Golden Retriever’s Hilarious Way of Asking to Go Out & Play Is Full of Smiles

How does your dog let you know that they want to go outside to play? I work from home, so my dog spends a lot of time "asking" me to take her outside by whining and staring at me. The Pet Family has a Golden Retriever who has an adorable way of letting them know that it's playtime, and they shared a video at the end of November of what their pooch does to let them know.

The video's only 7 seconds long, so you'll probably want to watch it more than once. Make sure your sound is on, because you'll want to hear what the Golden has to say. It's the cutest thing you'll see today!

That Golden is ready to go! Eyes closed, ball in mouth, and little pleads to play! How could mom or dad say no to that?! The Pet Family's commenters also thought the dog's reaction was too cute. @Geo64 wondered, "How could you possibly resist???" and Pientjuhhh the Dachshund added, "Awww this is adorable! Wanna be friends?"

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How Much Exercise Do Golden Retrievers Need Each Day?

Golden Retrievers are very active dogs that require daily exercise, and a lot of it. Another Pet Helpful article shared, "Muscle mass has been linked to life span in humans, and it is the same in dogs: When a Golden becomes frail and no longer takes a long walk every day, he becomes more likely to suffer from a debilitating disease," and added that, "they should walk for at least an hour."

Goldens need anywhere from 60-120 minutes of exercise each day, depending on their age. Puppies and juvenile Goldens are the ones that require 2 hours of exercise and play each day, while adult and senior dogs need at least 60 minutes of active time each day. An hour long walk with a senior dog may seem impossible, so you can break the time down into smaller chunks or even try swimming instead.

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical activity. Make sure your Golden has toys to play with inside. This can include puzzles that they have to "solve" to find treats. You can hide their toys and ask your pooch to find them or hide yourself and see if they can find you! You can try slow feeders to make feeding time more of a game than just them gobbling it down in seconds. Goldens love to eat and will overindulge, so why not make it a fun chore for them!

If Goldens don't get enough exercise and activity time, they may start engaging in destructive behaviors like chewing on anything and everything, excessive barking, or getting into things they shouldn't. If you're considering bringing home a Golden, just know that they're not couch potatoes and would prefer to be active throughout the day.

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