Thinking about getting a Golden Retriever? Golden Retrievers have sweet temperaments and are loving, loyal dogs that make great family pets. They have animated personalities and are smart, eager to please, and typically aren’t aggressive. In this post, you’re going to see 10 reasons to love Golden Retrievers. But at the end, you’ll also see … Read more
Thinking about getting a SpiritDog Training course? If you’re tired of having a reactive dog, wish your dog would behave in public, or want to be prepared for a new puppy, then one of these courses might be the right one for you. But purchasing a course and, more important, deciding who to trust with … Read more
When you think of a Golden Retriever, you probably imagine the joyful, lovable dog who is just happy to be here, right? That’s what this incredible breed is known for, and one of the reasons they are so beloved. But sometimes even Golden Retrievers can experience anxiety. As an owner, it’s very hard to see … Read more
Is your Golden Retriever’s barking driving you a little crazy? Would you like to train your Golden to stop barking? You’ve come to the right place! Barking is a part of normal dog behavior — it’s a way dogs communicate. Sometimes, though, barking can become disruptive and stressful to dog owners. Your family members, friends … Read more
Want to teach your golden retriever some fun and cute tricks? Today, you’ll learn five tricks to teach your dog that will help the two of you bond together, help satisfy their need for mental stimulation, and serve as fun party tricks! I have taught these for years in beginner trick classes — most dogs … Read more
The results of the 2021 Golden Retriever Owners Report are in! If you’ve ever wanted to know: “What do other people feed their golden retriever?” Or, “What’s the best vacuum to clean up all the golden retriever hair?” Or, “Should I enroll my pup in a puppy training class?” Then you’re going to love this! … Read more
6-month-old golden retrievers are so cute! They’re little gangly, furry teenagers who love to play and have fun. But they can also be a handful! They’re boisterous, rebellious, have tons of energy, and haven’t quite yet learned wrong from right. To help you understand and appreciate your 6-month old golden retriever, and to set them … Read more
Want to know if golden retrieves make good service dogs? They do! Along with labradors, poodles, and german shepherds, golden retrievers are some of the most popular service dog breeds. But whether you’re considering getting a golden that’s already trained as a service dog, or training them yourself, there’s a lot to know beforehand. In … Read more
Do you want to learn how to train your golden retriever to hunt? Goldens were originally bred as hunting dogs over 150 years ago, and although they’re more known companions these days, they still making great companions out in the field, That is, as long as they’re trained the right right way. In this post, … Read more
Do you know why your dog is acting out? Often, it’s just because they’re bored. They’ve got a lot of pent up energy and they’re not getting enough mental stimulation. So how can you use up some of that endless energy and give them a mental challenge at the same time? One option is training, … Read more