Trying to decide between a Golden Retriever vs a Labrador Retriever? First off, if you’ve narrowed your search to these two breeds, you can’t go wrong. Both Golden Retrievers and Labs are medium to large family-friendly dogs with lots of love to give. The Labrador is the most popular breed and the Golden Retriever is … Read more
Puppies are like children… When they’re in another room and you don’t hear them, they’re usually up to something. With puppies, that “something” typically involves chewing…and a nice pair of shoes. If you’re going through this right now, don’t worry! This phase will pass quickly. With a few good chew toys, a little training, and … Read more
At first, puppy crying can be cute. You want to comfort that sweet little fluff and hold them tight. You want to let them know mama is here and everything is going to be fine. But when you can’t sleep because your puppy is crying, the cuteness wears off real fast. If you’re currently going … Read more
Ever thought about getting your dog certified as a therapy dog? When you see the smiles your golden brings to others, it’s hard not to. Therapy dogs provide so much value to people in need. They help sick or grieving people in hospitals, they help teach kids read by lending a judgment-free ear, they brighten … Read more
Have you ever been to the pet store and gotten overwhelmed at all the options for dog toys? What’s the difference between them all? Does it matter which ones I get my puppy? If you’re a new puppy owner you might not realize that there are different types of toys, and they each serve a … Read more
Do you feel like you’re lost when it comes to how long or how often you should be training your puppy? You know that you need to teach her the basic commands, and you pretty much know how to do it, but you’re not really sure how training fits into your daily schedule. If you’re … Read more
When I got my golden retriever puppy, one of the first pieces of advice my vet gave me was to sign up for a puppy training class. I like to think of myself as pretty resourceful, so considering all the YouTube videos and books out there about puppy training, and how it would cost money, … Read more
Being a Golden Retriever mom is tough. You put up with lots of slobbery kisses. Fluffy hugs. Bushy tails that knock things off tables. And lots of wiggly butts. It can be quite overwhelming, so we put together this gift guide for what to get the Golden Retriever mom in your life. (P.S. if you … Read more