Before Raven had her first litter of Golden Retriever puppies we weren’t totally sure if the breeding had taken. For almost the entire 9 week gestation period we were wondering: “How can you tell if your dog is pregnant without going to the vet?” Not that we didn’t want to go to the vet, but […]
Puppy Weight Chart – How Much Weight Should A Newborn Puppy Gain Per Day?
“Do you by chance have a newborn puppy weight chart? We want to make sure our litter is gaining the right amount of weight.” – A.R. We’ve raised three Golden Retriever litters and from day 1 we start weighing the puppies. It’s uber important to track weight because if a pup is not gaining or […]
Black Friday Deals For Pet Lovers In 2019
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. I was never one to leave Thanksgiving early to hop in line at my local retailer. I’ve always been more of a stay at home, drink hot cocoa, and wait for the crazy stories about the fights breaking out at Walmart over the […]
What Are The Best Chew Toys For A Puppy? [Our Top Picks For 2020]
Before getting my first puppy I never bothered to ask: “What are the best chew toys for a puppy?” I just went to the nearest pet store, grabbed the cutest, squeakiest, squirrel toy and brought it home to Linus. Two years later, before bringing home my first guide dog puppy, our group leader suggested I […]
Should I Get A Puppy Or A Dog? 6 Major Differences Between The Two
Should I get a puppy or a dog? After having both at the same time we quickly found out that there are major differences between training a puppy vs dog. It has been many moons since we last fostered an older dog. That all changed 9 months ago when we brought home a Golden Retriever […]
Dog Training Certification: How Do I Become A Certified Dog Trainer?
I’ve been training dogs (not just my own) for over 10 years now. I know some of my colleagues have gone on to get their dog training certification and I started to think: Do I want to get certified and if so, how do I become a certified dog trainer? I come from the world of I.T. Certification […]