I will be getting a Golden this summer and she will have had some puppy training so I’m getting her at around 12 weeks old. I have already bought a medium sized collar and large collar for her to grow into. Would a medium work at 12 weeks or should I get a small as well? Thank you!

Almost 9 months old, is it legit? Can it cause certain problems? Is it too aggressive? He just won't heel. thanks.

My "puppy" is almost 10 months old and almost 90 lbs, and we would find he was constantly loosing his collar when he played with our pitbull terrier. He would kindly bring it back in to me, but we were baffled as to why it kept coming off! I then realized during the wee hours of the morning, his...

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a nice collar that doesn't mess up the wonderful Golden silky hair. The flat ones we use are fine, but I was thinking of something narrower, maybe, so it won't cause her hair to bunch up so much! Any suggestions would be great! :grin2: TIA!!

My Deanie boy starts his training Monday and his trainer said that I need a choke-slip type collar. The problem is I had a very bad experience with choke collars when I was a kid (a family member was watching my cocker spaniel and put her out on a tie out with her choker, she ended up choking...

Hello All, We are receiving our new 8-week-old female golden retriever puppy next week. Her crate, bed, and bowls are ready and waiting. Can you please recommend the type of collar and leash that is best for this beginning stage? Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks! Kari

We use the chain collar on Hina (almost 7 months old) for obedience class and I also use it when we're out on walks. Here's a pic of what we're using. I've noticed that her fur has been wearing down on her neck where the two ends of the chain meet. I usually try to shift it while we're...

I've got a 2-year old golden that is wonderful at home, wonderful at the dog park, and... mostly wonderful on walks. When he's leashed he is fine. Even unleashed in my yard if we're playing he's happy and follows commands. However, if he doesn't want to come inside when we're done playing, or...

Hello everybody! Please meet my boy Dobie, my 8 weeks old Golden. Really nice to meet you all! I have used a lot of post and information so thank you all in advance, thank you all or making this forum so active, it really helps newcomers like me. I got quite a bit of questions and I...