Wisteria Goldens is a Member of Dog Breeders Bred With HEART AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program Wisteria Goldens have consistently been committed to being in good standing with the AKC and other authorities in all areas of our business. But, our primary dedication is to raise happy and healthy English Cream […]
This article will explore the basics of a Walk Run Safety routine. Warming up, distance, preparation, commands, and the leader's (you or your dog walker service) responsibilities. It is important to review the sections as they apply to your dog. If you have a dog walker/runner taking your dog for walks ask about these areas of care and how the service addresses each of them.
The safety of our pets is paramount. Health is important, exercise is part of a healthy pet's lifestyle, and large breed dogs normally will need more exercise than small breed dogs.
Dogs need exercise. Large breed dogs need to be walked routinely. When a dog is in top form […]
We hosted a class in the spring on the topic of ‘Essential Oils for Pets' and we discovered several amazing ways we can use Pure Essential Oils for our dogs. One of the most popular topics, during and since the class, was how to use certified therapeutic grade essential oils in the prevention of fleas and ticks.
We have long realized a healthy diet will support the goal by improving our dog’s immune system. This is priority when considering the damage a flea, tick, or mosquito can cause us or our pets. This is our checklist for promoting optimal health.
Puppies are born without teeth. Their baby teeth will gradually come in, they will gradually lose them as their permanent teeth come in. Similar to a human baby but, the process takes a bit less time. The timeline varies. […]
Dangers for Dogs: Pet Safe Home Guide discusses several safety issues to consider when you are making your home pet safe. Many of them are also issues you would consider for people and especially older adults, babies & children. The important take away from today’s article is to do the research (begin with the resources provided) and make a list of the dangers in your home, in the yard, or other areas where your dog may be exploring.
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) affects many preferred breeds, including Golden Retrievers. Several methods test for or are used to diagnose, both CHD as well as degenerative joint disease. The most popular are the tests called PennHip and OFA. Although the information on the Internet is readily available, dissemination of inaccurate information is also rampant. I’d like to explain our decision to use PennHip here at Wisteria Goldens.
When we first started breeding and researching what health clearances were required to be responsible breeders, we ran into the controversy between OFA and PennHip, so we decided to do both. What we didn't think through is; what do you do when there […]
Sharing Cutting Board Snacks with our dogs isn’t always a good idea but there are a few people snacks worth mentioning which are nutritious and beneficial for dogs. Moderation is a key factor.
We occasionally share cutting board snacks with our dogs for nutritional reasons as well as to provide a variety of nutritional sources for them.
Avoid sharing while you are eating. We generally share while we are preparing or during socialization training. For example, we may substitute an apple slice for a treat (once or twice) during a session.
Make the snacks bite size to reduce chances of choking. Make the bites sized to ‘fit’ your dog’s age and size as well.
I'm often asked “What should I feed my puppy? What do you recommend?” I have always researched the dog food and looked at the first few ingredients, as I was told that these were the most important and meat should always be the first one. The guaranteed analysis was the next important criteria.
Note: This blog post was previously published on Wisteria Goldens in 2014. We are resharing […]
Each summer I receive many emails from families asking about “shaving” their Golden Retriever. Should you shave your golden?
I did some research and found there is a risk of changing their coat when shaving them. It could either grow back thicker or not grow back properly at all. This is due to the double-coat that Golden Retrievers have.
If your Golden Retriever swims a lot and the hair stays wet creating hot spots, then this is a risk you might want to take, but most hot spots are eliminated when feeding a high-quality food, such as Life's Abundance, that does not have wheat or corn, the highest allergens to Golden Retrievers.
Some people want to […]
Today we are sharing the improved update of our Puppy Training Guide Listing
This is a list of the Puppy Training Guides we have published on Wisteria Goldens’ Blog. The Listing page will provide you with answers to the most commonly asked questions about how to transition your puppy from Wisteria Ranch to your Forever Home, Nutrition, Socialization, Playtime, Training, Travel, Memories (Journal), and Health Care.
The list also includes some of our most popular Blog posts about caring for your dog as well. You’ll find a variety of topics like these popular guides.
Bringing Home New Puppy Transition Tips (preparation and welcoming your puppy to their Forever Home).
Puppy Love Head to Toe (a massage guide).