Are Golden Retrievers Good With Kids? Complete Guide 2026

Are Golden Retrievers Good With Kids? Complete Guide 2026

Are golden retrievers good with kids? Yes, they are. The honest answer, though, comes with one important caveat your breeder probably won’t mention. The same breed that earns praise for being gentle and tolerant is also capable of bowling over a toddler with sheer enthusiasm. If you have young children at home and no experience … Read more

Help! My Puppy Isn’t Food Motivated!

So you got a dog or a puppy. You researched the training, and everything says to give them a treat as a reward – so you reward! But your puppy doesn’t want it… maybe they’re not food motivated? Your puppy has zero interest in that reward, then as a result, your dog doesn’t learn what … Read more

What Does Spine Arthritis in a Dog Look Like

What Does Spine Arthritis in a Dog Look Like

Amid our ongoing worries about Clover’s lungs — first pneumonia, then a possible area of collapsed lung sacs — our veterinarian also discovered significant arthritis in Clover’s lower spine. I had no idea what spine arthritis in a dog looks like in an x-ray, so during our last appointment about 10 days ago, I asked … Read more

Feline Rescue Cat Tales: Help wanted: Kitten Season

Feline Rescue Cat Tales: Help wanted: Kitten Season

Kitten season. If you love cats that probably sounds like a magical time of year. Kitten season is real and while it does indeed produce wonderful, loveable kittens, too often they are unplanned and unwanted. So, what is kitten season?Female cats mate and give birth from early spring to late autumn. With a gestation period that … Read more

5 Hounds Dog Food Review (By Dr Will)

5 Hounds Dog Food Review (By Dr Will)

Free range meats. Organ meats provide rich nutrition. Cooked at a low temperature to retain nutrition. Throw your kibble in the bin. We’ve learned our lessons, and thankfully found better solutions – of which 5 Hounds by Dr Will is one of them. Who … Read more