sour, you have a Golden? I am on my third. I've had two boys before, this one is a girl. I love the Golden R.! I have bred her to the sweetest Standard Poodle. Can't wait to see the Golden Doodles. She's had a littler before from him..everyone is commenting on how smart they are. When I hear smart, I hear willingness to please their master. Also, I hear .. consistency..from the owners in the training.