Re: Dog barking at people through the window
If your dog's biting you, that's a really serious problem. I'd advocate getting professional help IMMEDIATELY before the behavior worsens - sounds like a mixture of dominance and aggression to me, which is a complex issue and must be dealt with straight away.
The barking and biting are actually two separate issues - your dog's getting worked up about people walking past, but to actually bite YOU is a completely different issue. Even though the biting is sparked off by the territorial reaction, it still means that your dog's asserting dominance over you - and with a large dog like a Golden Retriever, this is potentially VERY dangerous behavior.
Ask your vet to refer you to a dog trainer who's had experience dealing with aggressive dogs as soon as you can, and in the meantime you'll probably want to invest in a muzzle to prevent this behavior from injuring you or anyone else.
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