Although puppies play rough, they are still babies with fragile bones. Injuries to the puppy may affect its entire life. Care must be taken in how a puppy is held so that it is not dropped or otherwise injured.
Puppies often get under foot.
These issues are more acute when children play with the puppy. Until even beyond age 2, many dogs wander or run to interesting things they notice. A dog not reliably trained to respond to commands and not on a leash may run away, get lost or be injured by a car. Since most Goldens are friendly enough to help a burglar carry your possessions out of your house, they can easily be stolen. The recommendations we have given you here are not intended to be exhaustive.