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5 Caring Ways to Support Your Aging Golden Retriever, Why a Massage Bed Helps

October 13, 2026 • Leave a Comment

Watching the Gold Turn to Silver: Life with a Senior Retriever If you’ve ever shared your home with a Golden Retriever, you know they stay puppies at heart for an awfully long time. One day they're fetching tennis balls until your arm falls off, and the next, you notice a dusting of silver around their muzzle. As Goldens age, their joints—especi...

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Why Dog Play Groups Are More Than Just Fun and Games

August 16, 2026 • Leave a Comment

Why Dog Play Groups Are More Than Just Fun and Games If dogs had social calendars, play groups would be circled in bright red. Dog play groups—whether organized meetups, park regulars, or small neighborhood gatherings—offer far more than a chance to burn off energy. They support healthy behavior, build confidence, and strengthen the bond between d...

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What to Bring

July 28, 2026 • Leave a Comment

What to Bring to Barks & Brews Pup Crawl: Flagstaff Edition Flagstaff is famous for two things: world-class craft beer and four-legged mountain companions. Combine the two, and you get the ultimate high-country weekend event — the Barks & Brews Pup Crawl. While our local patio scene is famously welcoming, crawling from taproom to taproom with a d...

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Pet Food Storage

July 13, 2026 • Leave a Comment

So I read something interesting recently: do you pour your dog or horse feed straight into a plastic storage bin? Turns out that's not the best idea. The FDA actually recommends keeping pet food in its original bag — and if you use a storage bin, put the whole bag inside it rather than dumping the food in loose. A few reasons why: Fat residue bui...

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Mastering the "Big Sit"

July 06, 2026 • Leave a Comment

Mastering the "Big Sit": Getting Our Goldens Camera-Ready for October If you’ve ever scrolled through social media and stumbled across a photo of dozens of Golden Retrievers sitting perfectly side-by-side, you know how magical it looks. Seeing a sea of happy faces and perfectly lined-up pups makes you immediately want to grab your camera. But for...

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