Life with a Puppy

I got a golden retriever puppy.
Her name is Daisy, and she's been quite the handful. Here's a snippet of what it's been like.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Meet the Family
0:52 First Impressions
2:26 Daisy’s First Week
6:30 Review
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Tags
#puppylife #goldenretriever #puppies

[@jpbroadwater]

Stressed, exhausted, furniture damaged... and the puppy's score is still 10/10. LOL

[@GraceDeGrace]

🤣 Just look at that little face!

[@glow1815]

Totally agreed. We trained our Goldie not to mess with our couches lol. He is not allowed to be on the couches. We start traning what not to do not what is okay since the first day we got him. Yes it take time 24/7 2 eyes on them.

[@GraceDeGrace]

@@glow1815 it’s hard work but well worth it

[@kaffir76]

Girl math 😂😂

[@franksbtka1624]

Forgot hiding skills: 10/10

[@Xenophon1]

Goldens are AWESOME.

[@GraceDeGrace]

I agree!!

[@marks7502]

I love how Oreo rests his head on Daisy

[@Limerick502]

Daisy is so lucky to have Oreo. That will make a big difference fast. Retrievers are ultra-bright, so you have a wonderful ride with Daisy.

[@bridgetonowhere]

It's adorable how much Oreo dotes on the puppy. He just stares at her with adoration.

[@loftus4453]

Who wouldn’t? She’s adorable!

[@stevesnvegas9040]

I got my Golden puppy when he was 10 weeks. He used the puppy pads to pee and never pooped in the house ever. He was dog door trained by 14 weeks and completely housed trained at about 17 weeks. Never once had an accident after that. He just turned 3. He is the most fun dog I have ever owned. He just LOVES to be with me. Every morning he climbs on the bed and waits for me to wake up. His dog clock is perfect. He never wakes me up early. He is SO smart! My other two dogs love to play with him. I suggest taking a lot of pictures because they grow so fast.

[@GraceDeGrace]

Aw that is the sweetest! I plan to make a few more videos to immortalize her puppyhood they really do grow up so fast

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

I found that using wee pads prolongs the house training cuz what ur teaching them is to pee/poop in the house. I found just putting them outside as much as possible (especially after meals or snacks) is the fastest and easiest even as exhausting as it can be. lol After the second puppy, a doggy door definitely saves a lot of accidents, I agree. 😁

[@larsvegas1505]

I potty trained my retriever pup in 3 days.. just keep her in ur vision.. when the nose goes down u need to get them outside.. after 2-3 days they will walk to the door and indicate they need to go out and pee.. job done.. U still need to notice them walking to the door thouhg or else they are still doing it behind the couch and they dont learn then. Letting go of stuff is also very important.. and staying.. more important then paw..

[@GraceDeGrace]

@@larsvegas1505 every dog is different. My first dog was potty trained in three days, but using the same method, Daisy is taking longer and that’s okay!!

[@nanettemiller4853]

Also consider time, patience and money before owning a pet! It’s expensive to own a pet, vet bills, food, training and boarding if you have to go on a trip! Consider and think hard before getting a pet! It’s a commitment and they are family!

[@GraceDeGrace]

True!! There’s a lot to consider

[@stuntbaby4927]

Looks like your other dog is enjoying the new edition! Ty for posting, I could watch these videos all day long

[@GraceDeGrace]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching!

[@edithleung2349]

Daisy is so cute 🥰

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@MargieB51]

The two dogs are adorable together, true friends

[@PaulHarold]

What else can you say? Goldens are one of the best breeds. Super cuteness helps a lot.

[@GraceDeGrace]

Very true!!

[@notmyrealname6272]

What a beautiful and calm video. You’re obviously a GREAT dog owner.

[@GraceDeGrace]

WOW thank you!!!

[@charliestone3581]

Parent is the word not OWNER

[@elisaveneziano]

Thank you for your time in explaining not just the cuteness of a puppy but the sacrifices and attention that is required ❤

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you! Yes I love dogs but I want people considering a puppy to know that they require a tremendous amount of work!!

[@gbhxu]

Just so sweet! A nice addition to the family

[@GraceDeGrace]

Aw thank you!!

[@user-qb7ex5it5q]

When Oreo rest his head on her…omg so wholesome ❤❤❤❤

[@GraceDeGrace]

He’s very sweet 🥰

[@douglasslotolowicz9454]

She’s absolutely adorable, good luck with Daisy

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@vivienleigh4640]

What a great video. So different, I like the slower pace, you have a soothing voice and don't sugarcoat it, all the effort, and congrats to such an adorable puppy!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@notmyrealname6272]

I agree. We need more of this-realistic but calm and loving.

[@AnneMB955]

My 7 month old Golden used to be that small yesterday. Daisy is gorgeous. Playful, hard work but it gets better. Good luck.

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@glow1815]

All true. Very difficult to raise Golden Retriever pup. We have 10 weeks little Cooper boy he is a handful. He is so smart belive me he would tricked us he need to go potty( outside) really he just want to be outside. Yes it gets better in time. He now let us know when he need to go potty thank god. It was a nightmare for 2 weeks.There are 3 of us we swing shifts to care for him. He got sick with diarrhea we have to swtiched his wet food he get sick with kibble. We have to supplement pumpkin puree for dogs he is getting better still a battle. Hopefully he will grow out of pups once he is an adult like people said. Fyi be prepare 24/7 two eyes on them and yes routine is IMPORTANT with Goldie pups.

[@GraceDeGrace]

This is true. I got my first dog, Oreo, as a puppy and the first two years were very difficult. But now, he is a very sweet, well behaved boy. I’m glad I waited a while and learned everything I needed to with my first dog before getting another puppy

[@lisabragg1883]

When our family had puppies, the biggest problem we had was teaching them not to eat everthibg they saw. Yes, you do have to take them outside frequently like every two hours to ppotty train them. It helps establish a routine, and prevents accidents in the house.

[@GraceDeGrace]

Yup! She's learning fast though!! Every week she gets so much better at following the rules of the house!

[@sabbaticalcountdown]

Subscribed to follow Daisy's journey!

[@ianman15]

I got my Collie puppy when he was nine weeks old and in the beginning, it was a challenge. He chewed on everything, even the wee wee pads! He was full of energy and curious about everything. But we loved him. He had a great personality and temperament. He didn’t really settle down until he was two years old! For eleven years he brought us nothing but pleasure. Cherish the moments with your puppy. They grow up so quickly and provide great memories.

[@GraceDeGrace]

They really do grow up so fast. That experience reminds me of what it was like for Oreo

[@Bindersandcash19]

Like having a new born baby ❤ but so worth it pupps are hard work❤ Daisy is gorgeous

[@GraceDeGrace]

It’s very rewarding once they’re all grown up 😃

[@bennyyeung2172]

I have the same feelings too ⋯⋯12 years ago! But I enjoy every minute of it🙂

[@GraceDeGrace]

Aw thank you!!

[@Sita_Schioetz]

1:35 aw her little head 😭 my dog does that too sometimes 😅 btw her name is Ellie

[@GraceDeGrace]

I love that name!! 😂

[@QueenPat09]

Thank you so much for making this!! I’ve been looking for this type of video as I plan to get a puppy soon. Daisy is sooooo cute!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Aw thank you! Good luck with your new puppy soon, wishing you all the best!!

[@rosemartin3696]

It is so fun to watch this and think back to those days with our puppies! We have 2 Golden Retrievers that are now 3 years old- you are right it was exhausting! It was like a full time job potty training them ( our girl pup learned much faster then our boy pup). I have enjoyed all the stages they have gone through as I did with our other 3 Goldens we had through the years- they are such a great breed! Enjoy your sweet Daisy!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Aw that is so sweet, thank you!!

[@yunaslovers]

Cute puppy ❤

[@VegGirlSF]

Total cuteness 🥰

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@kimberlyrainey771]

This video is a 10/10 Daisy is adorable and your doing a great job. Everything you said is 100% true been there done that except without the other pets. But yes each day gets better and better🙌🏽❤️🐾

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!

[@twomilesuphill]

always wonderful to see a puppy learning to enjoy everything. Great video!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@fantinethehyena]

Thank you so much ! I was worry cause my golden pup 3 month chew on my hand and try to play with our hand and clothes so much, he did learn and reduce the ammount of shark bite but I was scared ! But I see its totaly normal behavior :D Thank

[@GraceDeGrace]

Yes very normal, good luck with your little puppy!

[@niveditakantipudi5809]

Daisy is such an adorable little baby and so are her sweet siblings Oreo and Ellie ❤… all of them including you score a 10 on 10! Enjoy your life together 🎉

[@GraceDeGrace]

Aw thank you very much!!

[@Miss.Eve_2023]

Cutie pie 💕

[@Vixen743]

I had a Daisy once she was took a tuxedo coloring. She was my baby having a puppy is the best.!! I love it💋💜 I love it when they sleep on your chest or on your lap and cuddle with you I love puppies.😍

[@GraceDeGrace]

Awww it is the most precious thing. They grow up too fast 😭

[@caroltapia4917]

Daisy is the sweetest!,,,

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@i20010]

Very good review!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@loftus4453]

Dogs are very tolerant of new puppies. Some check the puppy out and then proceed to ignore them as much as possible, though puppies usually make that pretty difficult. Then there is the dog that falls head over heels in love with the puppy. Our female golden, Zoey, fell in love with our baby pug mix. She raised that puppy like it was her own. The puglet is now 3 and they are inseparable. 🥰

[@GraceDeGrace]

That is sooooo cutttteeeee!!

[@pianolessonsboulder1894]

Thank you for this. You're a good Mom to little Daisy who, as you well know, is ADORABLE !:)

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you! She is such a sweet girl!

[@Kate98755]

i just returned my adopted puppy. I have a 2.5 yr old border/GSP, she kinda snapped at the puppy the first hour, so i kept them separated…plus the puppy’s kennel cough was getting worse, i didn’t want my older dog to get sick. so she was in a giant crate inside and outside with a wire play area attached… but i realized she wasn’t the breed they said, she was going to be much larger, and i realized i’d made a decision based on emotion. i just took her a few hours ago, i can’t stop crying…i miss her, but i know at my age i’m not able to do all the puppy training again. i thought i could, but i immediately missed coffee and sitting in my garden, i just came through the puppy training with the 2.5 yr old, plus last spring and summer i spent so much time moving my parents, packing up their house getting rid of things and finally selling the house. i had no business bringing in a puppy. last night i knew we were taking her back, i slept with her in the play pen, she cuddled with me all night, but that’s not realistic either… my husband leaves town tomorrow for a week and i knew i couldn’t do it and be the owner she deserves…at least she got out of the shelter, spent time in the sunshine, had fun playing toys…i know at 3 months old she’s probably already forgot about me… i’m crushed, but feel it was the right thing to do for her.

[@GraceDeGrace]

That is heartbreaking. I’m so sorry you had to go through this. It’s good at least that you realized early on so both you and puppy can readjust quickly. Again so sorry you had to through this

[@Kate98755]

@@GraceDeGrace thanks for your kind thoughts…i always put the animal first, except in my decision to adopt…that was me wanting to be younger and able to do this….i spent the day in the garden, back to my life….i will not check out the shelter website,i want to rescue all of them ! 🫤

[@GraceDeGrace]

@@Kate98755 it’s so tough sometimes being an animal lover. I am just starting to build a garden myself. I wish to enjoy it sometime in the future with coffee like you 💕

[@avrilpeters5900]

Orio is so sweet with her testing his head on her like he's protecting her If she gets to rambunctious the car will tell her off

[@ptirodaktill]

Такой сладкий. Милота да и только🥰

[@tubeboy555]

Soooooooooooooo Cute !

[@GraceDeGrace]

And so sweet too she’s the perfect puppy!

[@user-sw1mc6uz4c]

I loved the “review” at the end of the video!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Yay I’m glad!!

[@robertpolestar-em4je]

Well done. Pretty accurate. Definitely a huge time sink…but hard to quantify how much love they (pups/dogs) give back over time. IMO, well worth it for anybody that truly loves animals…Oh, and dogs are pack animals. It;s in their DNA…so have another dog, or two, in the family will help the older dog, as well.

[@GraceDeGrace]

So true, the love from animals is so pure. I’m going to make update videos of Daisy, but she and Oreo are inseparable 🥰

[@MargieB51]

Getting my second golden retriever either Tuesday or early Wednesday can hardly wait. He’s white also have a border collie in the house and tons of aquarium it will be. A challenge the two golden retrievers will be stepbrothers, same father.

[@GraceDeGrace]

How exciting!!! Managing all the animals is hard at first but they make a lot of progress quickly!

[@arlo.miniwiener]

awww adorable

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@Limerick502]

Your pets are beautiful!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!

[@jaredangell5017]

Daisy out here living her best life y'all. Don't judge.😂😂😂

[@barbaravyse660]

Always take her out after nap time. My cocker spaniel was fully trained in a couple of weeks. She would scratch at the door to let us know she had to go out.

[@GraceDeGrace]

Good advice! Thank you!!

[@pianolessonsboulder1894]

You chose your breed well - the best of the best!!

[@GraceDeGrace]

Goldens are the kindest companions

[@pranjitsaikiawrthunderx1648]

🐕😻

[@teruneshray9966]

❤❤❤

[@vgorski7545]

Better prep before bringing puppy home. *** Get chew toys before puppy arrives. Didn’t breeder potty train their pups? One new dog is enough but already having 2 other pets just tripled your work. Read a puppy care book before you bring one into your home everyone ! Get a good handle on all the work you must do daily.

[@GraceDeGrace]

I agree! I got my other dog as a puppy almost four years ago, so I knew what we were getting into. She was only 8 weeks old when we got her, most puppies aren’t completely potty trained that young. Yes, there is a lot of daily work but things can go well with proper planning! Great advice, thank you!

[@user-sd6mj4to2m]

Los animales son angeles de amor y bendicion ❤

[@GraceDeGrace]

Me encantan los animales también. Son muy preciosos

[@Angeldolly22]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@glenncheatham9165]

I'm on my second purebred Golden and both have been perfect companions. There are two things I did that I think make a crucial difference. First is crate training and I see you have a puppy crate. You really should *always* put the puppy in her crate when you aren't able to watch her 100% of her movements. Sleeping as a baby hould always be in-crate. Her life for now should consist of you carrying her outside from her crate directly to outside to do her business, and then immediately inside to play or train or eat or drink (now that bladder and bowel are empty; no mistakes). Puppy feet do not touch inside floors until bladder & bowels are empty. And as she gets tired and starts looking for places to see and mischief to get in, back to the crate. The second thing was to always put my pup on his leash and clip the people-end of the leash to my belt, so the pup can't sneak out of my eyesight, so I learned every nuance of his movements and nonverbal communication; set up for success. Don't know if this made a difference, but no playing with anything that belongs to others (shoes, socks etc). And sometimes random snacks, like rawhide or pigs ears that are essentially food requiring work to consume/destroy. I feel the dog learns that what I give belongs to the pup and can be used as the pup desires (can be destroyed) and they learn that everything else is not theirs and not a toy (no destruction). And as a result, my adult Golden can be left home alone in a messy house and upon return, everything is as I left it. No messes, no potty mistakes, very rarely any puke, since eating foreign objects has been not-learned.

[@GraceDeGrace]

These things do make a difference and thank you for the tips, hopefully other people see this. I did this with my first dog as a puppy and I do it with Daisy as well. In the update video coming out tomorrow, you’ll see many of the clips she’s on leash so that she can be watched

[@GraceDeGrace]

I should mentioned I employ all of these things to some degree and many people have complimented Oreo for his good behavior and Daisy of course is still learning. I do think all of these are important to train in your dogs

[@wiolettajankowiak8281]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@taticama8473]

Hermosos tus popys tengo un golden retrivers en negro tienes tres añito y es mi vida ellos dan mucho amor ❤

[@GraceDeGrace]

Muchas gracias, que preciosa

[@terrytownsend5583]

Cheer up love

[@SainaEnzo-daily-vlog]

😍😍😍😍

[@peachmylk]

"Then there's Ellie." "Am I?... 👀" I miss the puppy rat tail 🥲 mine's turning 2 in 2 weeks...

[@GraceDeGrace]

Aww 😂

[@wiolettajankowiak8281]

❤❤🐕🐕

[@caroltapia4917]

Very cute video

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it!

[@yesseniagutierrez4387]

this is so cute I want a puppy ❤

[@user-vr8ql]

I think it's really worthed to raise golden retriever because they gonna love you for the rest. Of their life 👍

[@nirmalanagarajan6582]

So cute your pets are ESP little Daisy

[@GraceDeGrace]

Thank you!!

[@thomasfrancis5747]

She's doing great. Always a bit nervous about cats scratching a puppy's eyes if provoked. Have you got an old playpen to drop the puppy in when you need a break?

[@GraceDeGrace]

Our cat grew up with Oreo so she's learned not take her claws out. Still when Cat and puppy are together, they are closely supervised. When we need a break, we put puppy in her harness and attach it to a long leash so she still has space to roam and play while being confined. When my first dog was a puppy, he would always find a way out of play pens so a leash worked better.

[@kmbmakz3]

Those first couple of weeks are RUFF, but soon you’ll be wishing Daisy was a baby again.

[@GraceDeGrace]

So true 😩

[@sandunbalasuriya]

ooo daisy pupy is sooooo cute ❤. I also have a golden ritriver pupy she is 4 months old💖💖🐶

[@GraceDeGrace]

Awww good luck with your pup!

[@alexprince2469]

😍😍🐕😘❤️

[@tubahug]

My golden chewed a hole in the wall at around 3 months. So yes, be ready for some damage. I also rate the experience 10/10 would do again.

[@GraceDeGrace]

Haha yeah they’re worth it

[@cceclark]

I would only have a golden. That's just me. I've had three goldens in my life and it was worth it every time. It kills me when they die. I'm 69 but I think I got one more golden to go.

[@SutterKrump]

Golden is the best breed

[@GraceDeGrace]

They are such a joy

[@pfx245]

My older dog (8yrs) is running from my GR puppy. I hope she gets warmed up to him

[@GraceDeGrace]

Slow and steady, I’m sure she’ll warm up!

[@BeYou4You]

Where did you get Daisy 🌼

[@almap6390]

Oh my god the last clip

[@GraceDeGrace]

She is truly a baby

[@skywriter14]

Ellie, she is a 2 year old domestic owl.

[@GraceDeGrace]

😂😂

[@UT4Clips]

Are you able to get a full night of sleep?

[@GraceDeGrace]

Kind of. At night it was around 5-6 hours and then I’d take a nap later in the day to make up for it

[@UT4Clips]

@@GraceDeGrace Oh no. Thanks for replying. I've been thinking of getting a puppy, but I really need 8 hours of sleep or I can barely function.

[@GraceDeGrace]

@@UT4Clips No problem! Some puppies are easier than others and are able to make it through the night. But it is better to not take a big risk on that. More often than not, puppies will need to go out multiple times throughout the night or they may cry all night too which could make it even harder to get a good night’s sleep for a while

[@allensaunders449]

We need to hear from the puppies perspective

[@GraceDeGrace]

I’m sure she’d have a lot to say 😂

[@allensaunders449]

@@GraceDeGrace exactly

[@user-mx6zc1lh2m]

the big one is soooo SAD😪

[@GraceDeGrace]

I promise you that’s just his face he always looks so sad 😂😂 he’s a lot more playful now that he has a buddy

[@v1ckyG]

She's the cutest, but I wish you'd save the life of a dog in need instead #adoptdontshop

[@dean_m]

can u eat them

[@GraceDeGrace]

No I wouldn’t recommend that

[@tp8126]

I didn't think vegan hipsters were allowed to eat puppies

[@GraceDeGrace]

I’m sorry what? 😂😂

[@katekurosky2042]

Why you feeding a banana to your dog? That’s not healthy…

[@GraceDeGrace]

Bananas are generally fine in moderation

[@katekurosky2042]

@@GraceDeGrace oh okay. I thought dogs can’t have any people food or it causes the runs

[@GraceDeGrace]

@@katekurosky2042 I guess it depends on your dog! But a little bit as a treat is okay as long as the human food you’re giving them isn’t too processed

[@lisabragg1883]

Bananas are perfectly healthy for dogs.

[@LOVEIDUSA]

Better think twice about kids if this puppy is overshelming

[@GraceDeGrace]

Good practice! 😂

[@williwipfel6]

Adopt, dont Shop. Safe Live? No! Sad…

[@romanarozmilowska2679]

Let everyone choose what’s best for them.

[@xoxos.linaaa]

hating for no reason fr like what as the point of this comment?? like seriously get a life cuz if you gotta hate on a video about a dog ur life must be real sad like ik u got better things to do in ur life than this, also ur comment makes no sense like what the actual fuck are you talking about??😭

[@nsn5564]

@@romanarozmilowska2679 If you buy a puppy from a breeder (all of whose practices are HORRIFIC) when thousands of dogs are euthanized every day in US shelters and hundreds of thousands of dogs are in shelters scared and desparate and alone, you don't DESERVE a dog.

[@romanarozmilowska2679]

@@nsn5564 mb ppl who let the puppies to be in the shelters don’t deserve a dog, we all have a choice, adopt a puppy adopt a child it’s not your choice what another human will do! Take all the puppies from the shelter, why not?,

[@xoxos.linaaa]

hop off the hateraid cuz idk why you gotta hate on a video about a dog 😹😹

[@nsn5564]

I hope you got her from a shelter, not a breeder. Never shop, always adopt. If you got a GR just for yt clicks, I hope this video doesn't get clicks. Thousands of dogs are euthanized every day in US shelters. There are dogs who have been in shelters for a year, where they are terrified, nervous and uncomfortable. Please rescue dogs in shelters or strays from the road. Supporting breeders is immoral and unethical.

[@kmr3614]

In your humble opinion that is not very informed when it comes to breeders who ethically breed for the betterment of the breed etc….

[@nsn5564]

@@kmr3614 There is no such thing as "ethical breeding" when millions are dogs are suffering all over the globe and in practically every country. When millions of dogs are being put to death. There is no excuse. You're just producing more for profit, please don't talk about ethics and "good of the breed." Just let them live. You know *how* many animals are in shelters because they're dumped by breeders due to health issues or because they're too old? How many dogs have been forced to carry litters after litters after litters and then just dumped?? Give me a break. If you're at all an animal lover, you'll not breed more dogs, you'll rescue the dogs terrified in the shelters and being euthanized across every corner of this globe. Give me a break. Ethics. OMG the nerve and the self-serving crap you're feeding yourself.

[@xoxos.linaaa]

it’s her choice what dog she gets idk why ur hating for no reason, also there is ethical breeding. just because some breeders are bad doesn’t always mean that other breeders are also bad. before you start yapping on the internet and being an idiot please educate yourself!! ❤❤

[@nsn5564]

@@xoxos.linaaa How about you read my comment and put forward something better than an "shut up I dont want to hear you because I have no other argument"?

[@nsn5564]

@@xoxos.linaaa do you understand that I'm criticizing her choice? Did I say it's not her choice? Does that mean I can't criticize it? And how is it ethical to breed dogs when existing dogs are being euthanized? Do you understand *that itself* is unethical? Do you not understand any of what I'm saying? Just blind yapping yourself without any substance or a conscience.

[@user-xk9us1co3m]

犬は、純粋で可愛い 怖いのは人間だ😮

[@wiolettajankowiak8281]

❤🐱