Goldens were developed as a sporting breed able to handle a day's hunting routinely. They need to have hard consistent exercise daily (20-30 minutes twice a day is usually sufficient) or they may have difficulty adjusting to the “calm house pet” role expected by most owners.
How many hours should a Golden Retriever play?
Exercise. Golden Retrievers are very active dogs and need plenty of opportunities to exercise, play and get rid of excess energy. Your Golden Retriever will need a minimum of two hours of good exercise per day.
What do Golden Retrievers like to do?
Golden Retrievers love to run around and play outside. They love water and tend to jump in whenever they get the chance! Golden Retrievers also love to tug on things with their mouths, whether sticks or toys. In fact, Golden Retrievers can pretty much do it all!
Are Golden Retrievers active or lazy?
As a whole, Golden Retrievers are not lazy but relatively high-energy and very active dogs. Aside from individual personality differences, common reasons for laziness could include health or medical issues, age, too much exercise, boredom, weight issues, diet, emotional distress, or weather.
Is 2 walks a day enough for a Golden Retriever?
There's no hard and fast rule, but an hour+ per day is a good place to start and then ramp it up if necessary. But all Goldens need regular exercise, at least twice per day or they will become bored and probably destructive.
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