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Plug your dog's weight, age, and activity level into this unique calorie calculator to see how many calories your dog needs every day. Then enter information about your dog's kibble to calculate how many cups of food you should be feeding her dog every day.
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The purpose of Conformation shows is to judge dogs (males) and females (bitches) based on the breed's standard (see the official Golden Retriever breed standard). The objective of this is to identify the dogs that are closest to the ...

Is it time to get a second dog? Why do you want a second dog? Are you doing the right thing?

This topic has come up regularly since this site began in 1999. And usually it is because the poster has a romanticized idea of what life will be like with a second dog.

I'm not against everyone getting a second dog, but I have noticed a pattern. There are some red flags I look for that indicate the poster is getting a second dog for the wrong reasons, or isn't adequately prepared for the adjustment.
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THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, ...

Pet Insurance is optional, but it may provide you with piece of mind knowing that you will be able to treat possible illnesses and injuries your Golden Retriever may suffer from in the future.

Here are two Pet Insurance companies who have Canadian packages for our pets:
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Whether you are picking up a new puppy, moving across the country, going on vacation, or heading off the National Speciality show, you just may have to fly with your dog. Here are some pointers and tips:

Flying with your New Puppy
I flew to pick up my new puppy, Monty, in December of 2005. Here are some pointers for a safe and comfortable trip home with your puppy.

Sherpa Bag:
My puppy was 8.5 weeks old. I borrowed ...

The Delta Society is a United States based organization that oversees certification and visitation of therapy dogs in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, and schools.

Recently, the Delta Society's Medical Advisory Board discussed the issue of therapy dogs that are fed a raw meat/protein diet. That board has voted to preclude animals eating raw protein foods from participating in Delta Society Pet Partners program by June 30, 2010.
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There is a deadly disease stalking your dog, a hideous, stealthy thing just waiting its chance to steal your beloved friend. It is not a new disease, or one for which there are inoculations. The disease is called "Trust".

You knew before you ever took your puppy home that it could not be trusted. The breeder who provided you with this precious animal warned you, drummed it into your head. Puppies steal off counters, destroy anything expensive, chase cats, take forever to house train, and must never be allowed off lead!!
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Laika
Myriosa Water Off A Ducks Back CD, WC, Am/Can TDX; therapy dog
16 September 2000 – 15 August 2005

Last month, with my “puppy” lying at my feet, I would never have believed I would be writing this note so ...