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FAQ series - Dog food, bones to chew on and supplements

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Frequently Asked Questions:  The products we use and recommend and where to find them Max Thompson This list may be updated from time to time but will be a good explanation of the products we use and where they can be purchased. We do not get any compensation for any of the products or recommendations.We are providing links and places to purchase but you may find other sources for the same products or be able to buy them locally to you. ** Please note we are not recommending Grain Free kibble dog foods anymore as the high pea and legume content of all grain free foods is causing an alarming high rate of taurine deficiency which causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in certain breeds. Goldens are especially susceptible to this deadly disease. Do not feed a grain free kibble at this time. **  Food recommendations:  The best diet for your dog is a homemade, balanced diet. It may sound hard but it's a lot easier than you think! Here is a link to the diet outlined by  Natu...

FAQ Series - Housetraining

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Frequently Asked Questions:  Housetraining your new puppy Honor Golden, Kolton We get FAQ everyday and we wanted to put these questions and answers into a form where they can be utilized before and after you get you puppy. This post can pass along to anyone you know that may be getting a new puppy or even adult dog. These ideas are timeless and will work for anyone.  1. Never let your puppy out of your sight for the first couple of weeks. Have a space that the puppy can be when you can't watch him every minute. We recommend a small bathroom, a laundry room or an x-pen set up that is big enough to have a blanket/bed and an area that can have a large pee pee pad or some newspapers as well as a small bowl of water.  The pup needs a place he can have a quiet place and sleep if needed but also the pee pee pads or newspapers offer a place he can "go" if you are not available to run him outside. So if you get on a phone call or just busy doing something else where you can't ...