A sweet, calm nature is the hallmark of the breed. The Golden was bred to work with people, and is eager to please his owner. Though hard-wired with a good disposition, like all dogs the Golden must be well-raised and well-trained to make the most of his heritage.

Like every dog, the Golden needs early socialization--exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences--when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Golden puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.

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