Q. My Golden Retriever is unbelievably hyper. She never settles down. What can I do to help her calm down? A. Golden Retrievers are working retriever dogs, which means they have a high energy level that needs to be released through productive outlets, otherwise that energy will be expended in less desirable ways, such as jumping up, counter surfing and chewing on furniture. More @Wikipedia
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