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Dog Health & Behaviour

Everything related to improving your dog’s health and wellness, and solutions to common dog behaviour problems.

Why Does My Golden Retriever Have A Pointed Head? [Explained!]

November 6, 2024August 1, 2022 by Jenny
Why Does My Golden Retriever Have A Pointed Head - A light-coloured Golden Retriever standing looking at you.

So, you’re wondering, “Why Does My Golden Retriever Have A Pointed Head?” You’re not alone. This question gets asked all …

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Why Does My Golden Retriever Bite His Tail? [7 Reasons Explained!]

April 30, 2024July 11, 2022 by Jenny
Why Does My Golden Retriever Bite His Tail - A Golden Retriever standing in a field of grass looking at you.

So, you’re wondering “Why Does My Golden Retriever Bite His Tail?” You’re not alone! Tail biting is pretty common among …

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Why Does My Golden Retriever Have Black Spots On His Tongue? [Solved!]

April 30, 2024June 25, 2022 by Jenny
Why Does My Golden Retriever Have Black Spots On His Tongue - A Golden Retriever with its tongue sticking out. There is one black spot on the tongue.

So, you’re wondering “Why Does My Golden Retriever Have Black Spots On His Tongue?” You’re not alone! In fact, some …

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Why Do Golden Retrievers Love Socks? [7 Reasons Explained!]

April 30, 2024May 27, 2022 by Jenny
Why Do Golden Retrievers Love Socks - A Golden Retriever laying on the floor in front of a human's slippers. Only the feet and slippers are shown of the human.

As an owner of this breed, I’m sure you’ve witnessed your Golden carrying socks in his mouth a few dozen …

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How Will Neutering Change My Golden Retriever? [5 Common Misconceptions]

May 16, 2025March 30, 2022 by Jenny
How Will Neutering Change My Golden Retriever - A close up of a Golden Retriever with a happy expression.

A commonly asked question among male Golden Retriever owners is “How Will Neutering Change My Golden Retriever?” Choosing to neuter …

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When Do Female Golden Retrievers Go Into Their First Heat?

May 6, 2025March 15, 2022 by Jenny
When Do Female Golden Retrievers Go Into Their First Heat - A female Golden Retriever standing in a field of grass looking straight ahead.

If you’re wondering when your female Golden Retriever will go into her first heat, it usually happens between 10-14 months …

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When Do Golden Retrievers Faces Turn White? [And When You Need To Be Concerned!]

April 11, 2025February 25, 2022 by Jenny
When Do Golden Retrievers Faces Turn White - A light coloured Golden Retriever with a white face, sitting and smiling looking off into the distance.

A commonly asked question among Golden Retriever owners is “When Do Golden Retrievers Faces Turn White?” Also referred to as …

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Why Does My Golden Retriever Get Car Sick? [3 Common Reasons And 10 Helpful Tips!]

April 11, 2025February 14, 2022 by Jenny
Why Does My Golden Retriever Get Car Sick - A Golden Retriever looking out the window of a car.

I’m sure this is something that many of you want to know “Why Does My Golden Retriever Get Car Sick?” …

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