Published on Friday, January 22, 2010 by admin Obedience training for your golden retriever should begin the day you bring him home from the breeders. You should decide what your new puppy will and will not be allowed to do and stick with it like glue. This means that the day you get your new puppy, you shouldn't allow him climb up on your furniture or jump up on people unless you want him to perform the actio...

Published on Friday, January 22, 2010 by admin Owners know that the existence of bad habits is not unusual among dogs even among Golden Retrievers. Though the breed is described as kind, friendly and confident, they can still develop bad habits along the way especially if no necessary measures were taken to correct them. Chewing, digging, biting or jumping on people can be prevented but if your dog has unfortu...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin When I adopted my first dog, his breeder gave me a book called "Behavior, Development, and Training of the Dog: A Primer of Canine Psychology" by Frederic J. Sautter and John A. Glover. This book is incredible. The copyright is 1978, but if you are able to find a copy anywhere, I highly recommend picking it up and reading it cover to cover. As a first time dog owner, ...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin When is a Golden Retriever considered a senior? Usually the answer is they become a senior canine citizen between the age of 8 and 10. Their needs are changing and their activity levels are decreasing. This special page will address some concerns and highlights of our Golden Retriever's senior years. Nutritional Needs I found that Winger's nutritional needs c...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin My first two Golden Retrievers have had more than their fair share of Hot Spots. Hopefully you are luckily enough to have a Golden Retriever who has never had own of these awful things, but if you do have a dog that is prone to them, or if you think your dog might have a hot spot, please read on: What is a hot spot? A hot spot is a moist, smelly, raw area of the...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin MANY health problems in both humans and our pets are caused by poor nutrition. Please ensure optimum health for yourself and your Goldens by educating yourself about proper nutrition. One option is feeding your Golden Retriever a raw diet. Sometimes referred to as "BARF", which stands for Bones and Raw Food, this diet involves feeding your dog primarily raw meaty b...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin Many health problems in both humans and our pets can be caused by poor nutrition. Please ensure optimum health for your Golden Retrievers by educating yourself about proper nutrition. If you choose to feed your dog kibble, you are fortunate that there are more and more nutritious options available for your dog than there were just a few years ago. There are many...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin After reading about Winger's experience and death due to mast cell cancer, Matt wrote me a similar heart-wrenching story about his special dog Maggie. Here is his email: Lisa, I read your article today about your dog Winger, and I am sad to say that I read it because I had to put my 11 year old Black Lab down this morning. Myself nor the vet were never 100 % su...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin Blastomycosis, or "blasto" for short, is a fungal disease found in humans, dogs, and other mammals, occasionally cats. It is commonly misdiagnosed, often as cancer, Valley fever, Lyme disease, and other viral infections. It lives as a mold in warm (room temperature), acid, sandy soils near water. Once in the body, it lives as a yeast. It is contracted most often by in...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin My Golden Retriever, Winger, had hip displasia. I have read a lot to deal with his condition. Here is some important information worth sharing. What is Hip Displasia? Hip displasia can be a terrible, painful, degenerative disease. A dog can be affected in one hip or both. Basically, hip displasia means a disfigurement of the hip joint. A displastic hip socket is t...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin BACK: The portion of the topline between the loin and the withers. CROUP: The muscular area above and around where the tail connects to the body. DEWCLAW: A fifth claw which is located in the inside of the front feet, and is higher than the other toes. Some dewclaws are removed as a puppy to prevent injuries (dewclaws can get ripped or torn - always keep you...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin Learn how to teach Golden Retriever puppies to lie down in this free video. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin Learn how to teach Golden Retriever puppies to sit in this free video. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin Learn how to teach Golden Retriever puppies their name in this free video. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin Learn how to teach Golden Retriever puppies to stay in this free video. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by admin Learn how to teach Golden Retriever puppies to hell in this free video. Expert: Melanie McLeroy...

Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by admin Golden Retrievers are excellent dogs for competing in obedience trials. Because of their athletic nature, intelligence, and desire to please their owners, the Golden Retriever is a natural at obedience competition. In fact, the first three dogs of any breed to win the AKC Obedience Champion title, which started in 1977, were Golden Retrievers. If you're interested ...

Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by admin Golden Retrievers, on the whole, are fairly simple to groom. They have a double coat that is smooth and has hair of medium length. The texture of their coats is not prone to matting. Golden Retrievers should be brushed about twice a week with a stiff bristled brush and should be dry bathed on a regular basis. Save wet bathing for just once every few months, as the ...

Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by admin If you're looking for a family pet, you can't go wrong with a Golden Retriever. Goldens are one of the best dogs for families with children, and make great companion dogs for single people, too. The patience and temperament of a Golden Retriever is nearly unmatched by any other breed. Golden Retrievers are great with children because they are so patient and toleran...

Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by admin Golden Retrievers are among the most popular family pets in the United States. They were originally bred as hunting dogs, but quickly gained a reputation for being a great family dog because of their gentle and easy going temperament. However, Golden Retrievers are often used as working dogs, too. In particular, they are excellent service dogs and are often used as na...

Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by admin Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dog in the United States. They make great companion dogs, and are also very popular for service dogs. But the Golden Retriever breed was created to be a hunting dog, and for many years this was their sole purpose. It took several years before people realized the versatility of this breed. Golden Retrievers ret...

Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by admin Golden Retrievers are the second most commonly registered breed with the American Kennel Club. Only Labrador Retrievers outrank the Golden in popularity. Because of their beauty and trainability, Golden Retrievers have been used extensively in television and movies. Buddy, the star of the movie "Air Bud" and its sequels was a Golden Retriever, as was the dog Comet ...