_retriever\" title=\"How do I train my 1 year old golden retriever?\">How do I train my 1 year old golden retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#What_should_I_expect_from_my_12_month_old_golden_retriever\" title=\"What should I expect from my 12 month old golden retriever?\">What should I expect from my 12 month old golden retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#How_long_should_you_walk_a_1_year_old_golden_retriever\" title=\"How long should you walk a 1 year old golden retriever?\">How long should you walk a 1 year old golden retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#What_should_I_expect_from_my_1_year_old_puppy\" title=\"What should I expect from my 1 year old puppy?\">What should I expect from my 1 year old puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-are-golden-retrievers-most-difficult\/#At_what_age_does_a_golden_retriever_calm_down\" title=\"At what age does a golden retriever calm down?\">At what age does a golden retriever calm down?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_are_golden_retrievers_most_difficult\"><\/span>What age are golden retrievers most difficult?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 8 and 18 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_easy_to_train_a_golden_retriever\"><\/span>Is it easy to train a golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to know if golden retrievers are easy to train? The short answer is yes. <b>Golden retrievers are easy to train because they&#8217;re smart, loyal dogs that love to please people. They were bred to be hunting dogs and work with humans, so it&#8217;s in their nature to be obedient.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_are_golden_retrievers_potty_trained\"><\/span>At what age are golden retrievers potty trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most golden retriever puppies are fully potty-trained by the age of <b>8 months, but if you find yourself needing to still set in some training, then here&#8217;s how to do it. Consistency will be your best friend when tackling the task of training your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_golden_retrievers_calm_down\"><\/span>What age do golden retrievers calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Golden Retrievers calm down at <b>around two to three years of age. Each dog is individual and will reach this more mature milestone at a different time, but it usually happens when they are three years old. There are some instances where Golden Retrievers take until around four years old to calm down.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_golden_retriever_puppies_difficult\"><\/span>Are golden retriever puppies difficult?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, golden retrievers are easy to train, but don&#8217;t let that trick you into thinking training your golden will be a walk in the park. <b>They can be difficult sometimes, especially as puppies, and since they&#8217;re so smart, that can also lead to them being mischievous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_age_to_train_a_golden_retriever\"><\/span>What is the best age to train a golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>8 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_from_my_1_year_old_golden_retriever\"><\/span>What should I expect from my 1 year old golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppy Behavior: When your pet reaches the age of 1, they may still have the emotional characteristics of a puppy. <b>Your dog will still have some puppy energy, and may still be fighting the impulse to chew everything. However, they should be settling into the routine of your home and learning some socialization skills.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Golden_Retrievers_be_trained_easily\"><\/span>Can Golden Retrievers be trained easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not only are Golden Retrievers are intelligent and easy to train, but their temperaments mean they make wonderful companions. By putting in time and effort and giving your Golden Retriever the attention and exercise they deserve, the training will pay off.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_train_a_golden_retriever\"><\/span>How long does it take to train a golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All puppies are different, but it can take <b>two weeks to a few months for your golden retriever puppy to be potty trained. This can depend on factors such as: how many accidents they have in the house. whether or not they&#8217;re rewarded for going outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_golden_retriever_easy_medium_or_hard_to_train\"><\/span>Is a golden retriever easy medium or hard to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>8 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_until_a_golden_retriever_is_potty_trained\"><\/span>How long until a golden retriever is potty trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All puppies are different, but it can take <b>two weeks to a few months for your golden retriever puppy to be potty trained. This can depend on factors such as: how many accidents they have in the house. whether or not they&#8217;re rewarded for going outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_golden_retriever_easy_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Are golden retriever easy to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That lovely Golden Retriever puppy is going to make a great new member of your family. But at the same time, he is going to leave a lot of puddles and piles on the floors of your home until he is fully potty trained. The good news is that <b>retrievers are very intelligent and should be relatively easy to potty train<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_potty_train_a_golden_retriever\"><\/span>How do you potty train a golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>8 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_Golden_Retriever_to_calm_down\"><\/span>How do I get my Golden Retriever to calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Encourage him to continue to relax with positive reinforcement. Keep your Golden Retriever quietly busy with a puzzle or chew toy when it is time to relax. This can keep him occupied without any high energy activity. Have the same time of day every day for your dog to relax.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_year_do_golden_retrievers_calm_down\"><\/span>What year do golden retrievers calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Do Golden Retrievers Calm Down? Golden Retrievers are a hyper dog breed, however, like most dogs, they tend to calm down after their puppy phase, <b>around 2 or 3 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_does_a_Golden_Retriever_stop_being_a_puppy\"><\/span>At what age does a Golden Retriever stop being a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically it will take approximately <b>18 months for your Golden Retriever to become an adult dog. Even though they can reach their full height at anywhere from 9 to 12 months, it will usually take them longer to fill out to their full weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Golden_Retrievers_mellow_out\"><\/span>Do Golden Retrievers mellow out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They tend to calm down after a while, but the puppy years might be a little challenging. Of course, every Golden will have an individual personality, so no one size fits all. Generally speaking, <b>by 2 years old, your Goldie should be mellowing out, but there are a lot of factors that go into that prediction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_a_golden_retriever_puppy\"><\/span>How hard is a golden retriever puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 8 and 18 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_puppy_stage_last_in_golden_retrievers\"><\/span>How long does the puppy stage last in golden retrievers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puppies of all breeds can be difficult, and since golden retrievers mature slowly (they don&#8217;t calm down until about 2-3 years old), expect to be in this stage for a while. But it&#8217;s not all bad news.  Besides being mischievous puppies, another reason golden retrievers can be hard to train is that they love everything.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Golden_Retrievers_difficult_dogs\"><\/span>Are Golden Retrievers difficult dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cute puppy phase will last for about <b>18 months before your golden retriever will be an adult dog. So, make sure you make the best of your golden retriever&#8217;s puppyhood! However, when your golden retriever becomes an adult, it doesn&#8217;t mean the fun&#8217;s over.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_1_year_old_golden_retriever\"><\/span>How do I train my 1 year old golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 8 and 18 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_from_my_12_month_old_golden_retriever\"><\/span>What should I expect from my 12 month old golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The trial-and-error learning phase is over and they should be outgrowing their impulse to take everything in their mouth and chew on it. <b>Most 12 month olds are still playful and curious and needs to have plenty of opportunity for exercise. Your dog should be housebroken and sleep through the night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_walk_a_1_year_old_golden_retriever\"><\/span>How long should you walk a 1 year old golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy adult golden needs about an hour of exercise per day. Of course a young adult or one from hunting lines may need more. They may even need an <b>hour-and-a-half or two hours per day. Of course, you never want to over-stress a dog&#8217;s body, so you should separate this total amount into smaller exercise sections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_from_my_1_year_old_puppy\"><\/span>What should I expect from my 1 year old puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppy Behavior: When your pet reaches the age of 1, they may still have the emotional characteristics of a puppy. <b>Your dog will still have some puppy energy, and may still be fighting the impulse to chew everything. However, they should be settling into the routine of your home and learning some socialization skills.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_does_a_golden_retriever_calm_down\"><\/span>At what age does a golden retriever calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Golden Retrievers calm down at <b>around two to three years of age. Each dog is individual and will reach this more mature milestone at a different time, but it usually happens when they are three years old. There are some instances where Golden Retrievers take until around four years old to calm down.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What age are golden retrievers most difficult?Is it easy to train a golden retriever?At what age are golden retrievers potty trained?What age do golden retrievers calm down?Are golden retriever puppies difficult?What is the best age to train a golden retriever?What should I expect from my 1 year old golden retriever?Can Golden Retrievers&#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":[],"class_list":["post-22908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22908"}],"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=22908"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22908\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}