Golden Retreivers?

I have 2 Golden Retrivers they are both very active at night but during the day all they want to do is sleep. I was wondering if anybody knows any good ways to get my dogs active during the day so i can play with them more. Thanks
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They would be more active at night cause that would be when you mostly see them and they get excited. I have a retriever cross and she is the same. It can also be because they are bored, try those balls that you can put the food in and they have to play with to get it out that will keep their minds amused.
The other time I notice when my dog does the sleep all day up all night is summer when the days are really hot and the nights are cool. The heat can take a big out of most dogs especially if you have long haired retrievers! They love water so in summer I would suggest taking them to the beach or a lake or an area they can run around and get wet! Mine loves the beach in summer.

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Take them out for a nice long hard exercise walk a few hours before bed (if dogs can be let off leash good. at least 11/2 mile walk should be good). Should help keep them asleep at night and more awake during the day time. Otherwise I really don't know a dog that wouldn't want to go outside and play, run and smell everything rather than sleep. So just try to get them out more during the day.

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Well if your in a very hot area then no dog not even a Golden is going to want to move around to much. So I can see them being more active when it's cooler in the evening.
Have you a small pool for them to play in? Or can you take them swimming? You will have to find things for them to do durring the hot day that won't over tax then too much if it's hot out.
Taking them for a walk early in the moring is a good thing too.

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We have 2 as well and the only thing I can suggest is getting them out more during the day, more walks, more play and tire them out for the night. May take a day or 2 to change their routines but other than that.

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hmm
good question
just try to give them better food
consult a doctor
make sure u provide them water whenever they need it
ur welcome

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lol
my Golden is almost 9 months old and she is only active if she goes on a walk and sees birds or rabbits, or if my terrier fires her up beforehand. do your family members or friends have a dog that lives nearby that can play with you dogs? just try and run around with them, or see the vet in case they are sick. they are nocturnal dogs ;) you could try putting them to bed early and waking them up late, and play with them when they seem to have the most energy

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Well, you could always take them to a doggie day care during the day while you are at work or have someone come and walk them. I live near a Petsmart that has a doggie daycare they are wonderful. You might check out your local Vets to see if they have anything. You do have Retrievers and they are know to be a very active breed of a dog. I hope this helps you.

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you know i have a dog like that also. what i do is i give him a squeaky toy and squeeze it to make noise. Golden retrievers are very active at night because they are watching and guarding their masters. maybe what you can do is take your two dogs for a run. If you cannot wake them up why don't you call their names or let them smell something Delicious.