Let’s face it – as much as we love our puppies there is one habit they have that annoys us greatly. They love to chew things. Sometimes they chew things that they should not chew ruining your valued possessions and perhaps even placing themselves in harm’s way. Yet, this is the way young dogs explore… Read more »
Tag: Caring for Goldens
Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog
We all know that dogs can be voracious and not very picky eaters. It sometime seems like they eat their food without even tasting it first. Well, as amusing as it can sometimes be to watch them scarf down things like kitchen scraps, etc, we need to be discriminating about what they eat even if… Read more »
Tips for Helping Your Dog Live Longer
We all know that a dog’s life on average is shorter than a human’s life. That is one of the reasons that we must treasure every moment we spend with our furry, little friends. And although certain breeds do live longer than others, there are certain things we can do that will help ensure your… Read more »
Reasons to Consider Purchasing Pet Insurance
Study after study has shown that dogs contribute a great deal to our physical and emotional well-being. Moreover, research has even proven that dogs can detect human illnesses and conditions such as oncoming seizures, migraines and even cancer. Given this almost psychic connection to their human owners and our unconditional love of our pets, it… Read more »
Tips for Choosing a Qualified Dog Sitter
Are you planning an extended trip or vacation and want reassurances that your four legged friend will be okay while you are gone? Well, before you consider a kennel, it may interest you to know that there are other options. There are businesses that can put you in contact with people who will sit with,… Read more »
Leaving your Puppy Alone for the First Time
One of the biggest challenges that dog owners face is coping with the separation anxiety that our furry friends exhibit when we must eventually leave them alone. To them it’s as if we will never return, which is why they whine, try to block our way and act out in other undesirable ways. Puppies are… Read more »
Signs you May Be Feeding Your Dog the Wrong Foods
Although it rarely gets the attention that human overeating does, obesity is becoming a real problem in dogs. In fact, approximately 25%-30% of the canine population is obese, according to some estimates. The problem is that it is hard to resist our dogs when they beg for food. But simply because they beg, does not… Read more »
Grooming Your Golden
At Southern Charm Goldens, we love our golden retrievers. That’s why we’re sharing these tips for grooming your golden. Did you know that grooming your pup is an important part of bonding? Here’s how to keep your golden well-groomed, happy and healthy. Bath time Unless your pooch has been rolling around in a mud puddle,… Read more »
Caring for Your Dog through End of Summer
We might only have a few weeks of summer left, (sorry, we said it!) but temperatures aren’t going to cooling off for at least another month or two. Although August indicates the end of summer as a season, we still need to recognize that hot fall temperatures are still dangerous for dogs. Here are some… Read more »