A 3-and-a-half-year-old golden retriever will recognize its owner. Golden Retrievers will recognize multiple owners throughout their lives and have strong adaptability. Therefore, even adult Golden Retrievers will recognize new owners, but it will take a longer time. If you have a deep affection for the original owner, it will take several months before you recognize the new owner. The owner needs to be patient with the golden retriever, provide it with a quiet and comfortable environment, give it time to adapt, talk to it gently and not be harsh, so that it is easy to gain its trust. If it doesn't eat at the beginning, don't force it. You can put it in the food bowl and let it eat by itself. When it puts down its guard, it will recognize its master.

Performances of golden retrievers recognizing their owners:

1. When their owners are in danger, they will stand up to protect them, whether at home or outdoors.

2. After recognizing the owner, always pay attention to the owner's movements, and will always follow the owner even when he goes out to play.

3. Most people can’t command it, they only obey the master’s orders and do whatever the master says.

4. He is very clingy to his owner and will run to him for a hug every time he eats.