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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Neutering | 1/11/2012 | Labman |
| Q: I have two lovely Golden Retriever males, who are both just over a year old. Our breeder recommended ... A: A lot of dog lore is people generalizing from a few, or even one case. Anything biological will ... | ||
| pets | 1/10/2012 | Labman |
| Q: is dogs good around pets A: This is going to vary greatly from dog to dog. It is true terriers and hounds may be worse than ... | ||
| FEEDING | 9/23/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 2 months golden retriever puppy.I researched a lot about this breed info so i know it gets ... A: If it was eating a commercial puppy chow such as Pedigree, I would continue it. If not, see if you ... | ||
| 2 5 mo.old golden puppies--help! | 8/24/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I teach a couple of college classes a week so I'm home quite a bit. I've owned 3 golden retrievers ... A: There are some techniques that should help. When they jump up, step backwards, allowing them to ... | ||
| potty training | 7/18/2011 | Labman |
| Q: i got a lab 2 weeks back. she's about 3 months old.potty training has become a really big problem.it ... A: Take it out on leash. Walk around. They can only walk and hold it so long. When it finally has to ... | ||
| my retreiver puppy | 7/9/2011 | Labman |
| Q: my question to you is...why does my 10 month old female golden retreiver run right into at full ... A: That is a form of play, what one dog does to another. I know of no successful technique. I guess ... | ||
| French Bulldog - ASK the Pet Nurse , 1-803-424-2312 | 7/7/2011 | Marie Peppers Need a quick answer? mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I presently am seeing a dermatoligist for my 9 month old French bulldog. She is allergic to ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was ill and unable to answer. PLEASE call me today ----YOU are dealing with a ... | ||
| 10 month old Golden... | 6/11/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My 10 month old Golden weighs around 65 lbs. I know that he's overweight but I really don't know ... A: Just cut back what you are feeding a little. You should be feeding an all life stages food now. ... | ||
| fetching and swimming | 6/7/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I can't get my 8 month old golden retriever puppy to fetch or even be remotely interested in the ... A: Ha, it is interesting, so many people think all Goldens are ball and water crazy. Too bad I live so ... | ||
| questions about dog | 6/5/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a three months old golden retriever.Heis very thin and not that fit.I give him royal canine ... A: He should be getting 3-4 cups, about 400 grams. As long as he will eat it, give him whatever it ... | ||
| pregnant golden | 5/11/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 3 year old blond retriever and we think she maybe pregnant which is fine we are willing to ... A: A dogs uterus has 2 horns going up just inside the legs. If she is a month pregnant, an experienced ... | ||
| confrmation of lab retriever breed | 5/11/2011 | Labman |
| Q: sir can u possibly asure me about my breed of dog? ... A: That is very much the normal behavior I would expect of puppies. Young Labs, which I know best, and ... | ||
| Chewing | 4/6/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have 2, 8 week old golden retrievers, their beds are cardbord boxes filled with lots of blancets ... A: No, they could swallow a piece of cardboard that could choke them or cause a digestive tract ... | ||
| School Project Interview | 4/4/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My class is doing a research project, and I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me. ... A: 1 Not too much. The males maybe a little more attention seeking and perhaps stronger willed. 2 I ... | ||
| Walking Golden Retriever Puppy | 3/28/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a five month old goldie who goes completely mental when it's walk time. While I understand ... A: Oh yes, the head collar can be used with fairly young puppies. The professional field trainer for ... | ||
| early neuter | 1/17/2011 | Labman |
| Q: "Hello, I know you don't want medical questions, so basically I wrote you the question anyways, but ... A: Good answers to your questions are hard to come by. Most of the better information isn't available ... | ||
| potty training/possible urinary tract infection? | 1/2/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 11 week old golden retreiver puppy. I have had him for over 3 weeks and we have made almost ... A: It shouldn't be working that way. I would get him to the vet early thins week. If he has a UTI or ... | ||
| My new 4 month golden retriever (boy - Bailey or No Bailey) pees on the floor freaks out with leash on | 12/30/2010 | Labman |
| Q: Help, I had 3 goldens and provide a warm safe cozy environment BUT BAILEY ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT MOVE ... A: It sounds like you have tried some of the best techniques and they have failed. Have you tried ... | ||
| goldent retriever puppy weight chart; puppy growth chart marie peppers; | 12/29/2010 | Marie Peppers Need a quick answer? mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: My golden retriever puppy weighs 16.5 pounds at 10 weeks old. He was the largest of his litter. I ... A: Puppy growth chart for Retriever; Hi Savannah, Well, Best wishes on the new puppy. The Innova is a ... | ||
| Golden retriever irritated eyes; allergies in canine; | 12/22/2010 | Marie Peppers Need a quick answer? mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: We are currently visiting my parents and my golden is Having problems with his eyes. We are from the ... A: SonicAire for pets; NuVet for Golden Retriever's allergies; Hi- Well, it could be the Dry heat? I ... | ||
| peeing | 11/23/2010 | Labman |
| Q: My 7 month old female golden retreiver got neutered 1 month ago even before she got her cycle. She ... A: Sometimes it is hard to say what is going on. It usually is best check with a vet and clear up ... | ||
| timid Golden | 11/9/2010 | Labman |
| Q: We just got a 6 month old golden female from a breeder. They told us that she would be fine when we ... A: A lack of early socialization is a real problem. Don't expect quick results or for her to ever be ... | ||
| Bad behaviour | 11/1/2010 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 5 months old golden retriever. Till 4 months she was very obedient and learned the commands ... A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ... | ||
| potty | 10/15/2010 | Labman |
| Q: My 6 month old golden retreiver goes to pee in the bathroom but pottys in the main hall(if we are ... A: Just what reasoning dogs use in deciding where to potty is hard to say. You might try using more ... | ||
| biting | 10/8/2010 | Labman |
| Q: My golden will be 4 next month. we use an electric fence which he does go through on occasion(1X a ... A: Dogs can sense things such as autisticism. Usually they do not react aggressively, but how the man ... | ||
| sleep in its niche | 10/7/2010 | Labman |
| Q: I have an 11 weeks old Golden retriever... Shadow... is is a very cute dog yet i am facing 3 ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ... | ||
| My Golden Retriever | 9/28/2010 | Labman |
| Q: I adopted a 4 year old male golden retriever in 2008 from a shelter. His name is Sawyer and he is a ... A: If not already, neutering may help. It is not a guaranteed cure all. The other thing is to ... | ||
| How much excercise should a golden get? | 9/28/2010 | Labman |
| Q: I am planning to get a Golden Retriever soon. About how much excercise should a Golden get? I was ... A: It should be. Some dogs are just higher energy than others, and I don't think it is limited to ... | ||
| untrained dog | 9/26/2010 | Labman |
| Q: we just got a 6 year old golden retriever. it has been about a week now and she has only urinated in ... A: I am not sure what is going on. That makes it harder to correct the problem. Do you know if her ... | ||
| about golden retriver | 9/18/2010 | Labman |
| Q: Sir, I have a golden retriever of 3 months(female) & want to know that-- what should be the weight & ... A: Dogs vary so much within a breed, nobody can give a good answer to that question. Check ... | ||
| Black Golden Retriever and Allergies | 9/7/2010 | Labman |
| Q: I am in general allergic to cats and some dogs. Recently we got a small black golden retriever from ... A: I have never heard anything specific on most breeds and allergies. Poodles, Schnauzers, and other ... | ||
| jumping/biting | 8/24/2010 | Labman |
| Q: Our 4 month golden puppy Moose has picked up what we believe are a couple of bad habits. One is when ... A: I hope puppy class uses more positive techniques than Cesar. As you can see, his methods don't work ... | ||
| Exited dog | 8/20/2010 | Labman |
| Q: I have a four years old golden retriever, very calm and nice until recently he started barking at ... A: Such changes in behavior usually have a cause. Has anything in his life changed? Are there new ... | ||
| golden retriever sick/vomiting | 8/7/2010 | Labman |
| Q: i have a purebred golden retriever.....hes just turned 14 yrs old....hes had repeated vomiting over ... A: A younger dog I would suspect it foraged something that upset it. There are a number of other ... | ||
| Agression | 8/4/2010 | Labman |
| Q: A fried of mine recently had to put down his golden retriever as it attacked and bit him several ... A: About all I can suggest is maintaining your leadership position. Top dogs are more like old ... | ||
| stairs | 7/28/2010 | Labman |
| Q: We have just inherited a 7 month old golden retriever. He will not go up the stairs to our room, but ... A: Try sitting on the bottom step with a handful of treats. Give him a couple of them. Then move up a ... | ||
| golden retriever puppy | 7/26/2010 | Labman |
| Q: We are thinking about getting a golden retriever puppy in the christmas holidays (2 weeks) We can be ... A: I think that should work very well as long as you really can focus on the puppy and not let regular ... | ||
| Golden Retriever Pup... Can't get it to sleep... | 7/19/2010 | Labman |
| Q: .. I have a new golden retriever puppy called Riley. He is always playing in the day so then he also ... A: Likely it will cry the first few nights. I have never had much luck with the old clock or radio ... | ||
| Toilet Training | 7/17/2010 | Labman |
| Q: We have our new female golden retriever puppy coming home in just under 7 weeks. We have a small ... A: I will have to wing this one. I have no experience with either the pet loos or artificial turf. I ... | ||
| Aggressive Golden Retriever | 7/11/2010 | Labman |
| Q: When I take my 4 year old female golden retriever for a walk she always acts aggressive towards ... A: That is a common problem, but I am not sure exactly why. It could be protective or a feeling of ... | ||
Golden Retrievers
Answers by Expert:
Labman
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
housebreaking, chewing, feeding Please do not send me questions on medical problems or AKC standards
Experience
Through my volunteer work with a large dog guide school, I know a little about all the breeds they use including Goldens. I have extensive experience with the closely related Labs. The service dog schools have acquired a wealth of knowledge about raising well behaved, healthy dogs with long, active lives. They do not share it with the general public, but pass on the best of it to those like me that raise puppies for them. I am part of a group that has raised dogs for 6 different service dog schools. We meet monthly for training and share information.
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