Is a puppy right for you or perhaps an older dog would be a better fit? There may be many reasons why you are considering....
Necessities before Puppy comes home. My recomendations & some suggestions
After many years and trials with products, these are some...
Vaccines, deworming, parasites, diarrhea all the lovely stuff that goes with puppies explained. The appropriate age for spaying and neuturing large breed dogs.
MoreOn pick up day remember to bring paper towels, a garbage bag and something to lay across your lap or back seat. Some golden retriever puppies...
MoreYou should see information/proof about Breed Specific health testing on breeding dogs. What does it mean and why it's important.
MOREMyself like many breeders and some veterinarians prefer to let large breed dogs mature before taking the sex hormones away (spaying/neutering)...
MOREHave you ever wondered how long it takes from breeding to whelping (giving birth) & your puppies development in the womb. Follow your puppies progress .....
MOREThe weekly stages of puppy development from birth to 8 weeks of age.
What your puppy is thinking and doing at different developmental stages might explain the quirky, unreliable, strange
behaviour.
The importance of getting things right with your new puppy cannot be overstated.
From housbreaking to crate training to proper socializaton...
The history of the golden retriever breed. It's origin, the breed standard in Canada, United Kingdom & USA...
I highly recommend pet insurance for at least the first 2 years of your puppies life.
They run into things, fall off of things and eat things they shouldn't.. Pet Insurance comparison chart....
Fun things to do with your dog and understanding what some of it means. Conformation, Obedience.....
The needs of puppies is different then mature dogs. Whether you decide to feed raw, kibble or homemaded it should all be balanced.........
Recommendations for Doggy Daycares, Training facilities, Boarding Kennels, Dog Sitters....