Going to welcome a Golden Retriever into your life?
Here is a thread about 10 things to watch out for.
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1. Goldens have a “soft mouth” which means when they retrieve things they generally don’t destroy it. HOWEVER as puppies they will CHEW everything.
2. Goldens have a ton of energy and are up for adventures multiple times a day. They LOVE runs, walks, and hikes.
That energy means they have constant BEAKERING until they turn three or four. (And maybe later!)
3. Goldens were bred to swim and retrieve birds shot down over water. They have webbed feet and will attempt to get in anything wet.
For safety, tie them to your water craft so they don’t go rogue.
4. Goldens are CUDDLE monsters. This means they will cuddle with anyone, and everyone. Not everyone wants a wet dog trying to sit on their head. If you don’t have a problem with this, you are golden.
5. Like most dogs, Goldens will steal a piece of your heart. You have to be prepared for this.
6. Goldens are rarely serious. They can be trained, of course, to be wonderful guide dogs, service dogs, and therapy dogs, BUT they need time to be goofy. If you want a serious dog, do not get a Golden.
7. Golden shed. You’d think that a bit fuzzy dog like Bunsen would shed more than a smaller dog like Beaker. False.
Goldens shed. You may have to vacuum or sweep multiple times a week.
8. Goldens are hunters. They may look adorable and cute (they are) but depending on their line, they may have a very strong prey drive. You will have to work on this constantly, and don’t be surprised if your golden gets a critter or two or pulls you across a field after one.
9. Goldens make good scientists.
10. Goldens LOVE food and LOVE making their humans happy. This means they are highly trainable BUT be careful about feeding your golden too much. It’s easy for them to get chubby, and that’s not great for their health or joints.
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What makes a dog so friendly?
Is it training?
Is it the breed?
One theory is....love.
Find out why on The Super Pawesome Science Thread!
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This story and theory are from the book Dog is Love by Dr. Clive Wynne (@caninecognition) and research by Bridgett vonHoldt.
Shoutout to the scientists that made this wholesome thread pawsible!
Let’s get into it! clivewynne.com/book-1
@caninecognition Science is pretty unanimous when it comes to dogs.
They are unique in how they interact with humans.
A good many scientists feel dogs can understand us in ways other animals can’t.
They can follow a point and hold our gaze.
This is coded in their DNA.
The dog's nose is thousands of time more sensitive than the human nose.
New data shows it is EVEN more remarkable.
This news is HOT HOT HOT!
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The dog nose, in a current study, shows the ability to detect thermal radiation.
That’s fancy words for heat.
The conclusion is dogs can "SENSE" warm objects!
Wait!
How many animals can detect weak, radiating heat?
Few.
We are talking some types of snakes, vampire bats and weird beetles called black fire beetles (which we should do a thread on later)
9 Secret Exercises The Fitness Industry Doesn't Want To Tell You.
Burn Calories and Build Lean Muscle.
All you need is a dog.
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1. Give Me Back The Sock
This exercise works out your core as you wrestle a sock away before it's mangled. The back and forth motion blasts your abs, and the franticness of not wanting to lose another piece of clothing gives you the urgency to power through the burn.
2. OMG COME BACK HERE
This is pure cardio. You’ve left the door ajar and your dog is gone. This exercise is running to retrieve the dog before it gets a chicken or is hit by a car. Increase the difficulty by doing this in your bathrobe and crocs.
Here are SEVEN fun facts about dogs that will blow your mind!
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1. Each dog nose print is unique!
Human may have fingerprints, but the dog nose is unique.
This isn’t just wishful fun thinking, it is a fact!
No matter the sample size, dog nose prints never repeat.
Just like the personality of dogs. ❤️
2. Your dog’s paws smell like corn chips
Dogs don't wear shoes so microorganisms get into their feet.
Dogs sweat from the pads of their feet and this sweat is the perfect place for bacteria to grow.
Pseudomonas and Proteus are the microbe team responsible.
As a team, my wife and I grew our Instagram account by 765% and our Facebook account by 6200% in one year.
Ok. Click bait title over, but let's talk social media.
Yes, it isn't our usual science or dog post, but I think many of you will find this interesting.
Our account here on "X" has plateaued over the last two years, and despite working on amazing content which usually does really well with thousands of likes, we haven't been pulling in new followers.
Initially this stung, but I then realized it was totally ok.
We have a huge community here that we are so grateful for, and I love posting and making content of our dogs and science stuff. We did well.
BUT- we have hit the max amount of people on this platform that connect with our content.