All dog breeds behave differently around strangers. Some dogs may just stare at them and then ignore them. Other dogs, on the other hand, love to meet, greet, and play with people. Golden Retrievers are generally considered group-oriented dogs. They love attention and that is why it is important for them to socialize and interact with different types of people.
It is important that your golden puppy begins meeting and socializing with people when he is between eight weeks and eight months old. It is normal for your golden puppy to be shy and uncomfortable at first, so you should be patient with him and constantly reassure him. Over time, you will feel comfortable and begin to relax.
Golden Retrievers’ behavior when dealing with people can vary. Some Goldens are more comfortable with those they are familiar with, while others prefer who to play with. There are also some Goldens who are happy to be with people of the same sex. Additionally, many Golden Retrievers also like children.
Your golden puppy’s parents may also be a contributing factor in determining his social skills. If his parents were also good and sociable with people and with the other dogs, then there may be a great possibility that the genes will be passed on to the puppy. Meanwhile, if the parents were shy or aggressive, the puppy likely inherited that trait as well. Puppies normally inherit traits from their parents; This is why proper parenting is important and that the puppy’s parents were compatible in the first place.
A puppy may not learn many of the social signs that his mother and litter can teach him if he was separated from them before he was seven weeks old. Golden puppies that are brought to a new home environment before seven weeks of age generally become distant, cold, or aggressive towards people. They can also feel uncomfortable or fearful when they are with other dogs. This can be attributed to their lack of social skills that they were supposed to learn from their mother and because they lack the necessary social skills to be themselves.
A puppy that has been traumatized by injury or abuse can also affect his social ability. It can be fearful or aggressive towards humans or other animals whenever they are hurt or scared. A trauma leaves a huge impact on a puppy’s mind, making it difficult for him to overcome a particular circumstance. Most Golden Retriever puppies that have been traumatized generally have a hard time moving on. This is why it is important to always make your puppy feel welcome and comfortable, especially when you bring him to his new home for the first time. Golden retrievers that are not adequately protected or ignored can also affect their social skills.
Make sure your puppy interacts a lot with other people, as well as others of the same breed as yours. This is a good way for your puppy to become more sociable. Your golden pet will maintain his social skills as he grows.