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Is It OK To Play With Bubbles With My Dog? [7 Factors To Consider]

December 17, 2021 by Jenny
Is It OK To Play With Bubbles With My Dog - A Golden Retriever trying to catch bubbles with his mouth.

Is it ok to play with bubbles with my dog? Playing bubble games with your dog keeps your dog active and stimulated. Dogs love to chase and jump at bubbles floating in the air. But, can all that bubble biting and popping be harmful to your dog? Keep reading to find out the 7 factors …

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Do Golden Retrievers Need To Wear A Winter Coat? [5 Factors To Consider]

December 9, 2021 by Jenny
Do Golden Retrievers Need To Wear A Winter Coat - A dark red Golden Retriever standing in the snow looking at you.

It’s a question that is asked all the time, especially by new owners, “Do Golden Retrievers Need To Wear A Winter Coat?” When it’s cold outside, we tend to bundle up in our winter coats and winter gear, ready to face the cold. Naturally, you worry about your Golden Retriever becoming cold too and wonder …

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Categories Dog Owners, Golden Retrievers, Health 2 Comments

When Do Golden Retrievers Mature? [7 Tips To Calm Your Golden!]

November 10, 2021 by Jenny
When Do Golden Retrievers Mature - An adult Golden Retriever and a puppy laying together in the grass.

A commonly asked question among all-new Golden Retriever puppy owners is “When Do Golden Retrievers Mature?” The struggles and frustrations of owning a puppy are very real for new pet parents. Many of you simply cannot wait until all of the nipping, biting, jumping and craziness subsides and you are blessed with a calm and …

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Categories Dog Owners, Golden Retrievers, Puppies 2 Comments

Do Golden Retrievers Need A Big Yard? [4 Things To Know!]

November 3, 2021 by Jenny
Do Golden Retrievers Need A Big Yard - A Golden Retriever sitting in a field of grass.

Golden Retrievers are large dogs with a lot of energy! Naturally, you would assume that they need a lot of space and a big yard to run around in. But, you may not have a big yard or a yard at all, and you’re wondering, do Golden Retrievers need a big yard? Rest assured, in …

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Is Snuggle Puppy Good For Older Dogs? [6 Ways It Helps Older Dogs]

October 29, 2021 by Jenny
Is Snuggle Puppy Good For Older Dogs - Close up of an anxious looking Boxer dog laying on a dog bed.

Is Snuggle Puppy good for older dogs? Chances are you have heard or experienced how wonderful Snuggle Puppy has been in comforting and easing a puppy’s anxiety, and are wondering if it can help older dogs too? Older dogs experience anxiety, just as puppies do, and could certainly use a comforting companion such as Snuggle …

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Why Dog Parks Are Bad [10 Reasons & Where To Go Instead]

October 22, 2021 by Jenny
Why Dog Parks Are Bad - 3 Large dogs playing together.

Are you thinking of taking your dog to the local dog park? You might want to think twice. Dog parks may seem like the perfect spot to let your dog run free and play with other dogs, but in reality, they are a bad idea! In this article, you’ll discover 10 reasons why dog parks …

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Golden Retriever vs Goldendoodle – Pros and Cons of Each

June 11, 2021 by Jenny
Golden Retriever vs Goldendoodle - Goldendoodle looking at a Golden Retriever who is standing in a pool with a pink ball in its mouth.

Many people have their heart set on a specific breed of dog, they know exactly what they want. However, for the majority of people, choosing the right dog to add to their family takes a bit of research. If you’re considering a Golden Retriever as your next pet, chances are you have also thought about …

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