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

What Is A Healthy Weight For A Golden Retriever? (Adult & Puppy Guide)

March 7, 2026December 8, 2020 by Jenny
Golden Retriever standing on a dirt path showing ideal body shape and healthy weight.

If you’re wondering what a healthy weight for a Golden Retriever is, you’re not alone. Most adult male Golden Retrievers …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour, Golden Retriever Breed Info. 2 Comments

Do Dogs Show Grief?

November 9, 2020 by Jenny
Do Dogs Show Grief - Bulldog puppy looking sad lying on the floor.

If you ask any dog person, do dogs show grief? They will firmly answer yes! Dog owners are witness to …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour 4 Comments

Golden Retriever Ear Care [Plus Common Mistakes To Avoid]

April 30, 2024August 18, 2020 by Jenny
Golden Retriever Ear Care - A Golden Retriever puppy laying outside on the grass looking at you.

[UPDATED FEBRUARY 2023] The floppy ears of a Golden Retriever are just one of the many things we love about …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour, Golden Retriever Grooming 4 Comments

Why Do Dogs Lick Paws? [7 Common Reasons]

March 1, 2024July 27, 2020 by Jenny
Why Do Dogs Lick Paws - Shepherd dog laying on the floor licking his front paw.

Lately, it seems like every morning my Golden Retriever Ellie will go at her paws like crazy! I usually wake …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour 4 Comments

Forbid Dog Poop Deterrent – Does It Really Work?

April 30, 2024March 10, 2020 by Jenny
Forbid Dog Poop Deterrent - Chocolate lab looking curious while outside on a trail.

[UPDATED July 2021] One of the many problems that dog owners will face in their dog ownership lifetime is dealing …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour 8 Comments

Can Dogs Get Coronavirus? [What You Need To Know!]

May 27, 2022March 5, 2020 by Jenny
Can dogs get coronavirus - Brown and White Dog smiling at you.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few months, you are well aware of the current …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour 8 Comments

When To Spay A Golden Retriever (Updated Research)

January 27, 2026February 15, 2020 by Jenny
Happy Golden Retriever lying in the grass - when to spay a Golden Retriever.

Deciding when to spay a Golden Retriever is an important choice for their long-term health. Recent research from UC Davis …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour, Golden Retriever Breed Info. 14 Comments

Why Do Golden Retrievers Get Cancer? (Common Causes Explained)

January 23, 2026November 27, 2019 by Jenny
Golden Retriever walking through a field of white flowers.

Golden Retrievers have one of the highest cancer rates of any dog breed. While there’s no single cause, research points …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour, Golden Retriever Breed Info. 26 Comments

Is Eating Grass Bad For Dogs? Vet-Backed Reasons and What To Watch For

June 18, 2025June 5, 2019 by Jenny
Is Eating Grass Bad For Dogs - A Golden Retriever puppy lying in the grass.

Is your dog constantly nibbling on grass? You’re not alone. While it might seem strange, grass-eating is a very common …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour 10 Comments

10 Ultimate Coconut Oil Uses For Dogs To Try Now!

August 31, 2021April 16, 2019 by Jenny
Coconut Oil Uses For Dogs - A coconut cut in half and coconut oil in a glass dish and on a red spoon.

[UPDATED September 2021] Did you know that coconut oil can be used to improve your dog’s health? This “superfood” can …

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Categories Dog Health & Behaviour, Dog Owner Tips 12 Comments
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