Puppy Training Tips
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 … [Read more]
"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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]