When Do Male Golden Retrievers Calm Down? Does Obedience Increase with Age?
Generally, Golden Retrievers tend to become more obedient as they grow older. They are often more playful and energetic during their puppyhood, but they typically start to calm down around twelve months, or one year old. During the puppy stage, owners can engage in consistent training to help them settle down earlier. Golden Retrievers are known for their gentle and calm nature. However, like human children, male Golden Retrievers tend to be more active and boisterous than their female counterparts. Typically, they begin to show calmer behavior around one year of age. While individual personalities vary, male Goldens are generally more energetic than females. They usually start to become slightly more sensible after six months and reach full maturity around 12 to 15 months. At this stage, their personalities become more settled, and male Goldens tend to become more stable and responsive to commands. Consistent training and patient guidance from the owner can help a male Golden Retrieve...