Golden Retrievers are said to be the sweetest, kindest, most agreeable dogs in the world. For the most part, they're right: Golden Retrievers were bred to be human helpers, and they really do enjoy pleasing us.
They also want to protect us. On Saturday, July 20th, one mom caught a video of her Golden Retriever having a "standoff" with the new Golden neighbor, and it's just perfect:
The Golden Pup Duke is like that Spiderman meme where two Spidermen are pointing at each other. He doesn't understand why his new neighbor looks just like him!
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Duke is still just a puppy; he's not even a year old! That doesn't matter to him, though; he's ready to protect his family all the same. At almost 11 months old, he's gotten pretty big, and is now having daily standoffs with the Golden Retriever that just moved in next door.
Their fences have just enough of a gap in them to be able to see each other, but don't worry: in a follow up video, we see that the other Golden Retriever is actually behind a chain link fence on the other side. Duke's fence has seen better days, and now that there's a new friend in town, I do have to wonder how long it'll last. He just kind of moves the pieces aside with his head...
How to Make Sure Neighbor Dogs Get Along
Speaking from experience, it's literally the worst thing in the world when your dog and your next door neighbor's dog do not get along. Especially when you live in the sticks and don't have a fence. It's just bad.
Your dog and your neighbor's dog absolutely do not have to be best friends, but they do need to be able to co-exist. You might see them out on walks or even just in the yard, like this. There are some preventative measures, like:
- Training your dog to come when called.
- Bark training your pup.
- Making sure they get plenty of socialization with other dogs.
- If they're reactive, always keep them on a leash, especially if the other dog is outside.
When your new neighbor moves in and you figure out they have a dog, you should go and introduce yourself. You'll make a friend, you might get to pet their dog, and it'll give you a chance to talk. Ask if their dog is reactive, and if you think it's a good idea, you can introduce them in small doses. Eventually, you can work up to full-blown playdates!
Luckily, Duke is an easygoing dog, and it seems like he just wants a new friend, not an enemy - as long as he doesn't mark his territory on Duke's favorite tree. I hope we get to see more of their relationship as it grows!
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