SDG Goldens

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 you, but they...

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 about...

Observing Growth Through Play Today was puppy party day! This event is always exciting for us. We invite people who have not worked with the puppies before. They help us set up four brand-new stations that the puppies have never seen. Today’s stations included a bridge, a teeter-totter, a wobble board, and a tunnel. The goal of this activity is not just to see whether a puppy will complete an obstacle. We are keenly observing how each puppy responds to something new. Watching Their Responses...