Golden Retriever Aggression – Is this a Problem for this Breed?
While most people do not think that golden retriever aggression is a problem, it can be depending how the dog was raised. If a dog is abused from early on and then you adopt this dog, it can have some aggressive dog behavior that needs to be corrected as soon as possible. 
Keep in mind that golden retrievers are smart dogs, therefore, if you recently adopted a full grown dog and it is showing signs of aggression, you should immediately get the dog in an obedience training course.
Aggressive behavior in any dog is easy to spot, ears will be laid back, teeth showing and body more in a downward slant as if to attack its prey. In addition, you should be able to recognize the signs of golden retriever aggression, which include:
* Dominate aggression is typically the bully type of aggression, which can lead to food dominance or having problems with dogs or people
* Fear aggression typically happens when the dog is so afraid that they go into a fight or flight mode, typically their tail may be between their legs even when they are showing signs of aggression
* Territorial aggression happens when there is typically more than one dog in the home and one is territorial over food or toys
* Some dogs become very aggressive when they are possessive of their owners, meaning they may bite or growl if others approach their owner
* Many dogs become aggressive with punishment which is the direct cause of humans. This means harsh punishment (which is abuse) can lead to the dog becoming aggressive to protect itself.
* Some dogs display aggression when they are in pain, especially a senior dog, therefore it is important not to lift a dog that is in pain.
* Maternal aggression, if your golden retriever just had a liter of puppies, you might not want to begin playing with the puppies straight away because this can cause the motherly instinct to kick in and make her aggressive toward you. This typically happens during the first few days after giving birth, and it is the mama dog’s responsibility to protect her babies.
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It is important to recognize the type of golden retriever aggression that your dog is displaying because sometimes it is just situational, such as pain aggression. Dogs are like people and they deal with pain differently, which means that some dogs want you to comfort them when they are in pain and others want you to leave them alone.
It is vital you know the cues your dog is giving you so that you understand if it is situational or if your dog needs obedience training. While golden retrievers are not know for their aggressiveness, any dog in certain situations can become aggressive.
