Every time you see a Golden Retriever walking down the street, they are immediately recognizable. The average person can distinguish between a Labrador Retriever and a Border Collie, and typically know that each breed has stereotypes that differ from each other. What most people don’t know is that every aspect of a dog’s breed was carefully planned out and selected for specific purposes. In this article, we will go over the AKC (American Kennel Club) breed standard for Golden

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create the hyper furball you brought home? This post will go over everything a breeder does from buying their own prospective breeding dog to sending your puppy home with you! The first thing someone interested in starting their breeding program needs to do is research! I’ll say it three times, research, research, research. They pick a breed and then they need to research the AKC breed standard and other breeders who are breeding their

You have an amazing dog and they love people. They can tell when you’re sad, and think pets and attention is the best thing in the world. You should consider becoming a therapy dog team! In this post we’ll go over what it takes to turn your dog into a therapy dog, how to title in therapy dog work, and the benefits you get from doing this with your pup. As discussed in another post, therapy dogs are not the same as service dogs. I like to say that therapy dogs serve all and s

Bringing home your new, furry companion is always an exciting day, but it can be overwhelming to know where to start with training your puppy or dog. As dog owners, it is our responsibility to empower our dogs to become functional in our communities. Whether your dog is going to be a service dog, sports prospect, or beloved family pet, the AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) Test is a family place to start! Training for the CGC begins before you bring your puppy home. The key