Life with a Golden

There is a deadly disease stalking your dog, a hideous, stealthy thing just waiting its chance to steal your beloved friend. It is not a new disease, or one for which there are inoculations. The disease is called "Trust".

You knew before you ever took your puppy home that it could not be trusted. The breeder who provided you with this precious animal warned you, drummed it into your head. Puppies steal off counters, destroy anything expensive, chase cats, take forever to house train, and must never be allowed off lead!!
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Winter brings its own changes and challenges for our Golden Retrievers - or maybe more so for us!

I usually refer to winter as any time after muddy paw season! As soon as the ground freezes, and you are excited that you can put your paw towels away from your doors, you aren't too far away from bringing that towel back to wipe snow off their backs! And watch for the painful snowballs between their toes!

Here are some winter tips and reminders:
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