[Kybosh]

I have a golden and she is a pretty good dog. She needs plenty of exercise though. A typical day for me means walking her before work, immediately after work then again before bed. I try to get out to an off leash dog park as often as possible as well. She needs to run. Doing this routine my dog has never been destructive (beyond puppy days) and has the run of the house. Goldens are very social dogs and if you don't want a dog attached to your hip I might suggest another breed.

I raised her up from a puppy and there is definitely something to be said for adoption. Puppies are demons whose sole purpose is to destroy your life and possessions. I think that if I get another dog there is a strong possibility that I adopt.

Edit: My dog isn't papered and, unless you plan on showing your dog, is completely unnecessary. I also thought about doing trials or a hunting course with my dog but she showed zero aptitude for these activities. I love my dog, but she is the world's worst "retriever".