PrincessBonnie Golden Retrievers

18/10/2024

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Mental health month 🧠🐕

Our dogs bring more than just wagging tails—they’re a boost to our mental health! From daily walks to unconditional love, even patting their fur helps reduce stress and anxiety! They remind us to stay present and enjoy the little things. 🐶💗
So make sure to enjoy life with your furry sidekick this month🐾

15/10/2024

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11/10/2024

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🐾 Golden Retrievers: The Ultimate Family Companion! 🐾

Golden Retrievers are one of the most beloved dog breeds worldwide, known for their friendly temperament, intelligence, and versatility. Originally bred in Scotland in the 19th century to retrieve game for hunters, these dogs quickly gained popularity as all-around family companions due to their gentle nature and adaptability.

Golden Retrievers are loyal, eager to please, and easy to train, making them excellent companions for individuals and families alike. Whether it's obedience training, agility, or therapy work, Goldens excel in various activities thanks to their sharp minds and love for social interaction. They are especially wonderful with children, making them a perfect fit for families looking for a playful and affectionate pet.

With their striking golden coats and boundless energy, Golden Retrievers require regular exercise and grooming to stay healthy and happy. Whether you’re going for a run, playing fetch, or simply enjoying the outdoors, your Golden Retriever will always be ready to join in the fun.

To learn more about this lovable breed or find a responsible breeder, visit www.dogsnsw.org.au.

09/10/2024

I’m a professional dog trainer of 23 years, so here’s a list of things I can guarantee you my dogs are better at than most -

1. Begging for food. That’s right. My dogs 100% know how to turn on the drool and charm when I’m eating or cooking. Does it work? Maybe. Do I always pay cheese tax? Absolutely.

2. Taking over my furniture and bed. Yes. My dogs sleep with me, lay on me, take up real estate on the couch, my lap and anywhere else they find comfort.

3. Getting super excited at greetings. My dogs jump up and hug me all the time. In fact, I don’t ever wear anything I care about. It’s super fun in summertime when I’m in shorts.

4. Chewing stuff that isn’t theirs. Shoes, the corner of a rug, we’ve even lost a chair leg to adolescent teething. Toys? Oh sure they have TONS of them, that I rotate and fill with food and freeze and hide - but what are toys compared to a family heirloom?

5. Ignoring me when it’s really important. Why come back when I’m calling them when it matters most? Why not make me stand in my underwear at 5am for a few minutes. They sure do love to keep me on my toes. It’s even better when it’s in public and I’ve just told people I’m a dog trainer!

6. Getting sick at the worst possible times. It’s not a vacation if someone doesn’t start pooping water or ingest something unknown while I’m gone. Or when I’ve just finished putting the kids to bed and cleaning the house, they are SO good at vomiting right at the bottom stair so I can step in it barefoot on my way downstairs to “relax”.

7. Barking at nothing, and everything, at all times. Leaf fall? Vacuum going? Small creak in floor? We could all die and they keep me safe. Without them, I may fall into the awful spiral of having peace and quiet, and who wants that?

8. Pointing out my flaws. Nothing like an adolescent dog or a drivey shepherd to make you recognize you need more work on your patience, timing and delivery. If it weren’t for them, I’d never have to really work on myself!

9. Leaving too soon. Just as we’ve figured out all of each other’s idiosyncrasies and habits and settle into a friendship of a lifetime, they have to go. We get a few amazing years together, and then my heart gets absolutely shattered, yet I still wouldn’t have it any other way. And THEN, I choose to take the journey all over again.

10. Being my best friends. Long day, feeling gloomy, struggling to see a bright side? They are there through all of it. Making me laugh, keeping me grounded, never taking things too seriously and always ready to try again for me. At my best and my worst they adore me, what better friends can you get than that.

I’m a dog trainer, but I still have dogs. They are not perfect, neither am I. My dogs are still allowed to be dogs as they accept that I’m still allowed to be a human. They are gonna dig a hole in my favorite spot of the yard and I’m going to take away the soggy tennis ball they found in the swamp. They will shred a new bed I bought for them and I’ll ask them to walk politely next to me instead of dragging me down. They will bark at a suspicious plastic bag and I will ask them to perform silly behaviors in front of people. They need to smell a tree branch for 10 minutes and I want to watch this new Netflix documentary. It’s a two way street and I’ve learned to embrace it instead of try to control it. That’s the only way I’ve found for it to be truly fair to them and to myself.

If you want a dog trainer who doesn’t advocate for allowing dogs to be dogs, and humans to be humans, and finding a compromise that’s fair and humane, I’m not your trainer, and that’s okay with me. They aren’t here long enough to make such big deals out of such little things for the level of friendship and devotion we get in return with them. Love your dogs everyone. For them, and for you.

- Helen St. Pierre

02/10/2024

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Well that makes me feel sad. At least my 3 have each other? 😣🥺

Since you’ve been gone 🎵
They might give us that heartbreaking stare as we leave for work but have you ever wondered if they truly know how long we’ve been away? 🐈 🐕 💔

Or whether 10 minutes feels the same as 10 hours? Well, now we know. And it’s eye opening 👀

Head to the link below in the comments to find out 👇

26/09/2024

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17/09/2024

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BREED SPOTLIGHT!

A cherished breed celebrated for their radiant golden coat, wagging tails, and hearts overflowing with love. Their popularity is well-deserved, as Golden Retrievers consistently rank among Australia's most beloved family pets.

While their reputation as gentle giants and devoted companions is well-known, their history is equally fascinating. Originally bred in Scotland in the 19th century, Golden Retrievers were developed for retrieving waterfowl during hunting expeditions. Their exceptional swimming abilities, soft mouths, and eagerness to please made them the perfect partners for hunters.

Today, Golden Retrievers are treasured for their versatility and adaptability. Whether excelling in obedience trials, serving as therapy dogs, or simply brightening up their families' lives, their intelligence, trainability, and unwavering loyalty shine through.

Puppies looking for homes: https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/puppies/golden-retriever.asp

Older Dogs looking for homes: https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/mature/golden-retriever.asp

Connect with registered breeders: https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/breeders/golden-retriever.asp

27/08/2024

Happy 2nd birthday to my baby dogs
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You have grown to be funny, smart and loving Goldies who make me so proud to have been your first human
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You’re adult dogs now who have changed your families lives everyday and are true testaments to the GR traits & character. We can work on the retrieving part later.
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Beautiful, confident and happy dogs is all I could ask for and you’ve all exceeded my expectations.
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Congratulations puppy families on raising such wonderful dogs who bring so many smiles to the faces of those they meet.
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21/08/2024

A few deaths en route have encouraged this change, glad to hear it has finally been resolved

Animals will no longer be forced to stay separate to their owners, with the Spirit of Tasmania set to change their policies when the new ships launch in 2025.

The two new ships will each have 18 cabins dedicated to accommodating furry friends and their owners, with a designated outdoor area available for dogs to stretch their legs and enjoy some fresh sea air on a lead.

In addition to the cabins, the ferries will also have a secure climate-controlled pet housing area with kennels for dogs of all breeds and sizes.

10/08/2024

Breakaway collars for house collars or no collars at home.

People say....but what if they get off your property....well, they have a microchip so all is not lost if they get off your property.

Sweet 14-week-old Golden Retriever puppy Percy is on the road to recovery after spending some time in our ICU over the weekend! He was an excellent patient and feels better already thanks to some time in our state-of-the-art oxygen kennel. In this photo he had popped his little head out to say hello to our staff during one of his treatments, and we don’t think he could get any cuter!

How Percy ended up spending the weekend with us is an important story that his caring owners allowed us to share to help keep other pets safe. Percy and his big brother were rough-housing, when Percy’s collar got stuck on his brother’s mouth. Percy panicked when he was suddenly stuck, and while twisting around trying to escape he caused his collar to become even tighter around his neck! Thankfully their owner noticed quickly that something was wrong and freed Percy before he lost consciousness. When his owners rushed him to see our ER team, Percy was struggling to breathe, drooling profusely, and very distressed. Radiographs showed that Percy had fluid in his lungs (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema) caused by the time he spent struggling to breathe. Pain medications and oxygen support quickly helped Percy breathe more comfortably as his body worked to heal from the experience.

The strangulation hazard of dogs playing while wearing collars is a hidden danger that many pet owners don’t know about, but a story we hear with some frequency in the ER. Thankfully Percy’s story has a happy ending, but if his owners hadn’t been there to intervene it could have been tragic. Please, get your pups microchipped so they have a permanent form of identification, and then take those collars off when they’re playing with or interacting with other dogs!

15/07/2024

Sharing this, to help people understand different cleaning options when you have pets. So many of the air diffusers and cleaning products we use are very toxic to our pets.

I mainly use vinegar and lavender oil. Dishwashing liquid diluted is also a good one 💛

14/06/2024

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Please join us in making a difference at this most crucial time. We are raising … Karen Vowell needs your support for GRCQ to assist Golden Retriever Rescue

08/06/2024

What socialising your dog 🐶 is NOT 👇👇👇