06/15/2026
Welcome to the Pack our newest members - Sammy (6 yrs old) and Cooper (nearly 3 months old) who began their Leadership Essentials training this past week. Their owners reached out to us help get the new puppy oriented to their pack and ensure they are being the best leaders possible for their fur-babies.
Golden Retrievers are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with children. Devoted and self-assured, they are a popular family dog. Energetic and loving, Golden Retrievers enjoy pleasing their masters, so obedience training can be very rewarding. They excel in competitions. Friendly with everyone, including other dogs, the Golden Retriever has very little, if any, guarding instincts. While unlikely to attack, Goldens make good watchdogs, loudly signaling a stranger's approach. This breed needs to be around people who display leadership to be happy.
The Golden Retriever may become destructive and/or high-strung, over-exuberant and distractible if he is lacking in daily mental and physical exercise. Be sure to remain this dog’s firm, but calm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid behavioral issues. Goldens are often used for service dogs, hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience and performing tricks. These dogs also love to swim.
Welcome to the Always Faithful Dog Training of Omaha family, Sammy & Cooper! We look forward to helping your owners become the calm, confident pack leaders you will need to thrive in your family pack.