Every family who brings home an SDG Goldens puppy asks what they actually need before their puppy arrives. Bringing home a puppy is exciting and a little overwhelming. Walk into any pet store or browse Amazon, and you'll find thousands of products all claiming to be "must-haves." The truth is, many of them aren't. After years of raising, training, and living with puppies every day, I've learned that the right products can make life much easier. They won't train your puppy for

One of the first questions almost every new puppy owner asks is: "Why does my puppy keep having accidents? Doesn't she know she's supposed to go outside?" If you've ever felt frustrated during potty training, you're certainly not alone. The good news is that your puppy probably isn't being stubborn, spiteful, or trying to make your life difficult. In fact, science tells us something much more encouraging. Successful potty training isn't about finding the "magic trick." It's a

Today was puppy party day. For this activity, we invite people who have not worked with the puppies before and place them at four brand-new stations the puppies have never seen. Today’s stations included a bridge, a teeter-totter, a wobble board, and a tunnel. The goal is not just to see whether a puppy will complete an obstacle. We are watching how each puppy responds to something new. Do they approach boldly? Do they need a little time to think? Do they recover quickly afte