Recently my Golden Retriever turned one year old, and shortly afterward, we decided to have him neutered. A friend who also has a Golden Retriever expressed surprise that we waited so long since the...
Posts by Ralph (Rafe) Schafer
At some point in every Golden Retriever owner's life, they will experience the death of their dog. Dealing with that loss can be difficult, and often we are surprised by how deeply it can affect us....
Losing a Golden Retriever happens. And when it does, it's frightening and highly stressful. I have had to help friends search for two lost Golden Retrievers, and I can attest to the panic and concern...
Soon after getting our Golden Retriever puppy, I noticed he liked to steal things. Yes, our adorable puppy quickly became an accomplished thief, be it shoes, socks, underwear, blankets, hats, or even...
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...
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...
