Summary
A dog owner named Ebonie shared her experiences with her energetic golden retriever, Oakley, who remains very active and sometimes destructive. She realized from her cousin’s experience with a similar dog that Oakley might not calm down even as he gets older. Golden retrievers are high-energy dogs that need a lot of exercise and attention, which can help manage their behavior.
Key Facts
- Ebonie owns a one-year-old golden retriever named Oakley who is full of energy and sometimes destructive.
- Oakley destroys household items and needs constant activity and attention.
- Ebonie’s cousin had a similar experience with her golden retriever, Boyo, who stayed active for 15 years.
- Golden retrievers often need at least two hours of exercise daily to manage their energy.
- The breed can become destructive if they do not get enough mental and physical stimulation.
- Ebonie ensures Oakley gets two walks a day and attends doggy daycare.
- Owners often experience a decrease in their dog’s energy at around two years old, but not all dogs calm down completely.
