In the wild, wolves mainly hunt large herbivores such as deer and elk. Dogs and wolves have a common ancestor and share a close relationship, so wolves do not typically consider dogs as prey. However, in rare instances, wolves may view a lone or vulnerable dog as a potential food source.
Nonetheless, golden retrievers and other domestic dogs are usually kept as pets in households and are not exposed to the same risks and predators that wild dogs or wolves might face in their natural habitats.