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Add a collar and ID tag to the top of your Golden Retriever puppy supply list. Your puppy should always have your contact information with them in case they get lost. The Animal Humane Society recommends choosing a collar with a standard adjustable plastic clip or buckle.,Welcoming a new Golden Retriever puppy into your home begins an exciting new chapter for your family. These lovable, loyal companions bring so much joy—and they also come with a list of needs to help them thrive in their new environment. For a first-time puppy parent or a parent to a growing furry family, you might be asking yourself, “What are the basic needs for Golden Retrievers?” The key is having the right essentials to ensure that your Golden grows up happy, healthy, and well-adjusted. Here’s a list of must-have items to make your new puppy’s transition smooth and fun for both of you. 

Always Supervise Your Dog Around Water The most important thing to remember when letting your pup play in the water with you is to always keep an eye on them. There are several things to look out for before, during, and after your dog is in the pool: Watch out for dogs drinking pool water. Every dog (and human) who gets in the pool will inhale some pool water, but watch out for excessive drinking. Pools treated with chlorine can be harmful to ingest if your dog drinks too much. The same goes for salt water pools; too much salt is never good for a pup. And if your pup is hot and exhausted from being outdoors and swimming, they’re going to want to drink it to quench their thirst. Fortunately, the amount of chlorine in the pool water is very diluted. Symptoms are mild and include mild gastrointestinal issues, but it’s still a good idea to stop your dog from drinking too much of it. Drinking too much salt water however can have more serious consequences especially if the dog is dehydrated. Never leave your dog unattended near a swimming pool. Keep fresh water and a portable dog bowl nearby so your pup has access to clean drinking water at all times. Watch to see if your dog gets tired. Dogs who are enjoying themselves in the pool may not notice they’re getting tired. If you notice the rear part of their body sinking a bit, that’s a good sign that they’re becoming fatigued and could use a break. This is when a life vest or flotation device can save them from slipping beneath the water’s surface, but if you don’t have one for your dog, ensure that they have a safe and easy way to get out of the pool. Pool ramps, steps, and ladders for dogs will give your pup a safe spot to exit and take a breather before jumping in again. Providing a reliable access point for them will also help during training and if your dog gets nervous in the water.,Summer is here, and it’s only natural to want to be outside. A big part of summer is swimming in the pool, but can your canine family members take part in the fun too? The short answer: Yes! But read on for a few things to keep in mind when it comes to dogs and pool safety. As with humans, pool safety is key to keeping the good times going. When it comes to dogs and pools, many of them love the water and will take to it naturally, while others will benefit from a little swim training.  Whether or not your dog is a born swimmer, it’s important to make your pool accessible for them when you are around, giving them easy ways in and out of the water, that will also keep your pool from being damaged.

Pups like Yoshi enjoy a good day by the pool, too, you know! After a session of dog swimming, he knows there’s nothing like lounging out by the water. But how do you beat the heat on patio concrete? A Frisco elevated pet bed keeps Yoshi a cool dog by lifting him off the ground and letting that breeze flow beneath his belly and through the tight breathable fabric.,If you plan on taking advantage of those long summer months with your furry BFF, that means spending lots of quality time in the great outdoors. After all, snuggling up with your pup in front of a warm fire and Animal Planet isn’t the only way to bond—sunny skies and warm breezes mean it’s time to pack up, gear up and run through greener pastures for some summer dog adventures. Check out how some of the cutest pups on the Internet beat the heat and keep it cool–even when it’s hot under the collar.

You take your dog’s health and safety seriously, but sometimes the biggest risks are hiding in plain sight.   Here are more than 40 common things in your home that could be toxic to your pup.  

Image via iStock.com/Kkolosov By Deidre Grieves When it comes to understanding how a dog ages, you may have heard that one dog year is equivalent to seven human years. But according to Dr. Lisa Lippman, a veterinarian based in New York City, that isn’t an exact calculation for determining dog age. “The ‘seven-year rule’ is a simplified explanation of canine-human aging,” she says. According to Dr. Lippman, a medium-size dog that’s well cared for will live roughly 1/7th as long as their owner, but different breeds of dogs age differently. This guide will explain how a dog ages and how to best care for your dog at every life stage. Dogs Age Based on Size and Breed Dr. Lippman explains that the dog-years-to-human-years equation is actually more about weight than it is about age. “A 5-year-old dog that weighs 20 pounds or less is about 33 ‘human-years-old,’ where a dog that weighs over 90 pounds is closer to 41 years old in human years,” she says. The dog age ranges associated with different life stages—puppy, adult and senior—vary depending on the size and breed of your pup. Most dogs, says Dr. Lippman, are considered puppies until they reach approximately 1 year old. But defining the transition between adult dogs and senior dogs is a little more complicated. “Large dogs tend to age more quickly than their smaller counterparts,” she says. “Very large dogs may be considered seniors at 5 or 6 years of age, whereas small dogs aren’t seniors until 10 or 12 years old.” Because of how dogs age, small dogs and large dogs also have different life spans. Smaller dogs like Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds and Pomeranians tend to live longer than larger dogs such as Saint Bernards, Great Danes, Newfoundlands and Irish Wolfhounds. “While we still aren’t sure exactly what accounts for this difference in maturation and aging, smaller dogs definitely live longer, on average, than very large ones,” says Dr. Lippman. “This is especially apparent when you compare very small dogs, such as a Yorkshire Terrier—which can live well into their teens—with very large dogs like Great Danes—who live to be about 10.”