Nutrition
PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY GRAIN FREE FOOD. It is linked to heart disease in goldens retrievers. https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/questions-answers-fdas-work-potential-causes-non-hereditary-dcm-dogs
We use Purina Pro Plan Sport 27/17, 30/20, or 26/16 all ages.
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FDJMFG7
Chewy https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan-active-2717-chicken/dp/289856
Purina One Wet Food, grain inclusive: rotate proteins to prevent allergies
Suppliers, most grocery stores, Tractor supply, Walmart, Chewy, Amazon
Purina One
https://www.chewy.com/purina-one-natural-smartblend-lamb/dp/37773
Important supplements
Dinovite https://dinovite.com/dinovite-for-dogs/?sku=838700001047
Glucosamine/Chondroitin daily through age 24 months of age.
Whimzee dental chew
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MWTKGKN
Minties dental chew
https://www.chewy.com/vetiq-minties-mediumlarge-dental-dog/dp/234780
Treats
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We recommend made in USA treats
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The best treats are natural like carrots, green apples, sweet potatoes, bananas, zucchini, cucumber & watermelon. Start your puppy on fruits & vegetables when they’re young and they will love them for life!
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Raw beef, lamb, or goat bones
Old Mother Hubbard Mini biscuits. healthy low calorie cookies
https://a.co/d/0ThOu46
Training, Equipment & Accessories
No pull harnesses. USE FRONT CLIP ONLY.
Do not use harnesses that restrict shoulder movement. We like these
Food bowl. We really like a large stainless bowl. They are sanitary, easy to clean, virtually indestructible, and help to prevent pink (snow) nose https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O3BLAG
Stainless slow feeder bowl
Water Bowl. We LOVE a nice stainless bucket. Most plastics leach chemicals into the water which can build up in your pups body. Make sure the handle does not have loops where it attaches to the pail. Your pups collar can get stuck on the loops in the crate.
Crate. Even if you don’t want to crate your dog, a crate is handy for emergencies and travel. Just leave it open with a bed and toys inside, and your puppy will become attached to it; it will be their safe place.
Juvenile/Adult crate: 36” collapsible
Baby gate
Puppies should not be left to roam the house on their own. If they are not in a crate, you will want to confine them to an area that is safe. Baby gates are an ideal solution to confining the puppy in the kitchen with you while cooking, or in the living room while watching TV. It only takes a second for a puppy to get a hold of electrical cords, toilet paper or other items that at best will make a mess, but at worse will result in a trip to the vet.
If you have stairs, you will want to prevent your Golden pup from using them as a play ground. We strongly discourage letting your puppy traipse up and down the stairs since it is so stressful on their developing joints. Occasional use is OK.
Our favorite gates
Grooming & Hygiene
House Deodorizer. We LOVE K.O.E. I use it as a cleaner for potty accidents, as an addition to laundry, and as an outside wash in the potty area https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07643LGKT
Toys & Hunting
We like Chuck-it balls, Tennis Balls, Dr. Noy’s toys, PipSqueakers, Puppy Kongs, nylabones etc.
Gun Dog Supply for Hunting