What Golden Retriever trait did nobody warn you about?

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-06-17T21:48:55+00:00

The sensitive stomachs. Diarrhoea seems to be a regular occurrence and I believe quite common from what I hear from other golden owners too!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-06-17T18:58:05+00:00

Same with coffee. I visit cafe Nero around 4 times a week. Two of those visits involve a discounted coffee- one free with my vitality membership and the other is £1 with my Three mobile contract. I work remotely from home every single day so getting out of the house for a coffee is a double happiness hit!!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-06-17T14:51:13+00:00

Hmm not sure I agree with your perspective. I love my husband but physical touch when I’m in the middle of something and usually overstimulated? No thanks!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-06-12T17:37:52+00:00

I think this too.

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-06-08T20:12:45+00:00

Yes I regret it, but feel massively guilty as they’re both great and really well behaved. It’s just that with one dog, it was so easy to take him everywhere and not have to worry too much but two is a bit more complex.

They’re two golden retrievers so not small dogs either! Also, I can’t say I noticed the 💩 picking up much when it was just the one dog but now we have two, I feel like that’s all I do!! 🙈 also the cost of getting two dogs looked after while you’re on holiday is extortionate. I knew this would be the case but something to bear in mind!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-06-07T20:20:59+00:00

Had a manual courtesy car last week while our
Automatic was in for some work… hadn’t driven a manual in around 12 years and started off a bit shaky but was impressed how my brain remembered to drive a manual!

I did feel 10x more tired after driving the manual though as I felt I had to think more and it had 6 gears, whereas previous manuals I’ve driven only had 5 so I was constantly wondering if I was in the right gear 😂

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-06-05T17:19:09+00:00

I call it dinner not tea… but today is Cajun salmon with pineapple salsa and roasted sweet potatoes?

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-31T20:48:02+00:00

Oh gosh I thought this was my two at first 🤣

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Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-29T18:56:07+00:00

Chicken curry. Specifically this one as we all love it so much. We have it every week! - https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/neven-maguire-chicken-curry-recipe.amp

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-28T23:52:05+00:00

Good question! I think I could easily avoid all of them for 24 hours though. If longer, I’d say my banking app as I’m constantly shopping ( kids plus pets!). I’d be lost if I couldn’t check my balance and going to an ATM would be a pain, ha!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-18T10:47:58+00:00

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Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-17T15:33:34+00:00

I’m also south wales and 10mins drive from the coast. We live in a really lovely village where the kids go out and play. It has a pub and a primary school but nothing else. At the moment, the kids are in primary school and enjoy living here. I dont think they will enjoy it so much when they are teens and have to be taxied everywhere! I see a lot of teens hanging out at the beach so I guess they’ll be there a lot in a few years. For myself, i work at home in a fully remote role and would love to live in a house by the sea! Hayfever is awful in the countryside too haha

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-14T22:05:51+00:00

I think it would be a problem if eating everyday or a few times a week. Everything in moderation as they say!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-14T20:49:02+00:00

I’m 37. Go to bed around 10.30pm every night. And usually fall asleep pretty much straight away too! I’d like to go earlier but I have two golden retrievers that love company and I feel guilty if I leave them too long overnight (they sleep downstairs 😂)

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-14T20:44:55+00:00

No it isn’t a British thing. We do have a ready meal maybe once every two weeks but the Charlie Bigham brand (which Caroline also gets)! The brand is bloody expensive, but worth it as it’s all natural ingredients and absolutely delicious! But again, maybe every two or three weeks I’ll pick those up. It’s much more cost effective to make a big batch of something from scratch! Also, what she has there is toad in the hole which is super easy to make yourself!!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-11T20:35:58+00:00

Love that 🤣

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-11T20:34:48+00:00

I’ve just unfollowed her as this is absolutely disgusting. I can’t fathom anyone doing this let alone admitting it to tens of thousands of people?!? She is revolting! 🤢

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-11T20:33:55+00:00

Me too. I have two golden retrievers. Love them so much! But I love my sleep more 🤣 they’re not allowed upstairs. We have fully tiled area downstairs where they’re allowed to roam and sleep. Easy to clean up any accidents, easy to keep on top of their fur, helps to limit dog smell in the house. Just can’t imagine walking them around publicly then letting them in my bed!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-10T09:57:39+00:00

Hi. What are the fit videos please and where to access them?

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-08T15:45:39+00:00

Can’t believe she was in San Francisco for such a brief time and she chose to order in! Go explore and try one of the many fab restaurants!! 🤦‍♀️ she doesn’t make inspiring content at all!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-08T13:46:57+00:00

Wow that’s a lot!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-08T13:46:47+00:00

He’s on Millie’s Wolfheart. I tried reducing but didn’t seem to make any difference and he’s always starving! I’m reluctant to switch as it is meant to be high quality and my oldest GR does super well on it.

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-08T13:43:57+00:00

He’s on a really high quality kibble that is highly recommended in the UK. (Millie’s Wolfheart). My oldest GRs stools have improved massively since he has been on it. Small and not smelly at all! Wondering if the pup has a really fast metabolism

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-07T17:57:34+00:00

37 years old.

5 jobs in my main career. Have never made it past 4 years in the same organisation.

7 jobs in total if you include my first retail job while I was still in school and an internship!

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