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| Golden Retriever Humping | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old golden and his brother is with my neighbor. My dog has stopped humping but his ...
A: Neuter him if not already. You could be doing a much better job of giving your dog the leadership ...
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| 15 Week Old Golden | 10/26/2009 |
Q: We have a 15 week old golden. We have had him since he was 6 weeks old. At 6 weeks, he was already ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| mouthing | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 1-1/2 yr old neutered male golden. We went to puppy classes, we have been to obeidence ...
A: The older the dog, the longer it takes to break bad habits. Young Labs, which I know best, and ...
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| 4 Month Golden Retriever | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Yesterday, I got a 4 month old GR puppy. This puppy lived on this farm with his mother, father, ...
A: Past 12 weeks, dogs are slow to adapt to a new home. Give him plenty of TLC. Try this: ...
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| diarreah in 4 month old golden retriever | 10/11/2009 |
Q: Max has had loose stools for two weeks. Breeder recommended that we change from Diamond Large Puppy ...
A: Has the vet done a fecal check? Quite often you need to clean our any parasites. Try the 24 hours ...
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| Dog pooping in house | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old golden retriever has started pooping in the house over the last week or so. There has ...
A: If there is no physical reason, it could be a challenge to your leadership. The key to most ...
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| behavoir of Golden | 10/5/2009 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago we got a Golden from a family who had allergy issues. He will be one in ...
A: she needs to drill him in obedience commands. The key to most behavior problems is approaching ...
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| Feeding | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Our 5 year old Lab is overweight. We don't know much a medium size Lab should eat per day. She's ...
A: Nobody can really say, less than you are. 3-4 cups a day is enough for many. It is easy to figure ...
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| Barking when we eat dinner | 8/15/2009 |
Q: We have a 7 month old spayed female golden retriever who has just started barking when we sit down ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| aggression | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old golden who is hyper but generally well behaved(no major issues) In the past week ...
A: Neuter him if not already. It is no cure all, but will be a big help. The key to most behavior ...
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| Goldens in heat | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Our vet won't spade our 8 month old golden until she has had her first heat because she had ...
A: I have to admit I haven't see enough puppies with vaginitis to say. That is part of the reason I try ...
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| CHEWING | 7/15/2009 |
Q: We have an 8 month old beautiful Golden Retriever. We have been crate training her, but I don't ...
A: Some breeds and some dogs are much worse about chewing than others. I think most eventually grow ...
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| goldens and chickens | 6/21/2009 |
Q: We are planning on bringing a golden retriever puppy into our home soon. I've not been able to ...
A: Yes I think it could be done, but perhaps not easily. I would make sure you start with a young ...
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| Anxious, growling golden | 6/9/2009 |
Q: We are very concerned with our golden's behavior. Her name is Amber and she is almost 7 years old. ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| reluctant to go into kennel | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Just got a 6-month old golden retriever who spent the past 6 weeks at the vet while healing a leg ...
A: It is possible she has been confined entirely too much the last 6 weeks and perhaps even before. I ...
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| puppy size | 5/19/2009 |
Q: our retriver has visited the vet recently and weighed 10kg they say she is well and doing fine, but ...
A: Dogs vary. No chart can tell you the right weight for your dog. The most important thing is ...
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| boil/infection | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Just noticed what appears to be a boil on the bottom left jaw. She hasn't eaten today, she has taken ...
A: A regular aspirin tablet, or better yet, a buffered aspirin would ease the pain. I seldom suggest ...
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| golden bad behaviour | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My retriever bitch(8 months) was obedient to a recall up to a few weeks ago. Now as soon as she is ...
A: "Come" needs to be taught as part of proper pack status and obedience. The dogs see all the people ...
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| Unreliable information! | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My female Golden Retriever, just came into heat 6 days ago. We were told - by the person we got her ...
A: I hate to see somebody doing the right thing get blind sided like that. As I have said, the second ...
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| Feeding | 3/12/2009 |
Q: my golden pup won't eat,or eats very little of her breakfast and lunch. I think it may be because we ...
A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
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| To be or not to be an inside dog. | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Our Golden retriever is 10 weeks old. She LOVES the back yard. I, however, want her to be an inside ...
A: Some dogs love being outside, and are happy to stay out for hours at a time. Then the one Lab I had ...
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| 7 mo. old female aggresivness toward brother | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My almost 8 mo. old female has attacked her brother (he lives with my daughter) several times at ...
A: Getting her spayed if not already should help. Aggresive dogs shouldn't never be allowed to breed. ...
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| How to choose the right puppy? | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I'd like to adopt a female golden retriever puppy, and I'd like to know how to choose the right one, ...
A: Maybe ask to visit the breeders home. Field and show champions can be bred in kennels. Dogs where ...
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| bringing a new puppy home to an older dog | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a dog that is 14 years old, I would like to get a new puppy. I heard that I shouldn't bring ...
A: As long as the older dog has had its shots and is free of disease, it should be OK. Once past 3 ...
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| golden retriever | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a year old golden retriever. A friend gave her to me because he could not keep her. I can't ...
A: At her age, it will take even longer to teach her not to bite than a puppy. Young Labs, which I ...
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| Dietary and supplement | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My 14month old retriever cant consume processed food. After tsking it,he'll forms rashes on his ...
A: I find it highly unlikely your dog can't eat any processed food. It may be one of the few dogs that ...
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| Retraining for a 2 1/2 yr old Golden | 1/25/2009 |
Q: A military family finding themselves unable to give their golden the love and attention they know ...
A: Several things could be going on. He may have been marking his territory or just not understand how ...
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| KELLY | 1/19/2009 |
Q: IHAVE A10 MONTH OLD GOLDEN RETRIEVER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY IS IT SHE HAVE A BIG TOMMY? SHE WAS ...
A: She could just be over weight. Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips ...
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| scaly nose and very lethargic | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have 2 goldens one of them has been developing a very scaly nose, in fact its quite bad. The vet ...
A: In general, vets know far more than I do about physical problems. You might try another vet. One ...
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| Lab Puppy - Adding Littermate | 1/8/2009 |
Q: We have a wonderful 12 week old male yellow lab, Junior, that we have had since he was 8 weeks old. ...
A: It is a real problem. Likely having spent much of the last 4 weeks apart will help. There is no ...
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| Housebreaking a Golden puppy. | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Can you recommend a good product to get rid of urine odor for hardwood floors? I am housebreaking my ...
A: You can buy enzyme products, but many like vinegar water. Much of housebreaking is not training ...
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| dog breeding | 12/14/2008 |
Q: if male germansheperd crosses female labardor what type of breed u get. i think may be golden ...
A: Although most of the breeds were developed by crossing other breeds, it takes many generations to ...
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| Golden Retreiver Behavior Question | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have a golden retriever, who is 1.5 years old. He shares the house with a wymeriener and 2 ...
A: That is quite interesting. Our friends had a male Golden and Lab breeding stock. He loved the ...
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| large dog with pink nose | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 and half year old Golden Retriever. She about 125 pounds. We had her thyroid checked and ...
A: Few Goldens should weigh 125 pounds. Evaluate her using this link, ...
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| covers for extension cords | 12/3/2008 |
Q: However, they are definitely in their chewing stage right now. We have an extension cord we are ...
A: You are quite right to be concerned about them chewing the cord. Outside lights should be on a ...
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| walking after Bowel problem | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Hii have a golden retriever he is 13 When he goes to have a bowel nmovement once in a while its ...
A: He may be getting old, losing muscle tone and arthritis setting in. why not have the vet take a ...
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| young female with male dog neighbors and heat | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I am wondering at what age a female golden retriever will go into heat. She is outside a lot and ...
A: Females seldom come into season before 7 months. I would have the the vet look at any discharge ...
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| Fredo my golden retriever | 10/27/2008 |
Q: please can you help me my husband and I got our dog Fredo from a local rescue home for dogs we have ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| Golden Retriever Cancer | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I read your 2005 answer re cancer in Golden Retrievers. You said that there are still lines ...
A: I am sorry if I suggested I could help select a good line, relatively free of cancer. Yes, such ...
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| GOLDEN RETRIEVERS | 10/6/2008 |
Q: wE JUST GOT A 14MO OLD PURE BREAD GOLDEN. HE LOOKS VERY SKINNY. HE IS VERY LONG AND HAS HUGE PAWS. ...
A: I can't say what he should weigh. The first step is to evaluate him. Your dog definitely should be ...
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| HELP | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My GOlden is 11 weeks old and she doesn't seem to be eating much. She will eat if i sit by her but ...
A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
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| 8 month golden retreiver | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Female Golden Retriever named Jasmine. My question is whenever she sees ...
A: If you are in charge, then she shouldn't need to bark. The key to most behavior problems is ...
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| training a 7 month golden how to walk on a leash | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a very hiper 7 month golden. I need to train her to walk on a leash but every time I try, ...
A: You need to do more than train her to walk on leash. The key to most behavior problems is ...
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| 7 month golden retriever | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My golden is 7 months old and has started chewing holes in the middle of my carpets. I have no idea ...
A: Crating is likely the best answer. There aren't enough details for me to say why it is happening. ...
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| Golden Retriever | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Our 7 month old golden male likes to jump up to grab his leash on our walks and ends up biting my ...
A: Perhaps he needs to respect your leadership. The key to most behavior problems is approaching ...
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| refuses to go on walks | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My 13 week golden just decided the other day that he did not want to go on walks, bike rides or jogs ...
A: It is possible you have over done it. They are still pretty small at that age and their joints ...
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| Goldens and cancer | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I just read your response to a women who lost her 10 year old golden to cancer. Last Sunday we lost ...
A: Unfortunately no. I am afraid long term health is a low priority with too many breeders. For help ...
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| biting and living outside | 9/4/2008 |
Q: my GR is 14 weeks old now and the potty training is going smoothly, the only problem is that he is ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| 3 month old wont go for walks | 8/24/2008 |
Q: yesterday I got a 3 month golden retriever. He previously lived on a farm and did all his exercise ...
A: Once they are past 12 weeks old, puppies are much slower to accept new things. If there is traffic ...
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| Male Goldens | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have two Male goldens 8 months old they were the last two of the bunch and i decided to take both. ...
A: Neutering them along with good leadership may enable you to keep them. The key to most behavior ...
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| Crate Training | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I got a puppy a month ago and now hes 11 weeks old. I got him when he was 7 weeks old but I didn't ...
A: When you are around, don't crate it, you need to keep a close eye on the dog. Use closed doors or ...
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| Jumping Doggy | 8/15/2008 |
Q: My 7-8 month old golden retriever that likes to greet people with a jump when they come in. I would ...
A: Consistently is very important in correcting jumping and other problems. Quickly correcting him each ...
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| goldenretrievers | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old golden retriever my mom got him when he was a baby and she said that if we don't ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| GR is tired | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I just got my 2 month old GR last week and for a first few couple of days he's really happy running ...
A: He may have just run himself down, or be reacting to the shots. Reactions aren't that common, but ...
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| Goldens and Hip Dysplasia | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I've read where glucosamine can be given to my Goldens, but not how much. What dosage should I use? ...
A: Many chows already have glucosamine in them. If the 4 year old is already getting it in its chow, I ...
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| 2 month old GR | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Other than using a crate to train a 2 month old GR, is there any other way of training them to pee ...
A: You housebreak puppies not by putting them in a crate, but by watching them when they are out of the ...
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| poop training | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I just got my 2 month old golden retriever and its really hard to train him how to poop. I'm trying ...
A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ...
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| night time | 7/24/2008 |
Q: We have a 13 wk golden. We have had her 10 days. All training is going excellent. Just one problem, ...
A: I have always used a crate, but the leash should work too. At bed time, with a new puppy, I have ...
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| My new Golden | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have just bought a Golden retriever puppy that is 3.5 months old from a local kennel. When I ...
A: At that age puppies are much less receptive to new experiences than before 12 weeks. It will take ...
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| 2 Female Golden Retrievers | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I would like to re-home a golden retriever that is currently in the local pound, she is 5 months old ...
A: That is hard to say. If both the Cocker and Golden had strong dominance drives, you could have the ...
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| golden retriever puppy behavior | 7/20/2008 |
Q: 9 weeks old. They are friendly, don't bark hardly at all (actually have never heard one of them ...
A: Goldens are noted for enjoying being petted. You can pet them until your arm falls off and then ...
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| Doesn't like to swim. | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week old golden retriever puppy, and I've been working with him in the water, but the ...
A: It is important to introduce things like water now. Puppies accept new things much better before ...
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| Feeing my mature golden | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have two goldens, Charlie is 6 and Sophie is 10. How much food should I be giving them per day to ...
A: What you need to do is to evaluate their body condition and increase or decrease what you are ...
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| Brat Barking | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have a golden retriever puppy who is almost 5 months old. I talked to the trainer in obedience ...
A: The one we are struggling with is the worst of 18. If you are establishing your position as top ...
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| "Brat Barking" | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a golden retriever puppy who is almost 5 months old. I talked to the trainer in obedience ...
A: I have never used the spray bottle much, but I have a 10 month Lab that is about the same way. A ...
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| going to the door | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 18 week old golden. I got her when she was 11 weeks. We crate train her and she caught on ...
A: Ooooooooooh! I am afraid for the time being, you will have to. yes, it is a pain. Even with a ...
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| How big will she get? | 7/11/2008 |
Q: We have a 12 week old Golden Retriever. She is really big. Right now she weighs 27 pounds. (she ...
A: That may be a little on the large size, but I would concentrate on keeping her in good body ...
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| Retraining Golden Retrievers | 7/9/2008 |
Q: We have 2 beautiful Goldens, ages 6 & 8. They are very well behaved and one of them is practically ...
A: I don't know if it can be done or not. I would try what I do with young puppies. Choose a ...
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| excitement | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Our Golden, Winston, is going to be 4 soon. He is great with us and very smart; however when anyone ...
A: I wouldn't count on it. Try obedience training. The key to most behavior problems is approaching ...
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| Shy Older Golden | 7/8/2008 |
Q: We got a 5 yr old breeder dog last week. She is very shy but has started to follow me around a ...
A: A 5 year old dog will take a while especially if she has been living in a kennel and not seen a lot ...
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| Frustrating leash walking | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 17-week-old golden retriever. We have been in puppy classes at Petco since she was 3 weeks ...
A: It always seems like ''Good dog!'' means pull. You should stay with a flat fabric or leather ...
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| male golden, 7.5 months old....57lbs | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 7.5-month-old male golden. He is perfectly healthy, has a beautiful coat and is in ...
A: At 7 months his growth has greatly slowed, but he will continue to grow perhaps even into his second ...
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| scratching | 7/6/2008 |
Q: i have a goldendoodle about 2 years old. he lives inside, and is very clean. he is constantly ...
A: Does your vet have any ideas? Perhaps a second vet. Unfortunately even those that pride themselves ...
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| Crate and playing with other dogs | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I recently adopted a 3 month old golden puppy. My dad also has a 3yr old dog that is a mix of ...
A: I wish you gave me more details on messing up the yard. Do you mean digging holes, beating the grass ...
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| 15 month old Golden Retriever skin/hair problem | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Our 15 month Golden has developed two area on both her hind quarters just above the "knee". The ...
A: Canidae has recently changed their formula. Could the problem have started after starting a new ...
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| Fixed Male Dog Peeing on Women | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have a well-behaved, gentle, submissive rottweiler (therapy dog) who has started a new habit of ...
A: Neutering a male dog usually improves its behavior, sometimes requiring little more to eliminate ...
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| 2Yr old Golden peeing at home | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I am puzzled abt Nikki's behavior. We always bring her out to pee /poo. She will wait till we reach ...
A: The first step is a visit to the vet. She could have a UTI keeping her from holding it. If the ...
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| 15 month old Golden Retriever skin/hair problem | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Our 15 month Golden has developed two area on both her hind quarters just above the "knee". The ...
A: Have you talked to the breeder you got her from? Sometimes you need to stick to the same chow as ...
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| Re-training | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have recently moved houses and I am trying to retrain him to do his business at a specific spot, ...
A: Most likely the balcony is too small to walk him around or other exercise to stimulate exercise. ...
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| 5-month golden peeing in house | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 5-month golden who used to go to the door when she wanted to eliminate. Recently I've had a ...
A: It is only natural that a puppy resists its crate at first. What the puppy wants more than anything ...
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| Could diet be making my 7 month old GR sick? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I just moved in with my bf who has a 7 month old golden. She's a great dog, but for the last month ...
A: Although dogs do develop allergies, usually not by 7 months. If you have been feeding a lamb based ...
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| Could diet be making my 7 month old GR sick? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I just moved in with my bf who has a 7 month old golden. She's a great dog, but for the last month ...
A: I doubt it is the food. Most dogs will thrive on most chows. It is true, that there isn't any chow ...
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| Introducing Male Beagle to our Golden | 6/5/2008 |
Q: We've have a 5 year old female golden. She is as sweet as can be, and we've just rescued a 4 year ...
A: Give her plenty of attention and restrict him from approaching her. Give her time. Obedience train ...
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| Males versus Females | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I've been doing some research about the differences between male and female golden retrievers. I ...
A: I am not sure I have experience with enough different Goldens to say. Too many people make the ...
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| labs diet and vaccination scedule | 6/3/2008 |
Q: respected sir,last time ur advice helped me alot.so plz plz help me this time also.sir,my labrador ...
A: 1.should i give him adult dog food or not? Yes, start mixing some in with the puppy chow, ...
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| adopting golden | 6/2/2008 |
Q: The golden we are considering to adopt is 6 months old and has a peeing problem. Every time she ...
A: Each dog is different, I can't say how the one you are looking at will do. Many dogs eventually out ...
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| Golden Retreiever Puppy | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I've read some of your responses and found them quite helpful so hence why I'm asking you direct! I ...
A: While some seem to have been born knowing everything about dogs, I too was much lower on the ...
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| Excitable/Submissive peeing | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 mon. old golden retriever and every time he is in trouble or even thinks he is in trouble ...
A: Many dogs eventually outgrow it, but you can reduce it by building the dog's confidence up. Start ...
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| Heat | 6/1/2008 |
Q: My 9 month old Golden Retriever is in heat. I am wondering how long to expect it to last? I know ...
A: The second and third weeks are when the most risk of accidental breeding is. Don't take this ...
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| Have 2 questions about my 8mnth old female golden | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My 1st question is i am pregnant and am really scared to bring my baby home with my golden she is ...
A: This is a difficult problem, and I doubt my help alone over the net will be enough to correct it. ...
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| Diarrhea | 5/30/2008 |
Q: My golden started getting diarrhea bouts about 5 months ago. He turned 2 nov 07. It only last less ...
A: Most Goldens don't have such troubles. I think you really need to study what is happening just ...
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| Dog Food | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have 5 month old golden retiever and don't know how much to feed him. I bought the 35lbs. bag, ...
A: If it is a concentrated, meat based chow, about 3 cups total a day would be right. It is ...
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| New stubborn streak | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Our 2 1/2 year old has developed a stubborn streak, while on a walk she wil just sit down and ...
A: Like many behavior problems, this needs to start with a checkup up at the vets. If she is having ...
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| Golden Retreiver 10yrs Old | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My Golden has recently developed an aggressive behavior problem with one of our other dogs that she ...
A: I think graying at 6 years is early. It is possible arthritis has set in. The Bull dog may be ...
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| Feeding my golden puppy | 5/18/2008 |
Q: How much do I feed my 18 week old golden pup. He is used to eating a mix of both wet and dry puppy ...
A: He may need more like 2-3 cups total a day. I would switch over to nothing but all dry, adult chow. ...
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| Health certification | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Is there any type of health certification that I should look for in buying a golden retriever ...
A: There is not much you can check with a puppy, you need to check the parents, OFA for the hips, CERF ...
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| Need some advice on training my 13 month old Golden | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My golden has always been a little on the hyper side, especially now that he has ..."matured"... ...
A: Part of the problem likely is the lack of time you are spending on him. You have turned his world ...
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| feeding a golden retriever puppy | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My Golden puppy is now 10 weeks. How long to we continue to feed her 3 times a day?
A: Feed 3 times a day to 3 months. After 6 months, you can cut back to one if you want. Much of ...
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| going nuts | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I'm having a very hard time between a Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever. we have 2 dachshunds ...
A: On another site we were discussing chew toys. Here is a quote from a Golden breeder, ''I sympathize ...
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| lab/retriever cross | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i have a gorgeous big 4 month old lab/golden retriever boy called troy. At 13 weeks old he weight in ...
A: Dogs are very inconsistent about how much more they grow after any given age. My guess is that he ...
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| Lab vs Golden | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have had a lab in the past and my lab was un trainable and EXTREAMLY hyper, plus she's afraid of ...
A: Much of what any dog regardless of the breed is like is dependent on exactly what lines it was bred ...
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| Golden puppy dominates my youngest Son | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 5-month-old Golden (Casey) who has been a great addition to our family. She is intelligent ...
A: You are right about pack rules. If it isn't too late, find a 4-H program. In my area, clubs form ...
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| Comfort Retriever Temerament | 4/20/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted a Comfort Retriever puppy from a breeder in ND. She is now 6 months old. Both of ...
A: Likely this is a matter of early socialization. It is much more important than breeding in cases ...
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| Please help me to schedule my puppy | 4/20/2008 |
Q: My golden is 10weeks old. We got him when he was 8 weeks old. I have 2 kids 8 yrs and 14 months. Iam ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| Feeding our Golden | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Please help ! We bought 2 Golden retriever puppies last September. Since then we have spent an ...
A: In all your research, did you find any real comparison tests of how dogs did eating various diets? ...
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| Indoor Kennel position | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old Golden female. I have here trained to sleep in an indoor wire Crate(kennel. ...
A: I don't see any problem with the kennel position. It is not unusual for a dog to seek out its ...
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| Puppy sleeping through the night | 4/16/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a golden retriever puppy last week at 7 weeks. She is doing incredible at ...
A: It varies, but maybe in a week or 2. Taking the water up at 7 PM and making sure she walks around ...
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| picked puppy at 4weeks | 4/16/2008 |
Q: She has a very fluffy coat, she played but not like the rest of the girl puppies. I cradled her on ...
A: A fluffy coat now should mean the typical long, curly Golden coat as an adult. I do think they ...
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| picking a golden retriever puppy! | 4/14/2008 |
Q: the litter is 3 weeks old! how do i pick a blocky head and calm temperment this seems early? thanks
A: I am not sure at that age if you can tell anything by the shape of the head. You may just go with ...
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| Puppies barking | 4/13/2008 |
Q: We have two 5 month old golden retriever puppies who are driving us mad with their early morning ...
A: We have limited success with the same problem with our one older dog. No matter what, she doesn't ...
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| Golden Retriever Freak Out | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My golden retriever has a weired penchant for freaking out when we are outside playing catch. It ...
A: I would talk it over with the vet. Don't let the vet feel pressured into medicating him if the vet ...
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| Male vs Female Golden | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I know that this is probably one of the most frequently asked questions, but what is the difference ...
A: It really doesn't make that much difference. There is a large overlap in temperaments between the ...
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| Golden puppy biting excessively | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week golden female Lilly. We adore her. Love her. However, she is constantly biting. On ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| hip subluxation/dislocation? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My 12-year-old F Golden has developed rigid hocks and possibly subluxated hips. Her back legs will ...
A: I really feel your vet can better advise you on the arthritis and hip problems. When to euthanize ...
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| Retraining a 3 year old Golden | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I went today and picked up a beautiful three year old Golden Retriever. He has been a farm dog his ...
A: Housebreaking an older dog is much like a younger one. Biggest difference is the longer time after ...
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| Golden Retriever Not Being Social | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old girl golden named Shelby. My daughter recently got a miniature datson and every ...
A: I don't think another dog is the answer. She is mature now and perhaps set in her ways. She may ...
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| Golden Retriever Not Being Social | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old girl golden named Shelby. My daughter recently got a miniature datson and every ...
A: At 3 years old, she is mature. While it varies, partly on how much experience they have with ...
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| Golden Retriever puppy | 3/31/2008 |
Q: ) First, thanks for taking the time to read my e-mail. I have two Golden Retrievers, a ...
A: I strongly urge crating at night. It is the safest thing for both the puppy and the house. Being ...
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| Golden Retriever Not Being Social | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old girl golden named Shelby. My daughter recently got a miniature datson and every ...
A: It isn't unusual for an older dog not to want anything to do with a puppy, its sharp little teeth ...
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| Golden Retriever puppy "mouthing" and aggressive playing? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: ) First, thanks for taking the time to read my e-mail. I have two Golden Retrievers, a ...
A: The Petsmart classes likely are a good idea. The key to most behavior problems is approaching ...
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| Feeding | 3/29/2008 |
Q: How much should I feed my 9 wk old golden retriever? She seems to be hungry all of the time. Thank ...
A: That is typical and no guide to how much to feed her. She should be getting most of a cup of an ...
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| Working during daytime w/Golden Retriever Puppy | 3/29/2008 |
Q: My husband and I will be adopting a Golden Retriever puppy in about 4 weeks. I've read where its ...
A: Although it exceeds the standard guidelines, we have had good luck leaving puppies as young as 7 ...
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| we adopted a golden | 3/27/2008 |
Q: End of November we adopted a golden pup - we were told she was approx 6 months old - left at a ...
A: Like many other things, when a female come in heat and how obvious and messy it is varies. Usually ...
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| golden puppy diarrhea! | 3/27/2008 |
Q: my golden puppy is aged 3 months and a half. A got him a month ago and feeded him with dry dog food ...
A: I would like to see a second vet if it was possible. Cut out the rice, eggs, and cheese. Stick to ...
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| Alpha / Dominance | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old golden retriever and ever since we had her spade she wants to snap at our ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| grass eating | 3/25/2008 |
Q: my 10 month old golden likes to eat alot of grass. should i take him to the vet??
A: Unless there are other symptoms, I wouldn't worry about it. If he is throwing up after he comes ...
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| Coming when called | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My 7 month golden does not pay any attention to me when I call her. As a matter of fact, she hears ...
A: Its the wiring. "Come" needs to be taught as part of proper pack status and obedience. The dogs ...
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| When to neuter a dog | 3/23/2008 |
Q: My golden retriever is a shelter rescue. I adopted him when he was 7 months old and by policy he had ...
A: I have raised puppiess for 2 different schools with very different policies. The dog guide school, ...
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| is it bad? | 3/20/2008 |
Q: My question is, is it bad to have a female golden retriever puppy, and a male golden retriever ...
A: Please don't do it. You can almost count on her bearing a litter she isn't ready for. In some ...
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| Golden Retrievers barking | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Golden retriever that loves to bark when she is in our backyard by herself. I ...
A: Likely that is it. Goldens don't do well by themselves. If you are around, the best thing is to ...
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| Golden Retriever Lab Mix | 3/18/2008 |
Q: How Much Does A 6 week old Golden Retriever Lab Mix Eat?
A: I would start at a half cup each of 3 times a day. You should be feeding a puppy chow now. ...
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| Labrador Retrievers | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have 5 labs. They dig under the chain link fence that I have. I have tried a invisible fence. ...
A: That is a common problem. I have my fence lined with flagstones. It was a lot of work, but by ...
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| mixing the old with the new | 3/17/2008 |
Q: my 8 year old bytch is trying to kill my new 8 week old one! I have an 8 1/2 year old female golden ...
A: Trying to change an 8 year old will be tough. Better leadership would help. The key to most ...
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| My golden retreiver! | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a golden retriever named Buddy. He is about 5 or 6 and hasn't been neutered. He has always ...
A: Neutering him may or may not help much, but I see no good reason not to. Certainly there are enough ...
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| my 9 week lab | 3/12/2008 |
Q: hope you can help i have a 9wk lab bitch a fantastic dog during the day as doing her business ...
A: What does a puppy need? A crate. It is only natural that a puppy resists its crate at first. What ...
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| my new golden seems uninterested | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a golden retriever yesterday and he seems unusually uninterested. He DID live in a ...
A: It is really sad to see a Golden like that. Perhaps a vet check is worth while. I nearly always ...
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| my new golden seems uninterested | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a golden retriever yesterday and he seems unusually uninterested. He DID live in a ...
A: How old is the puppy? If it is maybe 6-10 weeks old, there may be hope. If it is less than 6 weeks ...
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| Poisonous foods | 3/9/2008 |
Q: What foods are poisonous for goldens? The only one I know about is chocolate-are there others?
A: Yes, there are a number besides chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions, etc. Xylitol, common in ...
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| Diarrhea problems | 3/7/2008 |
Q: My 3 month golden Cooper for the last 2 days has had diarrhea. I have tried pure pumkin. It work for ...
A: If you have a rectal thermometer, you could check his temperature. If it is over 102 degrees, he is ...
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| mounting? when will he stop | 3/7/2008 |
Q: My 5 month golden is having a love affair with my leg, or arm, or anything else he can reach. The ...
A: That sounds like a leadership problem. He sees your wife as either no challenge to him, or the ...
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| Golden with several issues | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old golden retriever that has just graduated from obedience school but failed to ...
A: Yes, I routinely warn that that can happen. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things ...
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| Golden Retriever | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have tried many (and I mean many) foods for my Golden Retriever. She has had an upset stomach ...
A: I distrust much of what I read about dog diets. I have never seen the sort of a good comparison ...
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| Food agression | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old golden retriever, he has had food guarding issues since he was about 5 months, ...
A: Too many trainers and classes fail to teach the most important thing. If the owner doesn't learn ...
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| mouthing and biting | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month golden who thinks my hands are chew toys. I have tried to discourage himsaying "no ...
A: This can be tough. The clipping should help. It takes a long time and absolute consistancy. ...
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| general puppy advice | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My husband and I recently bought our first dog, a 9wk old golden retriever we named Chief (for ...
A: I am glad he is OK. I hate to panic over minor stuff, but I have seen too many tradgies where a ...
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| Sick Golden Retriever | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have just adopted an 11 month old Golden Retriever (in china) and have had her for about 3 weeks. ...
A: If you made a sudden change in diet before the vomiting started, that could be the problem. If not, ...
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| general puppy advice | 2/23/2008 |
Q: My husband and I recently bought our first dog, a 9wk old golden retriever we named Chief (for ...
A: I don't like the sound of the digestive upset and lack of energy. I hate to panic you into an ...
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| rabbit droppings | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 week old female golden retreiver and she likes to eat rabbit droppings. Is this harmful ...
A: It shouldn't be a big problem. I know dogs can pick up worms from eating other dogs feces, but I am ...
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| Golden retriever odd behavior | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 11 month old golden. I think she has just started her first heat, after which we will spay ...
A: I tend to accept almost any behavior before, during and after a females heat cycle as due to it, and ...
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| New Golden Retriever Puppy | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I need a bit of advive on my new puppy...i just bought a 2 month old golden retiever and she's very ...
A: If it is at all possible to get outside quickly from your apartment, I would work at training her to ...
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| diriah, the pup is 7 weeks old | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I just recently bought a akc pup. Her poop was solid normal and it just had its worm shot. ...
A: If you recently made a sudden switch, that could be the problem. I usually suggest sticking to what ...
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| mini golden | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have had goldens my whole life and always will but as I am getting older having a big dog is ...
A: I wonder if it was a Cocker Spaniel. They come in various colors some about the same as Goldens. ...
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| housebreaking | 2/9/2008 |
Q: We have a 4 month old golden & find that we are having to let her out of the crate 2 or 3 times a ...
A: At that age, she shouldn't have any trouble at all going over night. The first thing I would do is ...
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| my new golden retriever | 2/7/2008 |
Q: we just got a new 14 months old golden retriever and both of them are males buddy never had problems ...
A: Are they truly fighting, or just playing? It is the nature of young dogs to engage in rough play ...
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| Housetraining | 2/6/2008 |
Q: we are bringing a new 8 week old Golden Retriever puppy into our family and we currently live on the ...
A: Paper, or the pads are a bad idea in general. However, there is no way you can get an 8 week old ...
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| Golden pup | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have been devouring every word you write in your answers and have found them all so helpful. One ...
A: It wasn't that long ago that I was much lower on the learning curve. I was very fortunate to have ...
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| Golden Retriever | 1/28/2008 |
Q: How do I know if my puppy is a pure golden retriever?
A: In the past it was impossible. Currently DNA can be used to determine if any given dog is a parent ...
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| Golden Retrievers | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Have had three golden retrievers in Twenty-five years, Two of three have had major health ...
A: Many people believe that mixed breeds are healthier. I don't know if there are any numbers to back ...
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| Safe Running | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My Goldens LOVE to run along side me as I bike around the neighborhood. I've topped out at 3.5 miles ...
A: That would be too much for a younger dog. I am not sure you should push them much more. Too much ...
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| 2 dogs - same sex or one each? | 1/26/2008 |
Q: We're looking to have 2 goldens (instead of 1) this time. Better to have both of same sex or is one ...
A: Usually any 2 dogs get along fine. The exceptions are most likely to be 2 females, with one of each ...
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| Strained knee | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Golden Retriever and she has tonnes of energy. Recently she strained her knee ...
A: That is a tough one. Perhaps try the Kong stuffed with peanut butter trick or some of the kibble ...
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| spaying before first heat vs. waiting | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I know you said no medical problems and I'm not sure this qualifies. We have a 5 mo. old golden ...
A: I would go ahead and have her spayed at 6 months. If you aren't prepared for it, having a female go ...
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| Science Fair and Dogs | 1/21/2008 |
Q: What are Golden Retrievers Favorite kind of toys? I cant find anything on the enternet.Please help
A: That is kind of a tough question and may not have a sure answer. As you found, there is little in ...
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| white foam while eating | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Seiko is a Golden retriever and as he eats he foams at the mouth and it drips all over the damn ...
A: The rapid eating is enough of a problem that my puppy raising manual has 2 different methods of ...
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| Golden Retriever won't poop in our yard! | 1/17/2008 |
Q: We have just recently rescued a 2 year old G.R. She is WONDERFUL, however, she refuses to go poop in ...
A: They can only hold it so long. It may be the exercise more than the place. Take some of the stools ...
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| Litter Mate Issue? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 month old female golden retriever. Our good friends have her littermate brother. Our ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| golden retriever behavior | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old Golden retriever and a 2 year old cocker spaniel. They have been the best ...
A: The cocker Spaniel could be maturing and starting to challenge the Golden for leadership. The ...
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| Litter Mate Issue? | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 month old female golden retriever. Our good friends have her littermate brother. Our ...
A: Rough play is the norm for 3 month old puppies. I am more surprised at her reaction to other dogs. ...
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| Golden Retrievers | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My friend has a golden retriever, Chucky, has bitten my other friend Kate. The bite drew blood but ...
A: I have to agree with you. Additionally Kate may have hurt Chucky. I find Kate's behavior ...
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| adopting a 5 year old golden and separating him from his litter mate | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I am picking up 2 male 5 year old intact litter mates, that due to unfortunate circumstances, the ...
A: I have never heard of any problems from neutering a dog at any age except very young ones. I would ...
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| when to spay a golden | 1/11/2008 |
Q: my son just got a 10 week old golden retriever. I read that it is best to spay before she comes in ...
A: It is best done at 6 months, mark your calendar. . Some females do come in heat as early as 7 ...
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| fighting with german shepherd | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Our 1 year old golden has recently been attacking our 7 year old german shepherd. he has brought the ...
A: It is quite common for a dog as it matures to challenge older dogs for pack rank. While females ...
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| My golden is attacking my cats | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a female golden retriever who will be 2 years old in March, we have 3 cats have had 2 of them ...
A: Her personality is still maturing. Add to that the behavioral disturbances of her cycle, and you ...
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| housetraining | 1/7/2008 |
Q: How long does it typically take a golden retriever to house train?
A: It may only take a week or 2 before it is usually going to the door. You will continue to have ...
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| Submissive golden male | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I purchased a golden male from a brteeder and took him home at 7 weeks. He came from a large ...
A: Start by building his confidence. Start with obedience training. The key to most behavior problems ...
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| Golden in Heat | 1/3/2008 |
Q: We have a golden retriever (champ. bloodlines). She is a little over 2yrs old. We are planning on ...
A: I love dogs and am willing to give hours and hours answering questions from owners that will help ...
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| breeding age for goldens | 1/2/2008 |
Q: We are looking into purchasing a golden retriever puppy and I am wondering if there is a minimum age ...
A: NO Golden should EVER be used for breeding until after it is X-rayed at a year old and Certified by ...
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| golden beginning heat cycle | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Our 7 month golden is in heat, we saw the first spotting yesterday and have noticed the swelling. ...
A: Keep her away from all males including the fixed one until 3 weeks after she started the discharge. ...
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| Golden Retriever Digestion and Skin Care | 12/31/2007 |
Q: My Golden Retriever is two 1/2 years old. She appears to have a very tempermental stomach and goes ...
A: What are you feeding her? A well bred Golden should be doing fine on most common brands of dog ...
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| rock eating | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old female golden retriever and is well fed but insists on eating rocks and mulch. ...
A: That is a tough, dangerous problem. How much time does she spend outside? If only a little, you ...
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| food and excersice | 12/30/2007 |
Q: i have golden retrievers, around 6 months old, i feel that she is fat. And she likes rice instead of ...
A: Diet and body condition are very critical for a growing Golden. First see ...
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| best dog food | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 week old Golden retriever pup.My vet recommended science diet puppy chow for my ...
A: Ask those suggesting otherwise if they have any large, controlled studies showing dogs do better on ...
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| age at which puppy can trail run with me? | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I trail run about 4 or 5 miles around 4 times a week. How old does my golden retriever puppy need ...
A: At least a year, 2 would be better. What does a puppy need? A crate. It is only natural that a ...
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| dog | 12/28/2007 |
Q: i have a golden retriever and hes pretty big he started breathing hard when he runs im thinking hes ...
A: Few Golden Retrievers should weigh 90-95 pounds. Check him using ...
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| Help please - Age to weight chart for Goldens | 12/28/2007 |
Q: We have our 3rd golden. Murphy is a beautiful 6 month old puppy which we purchased from a very ...
A: I doubt such a chart exists. Puppies vary to much for such a chart to work. I can give you a link ...
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| training | 12/22/2007 |
Q: Is it good to train 12 week old golden retriever puppies? Will they get disturbed? Do you recommend ...
A: I am a strong advocate of starting obedience training the day you get the puppy. i also feel it is ...
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| how do i? | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i have 8 month Golden Retriever and 2 year old maltese and 1 year old yorkie the yorkie and maltese ...
A: I don't know that it would completely solve the problem, but better leadership on your part would ...
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| how do i | 12/20/2007 |
Q: HOW DO GET HIM TO STOP JUMPING ALL OVER ME AND MY FAMILY
A: Consistently is very important in correcting jumping and other problems. Quickly correcting him ...
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| Golden Retriever Eye and Hair Color | 12/17/2007 |
Q: My AKC Female Golden Retriever is 6 months old and her eyes are a hazel, yellowish color. Her fur ...
A: What we need are more homes for dogs, not more people breeding them. Of course it is much too early ...
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| Outside living | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have q 3.5 lady GR. Can they live outside?
A: Please plan to keep your dog in the house with you. Dogs are pack animals. They want to be with ...
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| running away & toys | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I have two questions. The first is that our 2 year old golden is taking off whenever the door opens ...
A: Most of what I know about dogs, I have learned while part of a program that forbids letting a dog ...
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| Query abt Golden Retrievers | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I had few queries and I was hoping if you could help me out. I am currently located in New ...
A: One of the best sources of info on travel with dogs are the airlines. Just call any one that serves ...
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| how to pick a puppy? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: We are going to get a puppy for a friend and i was wondering if you could tell me a basic bone ...
A: I can't, and I don't think anybody else can. Pure bred Goldens vary too much in looks. You just ...
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| housetraining and hardwood floors | 12/10/2007 |
Q: We have decided to buy our six girls a Golden Retriever for Christmas. I have read a few of the ...
A: Even fairly young puppies should be able to go 4-5 hours in a crate. They do need not only a relief ...
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| Not eating | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I adopted a golden that was dumped at my school right in front of my eyes. I couldn't figure out why ...
A: There could be several reasons. You have had him to the vet and otherwise he is healthy? How long ...
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| female in heet | 12/5/2007 |
Q: How long does the bleeding last? Is there any product I can buy for her backside like pads? How ...
A: If your dog hasn't come into heat yet, the best thing is to get her spayed as soon as you can. If ...
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| I need thelp to housebreak my 7 yr old again | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have two dogs a male golden retriever/yellow lab mix who is 7yrs old and a female yellow lab that ...
A: If it is happening when you aren't around, you may have to go back to the crate. keep a goo deye on ...
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| spading my golden retrevier? | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Can you get her fixed while she is heat?
A: The consensus is that it is less safe, and many vets refuse too. With males, failing to get around ...
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| My goldens - how do I know they aren't "together" | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have two goldens - a five year old male (Hudson) and a 9 month old female (Daisy) and I want to ...
A: Some females show very little sign of being in season. It is possible she already is, but less ...
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| Weight and size | 12/2/2007 |
Q: 3 days ago I got a Golden Retriever, he's 8 weeks old and weighs 5.5 lbs. I researched a little and ...
A: That sounds way underweight. It is possible somebody carelessly let their female be bred by a ...
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| puppy walking | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have one more question about my puppy. I have been having some problems when walking our dog. She ...
A: That is a common problem. A loopie? Is that a head collar with the loop that goes around the dog's ...
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| Golden Retrievers first heat | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have a Golden and is in her first heat. I read that you cant give them baths or allow them to ...
A: When they are in heat the vulva is not as tightly closed as normally, and water can work its way in ...
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| crate training | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My wife and I just brought an 8 week old female into our home. She has a crate and has been doing ...
A: Keep doing just what you are doing another couple of weeks, going ahead and walking her a little ...
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| golden retriever puppy | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Lots of your answers to my question I found in your answers to others. We will be getting our female ...
A: Although the trend is to earlier, I would stick to the usual 6 months. I would change over to adult ...
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| 10 month old female Golden | 11/25/2007 |
Q: The vet says our baby is in the 2nd of the three weeks of heat. How often will she go into heat if ...
A: In its swelled condition, the vulva may let water in causing an infection. I guess you could sponge ...
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| Golden Retrievers | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a "quality pet". I have been working with a breeder that insists a "bitch" with ...
A: And the grandson's hips? If she doesn't have X-rays of him too, I would go elsewhere. Inbreeding ...
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| golden retriever heat? | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 month old female golden retriever that I have never noticed being in heat. We recently ...
A: Most females have their first heat cycle sometime the second half of their first year. It isn't ...
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| Abnormal Small Golden Retriver | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 6 month old Golden from a local breeder. He said she was a leftover from his ...
A: I guess she is just a real runt. At 6 months she should have all of her adult teeth except perhaps ...
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| 10-yr Golden seems to have stomach issues | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My 10 yr old female golden has been having bouts of diarrhea. No fever or other signs of illness ...
A: Could be a lot of things. Try this for a week: If a dog is having trouble keeping anything down or ...
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| Abnormal Small Golden Retriver | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 6 month old Golden from a local breeder. He said she was a leftover from his ...
A: Although purebreds sometimes run small, a 22 pound Golden at 6 months sounds out of the range. I ...
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| two golden female retriver puppies | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Will there be a problem by nature having 2 female golden retrievers growing up together. Is there ...
A: Two females is the combination most likely to be a problem. If both have a high drive for ...
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| 10 month old female Golden | 11/16/2007 |
Q: The vet says our baby is in the 2nd of the three weeks of heat. How often will she go into heat if ...
A: For most females it is about every 6 months. Be very careful with her this week. don't put ...
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| is my male to young to mate? | 11/14/2007 |
Q: i have both a girl and a boy golden she is in heat i am not wanting to breed her till she is at ...
A: He is quite capable of getting her pregnant, so make very sure they don't get together. Do not ...
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| Biting 9 week old male Golden Retriever | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am a first time dog owner, and I just got my pure breed Golden Retriever puppy 4 days ago from a ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| Aggressive jumping and mouthing | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old female golden retriever who has been through 12 weeks of treat based training, ...
A: Well I can see that part the problem is the trainer. Have you asked him about all the well behaved ...
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| lifts paw when guest arrive and "claws" them | 10/29/2007 |
Q: We have a 6 yr old rescued female spayed Golden. House dog/doggie door. Always with us. No kids. ...
A: Don't allow her to approach guests or even you. Down stay her and let the guest approach her. If ...
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| pain of a dog | 10/27/2007 |
Q: our golden retriever is a menace he is 1 years old and doesn't stop digging holes i have used ...
A: Digging is hopeless. The only solution is to not leave the dog outside by itself. There are ...
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| growling and biteing retriever | 10/25/2007 |
Q: We have had our 8 week old pup for 1 week. When stopping him doing thing he is biting and growling ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| 8-year-old with behavior problems | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Two months ago, my girlfriend recently adopted an 8-year-old golden retriever (male, neutered). He ...
A: Neuter him if not already, obedience train him and crate him when you can't watch him. The key to ...
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| What is more compatible | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 6yr old shy, submissive male golden that is 120lbs. We're looking into adopting another ...
A: The conventional advice is to go with opposite sexes because they usually cooperate rather than try ...
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| Dominance | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have two Golden Retreivers, a male and female. The female is 9 months and the male is 8 months. My ...
A: Spay her if not already. Such behavior disqualifies her from consideration as breeding stock. We ...
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| Agressive Golden | 10/21/2007 |
Q: We have a male Golden (neutered) who is about 4 years old. We got him when he was about 9 months ...
A: Some dogs seem to be born more dominate than others. They start out when they wake up from a nap, ...
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| 2 yr. old female golden is peeing on the carpet! | 10/21/2007 |
Q: My 2 year old female golden has started peeing on the carpet, sometimes up to 2 times a day! She is ...
A: Yes, go ahead and spay her. It sounds like a challenge to your leadership. The key to most ...
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| gun shy lab | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have been going duck hunting a lot lately but me and my buddies can't find a good dog to use ...
A: Changing a 5 year old could be tough and take some doing. Try working him up to it gradually. Do ...
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| Stubborn streak - 6 mnth Golden male | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Our 6 mnth old male golden puppy seems to have developed a very stubborn streak off late. He will do ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| Feeding | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I just rescued a 7 month old Golden Retriever, how much and how often should I feed him?
A: I would start with 3 cups a day, a little more if not feeding a concentrated meat based chow. Once ...
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| introducing dog to another | 10/17/2007 |
Q: We have just got a 2year old golden retreiver who is not happy with our 5year old one, they are both ...
A: It is tough to sort these things out over the net. The younger one may just want to play. Here is a ...
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| Goldendoodles? | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Recently I started looking into buying a dog, either from a breeder or a shelter. I found a pup I ...
A: It is very chancy to expect even a pure bred puppy to grow up to match breed descriptions. Even ...
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| getting another dog | 10/14/2007 |
Q: i have a golden who is now 14 months old. he is male and is a wonderful character though at the ...
A: I think this should work. At 14 months, most males will be happy to have a female puppy to play ...
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| Golden not eating like he was | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 month old golden who use to eat all his food in no time flat. (Wellness Puppy Food) The ...
A: My dog won't eat. You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly ...
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| Housebreaking | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 15 week old golden. She has been crate trained since we brought her home @ 8 weeks. She ...
A: At 15 weeks, accidents should be infrequent, mostly from your inattention. Some minor details can ...
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| female spaying and aggresiveness | 10/12/2007 |
Q: We have a pure bred female golden retriever that we wanted to breed so did not get her spayed. She ...
A: Spaying should also reduce aggression in females just a neutering does in males. It also is highly ...
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| Golden Retriever storm reaction | 10/11/2007 |
Q: my dog Wally (6-yr. old Golden Rtrvr.)his nose on the ground. He does this continuously and causes ...
A: At least winter and fewer thunder storms is setting in. If this is something new, it could be from ...
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| Crate problems | 10/11/2007 |
Q: We bought a 9 month old golden retriever in June, she is now 14months old. She was trained as a ...
A: There is no obvious explanation to this. It could be a matter of maturing and no longer wanting to ...
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| golden retriever chewing?biting | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 16 mo. golden who is very friendly, not aggressive at all. Problem is, he likes to hold ...
A: Yes you should train him not to do it. It will not be easy now with a well established habit. ...
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| 6 month Defient Goldie | 10/5/2007 |
Q: My 6 month old Goldie is on the whole fantastic, but she seems to be getting a defiant. If she ...
A: It sounds like you need to put greater efforts into your leadership. The key to most behavior ...
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| Help! My goldendoodle puppy is puncturing my skin! | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a very generally very sweet goldendoodle puppy. She LOVES people and children. She'll run ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| Exercise with a Golden R. | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 month old Golden and he is great in every aspect a dog can be. The question I have is I ...
A: I don't have a good answer to your problem. Perhaps you could hire a professional dog walker to ...
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| Food | 10/3/2007 |
Q: How safe is it to feed a Golden Retriever pork rib bones?
A: Please don't. They start out with sharp ends and small enough to gulp down and choke. A full grown ...
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| house-training | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old male Golden Retriever. He has been completely house trained since he was just ...
A: By the time most dogs are about 3 months old, they have figured out that if they go to the door and ...
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| weight and height | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 16 month old golden retriever and he just isnt as big as other dogs his age.I was ...
A: Dogs have a genetically programed size they will level off at around a year old unless very poorly ...
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| our Golden, 10 mo. | 9/29/2007 |
Q: For the past few months, our young Golden has been losing huge tufts of hair in spite of brushing, ...
A: I would cut out the veggies and switch him to the adult version of his puppy chow. In general, ...
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| Teaching Adult Goldens to Retrieve | 9/25/2007 |
Q: We just brought home two rescued 2 yr old female litter mates. The more dominant one shows a slight ...
A: They may need a couple more days to adjust. Supply them with high value toys, that is to them, not ...
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| Feed for golden retriever puppy | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I have a golden female puppy 2.5 months old. Currently, I give her 4 feeds - 7am, 10:30am, 1pm, 4pm ...
A: I would phase the 7 PM feeding out over the next week, and then in another week start phasing the ...
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| puppy coat shedding | 9/24/2007 |
Q: i live in a country with a tropical climate and i recently acquired a golden puppy when he was about ...
A: They would not be shedding like that here. What are you feeding? Do you have the common brands of ...
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| Golden Retriever growling at our kids | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My husband & I adopted a golden retriever from the human society almost a year ago and he has always ...
A: The first thing I would do is run him in to the vet for a check up. He could have some physical ...
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| Potty Training | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 month old female golden who spends her days outside and nights inside in a crate. We ...
A: Is she spayed? If not, she may be starting into her season and almost any behavior can be expected. ...
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| 5 year old golden retriever | 9/20/2007 |
Q: my golden retriever just went in heat 2 days ago,she is 5 years old and we just got her a month ago. ...
A: The worst of the bleeding only lasts about 2 weeks. They make sanitary garments for dogs, but ...
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| Golden puppy peeing in crate | 9/19/2007 |
Q: Our golden puppy is 11 weeks old. She has been spending time in the crate since we got her at 8 ...
A: I agree with the breeder. Perhaps once the UTI is completely cleared up, she will be able to stay ...
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| are goldens good with young children? | 9/18/2007 |
Q: i have 3 younger sibling the youngest is two. it would be a outside dog and i was wondering if ...
A: Yes, I think Goldens are good with children. Most have an even disposition, and they are a large ...
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| crate anxiety | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 wk old GR puppy. I work out of my house so he is with me all day. I do leave him for ...
A: How long have you had him? I never have much trouble with 7-8 weeks old puppies adapting to being ...
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| Golden with an expensive chewing probablem! | 9/12/2007 |
Q: We have a beautiful 6/7 month old full blood Golden Retriever Male. He is very smart and loving ...
A: Having the dog in the house allows you to give it the attention it needs when you can, and protect ...
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| Golden with an expensive chewing probablem! | 9/12/2007 |
Q: We have a beautiful 6/7 month old full blood Golden Retriever Male. He is very smart and loving ...
A: The only real answer is to deny him access to all that. He really belongs in the house, under ...
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| My 3 year old golden | 9/11/2007 |
Q: We have a 3 year old golden male, not neutered. He has had some aggression in the past with my ...
A: Call the vet tomorrow and schedule neutering him. Don't even think of ever breeding him. The key ...
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| breeder has fed pup on rice pudding | 9/11/2007 |
Q: We have just brought our second retriever he is 10 weeks old we already have dylan a 6 year old who ...
A: Any sudden change in diet can upset a puppy's digestion. I agree a 100% on the dry dog chow. I ...
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| skinny retriever | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 month old male golden. Everyone around says he is too skinny.This is my first golden so ...
A: A good vet would say something if he was too skinny. A better vet would commend you if he is lean ...
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| Our Golden Ret. Bailey | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have just adopted Bailey and I am her third home. When I am around she is the nicest and most ...
A: I don't know of any other way to stop the problem except by crating her. You have to remember, dogs ...
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| 3 y/o panting excessively after walk outside | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My 3 y/o Female Golden has been panting quite hard when she returns from a 20 minute walk (casual ...
A: Have you discussed this with your vet? The first thing I think of heart worms. Have you been using ...
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| A small male bichon and a new male golden retriever. A good idea? | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I have a bichon frise whom I love so much and is very friendly with people and dogs! I am getting a ...
A: The safest thing would be to get a female. Usually a male and female will settle in and not ...
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| puppy is growling and biting my 2 yr old. | 8/30/2007 |
Q: We recently got a Golden Retriever puppy- she is almost 10 weeks old now and our youngest child is ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| golden retriever brother & sister puppies | 8/29/2007 |
Q: we are just about to get a golden retriever brother & sister from the same litter, however the ...
A: The breeder has a valid point. In fact even 2 unrelated puppies the same age can be a problem. If ...
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| Golden retriever bit my daughter | 8/28/2007 |
Q: We have a 3 month old golden, he is very smart, we have done little training (just reading about it ...
A: I think your vet is over acting. He may just need a bit of a firm hand. The key to most behavior ...
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| our 15 weeks ols puppy anxiety | 8/23/2007 |
Q: We have our puppy for two weeks now, and every time we need to leave him in his crate( for 10 ...
A: I am not sure if you need more help with just housebreaking or not, but this includes help on coping ...
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| unruly pup | 8/23/2007 |
Q: My cousin just recently got a male golden retriever pup, hes less than a year old and just recently ...
A: You may see an improvement as the hormone levels drop following the neutering. Many obedience ...
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| Self-feeding dilemma | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Dogs I've had in the past were always able to self-regulate and eat appropriately when dry food was ...
A: Were your other dogs Goldens? Free feeding works well with some dogs. I even know of cases where a ...
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| Golden Retriever | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have read a lot about the least amount of exercise per day you should should give your Golden; is ...
A: I am no fan of the Dog Whisperer, but he and many other professional dog trainers suggest a 3 hour ...
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| help my 6 month old had mites | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old with the case of mites. The vet said that she could have got it from her mom. ...
A: I would try treating the areas with an oil, perhaps plain liquid cooking oil. Usually they are corn ...
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| Golden Retriever Hip Displasia | 8/20/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old retriever went from an extremely active dog who could not get enough exercise ...
A: I wouldn't think so. It could be the HD contributed to a pull or a tear to bring on symptoms. I ...
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| Loner Golden | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a golden puppy. She turned eight weeks old today and I got her when she was ...
A: Dogs don't read breed descriptions and often fail to be typical of their breed. In this case, you ...
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| ready to go home? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I am getting a half lab-half golden retriever puppy that was born about 10 days ago and I was ...
A: 6 weeks is the minimum, with 7-8 weeks being the ideal. Almost 3 years ago I was given a 7 week old ...
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| Golden coat | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old golden retriever. When we bought him he was so fluffy but now he seems to be ...
A: Interesting I have had 2 such similar questions today. Yes. '' Hi, my golden retriever is about ...
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| Golden Retrievers | 8/11/2007 |
Q: what is the nutrition and housing needed for owning a golden retriever
A: While a dog house might meet its physical needs, a Golden even more than other dogs needs to live in ...
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| help my 6 month old had mites | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old with the case of mites. The vet said that she could have got it from her mom. ...
A: I would stick with your vet's treatment. Do you have her on a heartworm remedy? Most of them such ...
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| Inlarged nipples after first heat | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have a female golden who finished her first heat about a month ago, as well as a male who we kept ...
A: It sounds normal, I wouldn't be concerned about it. I am concerned you are planning on breeding ...
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| Golden Retriever | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I had to golden retrievers, both from differtent parents and pure. Well they had puppies and 2 out ...
A: How closely did you watch the female after she mated with the male Golden? It is quite possible she ...
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| 7 week old golden retriever barking all night | 8/7/2007 |
Q: My wife and I picked up our new GR female puppy, Maya, and she seems to like her new home. She has ...
A: I actually have something that works for us in a list of things. What does a puppy need? A ...
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| Upgrading crate to larger size: when to make transfer, how to cover metal | 7/31/2007 |
Q: We have a 10 week old Golden who is well adjusted to the plastic crate that we used for our Cocker ...
A: I start my puppies in a 24'' plastic crate and move them to a 36'' one when they start looking ...
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| puppy keeps me up all night | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I cant get my eight week old puppy to settle at night ive tried a hot water bottle leaving the radio ...
A: None of that stuff ever worked for me either. Finally after many sleepless nights, when the puppy ...
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| Golden biting when tired or needs to poop | 7/30/2007 |
Q: We have a 7.5 month old female golden who was spade about 4 weeks ago. About 8 weeks ago she ...
A: Spaying her was a good move. Certainly she wasn't a candidate for breeding. That trainer sounds ...
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| Bringing a 5.5 month old GR puppy over to a friends house while we have dinner | 7/21/2007 |
Q: Are we nuts? Our friends invited us over to dinner. They have 3 kids and a Beagle. They offered we ...
A: Depends on the Beagle, how old it is and how comfortable it is playing with a dog 2-3 times its ...
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| Eating | 7/21/2007 |
Q: My puppy doesn't chew almost anything we give him like treats and his purina one puppy food. He just ...
A: Well it isn't good. I don't know what to say on the treats. There are 2 common ways to slow down ...
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| aggression | 7/19/2007 |
Q: i have a golden with a white belly and stripe down his nose. he is a wonderful, gentle, playful dog. ...
A: Better leadership on your part might help. If you are in charge, then he doesn't have to defend you ...
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| walking | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering how often do Golden Retriever puppies have to be walked? What about those that ...
A: How long does it take babies to grow up? Potty accidents are largely done by 3 months if you are ...
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| 12 year old golden retriever | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Why does my golden retriever eat other animals excrement. Is something lacking in his diet. It has ...
A: Why is poorly understood. There is no successful history in changing chow. I don't have any good ...
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| puppy health | 7/12/2007 |
Q: HELP! My 9 week old golden, I think because I can't find it, swallowed the child prove cap to my ...
A: This could be a serious problem, but not one requiring a fast remedy. You could call the vet when ...
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| walking | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering how often do Golden Retriever puppies have to be walked? What about those that ...
A: A young puppy may need to relieve itself a dozen or more times a day. They are a poor choice if you ...
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| golden retriver puppy w/ fur disorder | 7/11/2007 |
Q: i am looking at taking in a golden retriever puppy but the only problem is that it has a fur ...
A: As I said, I am not sure, but I don't like the sound of it. Problems crop up even in the best ...
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| labrador retriever cross | 7/10/2007 |
Q: i want know roughly how long could my dog live for she will be 5 in DEC 07. is she more prone to ...
A: The more genetically diverse a dog is, the fewer of all kinds of problems. Feed a decent dry dog ...
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| golden retriever not eating | 7/9/2007 |
Q: about 3 days ago i noticed my dog not eating his food and getting really sleepy and stays in the ...
A: Goldens, especially young ones are prone to bolting down things they can't digest or pass. Likely ...
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| 10 month old golden retriever | 7/3/2007 |
Q: We have a 10 month old, he's great when we are home, but when we're not, we put him in a room with ...
A: The "shut the puppy in a safe room" is a fallacy. Very few houses even have a safe room. How many ...
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| aggression in puppy | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you can advise me. The problem is I have just bought a retriever puppy, he is 9 ...
A: I think it is more common in Labs, but some dogs will just take over even as little puppies. They ...
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| Property boundaries | 6/30/2007 |
Q: We have two golden retriever puppies, about eight months old, a male and a female related by father. ...
A: I appreciate you taking the responsible step of spay/neutering your dogs. I am upset by the ...
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| Property boundaries | 6/30/2007 |
Q: We have two golden retriever puppies, about eight months old, a male and a female related by father. ...
A: With the dog at the end of the leash, call its name and "Come" in a firm voice. If it comes, praise ...
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| My big golden!! | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old godlen retriever. He is a great dog, but i didnt want to keep him in my ...
A: Start at http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx If your evaluation confirms he is ...
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| first heat. Leave with 2 house visits, no one overnight? | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Have 2 labs, the younger is beginning her first heat and wearing diapers. we were planning to be out ...
A: Just how good is your sitter? How high is your fence? In another question here, somebody said ...
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| Feeding | 6/25/2007 |
Q: We have a 13 weeks (3 months and 10 days) old female Golden Retriever puppy. We feed her home cooked ...
A: I am sorry I forgot the mealtimes. After 3 months, you can cut back to 2 meals a day, and to one ...
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| golden/lab cross | 6/24/2007 |
Q: We have a 12 1/2 year old female who's been on soloxine for about 6 years and last month was treated ...
A: This is a very tough case. We spent $1200 having a tumor removed from our 13 year old Lab early ...
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| Golden Retriver is playing too hrd | 6/24/2007 |
Q: We brought in our family 2 weeks ago, a year old female Golden Retriever. Our smaller dog we have ...
A: For now take Snuggles out on leash to potty. Walk her around until she goes. Most of what I see ...
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| 2 cats reaction to a golden retriever | 6/24/2007 |
Q: i have two cats one is a 4 year old calico and the other is about 1 1/2. we just bought a golden ...
A: You really need to check with somebody with more cat experience. I don't think I have lived in a ...
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| golden retriever teething | 6/23/2007 |
Q: My 8 month Golden Retriever loves to chew on anything, especially wood. Is he still teething?
A: At that age, they have most of their teeth, but are still developing jaw structure. They need safe ...
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| skinny puppy eats everything in site | 6/22/2007 |
Q: My 20 week old female Golden Retriever puppy only weighs 29 lbs and eats 3 cups of dog food per day ...
A: Unfortunately, much of what you describe is normal. Start by evaluating her as in this link, ...
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| Weight of Golden Retriever | 6/22/2007 |
Q: My male golden retriever pup is now seven months old and weighs 70 pounds. He walks appx. 3 miles ...
A: He may just be a big boy. What is more important than his weight, is his body condition and rate of ...
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| Feeding | 6/22/2007 |
Q: We have a 13 weeks (3 months and 10 days) old female Golden Retriever puppy. We feed her home cooked ...
A: Suppose you knew a breeder that bred hundreds of dogs a year, mostly Labs, Shepherds, and Goldens. ...
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| kibble ball | 6/15/2007 |
Q: You talked about a kibble ball who makes them and how do I find one? None of the pet stores knows ...
A: The one I have is a Kong brand. Planet Animal makes them too. I have a real, paper catalog from ...
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| hair loss | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have 2 goldens and a bloodhound. I have been able to maintain homeostasis with all of them; but ...
A: Too bad I am too ethical to use All Experts to refer you to another Q&A site that just had a big ...
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| 10.5 month old Golden in heat | 6/7/2007 |
Q: We have had this Golden for one day. The owners told us she was at the end of her first heat cycle. ...
A: I would gather up any medical records you have for her, and take her to the vet. The vet won't be ...
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| Night-time diarrhea | 6/5/2007 |
Q: We have a 4 month old retriever who has been housetrained well. However, just these past 3 weeks ...
A: I would mainly urge you to push the vet for more tests. Are you using treats in the training class? ...
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| Spading a puppy | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I recently rescued a puppy from our local SPCA. She is 10 weeks old. The SPCA said I have to bring ...
A: I think the consensus is yes, it is too early. There is a trend toward 4 months, and many shelters ...
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| digging under the fence | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I fenced in my back yard for my golden retreiver. she won't stop digging under the fence. i have ...
A: I have my fence lined with flagstone. So far it has contained 6 of my puppies and likely more ...
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| Super Shy Golden | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I purchased my beloved Golden, Boomer, from a pet store. He is wonderful and we love him dearly. We ...
A: How old was he when you bought him? That is exactly the behavior that would be expected of a dog ...
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| GR puppy (2 months) potty! | 5/18/2007 |
Q: -my 2 month old GR puppy has the basement of my house to himself (we have removed everything that ...
A: Even though housetraining is going well, I am going to paste in some material on it with details you ...
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| Harnesses to prevent pulling | 5/9/2007 |
Q: We have a 5-month-old golden retriever puppy who has gotten stubborn and bad about walking. She ...
A: I firmly believe in the head collar. The leading brands are Promise, Haltie, and Gentle Leader. ...
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| shy golden retriever | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 part question... first: We bought our puppy from (we didn't know at the time) a puppy ...
A: Even many ''reputable'' breeders hold puppies too long and fail to properly socialize them. To ...
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| Just Wonderin | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I am a bit curious as to how many times a female golden at the age of 4 should go into heat in a ...
A: I am sorry, but the only thing I can suggest is getting her spayed before her next heat cycle ...
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| carrying things in mouth | 5/3/2007 |
Q: It is cute but creates several issues. The main problem is he loves socks. If some are not available ...
A: If he is doing it when your aren't around, crate him. Other dogs may not be as bad as the young ...
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| Exercise for a 4 month old Golden | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am currently walking my golden for 30mins twice a day. Is this too much? I have been advised to ...
A: There is only so much you can do on limiting running and jumping. Many of them don't seem to be hurt ...
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| Exercise for a 4 month old Golden | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am currently walking my golden for 30mins twice a day. Is this too much? I have been advised to ...
A: Your question is so similar to one I answered yesterday, that I hope you won't mind me pasting it in ...
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| 2. 5 year old Golden Retriever who eats everything! | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old Golden Retriever who has been eating everything in my apartment. He didn't ...
A: Your are right to be concerned about his health. Check the Sudafed label. Acetophen and ...
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| agressive while chewing bone | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have experienced agressiveness while chewing a bone, he growls if i try to remove bone..help
A: Plan to neuter him as soon as the vet will do it. It is no cure all, but very important in cases of ...
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| DOG NUTERING | 4/27/2007 |
Q: firstly my dog is not i repeat NOT a stray dog so he will not go humping random dogs on the ...
A: his testicles should be descending. Behavior patterns are inherited. You can get him neutered or ...
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| HELP! Please! | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 month old golden retriever. She is a very hyper but still obedient when asked to site, ...
A: The jumping can be corrected, but only if you can keep others from giving her attention when she ...
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| Golden height and weight charts | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for a basic and straight forward height and weight chart for golden puppies that will ...
A: You may be having trouble finding such a chart because any such wouldn't mean much. Dogs vary too ...
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| Agressive Biting in Puppy! | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I just recently bought a 9 week old golden retriever from a pet store called Just Pets, which I ...
A: Pet store puppies are often removed from their litter too soon making the problem worse, but it is ...
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| All of a sudden refuses to sleep in crate | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My golden pup is 3 1/2 months old. We got him when he was 7 weeks old and have crated him at night ...
A: Usually the place to start when a behavior problem crops up is the vet's office. You can't train a ...
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| habit of picking trash & eat | 4/6/2007 |
Q: how can i train my dog named bruce.habit of picking anything and eat.can this bad manner refined or ...
A: Goldens may even be worse about that than Labs. The best thing to do is keep things picked up in ...
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| First Heat Cycle | 4/4/2007 |
Q: When does a Golden usually have their first heat cycle? I had read somewhere that it is 18 ...
A: The worst of it should be over in about 3 weeks. The swelling and flaky behavior may take another ...
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| First Heat Cycle | 4/4/2007 |
Q: When does a Golden usually have their first heat cycle? I had read somewhere that it is 18 ...
A: Yes, 7 months is quite likely. Didn't your vet suggest spaying her by 6 months? I hope with your ...
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| loyalty | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old male golden retriever is very friendly towards new people,may be a little too ...
A: Familiarity breed contempt? Perhaps you should have gotten a shepherd instead of a Golden? I am ...
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| House breaking | 4/2/2007 |
Q: We recently adopted a 2-year-old golden retriever mix from the pound. She is a great dog but we're ...
A: It could be a status issue. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's ...
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| yellow lab question | 3/29/2007 |
Q: i thought i could ask this as it is probably very similiar to a retriever...i am just curious on how ...
A: That sounds like too much unless it is very large. I think my vet has said something about 3 pounds ...
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| golden retriever | 3/27/2007 |
Q: our golden was bought when he was 6 week s old (i did not know that was too early). anyways we have ...
A: Most dogs are highly sociable and perhaps Goldens more so. As long as he stays outside long enough ...
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| 2 month old golden retreiver | 3/26/2007 |
Q: At 2 months old what are the guidelines on taking them out for walks? Are there certain things i ...
A: This is a very tricky matter. One sniff, at the wrong time, where a sick dog relieved itself in the ...
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| Lazy retriever | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have an eleven year old female retriever who refuses to go for walks longer than five minutes. She ...
A: You may want to talk to the vet about a more aggressive pain prevention program. You should also ...
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| housetraing a rescued 2 y.o. Golden | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Recently adopted, she continually deficates in the house when we are not there (I know we tried the ...
A: The 10 million dogs slaughtered every year for lack of homes weighs heavily on me. I encourage ...
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| Size and Heat | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old lab who weighs about 30 lbs. Is she under weight for her age? and how big do ...
A: That sounds about like my 8 month old Holly. She is a lean 36 pounds and 20'' at the shoulder now, ...
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| Dog Not sleeping | 3/21/2007 |
Q: ..Killing me. Have tried citronella collar but barks through and is usually not happy till we give ...
A: Keep him inside at night. Dogs are pack animals. They want to be with you. Having a crate for it ...
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| Heat | 3/20/2007 |
Q: How long will my golden be in heat? How long before I can have her spade. She is almost a year ...
A: The worst of the discharge will last 2-3 weeks. Be very careful to keep her away from males as the ...
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| Yellow lab refuses to potty train | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I have an 18 month old yellow lab who STILL has potty accidents. One of our main problems is that ...
A: Yes it sounds like a pack status issue. Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack ...
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| Chewing | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Does the mouse-tap hurt them at all, I mean, it seems that it would puncture the skin, if the dog ...
A: I am glad you are concerned enough to ask. I have been using them for years even with fairly small ...
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| Chewing | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Golden Retriever and he chews, I mean eats everything in sight!!! If I leave ...
A: Labs are the same way, and some dogs are much worse than others. What works with many dogs, fails ...
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| 11 week old male | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Two days ago my puppy started humping his blanket. He will ball it and mount it, bite, scratch and ...
A: Well, maybe not too much worse than usual. Does sound like a candidate for early neutering, perhaps ...
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| 11 week old male | 2/5/2007 |
Q: We are about to start our 3rd week together. We are currently dealing with teething and house ...
A: Although I am a strong believer in watching the puppy and learning to read its signs of needing to ...
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| Eating problem | 1/14/2007 |
Q: My 12 week old golden gobbles his food without chewing. We brought him home at 71/2 weeks and have ...
A: This is a common problem in Goldens and Labs, and rocks in the bowl usually is an effective ...
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| feeding | 1/9/2007 |
Q: i am feeding my golden retriever puppy, nature's variety raw instinct they say it is for all ...
A: The one place I deviate from the convention wisdom is puppy chow. Puppy chow is part of our animal ...
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| How much sleep does a 13 month old golden need | 1/9/2007 |
Q: Life with my 13 month old golden is getting a little easier every day. He is starting to understand ...
A: Try to get in at least a half hour of vigorous exercise each day. Fetch or other running games are ...
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| Popcorn | 1/9/2007 |
Q: Is it ok to give a Golden Retriever popcorn?
A: A little popcorn shouldn't hurt. Watch the salt. After all, corn is a popular ingredient in dog ...
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| aggressive golden retriever | 1/7/2007 |
Q: we have an 8-month old male Golden Retriever who has always been snappy since we got him at 6-weeks ...
A: That really is not what is expected of a Golden. Perhaps he never read about what nice dogs they ...
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| Golden Retriever.... Close To Being Gone!! | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 week old Golden Retriever who has almost wore out his welcome. I've read soooo many ...
A: There is a lot of weak advice on housebreaking. One point frequently left out is the importance of ...
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| Feeding and appetite | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Labman, My 10-month old Golden Retriever is constantly hungry. I know that this is common for the ...
A: You could dump a can of green beans or pumpkin in his dish each meal. It would fill him up without ...
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| Golden Housebreaking | 1/2/2007 |
Q: My 12 week old Golden, Belle, has had only one poop accident in the house, but has about one pee ...
A: Housebreaking starts before you get home with the new puppy. If you don't have a crate, buy one. I ...
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| Bringing an outside dog inside | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I would like any advice I can get on how to go about bringing a one-year old male golden retriever ...
A: Housebreaking should be relatively easy as long as you realize it may not be obvious to him that if ...
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| Dog food serving sized | 1/1/2007 |
Q: How much dry dog food should my 3 year old lab have to eat per day?
A: Nobody can tell you that. Use the method illustrated in this link to evaluate your dog, ...
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| 7 week golden female in home 4 days | 12/29/2006 |
Q: my puppy has been in our home for a week and she's going to be 8 weeks old. i know they like to ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| 7 week golden female in home 4 days | 12/27/2006 |
Q: !!! We have several areas where the dog, we believe, sees her reflection and thinks it's another ...
A: I have read that dogs don't do that. However, many of my puppies don't seem to ever have read that. ...
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| 7 week golden female in home 4 days | 12/27/2006 |
Q: my female golden, just brought home 4 days ago, is 7 weeks old. she picks up her toys and prances ...
A: You must remember she is finding your home a very strange, lonely place being used to the constant ...
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| Weight and height Golden Retriever 7 months | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Could you tell what the average weight and height for a 7 month old Golden Retriever is? I am just ...
A: Averages mean little. At 7 months, he is nearing his adult size. You should switch him to adult ...
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| golden retriever eating lizzards daily. | 11/24/2006 |
Q: My Golden retreiver, 1yr 6 month old. He always eating all the lizzards around de house, probably 3 ...
A: I am a staunch believer in dogs eating dog chow and hate the junk science ''natural'' raw diets. ...
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| Golden Retriever Puppy | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I have had Goldens all my life and am getting my first very own in December. The problem is, I am ...
A: The older the puppy, the more important for it to be having experiences out of the kennel. The ...
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| golden puppy | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I am getting my very first Golden Retreiver puppy (my family has always had Goldens, but this will ...
A: OK, here is the list I promised and forgot in your otherWhat does a puppy need? A crate. It is ...
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| Golden retriever chewing | 11/6/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I have a golden retriever who just turned one. She is a great dog, generally very ...
A: A mousetrap is very effective in making a dog leave something alone. Most dogs will stay away from ...
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| Feeding my 3-month old golden | 10/19/2006 |
Q: My 3 and a half month old male golden does not like the dry food. First we start with Nutra Nuggets, ...
A: How much have you been feeding him? Chances are, if a Golden isn't eating, it is overfed. Go to ...
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| golden eating socks | 10/15/2006 |
Q: My 5 month old golden retiever ate a child size sock a few days ago(whole)and I thought it would ...
A: I don't see it hurting much to try. I know of a couple of incidences of Goldens just drinking the ...
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| Golden Retriever aggressiveness | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I am writing in desperation. We owned a Golden Retriever for 11 years--she was PERFECT. Never ...
A: Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the ...
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| chewing | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I have a beautiful 6 month golden retriever who up until now has been an angel! However she has now ...
A: Sprays or creams such as Bitter Apple work well for many people. Apply it to a surface, and the dog ...
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| chewing and eating stuff | 9/30/2006 |
Q: My daughter has a 1 1/2 year old yellow lab. He chews EVERYTHING!!!! He can destroy any thing that ...
A: There is little you can do to train a dog not to chew things when nobody is around. I have had at ...
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| Multiple Questions | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I've browsed your previous answers in order to try and avoid asking so many questions, but alas, ...
A: A Golden doesn't need or want a room of his own. He wants to be with you. Keep him in the dinning ...
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| dry vs. canned food serving size | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Is 1 and 1/2 cups of dry dog food equal to 1 and 1/2 cups of canned food? I've been feeding my dog ...
A: I have too little experience with canned to say. Canned is all food, where dry may be 40% air. ...
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| biting & jumipng | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I have an 8 mo old spayed female lab mix. She is a very good dog but jumps on us and bites very ...
A: Yelp when she bites and walk away when she either bites or jumps up. Never give her any positive ...
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| Female Golden Retriever Aggression | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Ihave a female Golden Retriever who we adopted at about a year and half old. We have had her over a ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| Chewing sofa cushions | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I have male 19 month & female 2 year old golden. They are both fixed. They were crated when ...
A: Some dogs do better by 3 years old, but I wouldn't count on it. Besides destroying the sofa, he ...
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| 6 month old Golden | 9/12/2006 |
Q: My 6 month old female goes into hyper mode once or twice a day. She starts jumping on the couch and ...
A: There are several problems. The most important one is the lack of leadership on your part. The key ...
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| chewing | 9/4/2006 |
Q: my dog always chews on things she has toys and we play with her but we jus cant stop her chewing ...
A: A mousetrap is very effective in making a dog leave something alone. Most dogs will stay away from ...
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| regarding my pups health | 9/4/2006 |
Q: well my pup(golden retriever) is 1 month old and he is having severe loose motions coz we fed him ...
A: You should be feeding a puppy chow now. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4- 6 ...
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| my 8wk old golden ret refused to eat | 9/1/2006 |
Q: i just bought a 8wk old golden ret 5 days ago. he refused to eat since day 1, only ate one meal on ...
A: None of mine were ever that way, but sometimes new puppies take a few days to start to eat. Are you ...
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| Feeding Question | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 year old female Golden Retreiver. She is pretty much a normal healthy dog with her only ...
A: It is hard to say whether Labs or Goldens usually are worse about eating more than they need, and ...
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| color and size | 8/29/2006 |
Q: My Golden is unusually tall and also very red in color. He was given to us an although the ...
A: The red color is quite common. I have found myself wondering why that Irish Setter has such a big ...
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| Golden rough housing too much | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 8 mos old golden and she loves to rough house with my 3 yr old, how do I get her to stop ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| Mating | 8/15/2006 |
Q: We are attempting to breed two golden retrievers.... A five year old male (first time) and a two ...
A: Maybe it would be best to leave it go until her next heat cycle in 6 months. That would give you ...
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| golden ritrivers remodiling =disaster? | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I would get a golden puppy but I have one problem I am remodiling. Is it a good time to get my ...
A: It is good you are thinking about it. Do you remember your last puppy? They are very busy, and ...
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| walking a puppy | 8/9/2006 |
Q: wonder if anyone can help? I have a 12 week Golden Retriever. Been walking him a few weeks. He was ...
A: That is strange. You might try obedience training. You should be doing it anyway. It could ...
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| puppy | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I have a question. I have a golden retriver. I want to get another dog. (puppy) and my mom says we ...
A: Take my list of what a puppy needs and find the best figure you can for the different costs. Add ...
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| Spontaneous Agression? | 8/7/2006 |
Q: We have a 5.5 month male Golden Retriever. He isn't easily scared, is great with other dogs and ...
A: Dump the trainer, perhaps ask for your money back. There is no way you should need to come here for ...
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| 10 Month Old Housebreaking Problems | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have a wonderfully tempermented, crate trained golden. She does fine going potty when taken ...
A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
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| Running away and being dull. | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have a one year old golden retreiver. Whenever he gets the chance to, he runs away. Can you tell ...
A: Start with a good 6' leather leash and a sturdy slip collar, the metal chain ones with the rings on ...
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| chewing | 8/1/2006 |
Q: my do goldie she is a real chewer!! she will chew though any thing. she mostly chews when we leave
A: A mousetrap is very effective in making a dog leave something alone. Most dogs will stay away from ...
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| Training to defacate in certain area. | 7/31/2006 |
Q: We have a two year old Golden Retriever. She is a wonderful dog and very well trained. One thing ...
A: Many dogs do so naturally. At 2 years old, you might start with some of the products meant to keep ...
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| puppy poopy problem | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I have a golden retriever who is 12 weeks old. We brought him home about 3 weeks ago. His ...
A: Is he still having lose stools? You have to clear that up before the problem will go away. Some ...
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| Golden Retriever gun shy? | 7/20/2006 |
Q: That helped alot but just a follow up. Do golden retrievers tend to be more sensitive to loud noises ...
A: I won't say, and I am afraid many that would, might do so judging the breed by too few examples. I ...
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| Golden Retriever gun shy? | 7/19/2006 |
Q: This is going to be an interesting question. In my life I have never met a golden retriever that ...
A: I grew up in a culture that valued dogs on their ability to run rabbits. However, it has been years ...
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| My Golden has some behavior problems, I think | 7/18/2006 |
Q: First, thank you for your response! "Tank" was adopted by my son and I about 2 months ago at 7 ...
A: I would continue to insist he uses his kennel for a chewer, it is the only way to keep him and your ...
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| Lead training | 7/17/2006 |
Q: Labman I have a golden retreiver male 1yr 2months. He has not been neutered because we do plan on ...
A: Some dogs are much more difficult to work with than others. What did your obedience instructor say? ...
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| how to.... | 7/17/2006 |
Q: how do i teach my puppy to lifthis paw when i tell him to?
A: Do you mean like the common shake? Try calling his name and shake holding your hand near him. if ...
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| Jumping | 7/16/2006 |
Q: Can you give me more corrections that i could try. Thank You very much.One more question...My dog ...
A: One thing that may work with guests is to have him on a leash and give him a good snap when he ...
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| Fence Jumping | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I need help with my 5 year old golden retriever. If we do not chain him in the backyard he will run ...
A: For most dogs, training is only good for controlling behavior when you are around. Once a dog ...
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| Jumping | 7/15/2006 |
Q: One more question...My dog Max is great and all but he has 2 problems. One..i emailed about running ...
A: Consistently is very important in correcting jumping and other problems. Quickly correcting him ...
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| Running Away | 7/15/2006 |
Q: i have a 1year old golden retreiver. If we accidently leave the door open, he runs away. He will not ...
A: You need to become more proficient at not letting him through the door. That ican be difficult with ...
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| Golden retriever | 7/15/2006 |
Q: My 9month old golden retriever Bonnie,just went into heat a copple off days ago is she to yong to ...
A: Yes. She is physically able to conceive, but no responsible breeder breeds a dog that young. You ...
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| Golden gets tired of dog food | 7/14/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have a Golden, 1.5 years old. She's a voracious eater and eats almost anything, meat, ...
A: My answer is that she is spoiled by being given rich food and is being over fed. That is nearly ...
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| hi i just got my new puppy and .... hes biting lots..... | 7/14/2006 |
Q: .. is it too early to house train my puppy hes 4 weeks old thanks hope to hear from you
A: This is just one of the reasons why a 4 week old should never be removed from its litter. Biting an ...
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| how to get your pupy togo outside | 7/12/2006 |
Q: how do you actually get your puppy to go to the bathroom outside my puppy is 3 months old he goes on ...
A: I figure pads and newspapers only create problems. You could try moving the pads outside. Once the ...
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| my puppy is biting to much what do i do?? | 7/12/2006 |
Q: my 2 and a half month old golden retriever pup is biting to much. when he's not playing or active ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| Aggressive Golden | 7/10/2006 |
Q: Is there a cure for a 1 year aggressive Golden. Loves adults hates kids. He has been raised around ...
A: It helps with many behavior problems, but is no cure all. Dogs that aren't exposed to little kids ...
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| 7 week old puppy around my old dogs | 7/3/2006 |
Q: i just adopted a full breed golden retriever (male), he is a delight. but i have 2 other dogs, one ...
A: Maybe not a whole gazilion, but enough I will start with my stock answer. Young Labs, which I know ...
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| My Goledn Retriever does not eat | 7/2/2006 |
Q: My Golden retriever does not eat his food. He is about 8 months old. He stopped eating about 1 day ...
A: Nearly all cases of not eating are due to either being sick, or over fed. At 8 months, his need for ...
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| golden retriever - retraining ball retrieval | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I have a three yr old golden retriever and an eight year old lab mix. Both dogs love to chase and ...
A: First you must claim the position of top dog. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the household ...
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| sleep habits | 6/20/2006 |
Q: we just adopted a 3 year old male golden retriever about 1 week ago. he doesn't sleep more than a ...
A: You might get back with the former owners and see if they had the problem, and how they coped. If ...
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| bedtime | 6/15/2006 |
Q: We got a golden retriever puppy a cupple days ago and she's doing great. I was just wondering if ...
A: When it is time to go to bed, you put the puppy in its crate. What does a puppy need? A crate. ...
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| Feeding a Golden Retriever... | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Can you please help me.. I have a 9-11 Week old Golden Retirver.. and I do now know when and how ...
A: Puppies need the same 3 meals a day as you. After 4 months, you can cut out lunch, and at 6 months ...
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| how to i break the peeing inside habit | 6/14/2006 |
Q: i cant seem to teach these puppies how not to pee inside...help
A: If this doesn't help, post back with more details. Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, ...
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| FEEDING | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I have just put my 7 month female retreiver onto adult dry food (nutro choice), as she seemed to be ...
A: Your dog should do fine on either the regular adult formula or the large breed adult. Puppy chow is ...
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| Digging Holes | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Please help, I am at my wits end with my youngest Golden Retriever Amba. She is 1 of 3 Golden ...
A: The best answers come from people that have successful experience with many dogs. It sounds like ...
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| eating | 6/12/2006 |
Q: My dog ate a squirrel today. What do I do. Will he be alright. He is a 2 year old Golden ...
A: I am a strong advocate of feeding dogs, dog food. Still, such an occasional snack is unlikely to ...
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| fur | 6/11/2006 |
Q: My 18 month old golden has areas on the upper part of her back legs where the fur is much shorter ...
A: I can't think what, but something may have rubbed some of her hair off. Keep an eye on the places. ...
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| Temperment change | 6/11/2006 |
Q: Perhaps you can help us with seems to be an increasingly stressful issue. We have a Golden that is ...
A: It is unusual for a Golden to be aggressive. Of course, any breed can have a bad line and poor ...
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| Golden wont retrieve! | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Sounds rather silly if you ask me... A Golden Retriever that won't retrieve. We have a 9 wk old ...
A: No, it is not normal. Usually the puppy will at least run and pounce on the ball or toy. It is ...
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| PREGNANCY | 6/5/2006 |
Q: How can you tell if a Golden Retriever is pregnant?
A: About 30 days after conception, an experienced person can feel the puppies. Since with an ...
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| adopted a 2 1/2 yo female | 6/5/2006 |
Q: we adopted a 2 1/2 yo female golden.... her original owners were getting rid of her d/t behavior ...
A: I never heard of a dog hurting itself with a toy too big to swallow. The pet stores are full of ...
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| Golden Puppy being spiteful? Refusing to fetch? | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I have a male purebred golden puppy that is 5 months old. He's quite big for his age, and most ...
A: Sounds like a classic case of the dog being in charge. The ideal solution would be for the 12 year ...
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| A good time to spay? | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 mo. old Golden Retriever pup. She has not gone through her first cycle yet. Is it better ...
A: I would do it just as soon as you can. It is possible there is a slight medical advantage to ...
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| Outside during the day | 6/1/2006 |
Q: How should I handle crate training if both my wife and I work during the day? Because she is 11 ...
A: There simply is not a good solution to leaving an 11 week old puppy all day. Even if they are in an ...
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| Golden Retriever Bad Breath | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Zeke, is 10 yrs old and has terrible bad breath. What home rememdies can I do for him? Can I brush ...
A: Likely you need to start with having a vet clean his teeth. The vet can also check for other ...
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| dogs tied up | 5/24/2006 |
Q: we just got a golden retriever (now 9 weeks old), and this is our first puppy ever. I didn t know ...
A: It sounds like you have started out all wrong. It is OK to leave a dog tied up long enough to ...
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| click training | 5/16/2006 |
Q: Have you ever heard of click traing? If so do you know anybody in cincinnati that does it or would ...
A: I think it is more commonly referred to as clicker training. I have never tried it, but many people ...
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| Skin Condition in my Golden | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I have a three-year old Golden Retreiver with some sort of skin condition, and I also have a ...
A: What are you feeding her? Most of her calories should be coming from a commercial dog chow. Most ...
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| Breeding | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Please tell me how often and how I can tell when my black flat coated retriever is on heat. She is ...
A: Usually when a female is in season, there is an obvious bloody discharge. There are other signs ...
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| 7 month Puppy | 5/5/2006 |
Q: My golden is 7 months old, we have had him since Christmas time, and because I am the only one in ...
A: Neuter him if not already. It is no cure all, but makes it easier to correct behavior problems. If ...
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| Loss of Appetite | 5/1/2006 |
Q: My 1 year old Golden has not eaten in about 5 days. What could be the problem?
A: Goldens are normally hearty eaters. If this was a sudden change, it is time to call the vet. If it ...
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| Puppy Mill Rescue - Older Puppy - Housetrainging - Eating Fecec | 4/26/2006 |
Q: We adopted a rescue goldendoodle three weeks ago from a puppy mill. The Vet believes she is ...
A: The usual limit on putting food down is 15 minutes. It is a very workable system. Most dogs will ...
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| help with 5 month old golden retriever puppy | 4/24/2006 |
Q: My now 5 month old golden retriever, Brody, is turning out to be quite a challenge. We are having ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| A New Dog | 4/23/2006 |
Q: My family got a dog a couple of days ago. This is our first dog and we don't really know what to do. ...
A: Please plan to keep your dog in the house with you. Dogs are pack animals. They want to be with ...
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| Goldens--age they stop growing | 4/10/2006 |
Q: My golden will be a year old on Easter Sunday. I was wondering what the typical age that they stop ...
A: She should have virtually all her adult height now. She really isn't much bigger now than a few ...
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| Biting Golden Retriever | 4/6/2006 |
Q: We own a 5 month old Golden Retriever puppy. He has been with us since 7wks. and was neutered about ...
A: It almost sounds like you have peeked into my bag of tricks and tried them all. Recently I happened ...
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| Diarrhea on and off | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 6mo old Golden.When she was 4 months oldshe got hook worms. She was treated and was fine ...
A: Has your vet cautioned you to make the diet changes gradually over about a week? Sudden changes in ...
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| obsessive chewing | 4/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male Golden Retriever. He is a wonderful, smart dog with all of the typical ...
A: This is a tough one. Have you checked with the vet? Most dogs do slow down on chewing by age 3. ...
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| My dogs driving me crazy | 3/26/2006 |
Q: I hope im not gettng on your nerves,but my dog certainly is getting on mine. I tried to look for ...
A: Here are some calming exercises that may help when he barks and whines. Skip any he is too big for ...
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| golden retriever submissive peeing | 3/23/2006 |
Q: My 5 month old golden male has started peeing when greeting people. This mostly began around the ...
A: Sorry, I have to go out of town leaving a bunch of questions unanswered. May be able to get back ...
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| golden retriever neutering | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I have a five month old male golden retriever and am trying to decide at what age to have him ...
A: I think one of the reasons Lab and Golden pups are so cute is they all have big, boxy heads. ...
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| gun shy 1 year old choclate lab | 3/19/2006 |
Q: We got this 1 year old lab and my husband wants to use her for a duck hunting dog , and she is so ...
A: I am not into hunting, and never worked with a gun shy dog. Try the methods I would use on other ...
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| potty training | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I have a Golden Retreiver who thinks its OK to potty wherever he wants. Its strange because he was ...
A: Very likely it is deliberate and has nothing to do with potty training. You might have a vet check ...
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| Problems | 3/15/2006 |
Q: Hey there, Its Heidi again from Cairo.. Well my puppy is now 9 weeks old and there a few ...
A: Once I have a question open, it is not easy to go back and find old ones. As I may have said, the ...
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| About a retriever | 3/12/2006 |
Q: I was looking to get a Nova Scotia duck trolling retriever. What have you heard about these dogs ...
A: They are a rather obscure breed and I know little about them. Nobody knows everything. I do know ...
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| Crate Training 3 month old Golden | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 month old Golden Retreiver female, named Lexi. She is great with house training when we ...
A: #1 may be the easiest to deal with. Our Daisy did that. Try taking her out a little before you ...
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| Pooping in crate | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 month old mini Daschund. She is in a crate that is sized for the smallest of dogs. She ...
A: This is from a question, I just answered: ''A healthy 3 month old should easily be able to go 4-5 ...
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| he isnt too young though? | 2/20/2006 |
Q: Hey, Yes it was me who sent you earlier. But my dog is 44 days today, isnt he still too young to ...
A: Even such a young puppy doesn't change that much is a few days. Behaviorists say never remove a ...
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| When do i housebreak? | 2/19/2006 |
Q: My 45 day old puppy just arrived a couple of days ago..he chews alot on paper and shoes and us ...
A: Did you recently ask another question? If so, please forgive me if some of this is the same. You ...
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| Breeding | 2/15/2006 |
Q: I have a AKC registered male Golden Retriever and was wanting to use him as a stud and I was ...
A: Some of them would be capable of siring a litter at 6 months. As common as hip dysphasia is, no ...
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| Barking and crate | 2/12/2006 |
Q: We have a ten week old Golden Retriever. How can we get her to sleep through the night sooner? And ...
A: 10 weeks is iffy on making it over night. Just before bed time, take her out. Keep her moving ...
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| Getting a retriever next week | 2/4/2006 |
Q: Hey there, My name is Heidi and i live in cairo Egypt, Im getting a golden retirever next week and ...
A: I am not sure I understand your question. You will need to watch the new puppy very carefully to ...
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| Food Aggression in 8 month old Golden | 1/27/2006 |
Q: My 8 month old golden retriever becomes extremely agitated when he is fed. If you touch him while ...
A: I am glad you see the potential for a problem and want to take action. Having a good pack ...
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| getting along | 1/26/2006 |
Q: How do you introduce a four year old mama dog with her puppy, ten weeks old, to another in tact ...
A: Many people set up elaborate meetings on neutral ground, keeping both dogs on leash. That can't ...
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| pooping in crate | 1/21/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me with a problem my husband and I are having and we are totally perplexed with. ...
A: Have you talked to the vet about this? Our 4 month old black female Lab Nita has been very good, ...
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| Separation Anxiety in my Goldens | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I have two Goldens, one 6 years, one 5 years, and just in the past year they have started getting ...
A: I am a big fan of crates, but 5-6 is awfully old to start. You would need at least a 36'' crate for ...
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| Hair | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I have noticed that since winter came, my dogs hair has become a little more course. Could this be ...
A: As long as most of his calories come from a commercial dog chow, his coat should be fine. with some ...
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| Bitting | 1/11/2006 |
Q: We have a 10 week old Golden retriever Male. I take care of our dog turing the day because everyone ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| about the growth of my golden retriever | 1/5/2006 |
Q: why is it that my golden ret. does not eat to much, sometimes she can't eat his full meal, there are ...
A: The most common cause of dogs not eating is over feeding. It is more common for some other breeds ...
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| hair falling | 12/19/2005 |
Q: we have a lovely two yr old male and he sheds lots of hair all through the yr.weather is typical ...
A: All Goldens shed. You can reduce it by feeding a good diet and brushing regularly. Providing a ...
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| Chewing | 12/16/2005 |
Q: My Brother's Golden Retriever lives with me.Ilike him alot, but he likes to play alot. When I stop ...
A: Controlling somebody else's dog is a touchy area. Many dogs settle down by that age and are less of ...
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| Senior Golden Rescue | 12/15/2005 |
Q: #1 - I am interested in adopting a rescued Golden Retriever. My preference is to adopt an older ...
A: There may not be answers everybody would agree with to either question. Hip x-rays would be nice. ...
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| Feeding | 12/7/2005 |
Q: We just got a 3 year old yello lab. She is 90 lbs and the family that her before didn't keep her ...
A: Goldens, like Labs, will gleefully eat their way to an early death not to mention joint problems. ...
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| Too old to breed? | 11/25/2005 |
Q: We are looking to get a Golden Retriever puppy and I spoke with a breeder a couple days ago. I liked ...
A: Five years old should be no problem. Beyond 6-7, the deliveries are difficult the mother. ...
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| obesity | 11/24/2005 |
Q: My Golden ,Max, is 4 yrs old. I received him when he was 3. He was under weight, and slobbering a ...
A: I am very sorry to hear this. I am afraid I may not be much help. Often when somebody has a ...
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| name of breed | 11/12/2005 |
Q: I have been searching the web for the name of this labrador.He has greenish-yellow eyes and his nose ...
A: The pink nose and eye color are just variations within the yellow Lab. Of course the yellow, ...
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| Swallowed a sock | 11/11/2005 |
Q: My 7 month of golden swallowed a small anklet sock this morning. My friends told me to put vaseline ...
A: No, absolutely not. It is plenty slimy in the intestinal tract without the Vaseline. It turn, I am ...
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| Switching to adult food | 11/2/2005 |
Q: My golden puppy has been eating SENSIBLE CHOICE:LAMB AND RICE FORMULA. But, she is 6 months old and ...
A: Likely she would do well on Old Roy. One of the big arguments for the more expensive, meat based, ...
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| Puppy diet | 10/27/2005 |
Q: We have a five week old puppy that we brought home two days ago, she was fully weened when we took ...
A: I would cut out the milk. Most dogs can't digest the lactose in cows' milk. Move to all puppy ...
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| Traveling with puppy | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I AM STATIONED IN HEIDELBERG GERMANY WITH THE US ARMY AND WANT TO BRING AN 8 WEEK OLD PUPPY HERE ...
A: This could be a challenge. First, figure out if the Army or local bureaucrats control bringing in a ...
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| Golden retriever - chewing | 10/7/2005 |
Q: Our 1 year old, intact, golden retriever male has a chewing problem. He loves to chew on soft ...
A: The safest place for the dog and your possessions is for him to be in the crate. Not only will he ...
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| behaviour | 9/19/2005 |
Q: I have a four month old Irish setter puppy (female) whose spent the last two months with me being ...
A: Sometimes it is tough to sort out what the dogs are doing. Much of the play with young dogs is ...
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| behavior during mating | 9/10/2005 |
Q: My golden retriever is in heat. For the last 3-4 days she has been very hyper..wanting to stay ...
A: Don't relax now. Rather than a sign of mating last night, her change in behavior more likely means ...
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| my goldens | 9/7/2005 |
Q: I guess I know more about human A&P/health than the dogs that live under my nose--- The female is ...
A: Usually it is a week or more after the first discharge before a female will accept a male and ...
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| golden problem | 9/7/2005 |
Q: My golden has a frequent problem with peeing when he first meets someone. HELP
A: This is called submissive urination. He is begging the stranger not to hurt him. You need to build ...
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| introducing a new puppy | 8/21/2005 |
Q: a quick background: I currently own two retrievers (spayed, female, both about 8 yrs)and a male ...
A: The behavior of the 2 older females is just what I would expect, only giving the puppy enough ...
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| Our wild puppy | 8/18/2005 |
Q: We have a 9 week old Golden Retreiver puppy who is just out of control. I know that puppies chew a ...
A: A mousetrap is very effective in making a dog leave something alone. Most dogs will stay away from ...
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| Stubborn Streak? | 8/11/2005 |
Q: Hey there Labman, I have a 4 month old golden retriever female. i am trying to do some leash ...
A: Can you link it to anything specific? I once had a young Lab that would turn around and sit down ...
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| Time at work | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I am perplexed about what to do with my 4 month old Golden Retriever while I am at work. At first I ...
A: This is a difficult problem. Some dogs take well to being left in a fenced yard, and other become a ...
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| Golden and kitty | 7/31/2005 |
Q: Hy! I own a lovely male Goldie who in August will be 1 year old. He is extremely happy, sweet and ...
A: I don't think anybody can say what would happen and wouldn't trust anybody that said they could. ...
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| Bored Golden | 7/15/2005 |
Q: I am devoted to my 6 yr. old Golden and 8 yr. old Golden+Chow female dogs. I take them on walks ...
A: I am afraid that is the way Goldens are. I spent quite a while last night with my friends' Golden ...
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| I am a golden retriever lover... | 6/23/2005 |
Q: I am a golden retriever lover and I have this dog that looks like one except his coat is a ...
A: Sort of ''Why does that Irish Setter have such a big, square head?''. I wish I had a good picture ...
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| New 6 month old puppy | 6/23/2005 |
Q: My husband brought home a 6 month old golden retriever last night. He is house broken already. ...
A: Many Goldens are chewers. He should already have most of his adult teeth, but his jaws are still ...
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| shedding/anxiety | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I have a 3yr old retriever/shepard mix maybe shiba-inu/retriever mix(we're not sure - he was adopted ...
A: A certain amount of shedding is inevitable. I fight it with frequent brushing with a slicker brush. ...
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| Nesting Place | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I have two retrievers one male one female. The female is pregnant and due in two weeks. She seems to ...
A: What is your weather like, is it hot? She may find the patio cooler. Try removing the blankets and ...
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| golden retriever puppies | 6/16/2005 |
Q: we are about to purchase a golden retriever puppy. the litter we looked at has several dark puppies ...
A: I guess I haven't seen enough Golden litters to give a good answer. I know yellow Labs can produce ...
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| dominant behavior or problem? | 6/11/2005 |
Q: I have a 3-year-old Golden Retriever that is usually very friendly and laid back. He is neutered ...
A: Most dogs see attempts at mounting as an aggressive, dominate move. Most will react negatively. ...
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| Continually jumping on us. | 6/9/2005 |
Q: We have a male Golden Retriever that is 2 years old. He was adopted in April of 2004 and ever ...
A: After 2 years, this is going to be difficult, more so with the children. Fortuntly most Goldens are ...
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| 7 mo old puppy housebreaking | 6/6/2005 |
Q: We have a 7 month old AKC golden. she is a wonderful dog, however she REFUSES to be housebroken. ...
A: This is not a common problem. I would try a couple of things. If you don't have a fenced area, try ...
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| Keeping off of tables | 6/3/2005 |
Q: wrote a couple of months ago about the litter mates (brothers)we purchased. Both are doing ...
A: A mousetrap is very effective in making a dog leave something alone. Most dogs will stay away from ...
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| dog training | 6/1/2005 |
Q: we have a 6 mon old spayed female golden who loves to lay down in all the flower beds and chew all ...
A: I really hate this site. I answered your question last night, but my answer seems to have ...
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| chewing | 5/21/2005 |
Q: We have two golden retrievers, 11 years old and 13 months. Both dogs, younger one more than older, ...
A: Nobody seems to have an answer that will solve all the problems. Could be allergies. Try giving ...
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| Golden shedding & flaking | 4/28/2005 |
Q: my golden has always had consistent skin rashes. the only time she doesn't is if the vet gives her ...
A: Cut out the baths, and switch to a dog chow. Chances are, whatever is available will come closer to ...
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| How large shold a fenced area be for two Goldens | 4/23/2005 |
Q: I have two six month old Goldens (male & female) and plan on having a 5 ft enclosed chain link ...
A: Sounds reasonably good to me. If they decide to, I am afraid they can still jump a 5' fence. I ...
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| just out of curiosity | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I own this male Goldie sweetheart, 8 months old and I would like to coment on something that has ...
A: Goldens just seem to have a nurturing streak in them. I wish I remembered the details of my ...
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| golden retriever taking off | 4/12/2005 |
Q: My almost two year old male golden retriever has been rushing out the front door any time he can get ...
A: Neutering is not a cure all. On the other hand, it may keep him from going berserk every time there ...
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| studding | 4/9/2005 |
Q: I have a akc golden retriever and i'm thinking abt studding him out(because he his such a good boy ...
A: Nobody knows everything. This is an area I have very little experience or training. It is common ...
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| Golden Retriever chewing her legs | 4/7/2005 |
Q: Labman - Our Golden is 8 months, she always chews her joints of her front legs. Doctor suspects ...
A: 8 months is rather young to have developed allergies. How much time are you giving her? Goldens ...
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| Crate Training | 4/5/2005 |
Q: We just brought home a 8wk old Golden Retriever Puppy. She is great with the house training, as she ...
A: It is only natural that a puppy resists its crate at first. What the puppy wants more than anything ...
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| tips on stopping biting/chewing | 4/3/2005 |
Q: Our 13 old golden retriever bites everything - especially the hand that feeds her. We've tried a ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| Shedding | 4/1/2005 |
Q: I am from the Philippines, a tropical country, and I own a 3 month old Golden retriever. I noticed ...
A: Puppies have a shorter, fluffier coat at first. Your puppy is replacing it with an adult coat. The ...
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| mating... | 4/1/2005 |
Q: My female is in day 14 of her cycle but does not show any inclination to accept the stud...in fact, ...
A: I am registered here as an expert because I have a lot of experience and training in socializing ...
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| Chewing | 4/1/2005 |
Q: I have two Goldens that every now and then decide to munch out on the walls. What can I do to get ...
A: Bitter Apple may work if they always chew the same spot or even the same few spots. Otherwise, you ...
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| Finding a home for our dog? | 3/26/2005 |
Q: Last summer, my family bought a new golden retriever puppy. She will be one year old soon. She's a ...
A: If she is friendly to strangers, comfortable around traffic, and healthy, a service dog school might ...
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| Keeping the puppy alone | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a golden puppy. It will be born about a week from now and be comming ...
A: It is better not to leave a young puppy more than about 4 hours. It would be great to find a ...
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| 2 Goldens | 3/22/2005 |
Q: I have an 11 month old female golden retriever. She has been a great dog. I take her to doggie day ...
A: Some times there are a couple of dogs that even the best people can't make get along. The most ...
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| Housebreaking | 3/20/2005 |
Q: I am planning to get a Golden Retriever puppy (a younger one, about eight weeks old)soon. My problem ...
A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ...
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| Did I choose the right puppy? | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I recently acquired a 2 month old Golden retriever from a litter of 3 females. I chose the larger ...
A: There are many poorly bred dogs around. Just because your dog is very active, doesn't mean she is ...
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| Goldens and Pet Birds? | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I have two parrots and two dogs. My elderly dogs ignore my birds. I've been considering getting a ...
A: I think too much stock is put in breed characteristics. Dogs don't read breed descriptions, and ...
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| Diarrhea | 3/8/2005 |
Q: My one year old Golden Retriever has diarrhea problem starting from yesterday. 5 times today. Should ...
A: I would go ahead and continue to offer him his regular chow at scheduled feeding times. Take it ...
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| Litter mates | 3/4/2005 |
Q: I would like to ask some additional questions. 1) What is the best way to train pups not to bark. ...
A: 1 Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the ...
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| Litter mates | 3/3/2005 |
Q: My friend and I each got a golden 2 weeks ago. (Went to get her one and we bought both the males of ...
A: Definitely go to separate food bowls. Many Goldens will over eat and develop weight problems. The ...
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| feeding | 3/1/2005 |
Q: My new dog is half lab/half retriever and wonderful. He was a part of a large litter and I'm ...
A: Labs are notorious for their greedy feeding habits, and I am afraid the Goldens are no better. ...
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| Escaping | 2/24/2005 |
Q: Just one more question! My six months old Golden Retriever started going away from our garden and he ...
A: Don't feel the long walks are a problem. It is more his age, being a big boy now, it is time for ...
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| feeding | 2/21/2005 |
Q: my question is: what and how much should I feed my golden. he is 11 months and so far i have been ...
A: You should be feeding a dry adult chow now. You can feed once or more times a day as you prefer. ...
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| Biting | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I am a 24 year old girl and I have a six month old Golden. Since I was I child my biggest dream was ...
A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
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| Golden Retrievers | 2/18/2005 |
Q: Our dog recently died of old age and am considering a golden, are they hard to housebreak? and I ...
A: I don't think you should have any problems housebreaking a Golden. I will put all I know at the ...
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| cancer and goldens | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I really miss my golden I had for 12 yrs. that had to be put down, she was full of lymphoma. I ...
A: Goldens. We were fortunate to have a 10 year old visit us last night. Fine, healthy boy. We ...
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| Getting A Dog | 2/14/2005 |
Q: I want a dog really badly but my parents won't let me have one. What should I do?
A: Getting a dog usually means getting a puppy. Puppies can be difficult to work with and really ...
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| Golden Retriever Puppy Expectation Timeline | 2/13/2005 |
Q: I have had my new GR puppy for a week (she's 7 weeks old, now), and I'm afraid I'm expecting too ...
A: Puppies vary from one to another. Many are dry overnight by 8-9 weeks. Some it is another month or ...
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| BAD HABITS | 2/8/2005 |
Q: WE GOT OUR GOLDEN FROM A FRIEND OF A FRIEND WHO NEEDED TO PLACE HIM BEFORE MOVING. SHE GOT HIM AT A ...
A: There are many fine dogs needing homes, but sometimes previous mistreatment leaves them hard to live ...
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| our puppy's first heat | 2/5/2005 |
Q: Our golden retriever puppy will be a year old in the end of March. She has just started her first ...
A: The whole cycle can last over a month from the first swelling of the vulva until everything has ...
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| re-housed dog chewing doors | 1/17/2005 |
Q: weve had our dog for 9 months now hes just turning 6 , he came from a home with 2 other dogs so was ...
A: Dogs love their routine. Five is kind of old to easily adapt to a new home and new life. A crate ...
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| Golden Retriever Training | 1/17/2005 |
Q: My wife and I just recently acquired an 8-month-old AKC registered female Golden Retriever. Can you ...
A: There are many good books and classes teaching basic obedience, but I haven't found much good ...
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| just won't listen! | 1/11/2005 |
Q: i have a 16 week old golden puppy who already knows many commands, but doesn't always want to do ...
A: Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the ...
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| housebreaking a golden pup | 1/5/2005 |
Q: What's the most effective way to house break a newly taken home golden pup as quickly as possible?
A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ...
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| house breaking | 12/30/2004 |
Q: How do I get my 6mo. pup to go when outside? She will go to the door and bark, but when out does'nt ...
A: There 4 essentials to housebreaking a dog of any age. 1 Determining when it needs to go out. 2 ...
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| feeding | 12/18/2004 |
Q: we feed lukanuba puppy food to our 4 and 1/2 month old golden. at what point should we switch him ...
A: You are correct about the early switch to adult chow. Any time after 4 months is OK. If you don't ...
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| New Pup | 12/9/2004 |
Q: Picking up my new golden retriever, what is the best way to adjust the puppy with the one year old ...
A: Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the ...
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| feeding | 12/1/2004 |
Q: Is it possible that a dog can be fed TOO MUCH protein. My retreiver, Maxim is 7. Lately I have been ...
A: Look at the labels on both chows. Nearly all the commercial dog chows, dry or canned, meet the ...
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| Jack russle & lab? | 11/29/2004 |
Q: I am wanting to get Jack russle terrier pup this coming spring but am wondering would my dog get ...
A: The plastic kennel you have would work with the puppy. I have put little Lab puppies in a 36'' ...
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| Jack russle & lab? | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I am wanting to get Jack russle terrier pup this coming spring but am wondering would my dog get ...
A: I am sorry I skipped that part of the question. We use a gate and a crate to restrict puppies to ...
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| Licking Problem | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I have two Goldens (One three (Sydney) and the other two (Tristan)). The older one (Sydney) has a ...
A: I am afraid it may be part of her personality, a natural submissiveness common in Goldens. You ...
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| Feeding my lab? | 11/28/2004 |
Q: How much should I be feeding my 11 month old female lab? how offen should I be feeding her?
A: Any time after 6 months old, you can slowly cut a dog back to one meal a day if it is convenient for ...
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| Jack russle & lab? | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I am wanting to get Jack russle terrier pup this coming spring but am wondering would my dog get ...
A: Usually these things go well. However we must somehow give the dogs a clue the new one is a new ...
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| PREGNANCY ? | 11/10/2004 |
Q: HEY THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WITH A FEMALE DOG THAT IS NOT FIXED , WEHAVE A MALE ALSO . HE IS THREE AND ...
A: From the first bleeding until the last of the discharge usually lasts about 3 weeks with the ...
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| housebreaking | 11/5/2004 |
Q: My golden is 5 months and hasn't had an accident in the house in about 2 months. He always goes to ...
A: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I don't leave my 11 year old Lab loose in the house when I am out ...
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| pulling up grass | 11/5/2004 |
Q: My golden is 5 months old and is an inside dog (but gets plenty of exercise) and is very obedient. ...
A: Let me start out by saying I am happy you do mostly keep him in the house. Dogs belong in the house ...
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| GOLDEN RETRIEVER | 11/4/2004 |
Q: WE JUST RECENTLY ADOPTED A DOG FROM A FRIEND OF A FRIEND...HE SEEMS TO HAVE THIS CHEWING PROBLEM. ...
A: This is a common problem that I am not sure is more frequent in Goldens than other breeds. It is ...
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| CHEWING | 11/3/2004 |
Q: my golden is about 12 weeks old. he won't stop chewing. on anything he can get, mostly hands, and ...
A: Stock answer to a common problem. Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad ...
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| Lost of appetite | 10/28/2004 |
Q: He changed to adult food last month. He is 63 pounds last week. Should I let him eat the grass? He ...
A: If he wants to eat grass, let him. He is feeling miserable, better not to fuss with him over it. ...
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| Lost of appetite | 10/27/2004 |
Q: my Golden Retriever is ten months old now. He used to be very energetic and love to eat. The night ...
A: Any sudden change in diet can upset a dog's stomach or bowels. It is best to choose a dry dog chow ...
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| biting | 10/21/2004 |
Q: My sister has a 2 yr old golden retriever. Every time I go over her house which is quite often, he ...
A: It is really your sister's responsibility to discipline her dog. Have you told her how much you ...
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| bullheaded retreiver | 10/21/2004 |
Q: I have a 3 yr. old golden that is very rambunctious. He has a half an acre fenced in but he kept ...
A: Many people believe that all Goldens are easy to manage. Some people believe in flying saucers too. ...
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| Food | 10/5/2004 |
Q: How do you get your dog to eat dry food over can food? I don't want to starve my dog by leaving only ...
A: I am afraid your Golden needs less food and more discipline. You don't need to be a drill sergeant, ...
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| Housebreaking | 10/4/2004 |
Q: What is the best way to house train a puppy? I've heard "crate training" is good but I'm not sure ...
A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ...
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| pottytraining | 9/21/2004 |
Q: How long would it take to potty train a golden retriver? What training methods should i use? ...
A: That partly depends on how old it is and any bad habits already formed. Much of housebreaking is ...
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| Gun Shy Puppy | 9/15/2004 |
Q: This puppy is 8 months old. She is a German Wirehaired Pointer. When she was about 5 months old a ...
A: No. This can be a problem. Puppies need to be carefully exposed to increasing noise levels. There ...
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