Stetson was my first guide dog puppy in training. He was the reason I started this blog. It’s been over a month since Stetson passed. Yesterday, I was talking to my wife and she said our 2 year old daughter told her that she missed Stetsie. I nearly broke down and cried…I miss him too… […]
How Long Are Golden Retriever’s Pregnant?
If you’ve been following us for a while then you’re probably wondering when will Raven have puppies and how long are Golden Retriever’s pregnant? Many moons ago, when I volunteered rescuing litters of puppies from the local animal shelter I didn’t worry about how long dog’s were pregnant. The animal rescue took care of whelping […]
How Much Does A Service Dog Cost?
Have you ever wondered… Question: How much does a service dog cost? Answer: $25,000 is the total cost to raise and train a service dog including acquiring, training, placing, providing support, vet bills, food, supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. That’s the quick and dirty answer. If you want to see the details then read on… […]
Are Deer Antlers For Dogs A Good Chew Toy?
Over the past couple years we’ve been hearing rave reviews about deer antlers for dogs. If you have a Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever in your house then you probably run into some of the same issues we do with Dublin, our yellow lab, Stetson, our black lab, or Raven, our Golden Retriever. Those three […]
New Puppy Checklist – I’m Getting A New Puppy, What Do I Need?
“I’m getting a new puppy, what do I need? Do you have a new puppy checklist?” –C.M. On January 7th, 2005, I asked those questions to the employee at the local pet store…wait a second, lets rewind… That morning I didn’t know it, but in the afternoon I’d be bringing home an adorable, little Aussie […]
How To Stop A Puppy From Barking In His Crate At Night
Crate training a puppy is an exercise in patience (with Stetson it certainly was). If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a guide dog puppy raiser it’s how to crate train a puppy. More importantly I learned how to stop a puppy from barking in his crate at night! I’ve been raising puppies now for the […]