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Dog Health & Behaviour

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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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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Golden Retriever Ear Care: How to Clean and Prevent Ear Problems

March 17, 2026August 18, 2020 by Jenny
Golden Retriever sitting with close-up of its ears used for an ear care guide.

Golden Retrievers have adorable floppy ears, but they can easily trap moisture, dirt, and wax. Without regular care, this can …

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