As a dog owner, it’s a fact of life that, at some point or another, you’re going to need to treat your pup for fleas. These pesky little critters can strike all year round but are particularly prevalent in the Summer time, when temperatures and humidity levels start to creep up – the optimal environment for fleas to thrive. Thankfully, ...

When the sun rolls in and the temperature’s mounting, there’s often nothing better than getting your dog, slipping on a lead and going outside to soak up the sun together. Long walks, fun by the pool or chilling at a barbecue – these are all fun summer activities and great opportunities to spend quality time with your dog. But remember, ...

Winter. Whether you love it or hate it, there’s a good chance your golden retriever enjoys every minute of it. With their long coats and bouncy personalities, golden retrievers tend to embrace the cold like they embrace life, thoroughly and joyfully. Despite the tail wagging it invokes, winter can bring chilly temperatures, salty roads and sidewalks, and snowy conditions that ...

Motivation. It’s what makes your golden retriever aspire to greatness. Your dog needs a reason to sit when you say sit and to walk calmly by your side when you go out together. Sometimes your dog will do what you ask because they simply want to please you. Sometimes exuberant praise and lovin’ is enough. And sometimes it’s not. That’s ...

House training your puppy is without doubt one of the most basic and essential bits of living a happy life side-by-side with your dog. When your new golden retriever puppy bounces into your life, they have no idea about the details of toileting. In fact, they’re more than happy to go whenever the mood strikes anywhere in your home. They ...

If you’ve ever had family, friends or even perfect strangers on the street joke that your Golden Retriever is walking you and not the other way around, you know what it’s like to have a leash-pulling problem. Leash pulling can happen in puppies and adult dogs, and if it happens to you long enough can begin to feel like there’s nothing ...

Dog crates – one of the most useful tools in an owner’s toolkit for successfully raising a well-adjusted puppy. Whether you use them for house training, traveling, or simply as a cozy den for your dog, a good crate is the perfect sanctuary for your dog and a great way for you to keep them safe if you’re unable to ...

It’s happened again. Your neighbor stopped by for an unexpected visit, and as the back door opened, before you had time to act or even think, your visitor was on the floor. The culprit? Your well-meaning, but overly excitable golden retriever. When you brought home your cuddly ball of fluff, that excitability was pretty adorable, as was the jumping and ...