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Dog Days of Summer – How to Keep Your Pups Safe

Summer is a great time to spend with your pup, but it’s important to keep in mind that while we’re out enjoying the summer festivities, the hot weather can pose some serious risks to their health and safety. We have outlined some of the top dog safety summer tips to keep your pup safe and

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Adopting a Trained vs. Untrained Puppy: What’s Best for You?

Trained Vs. Untrained: What’s Right For You? When it comes to puppies, everyone loves their innocent little faces, their not quite so coordinated movements, and puppy breath! However, the cute and fluffy puppy phase quickly gives way to undesirable behaviors. The dreaded “puppy phase” can often include destroyed carpets, shoes, furniture legs, and many sleepless

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Can My Dog Swim? Understanding Your Dog’s Swimming Abilities

Can My Dog Swim? The common misconception is that all dogs are naturally capable of swimming. While their primitive ancestors required natural swimming abilities for self-preservation, this trait has been selectively bred into certain breeds and out of others. Some dogs are natural swimmers, while others may require training or may not be able to

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Are Golden Retrievers Easy To Train?

There is no doubt that the Golden Retriever is known as the All-American Family Dog. From the Air Bud, Homeward Bound, and most recently A Dog’s Purpose, Golden Retrievers are continuously depicted as the loving and dedicated canine companion. In the recent years, the slightly calmer English Goldens have gained increasing popularity. They have become

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Adopt or Shop? An Honest Answer

The phrase ‘adopt don’t shop’ is a very common phrase promoted by many wonderful animal lovers throughout the world. The idea is that due to the large number of dogs in shelters, people should focus on adopting those dogs instead of shopping around to breeders. We are breeders ourselves, so we understand and empathize with

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