Hi everyone! Our GR puppy is coming home in 3 weeks and this forum has been a lifesaver. We live in a condo and had initially planned on taking our puppy down to the street for potty breaks straight away and not using puppy pads to avoid confusion, however I've been pretty concerned about the...

I understand all breeders are different. However, I am talking generally. Does it sound like we would be a good home for a puppy / dog? My partner and I are both out of school (he is 24 and I am 26). Technically, I am still in school (grad school), but I defend in a couple of weeks so will be...

Hello! I have been contemplating getting a Golden Retriever for quite some time now. I had two goldens growing up and couldn't imagine a better companion. I live in a three-bedroom apartment in Boston. The area I am in is quite residential, there are parks all around and a beach across the...

Hi there. I currently have a 4 month old golden retriever puppy. He's the best! He's being crate-trained, already housebroken, doing pretty well with obedience, hasn't gotten into too much trouble or mischief. However, my circumstances are changing a bit, and it seems like the best option for me...

Hello Forum- It has been so nice to get to know more about Goldens in this forum! I hope you can help me, the breeders I have reached out to are no longer breeding. I am looking for a breeder who cares about health clearances, who understands my interest in a "service dog disposition", (and...

Hello everyone! Before I ask my question, let me introduce myself (first post!) - I am a Doctor (born and brought up in the UK, had an English cream golden, truly my best friend until he sadly passed away last year, I have done my university (college) training in the UK, I am now a Doctor and a...

Lilo is sort of a shy dog. He took a few days to get used to the apartment, more than I expected to really, but now he roams the place like he belongs. Problem is, I live in a small apartment. Lilo is 3 months old and has A LOT of energy, and as much as I try to play fetch in my small living...

Hi There, Our little Izzy has been home for 3 weeks now. She's caught onto potty training in the condo easily enough with minimal accidents. We have a potty patch on the balcony and she will go on it occasionally throughout the day, or wander to the door and we scoop her up and take her out...

Hello All I need your help I'm about to move into my new home and it's an apartment on the bottom floor. It has a massive courtyard perfect for my GR that is part of the apartment but it's not pet or dog friendly!! Strata Bi laws stipulates no dogs allowed unless it's a guide dog for the blind...

Hello Everyone! We just wanted to stop by and introduce ourselves. Our names are Alex and Bethany and our golden girl goes by Charlie. She is so loving and I honestly think she thinks she is part human; if you guys could only see how Alex speaks to her and how she understands! I'll post pictures...

Hello all: I have been reading this forum for quite some time now and I have decided to become a member. I have had my Golden, Oakley since he was a puppy. He is now 2.5 and I love him to pieces. I used to live up near the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario and last year I moved to Toronto for...