Below are some of the products we have used and recommend. Whether that be toys that the puppies LOVE while they are with us to books on training that will be helpful to you in your journey of training your new puppy!
The training programs recommended below are both fantastic (and LIFETIME memberships!) and either one will work on helping you continue your new puppy's training at home. If your budget allows, I would suggest investing in both as each one offers unique tips and perspective on the what, when, where, why and how to train. Click on each logo to learn more about each program and enroll if you so choose.
On the products listed below, click on the link below each product to be taken directly to Amazon to purchase it for your new pup or adult dog!
Please be mindful of age appropriate toys for puppies and adult dogs, as some adult toys are not appropriate for puppies and most "puppy" labeled toys are not appropriate for adult dogs.
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Birchwood Goldens HIGHLY Recommended Product:
Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places? Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens, brings readers into the whelping box and onto the frontlines of a puppy’s developmental journey with her trademark clarity and wit.
With guidance about everything from crate training to spaying and neutering, Puppy Brain distills the latest insights and breakthroughs from canine research into practical, actionable, evidence-based guidance.
The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, globetrotted (pre-pandemic) to galvanize the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers; they also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their 20s and even 30s. The result is this unprecedented and comprehensive guide, filled with surprising information, invaluable advice, and inspiring stories about dogs and the people who love them.
In The Forever Dog, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker explained that your dog’s longevity starts with proper nourishment. In The Forever Dog Life, they offer simple ways you can help your dog live longer and better from the inside-out and outside-in, including easy-to-follow tools, recipes, and tips.
Learn to prepare healthy, homemade meals your dog will love, with more than 120 nutritionally packed recipes for delicious food bowls, fresh food toppers that supercharge any type of pet food, and nourishing broths and stews that entice the pickiest of eaters. And don’t forget DIY training treats, cookies, jerkies, and chews. Accompanying the recipes are science-rich tips for the best ingredients, food hacks, and tools to use in the kitchen.
Prolong play with this mentally stimulating dog chew toy that can be filled with kibble or treats and then frozen to create a nice treat for your pup!
100% Denali Recommended!!
She goes NUTS for this ball.
While I don't typically let our dogs have rope toys, these toys are great for that tug-o-war engagement! Just don't let them chew unsupervised.
Good 'high value' training treats are a MUST when working with puppies or adult dogs. And keep it interesting for your pup by not feeding all of one treat ... get a mixture of several and keep them guessing and INTERESTED in listening to what you ask of them next! :)
*Note* the Honest Kitchen fishy treats are fantastic but they are SMELLY. I haven't met a puppy or dog that doesn't go crazy for them ... just a PSA that if you have a thing about fish smells - although your dogs will love them you may not.
These all natural chicken jerky treats are GREAT high value treats for training. I cut these into very small bite size treats suitable for training purposes. They might be a bit rich for initial puppy training, so use with caution.
For those dogs that might have an allergy to chicken, these beef jerky treats are awesome! I also use these
These are FANTASTIC treats to start with for training your new pup! They are mild in flavor but have a big crunch, so I don't ever worry about them upsetting their tummies.
Warning - these have a major fishy smell ... but OMG the dogs go crazy for these.
These are super easy to cut up into small training bite sizes also. Offers something a little chewy from all of the other crunch treats.
Keeping up with the grooming of your Golden is a very important step in owning one of these wonderful dogs. They are known as a 'double-coated' breed and will do 2-3 MAJOR shedding episodes a year, usually in the spring and fall ... and then if you're "lucky" they'll throw one more in there for you just to keep you and your vacuum busy!
A good slicker brush (I've got 2 of them listed above - small square blue one is perfect and soft for puppies to get used to brushing as well as to use it on adult dogs for around sensitive areas like their ears and face. The large green one is great for adult dog bodies and tail) and an undercoat rake are 2 of the most essential tools you'll need for their coats to help in this process. You'll also need to keep up on their nail clipping, so a good nail clipper and grinder are good tools to have on hand also. If you are diligent about starting this process when they are young and get them used to it being a daily/weekly routine, you will have a dog that will understand that this treatment is a pup spa day not an unusual form of torture!
For bathing, good quality shampoo and conditioners will also help keep things in check and condition their skin as well in the process. Just like humans, dogs will go through seasonal allergies and get itchy dry skin, so having a quality shampoo/conditioner will help aid them of these seasonal irritants. If you have a place to setup (space, hot/cold water hookups, possibly a drain - but a 5 gallon bucket works just fine too) the Booster Bath, I will just tell you from my own experience ... this product is a lifesaver on my knees and back from NOT having to hunch over a bath tub on ground level bathing dogs!
Blow Drying. It's no surprise that most, if not all Goldens LOVE water, which means that you will more than likely be contending with a wet dog more than you probably planned (whether that be from a bath or them swimming). Because of their double coat, they do tend to take forever to air dry and sometimes won't even fully dry underneath for 1/2 a day or more . This excess moisture on their skin is just asking for a hot spot to form. If you have never had the "pleasure" of dealing with a hot spot ... let me save you the trouble and tell you to buy a good dog blow dryer. You will need something with a lot more air force than a standard human hair dryer in order to get rid of the moisture. If it's hot outside then air drying is totally fine ... but more times than not it's going to be easier to just spend 20 minutes blow drying your pup and then continue on with your day. Also with a floppy ear breed, be sure you also are taking care of their ears and keeping them free from funk and overgrowth of yeast (which happens with they get wet and not taken car of ... hence why this is in this paragraph!) which will land you in the vets office for an ear infection.
This probiotic pet shampoo and conditioner gently cleans and moisturizes the skin and coat and is great for healthy pets and pets who suffer from skin allergies. It contains topical probiotics to proactively support a healthy microbiome and build your pets' natural defenses against common skin problems such as itching, odor, dryness, dandruff, hot spots, inflammation and excessive shedding.
This deodorizing spray hydrates and deodorizes the skin and coat for a fresher, better-smelling pet in between washes. It contains avocado oil and topical probiotics that help support a healthy microbiome to defend against common skin problems such as itching, odor, dryness, dandruff, hot spots, yeast and excessive shedding.
This dog and cat hair detangler hydrates the skin and softens the coat for a more brushable, tangle-free pet. It contains avocado oil and topical probiotics that help support a healthy microbiome to defend against common skin problems such as itching, odor, dryness, dandruff, hot spots, yeast and excessive shedding.
Ever have a dog that constantly licks it paws for no apparent reason? More than likely it's due to an over production of yeast and/or fungus. This Probiotic Paw Spray supports healthy skin and relieves itchy, stinky and irritated paws. It will eradicate and prevent the growth of yeast and fungus. It is also non-medicated, alcohol-free and fragrance-free for those pets with sensitive skin.
BEST SELLER! This 100% natural cat and dog paw and nose balm provides instant relief and ongoing protection while soothing dry, itchy paws and noses. Great for skin folds and other exposed pet parts! Provides instant relief and ongoing protection. Soothes and protects with Manuka Honey.
This probiotic pet ear cleaner gently cleans, soothes and protects dirty, itchy & irritated ears. It helps to restore harmony and stabilize the ear's natural microbiome for a happier, healthier-looking pet. Our probiotics continue to fight against harmful bacteria in the ears for up to 2 weeks!
Grooming rake type of brush is perfect for dematting and deshedding your dogs coat! With a dual-sided design, use the 9-teeth side to tackle stubborn mats and tangles and the 17-teeth side to thin out and deshed your dogs fur. This rake is designed specifically for long coats, wiry coats, and double coated breeds (like the Golden Retriever). Not suitable for puppies until their adult fur comes in, please see puppy specific recommended brushes.
A quick brushing everyday will do wonders for a dogs coat. Not only will it keep the dirt & mats away by keeping the shedding hair under control, but will also encourage the production of good skin oils to help keep the skin and coat in great condition. We use this as our everyday brush and the dogs LOVE it.
* Warning* because of the extra long pins, they will be more likely to bend if you are trying to brush out mats. Use a slicker brush first to break apart any big tangles or mats.
This is a great small slicker brush to get in those hard to reach or delicate areas, like the ears. The bristles have a little coating on the tip to make it gentler for those delicate areas.
GAME CHANGER for all of our dog and puppy bedding. We do ALOT of dog laundry - especially when we have a litter of puppies. This is the ONLY product I've found that completely eliminates any sort of dog smells and leaves bedding smelling super fresh and clean - not chemical smelling from bleach or other stain remover products. And it's 100% safe for pets.
This Laundry Booster Stain & Odor Removal Additive is great for removing pet stains and odors from pet bedding, clothing, washable pee pads and more! Use with your regular detergent to remove stains & odors including urine, feces, blood, mud, vomit & sweat.
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