So you went out and got yourself a Golden Retriever. And who can blame you? Smart, friendly, loyal, beautiful… and as common as a minivan at a kids soccer game. According to the American Kennel Club, Golden Retrievers were the 3rd most common breed in the U.S. in 2015. But that’s ok! I’m about to share with you 18 ways ...

You know what’s one of the best things about having a close friend? When you need them, they come when you call them, no matter what they’re doing. They just drop it and hustle on over. Well, the same should be true about “man’s best friend”, too! One of the most vital (and rewarding!) commands you can teach your Golden ...

If you’d visited my family’s home prior to the completion of some recent renovations, you’d have been forgiven for thinking I shared the place with a pack of beavers. The evidence was everywhere: a video game system with teeth marks, a bite out of my sandals, and gnawed MDF trim at every turn. Though I’m a proud Canadian, I draw the ...

Cast your mind back to the year 1978, if you can. Many new things debuted that year, some of which are still with us today; cell phones, GPS, and the ‘Garfield’ comic strip were all first seen in 1978. Unfortunately, so was Canine Parvovirus, CPV2. What Is Parvovirus? The Canine strain of parvovirus – CPV2 stands for Canine Parvovirus 2 ...

When you take on the responsibility of owning a dog (or any pet), it’s understood there will be health issues to deal with at some point. You know and expect there will be all the usual canine challenges to overcome or preferably avoid: fleas, ticks, parvovirus, heartworm – the list goes on. What you may not have expected was the ...

© Depositphotos.com / damedeesoIt seems like someone is always trying to reinvent the wheel. While keeping things simple is generally my mantra (I’m a, “don’t fix it if ain’t broken,” kind of guy), there are occasions when even the simplest of items can benefit from just a little tweak. Like a magnetized screwdriver. Or Windows 98. But does a dog bed really ...

Anyone who has ever tried to self-diagnose a medical condition using the internet has discovered how many conditions show the same symptoms. Figuring out why your dog is scratching incessantly can be just as frustrating. Is it dry skin? Is it fleas? Or is it a sign that your Golden has developed an allergy to something? Some studies suggest that ...

© Depositphotos.com / yobabBut thanks to my wonderful bed, I can flop my aching bones down at night and rest easy as I watch television, or read a book. Then I can close my eyes, secure in the knowledge that I will wake in the morning refreshed and ready to start the process all over again. Your Golden has had a ...