My 6 month old golden is going crazy now?

Time to get your puppy fixed. Usually they'll go in the house to mark their territory or dominance. As for the chewing, he's probably getting his big boy molars in. Make sure he has plenty of rawhides to chew on and if he's chewing furniture, your local pet supply store will have a spray you can use that's safe for the funiture and the puppy.

I agree, in part with many of the other answers. His hormone levels have risen, also it is called adolescence. Whether you neuter him or not, he is establishing a new rank in your household (his pack). You need to establish or re-establish the ranking order. A dog or puppy obedience class can do wonders for both of you! With a class you have an instructor to not only give you a structured approach, but she/he is also there to SHOW you things - so much more helpful than a book. It is also great for the dog because socializing is so important when they are young. It could help prevent aggressive behaviors outside your own home and family down the road. There are different training styles, so ask questions before you choose a class. Personally, I chose one that stresses positive reinforcement. I find the classes to be quite fun! Good luck with your pup!

The one thing you didn't consider is that he is now sexually matured! He needs to be neutered! This will help to calm him down and get things back to normal.

Also, for the chewing, try a kong toy. It looks like a honey comb, fill it with small bite kibble mixed with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, seal the end with peanut butter, throw it in the freezer. Once frozen, give it to him, it'll keep him occupied for a while.

NEVER hit your dog. Dogs do not understand physical punishment. When he's done something wrong, you must address it immediately, and give him a stern NO. If he pees on the carpet but you don't see it for an hour or so, its already too late to discipline him for it, he has no idea what the heck your talking about by then.

hehehe, males. XD

sorry, anyway, the 'boys' dropped.

he is now spraying, not pissing.

spraying smells worse, and stains. he is doing this because he smells other male dogs outside, and he is marking his territory, your apartment.

you can go get him fixed, but once he is over 8 months, he wont be able to stop spraying.

neutering him reduces the risk of attacking you, anyone or any other dog, stops spraying, he wont want to roam, he wont mount you, company, or other things. it also reduces the risk of disease, and he will live alot longer.

hope this helps!

oh, and you can hit your dog. just a little tap on the nose, or get our fingers, and kinda jab his neck.

that is how wolves show dominance, or stop unwanted behavior. just as long as you dont hit him really hard. just a tap on the nose, k?

oh, and the chewing, he is now teething, his adult teeth are coming in, so if you see him chewing something in his mouth, get the tooth out. anyway, get him a baby teething toy, a really really hard one. i used it with my dog! now i hope this helps!

I had a golden lab called Bosley he was very smart as labs are but- he used his inteligence to suit himself rather than to impress me. I think this was because I doted on him as a puppy and went to work when he was 12 weeks old this made him mad at me poor boy-he just didnt understand. You could try desexing as they do mark their territory when leading up to sexual maturity. I think as Bosley got bigger he wanted to be the boss! so watch out for that too. He would even break out of the yard if I was too busy to take him to the dog beach, a very naughty boy and he was smart enough to find a way to get back at me if I upset him. I eventually found Bosley a much more suitable home but they still have trouble with Bosleys defience -sounds like you might have a stubbourn Lab like I did. Still he jumps on me when I visit him but never the new owner who is a male and dosent take any of Bosleys naughty behaviours. I hope you have better luck your Lab than I did. A very firm approach now before he thinks he is the Boss of you like Bosley did with me, Goodluck :)

This exact thing happened with my black lab. First the vet said it was a UTI but it wasn't. The only thing that made him stop peeing in the house was having him neutered. He is a male dog and wants to mark his territory.

Something IS different. His testicles have developed and its time to get him neutered!

He could be just mad, maybe your have to do more walks, and love him more. Play with him more too, You could just keep training again but with a different technique.

time to get him neutered!! this should stop after that