Golden Retriever Forum:
DO they bark to strangers

I have a doubt. I am going to be a golden owner. but some of my friends discouraging me for being a golden owner because they said that goldens are not good watch dogs. they will never let know his master the arrival of strangers by barking. is it right. they are saying that this breed will show its loving attitude to thiefs also. is it correct. i love goldens but I need to get signal when strangers come. please help

It depends on the dog with whether or not they bark. I have a pup who will bark at everyone. But if the pup that you get doesn;t bark you could get a trainer and talk with him/her about how you could get the dog to alert you when there is a stranger. Whether it be just to go to where you are and put her paw on your lap or to bark, but not bite or become agressive with new people. hope this helps some!

yes they do bark at stangers

Some bark, some just aren't very vocal. Blaze is very voacl and barks at me and strangers entering the house....and family entering. GoldenPup