We inadvertently trained her that she can exchange sticks from the yard for treats. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

He loves nothing more than chasing tennis balls. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

We live near the launch site for hot air balloon tours and she’s decided that the orbs in the sky are a serious threat. This has become a regular morning routine. 🤦‍♂️😂 #goldenretrievers #dogsofbluesky #hotairballoons

Wife: I’m worried one of the dogs is going to fall in the window well chasing an errant tennis ball. Me: I don’t think they’re that dumb. Also me: I guess I need to research window well covers. (He was safely extracted unharmed and unfazed) #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky #listentoyourwife

He’s asking, why aren’t you throwing tennis balls? My answer is, you haven’t retrieved the ones I already threw. At least he’s fulfilled the “golden” part. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

He gets way less annoyed when the chickens peck at him than I do when they peck at me. #goldenretrievers #backyardchickens

Some days you just need someone that makes you feel safe. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

She’ll slowly pace around in front of us wagging her tail hoping that we notice what she has in her mouth. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

“I’m ready to play fetch when you’re done working.” #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

“I’m ready for my bedtime belly rubs now.” #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

Happy National Golden Retriever Day from Clover and Murray! #GoldenRetriever #DogsOfBlueSky

Morning walk paused due to elk sighting… or as she knows them, Rolo Candy distribution beasts. #GoldenRetriever #DogsOfBlueSky

No matter what kind of day I’m having, that happy face and wagging tail always make me smile. #GoldenRetriever #DogsOfBlueSky

Happy 10th birthday to this handsome gentleman. 🎂🥳🎁 #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

It’s a stay inside kind of day today. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

That first visit to the veterinarian is less scary when you can bring a friend. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

“I don’t understand. If you didn’t want me to have it, then why did you leave in on the floor?” #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

The, why-did-you-stop-petting-me-for-one-second look. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

Day 7 of my mission and the giant fur beasts have no idea I’ve infiltrated their inner circle. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky #sphynxcat #catsofbluesky

About 12 years ago, after our Labrador passed, we lasted 2 weeks before we couldn’t take being dog-less. That’s when we adopted this handsome old man. He was our gateway-golden and 3 goldens later, we’ve never looked back. Picture taken on adoption day. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

She is not a fan of booties. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

Merry christmoose. #goldenretriver #dogsofbluesky

I love you, human. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

“Dad, I’m bored. You’re boring”. I feel judged. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

That phase where she still thought of herself as a tiny puppy that can fit into tight spaces. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

Throwback to our #labradorretriever staring longingly out the window waiting for the kids to come home from school. #dogsofbluesky

A gift from the back yard. It could be worse. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

The last time we watched a Buffalo Bills game in the snow she was less than enthusiastic. Also, it was dinner time. #goldenretriver #dogsofbluesky #nfl

“Thank you for the bounty I am about to receive.” #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

He seems to have the ability to count. He'll drop off three tennis balls in front of you, but won't chase them until you've thrown the last one. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

Cuddle pups. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

He can actually fit four tennis balls in his mouth, but the fourth one resides behind the middle ball. He may be slightly obsessed. #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

The, I’m-pretty-sure-you-forgot-my-dinner stare. #goldenretriver #dogsofbluesky