We have two male Golden Retrievers that are about eighteen months old. They don't dig when we are around but only when they are at home by themselves.

A: ~ They are still young and bored. I have heard of lots of tricks, but none that are proven to work. Why aren't they inside?

~ There is getting a sandbox and burying bones and toys (gives them something to dig for and a place to only dig at) You can teach them that is good digging and the other is bad.

~ I have heard burying there poop where they dig, eventually they will learn they will only dig up their poop and will stop digging.

My dogs are 2 and 3 year-old Golden Retrievers and we have a weekend house that we take them to over the weekends. Most of the properties are spaced far apart and our neighbors are able to keep their dog off a leash. How can I teach them to be free to roam around the lot without going too far from home? Do I just let them go...I've never tried it but I don't like keeping them on leashes.

A: In our city, there are "Bark Parks" all over which are fenced in areas where people come to bring their dogs to run unleashed.

I would suggest first ensuring your dogs will come to you when called. To train them to do this, call them (either by "Come" or their name, or by a signature whistle) and have biscuits ready to reward them when they respond. Always tell them "Good boy/girl" and pet them when they've responded properly, too. Once...

How hot is too hot for a Golden Retrievers to be outside in the summer?
Specifically, more for talking her out for her daily walks or exercise.

A: When you're hot, he's hot.
plus, he has lots of fur aswell.

My golden retrievers accidentally had an action that they weren't supposed to, and I wanted to see the chances of my female getting pregnant by doing it once.

How long does it take for a dog to be pregnant? And what signs do you see for a dog to be pregnant?

Both of my dogs are 16 months, so I wanted to see if their ages were okay to have puppies or not.

Thanks!

A: here is an excellent illustrated site about breeding, pregnancy and whelping..It will help you give mom and pups the best of care> http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/whelping.html

she IS a little young, as she isn't mature herself yet..So she will need to have great care, while carrying the puppies..Golden Retrievers aren't fully mature until 3 years old, but she is most likely pregnant...

by the way, all dogs, regardless of breed carry pups for nine...

Control your pets

I just witnessed the most horrific death of a deer on Highway 75. It was completely preventable.

I was southbound and saw a pair of golden retrievers from the Woodside area chase two does onto the highway. I was able to miss the first doe, but a northbound vehicle struck the second, killing it instantly. The dogs immediately went to the dead deer on the road, creating yet another hazard to anyone traveling during the valley's rush hour.

Since this incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, my very strong suspicion is that the dog's owner arrived home from work, was too lazy/irresponsible to walk the dogs, so just let them out to run.