HEALTH TESTING
As with any medium/large breed dog golden's are prone to many genetic diseases and hip/joint issues which is why proper breeding and health testing should be done in advance. All sires & dams are OFA/pennhip certified scoring above the national breed average for good quality hips. They are also screened for 100+ genetic diseases. OFA certifications for my english dam (Opal) also include hips, eyes, elbows, and heart. All genetic testing is done through embark.
Training
- Make Dog Training Sessions Fun. Golden Retrievers learn well through games. ...
- Make It Rewarding. ...
- Make Dog Training Age- and Skill-Appropriate. ...
- Make It Safe. ...
- Make Dog Training Clear. ...
- Make Training a Regular Part of the Day. ...
- Make Dog Training a Family Project. ...
- Make It Consistent
New Puppy Checklist!
Puppy proof before hand.. .(loose wires anything you don't want them playing or getting into)
Find a good puppy food! High in protein & fat (we will send you home with some to start)
Toys! they love to chew and chase and will likely be able to start retrieving within the week you bring them home
Water dispenser (I use the big 5 gallon ones so fresh water is always available)
Puppy pads & crate, (We all hate to hear them cry the first few nights but it will aid potty training and allow them to have a safe space of their own)
Collar & Leash (starter collar is provided for the ride home, and its great to start working on leash training and getting them used to it!)
Puppy bed (who doesn't love a soft spot to cuddle up after a long day of playing?)
Set up a vet appointment in ADVANCE...I always recommend getting them checked in and good for a baseline visit with your vet as going home for the first 1-2 weeks can be a stressful transition time
Puppy proof before hand.. .(loose wires anything you don't want them playing or getting into)
Find a good puppy food! High in protein & fat (we will send you home with some to start)
Toys! they love to chew and chase and will likely be able to start retrieving within the week you bring them home
Water dispenser (I use the big 5 gallon ones so fresh water is always available)
Puppy pads & crate, (We all hate to hear them cry the first few nights but it will aid potty training and allow them to have a safe space of their own)
Collar & Leash (starter collar is provided for the ride home, and its great to start working on leash training and getting them used to it!)
Puppy bed (who doesn't love a soft spot to cuddle up after a long day of playing?)
Set up a vet appointment in ADVANCE...I always recommend getting them checked in and good for a baseline visit with your vet as going home for the first 1-2 weeks can be a stressful transition time
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