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Puppy Potty Training Schedule: 7 Easy Steps For Goldens
A puppy potty training schedule for golden retriever puppies: how many trips a day, when to go out, what to say, and what to do about accidents.

Emerald And Brad’s Adorable Golden Retriever Puppies Are 5 Weeks Old!
Golden retriever puppies at 5 weeks: Emerald and Brad’s dark red litter goes outside for the first time. New photos, plus what’s happening at this age.

Crate Training A Puppy At Night: 7 Steps To Restful First Nights
Crate training a puppy at night, step by step: where the crate goes, why you never open the door for barking, and how long a puppy can really hold it.

Golden Retriever Fall Photos Of Freddy!!
Golden retriever fall photos of Freddy, taken on the farm in Bradford, Maine. He is five, a light English cream, and the dad behind a lot of our puppies.

Poppy’s Extraordinary Six Weeks Of Puppy Training!
Poppy is spending six extra weeks with us on our 6 week puppy training program. Here’s a quick look at what those six weeks cover!

Meet Amber! Our Remarkable Honey Golden Retriever
Meet Amber, a honey golden retriever growing up here in Bradford, Maine. Calm, sweet, wonderful with children, and everything a golden should be.

Golden Mountain Dog vs Bernese Mountain Dog: An Essential Side By Side Look
Golden mountain dog vs bernese mountain dog, compared by a family who raises both. Size, coat, shedding, energy, and which one suits which home.

Introducing A Puppy To Your Dog: 6 Steps To A Joyful First Week
Introducing a puppy to your dog goes best when you slow it down. Here are six steps for the first meeting and the first week, from a house full of dogs.

Up On Their Feet! Our Delightful 4 Week Old Golden Retriever Puppies
Our 4 week old golden retriever puppies are up on their feet! See how Bradford and Emerald’s litter is coming along, with a fresh set of portraits.

Titus Went To School! Inside Our Proven Puppy Manners Training
Titus is spending four extra weeks with us for puppy manners training. Here’s a quick look at what those four weeks cover!

Your Golden Retriever Puppy Feeding Schedule: The Crucial First Month
A golden retriever puppy feeding schedule for the first month at home, including how many meals a day, how to change food safely, and how much is enough.

Violet’s Puppies Are Gone… Bittersweet Goodbye To Our 8 Week Old Golden Retriever Puppies
Violet and George’s 8 week old golden retriever puppies went home on September 16. Here are the last photos we took before they left.

Puppy Training With Georgie! Unleashing The Best In A Golden Retriever Puppy
Georgie is one week into her puppy obedience training here on the farm. Here’s how her first week went, and what she’s working on now!

Our Golden Retriever Puppies Growing Up! Emerald And Brad’s Litter!
Golden retriever puppies growing up fast at Windy Knoll Goldens. Here is how Emerald and Bradford’s dark red litter is coming along, with photos of the whole crew.

Emerald’s Puppies Are Here! Meet Our Remarkable Newborn Golden Retriever Puppies
Our newborn golden retriever puppies arrived on September 1 to Emerald and Bradford, and here is the belated announcement they deserve, with photos from their first days.

Winnie Stayed Behind: Two Delightful Weeks Of Training
Winnie stayed two extra weeks after her littermates went home, and she leaves today as a trained golden retriever puppy. Here is exactly what those two weeks covered.

Meet Bruno And Our Delightful 9 Week Old Golden Shepherd Puppies
Bradford and Chytta’s golden shepherd puppies are nine weeks old and every one of them is now spoken for. Here are the last photos of Bruno and the whole litter together.

Violet And George’s Irresistible 7 Week Old Golden Retriever Puppies
Violet and George’s 7 week old golden retriever puppies have one week left with us before go home day on September 16. Here is their week, and this week’s photos.

How To Choose A Golden Retriever Breeder: 7 Vital Questions To Ask
Knowing how to choose a golden retriever breeder comes down to a handful of questions. Here are the seven that tell you the most.

Your Essential Puppy Go Home Day Checklist
A puppy go home day checklist covering what to bring, the drive, and the first 48 hours at home.

A Thrilling Countdown For Our 7 Week Old Golden Shepherd Puppies
Bradford and Chytta’s golden shepherd puppies are 7 weeks old and nearly ready for their families. Here is what this stage looks like and what happens next.

The Golden Mountain Dog: A Wonderful Blend Of Two Beloved Breeds
What the golden mountain dog breed is, where the size and temperament come from, and which families suit one best.

Last Photos Of Acadia And Brad’s Puppies!
Acadia and Brad’s dark red golden retriever puppies are all spoken for, and in just a few days they will

Puppies Going Home Soon! A Joyful Milestone for Betty and Freddy’s Litter!
This week marks a big milestone for Freddy and Betty’s litter, because they turn 8 weeks old and that means

Golden Shepherd vs Golden Retriever: Two Incredible Family Dogs
Deciding between a Golden Shepherd and a Golden Retriever? Here is a side by side look at temperament, size, energy, and grooming to help you find your perfect family companion.

Discover The Beauty Of The Dark Red Golden Retriever!
What makes a dark red golden retriever’s coat so deep and rich? Here is what causes the color, how it changes as puppies grow, and how to care for it.

Discover Golden Shepherd Puppies in Maine
If you have been searching for Golden Shepherd, our Bradford Chytta litter is exactly what you have been hoping to

Violet And George’s Puppies Are 5 Weeks Old!
Violet and George’s 5 week old golden retriever puppies are growing fast and have been spending every spare minute outside

7 Week Old Photos Shoot With Brad And Acadia’s Dark Red Puppies!
Acadia and Brad’s AKC dark red Golden Retriever puppies are a little over 6 1/2 weeks old! They turning into

Puppy Milestones: Betty and Freddy’s Litter Turns Six Weeks Old!
Six weeks in, and Betty and Freddy’s litter is turning into a rowdy bunch of wagging tails and little personalities!