Golden retrievers with dense and lustrous coats need regular grooming. They are also called ‘shedders’ due to their double coats shedding moderately throughout the year and heavily once or twice a year. These cute babies are also prone to health and skin problems. And so, by regular grooming of golden retrievers, you can check their…
When most people think of the perfect dog, they often imagine a Golden Retriever. This breed is known for being friendly, intelligent, and good with children. If you’re thinking about adopting a Golden Retriever, there are a few things you need to know first. In this blog post, we will discuss nine tips for adopting…
Golden retrievers are regarded as the 4th most popular dog breed in the United States, with the breed commonly referred to as the all-American family dog. If you have your eyes and heart set on getting a golden retriever, while they’re known for their affection, intelligence, and being gentle with children, there are things you…
Once you have brought home your golden retriever, and have made him comfortable to the new surroundings, you have to begin training your golden retriever. In fact the sooner you start the training, the easier will it be for both you and your pet to lead a comfortable and happy life. Training is very important…
So, you read THE WATCHER a dozen times, you’ve seen Golden Retrievers working as guide dogs, and now you want to buy a Golden Retriever puppy of your own. However, before you bring one of these cuddly yellow fuzz balls home, you need to be sure a Golden Retriever is really the right dog for…
Like much else today, whether to give your dog vaccinations is a matter of some controversy. Getting objective information is difficult because there are so many advocates on both sides of the question. Some even sound reasonable. Those who might be concerned about the issue will want to do their own research to get as…
The image of a friendly, active Golden Retriever is familiar to anyone who has seen a magazine ad or TV commercial. And there’s a good reason that breed features prominently in so many of them: it’s all true! Golden Retrievers are one of the most easily trained breeds because they are smart, active and sociable.…
Since surgery is involved, the decision to spay your female Golden Retriever is a very serious one. There are benefits and risks whichever option you pick. Spaying is essentially performing a hysterectomy on your dog, removing the uterus and ovaries to prevent pregnancy and menstrual cycles. Female Goldens have a ‘heat’ about every six months,…
Many dogs are deliberately not socialized – guard dogs, some guide dogs, drug sniffing dogs and others who have specialized duties. Many others simply live with people who don’t regard it as important enough to bother about. Many animals from shelters have had unpleasant experiences, making the task more difficult. But socializing your Golden Retriever…
Neutering a male Golden Retriever may be common practice, but it is still serious surgery and carries risks and benefits. Weighing them carefully will result in the best decision for you and your pet. Neutering (‘spaying’ is the procedure for females) is a surgical procedure that removes the testicles. That act has a number of…
