Many dogs exhibit fear of thunder and/or other loud noises. This phenomenon is actually very common and affects dogs of both sexes and all breeds, including mixed-breed dogs. Some dogs show fear of thunder, yet have no reaction to other types of loud noises such as guns. Because of that observation, there is some speculation that the dog is reacting…
Training your puppy to use a crate it’s essential if your Golden Retriever is going to live inside the house. When a puppy is crate trained properly, he or she will consider the crate as a “den” and go there automatically when they are tired or want to be alone. A few basic rules of thumb: A crate should never…
Golden Retrievers are beautiful and they have AMAZING hair, but taking care of that amazing fur can be really stressful. If you decided to take your golden to a groomer, get ready to pay and if you plan on doing it yourself, you’ll need at least 3 hours to complete the task. Some people believe that shaving the golden’s coat…
We know you love Goldens as much as we do, so take a look at these adorable canine friends, let us know which one is your favorite and if you want, send us a picture of your Golden Retriever to be featured in our gallery.
History: Golden Retrievers have become one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. Because of this, there are a lot of theories about how they were developed. For many years it was generally accepted that Goldens were direct descendants of some Russian circus dogs purchased by a member of the English gentry. Pleased with their skills as…
By Helen T. Redlus Allergy problems and Golden Retrievers seem to go hand-in-hand. So if you think your beloved dog is suffering from allergies, you came to the right place. First things first, let’s talk about what are the symptoms of allergies in dogs. While every dog is different, these may be signs of an allergic reaction: Hives Sneezing Runny…
We often compare kids with pets because they are cute, clumsy, and we have to keep an eye on them all the time. In reality, they are really different, and in a lot of ways having a pet can be scary. Especially if you know that something is wrong and they cannot tell you what is happening. While most kids…
The Golden Retriever is the third most popular dog in the United States. For many people, the golden retriever is more or less the quintessential dog. When they think of dogs at all, they think of golden retrievers. When people decide to settle down in the suburbs with their picket fences and families, the dogs that people will usually imagine…
Hip dysplasia or CHD, means “badly formed hip”. But in order to understand this complex problem, it is first necessary to understand the anatomy of the canine hip. This ball and socket joint consists of two basic parts – the acetabulum and the femur. The femur, or thigh bone, consists of the head (the ball) and the neck (the part…
An emergency can take you by surprise at any time so it’s really important to have a well-stocked box or bag for you and one for your pets in case someone gets hurt or sick while far from a hospital or veterinary clinic. Today we will help you decide what should be in a first aid kit. Assembling an emergency…