Recently in the area, we live in, we found ourselves amid a heatwave with temperatures daily exceeding 90 Fahrenheit (33 Celsius) throughout the summer. When temperatures soar, it can become...
Posts by Ralph (Rafe) Schafer
When we got our Golden Retriever, I knew from my previous experience that the breed is highly energetic and forms close bonds with its family, and we were worried about leaving it alone. But, of...
When we recently searched for a dog to add to our family, I wanted a breed of dog that was pleased spending time indoors. We've always had dogs that enjoyed being indoors with the family or "house"...
I personally believe the "stay" skill is one of the most important skills you can teach your Golden Retriever, along with "leave it" and "come." Stay is what I called a basic safety command, meaning...
While all dogs bark, some bark more frequently, some bark for apparently no reason, and others seem only to bark when necessary. Barking is often breed-specific, although individual personality also...
When we got our Golden Retriever, he started off eating everything and anything put in front of him. I was not surprised as Golden Retrievers are typically very food motivated and prone to obesity if...