Exercise

Lack of adequate exercise is the root of dog problems. Physical activity burns your dogs excess energy and helps maintain a healthy state of mind. This is important, in order to talk to the mind, you need to remove the energy from the body. Walking exercises your...

New Puppy Owner

I am sure you have already spent a lot of time finding your puppy the right food, treats, toys, bed and all other accessories needed. Now that your puppy is pre-spoiled and has a safe warm place to live, you need to focus on being a strong pack leader. Puppies will...

Socializing Your Golden

The world is vast and wondrous to a young puppy. Everything is new, and each day brings fresh sights, sound and smells. A pup’s first six months are the prime time for her to learn about the world, and during those early months, durable impressions and beliefs grow....

Positive Training

Its easier to prevent bad behavior, such as unwanted chewing or jumping up, than it is to correct, so be consistent with the rules from the moment you get your Golden. If not properly socialized, managed and trained, potentially perfect Golden Retrievers can be guilty...

Training Your Golden

Are you Alpha? Do you plead with your dog to behave? Does your dog walk you all over the neighborhood? Do you bribe your dog with treats? Does your dog chew on your furniture? Why? Dogs are animals, they respond to calm, assertive leadership, NOT to emotional...

Housebreaking Your Puppy

A dog or puppy is either housebroken or not. If your dog is sneaking off into another room and having an accident, you will have to take some of his freedom away until you can solve the problem. The longer you allow this type of behavior to exist, the harder it will...