Monday, May 24, 2010

Are golden Retrievers good watchdogs?

I mean WATCHDOGS. Like bak when someone rings the doorbell or something..Not gaurddogs..I have ask this quesion about a million time. But I got different answers..so thanks!
Answers:
MIne sure are . They know when someone is at the door before they even ring the bell. They can hear the car coming up the dirveway.
If treated right, the Golden Retriever is a very gentle dog, but are very protective of their family and turf, Yes, they almost always sound off when someone approaches, and yes, they can turn mean when confronted by an aggressive stranger., but for the most part. they usually love everybody and very seldom bite, in spite of their bark.
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Any dog will make a good "watchdog". But i'm sure as soon as the door opens the golden would be bouncing with joy instead of ripping their arm off lol. I think ankel biters make better watchdogs.
Yes I know what you meant, I have a Labrador, she has the most beautiful soft nature but she barks REALLY loudly when someone is at the door etc.
Generally Goldens are very soft natured too. So it will depend entirely on the individual dog.
Maybe you could contact your local dog rescue group and talk to them about what you want. They usually allow you to have a dog for a short trial period.
it may seem that they are not but they are and they will protect you if they have to they are also awesome family dogs not aggressive very playful and are very good with young children
Normally, they are very good watch dogs. They are pretty docile, which is good about this breed, as they do not bite, but should and usually do, bark at someone that comes to your door. If not, it is easy to train them to bark, at a ringing doorbell.

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