what would it take to finally put a golden retriever over the edge where it would bite?

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i don't mean physically abusing them.. they seem to be the most people loving, laid back dog in existance.. they would lick a burglar to death i think...lol

i'm sorry, i think people mis-read my question or i didn't word it very good. i have no interest in "training" one to bite, nor would i ever, ever push one into doing so, i think they are great dogs and was just wondering i guess if anybody had ever known one that did not have a good temperment..sorry i mislead answers. i didn't mean to

Answer 1

Every dog is different - since we don't judge the breed, just the actions. (I have dobermans) I have seen Golden ret and Labs that were aggressive and would bite, but it's not that often. Every dog has his own threshold - one of my dobes now is very protective, but only in threatening situations, my other is very loveable and would probably hide if threatened. But a scared dog can become a dangerous dog very quickly. You might be surprised how protective your golden retreiver is when push comes to shove if it comes down to her family.

Answer 2

Not sure exactly why you are asking. If a golden bites you may want to check for head injuries or tumors something like that.
Abuse can do it, i bought a pup and the breeder used to shake him real hard by the scruff, he got away from me one day and I grabbed his scruff cause that's what I got a hold of, he bit me. It didn't take much to figure it out and I never grabbed him that way again. He was ok with scratching and rubbing the area.
You can train any dog as a protection dog, but I would recommend going to a professional.

Answer 3

Stepping on a dog's tail (accidentally, of course) will sometimes induce an ordinarily peaceful dog to bite. Been there, done that. That help? And why the question?

Answer 4

maybe yelling, my old dog hated newspapers. he was sooo sweet until you brought out the newspaper then he would get mean. i guess each his own. i mean what would it take to put you over the edge? its just like people, some just have a shorter temper than others.

Answer 5

Normally they wont bite unless you abuse them or train them to be a dog fighter which is highly illegal. Or you do something to them that they don't like.

Answer 6

I think anyone who wants to push a dog that far deserves to be bitten

Answer 7

you can get it trained. might be a bit expensive, but it will be worth it if you do get robbed. it's like having insurance. it might cost a lil bit, but it's better off having it than not having it.