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Having a dog is one of life's greatest pleasures. They have their moments wherein they're absolute plagues upon the Earth, of course, but they can be the sweetest beings in the world when they want to be. There is nothing better than a dog when they're being sweet.
After a long shift as a service dog at the aquarium on Saturday, January 25th, one Golden Retriever believed it was her right to have a little treat. Just like any kid would, she marched herself into the gift shop and picked out her reward:
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Autumn and Ohana are the best (and cutest) service dogs in the world. Autumn, the one in this video, really just makes everything shine!
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Autumn is the pup in this video; a stunning Golden Retriever. She has a younger sister, Ohana (a Dalmatian), who's also a service dog in training. Autumn is the oldest, so it's on her to set a good example for Ohana. While that includes things like manners and training, it also includes little hacks like this: be good and mom will let you pick out a little something for yourself!
Autumn did indeed get to bring home the Nemo plush she picked out; aquariums can be a little intimidating even for the most seasoned service dogs, so she deserved it. Whether she shared with her sister is a different story, though...
Golden Retrievers Make Excellent Service Dogs
Autumn is one example of the fact that Golden Retrievers are one of the biggest staple breeds in the world. She's exactly what mom needs, and she knows it. Hence why she sometimes pulls out the puppy eyes to get in on a reward!
Golden Retrievers are extremely versatile, thanks to their highly intelligent and trainable nature. They can be worked as:
They're the perfect size: not big enough to be imposing in crowded spaces, but not so small that the people around you might not see them. They're excellent at leash work and can develop great recall with the right training. A well-trained Golden Retriever with a caretaker who keeps up their good habits is a force to be reckoned with!
Golden Retrievers are motivated in a variety of ways, from food and treats to praise and even receiving gifts like this Nemo plush! Even the best-trained service dogs can benefit from a little motivation, and picking out the cutest plush in the shop is certainly one way to motivate!
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