Although Golden Retrievers have a gentle and optimistic nature

Although Golden Retrievers are gentle and optimistic dogs, they also need their owners' companionship and care. Moreover, Golden Retrievers have a strong sense of dependence on their owners, so some owners who do not have time to accompany them due to work will have a great psychological impact on them. Golden Retrievers living alone for a long time will inevitably feel lonely, and to some extent, may even develop depression. Therefore, friends who raise Golden Retrievers should not think that letting such a good-tempered dog live alone will cause no problems. Try to spend more time accompanying the dog to avoid making the dog feel lonely.

Due to the good temper of Golden Retrievers, owners often overlook that these dogs also need care and love from their owners. If a Golden Retriever loses the owner's attention or does not see their owner for a long time, they will develop a certain sense of loneliness. After such emotions develop, the dog often becomes depressed, listless, and its temperament may become irritable. This loneliness has a great impact on the dog; it can turn an originally gentle dog into one that is somewhat neurotic. Some dogs may even exhibit endless circling behaviors due to loneliness.

But they also need their owner's companionship

If Golden Retrievers do not get their owner’s companionship for a long time, no matter how optimistic they are, they will also develop depression. Golden Retrievers with depression generally show unwillingness to eat, listlessness, irritability, and may even exhibit aggressive behavior towards their owners. This shows how much loneliness can affect dogs.

Therefore, owners must pay attention and not neglect the dog's feelings no matter how busy they are. Golden Retrievers are gentle with people for a reason, which reflects their very special affection for humans. They have a strong attachment to their owners and need love from them. So even working people should take some time each day to accompany their dogs, even if it is just simple petting. This will make the dog feel you care about them and prevent them from feeling lonely.