This behavior isn't uncommon. Bringing home a new puppy is a big change that sometimes will stress out older dogs. Because puppies are loud, active and require lots of attention, it can overwhelm other dogs in the house. Puppies also need time to learn how to respect space and behave appropriately, sometimes testing the boundaries of an older dog.

There’s something special about the bond between an older dog and a new puppy, especially when that bond takes time to grow. Patience, love, and a little persistence can lead to the sweetest moments—and that relationship can be very healing for the senior dog and educational for the younger one.

Sometimes, Golden Retrievers just don’t want to sleep. Maybe they did not get enough exercise during the day. Or maybe they sense that something is amiss. Whatever the case may be, Max the Golden Retriever is not letting his mama get any sleep in the middle of the night.