Chisel is now over 6 months old and we thought it was time to give you some updates on his care and development. The vet visits aren’t needed as frequently once all the vaccines are done, so we …
Chisel the Puppy
Meet Chisel, a gorgeous male Golden Retriever puppy!
On this page we are going to give you a glimpse into his puppy life, documenting all the stages of his growth and early veterinary care. Come along this visual journey with us and watch Chisel grow into the most beautiful dog!
Note: This page will report the real-life journey of Chisel and his family. We will make sure that there is good health care advice on this page, but some other things will likely be just the way they happened for Chisel and his family!
Puppy Mischief!
In one of our earlier blogs titled “Puppy Proofing”, we discussed how Chisel’s owners erected some wooden fencing and mesh to protect their gardens from a mischievous puppy! Well we’re here to …
Chisel’s Family Reunion!
So much puppy love! Late in January, Chisel was very fortunate to have a little family reunion gathering at the local dog park. Most of Chisel’s brothers and sisters were there! …
Chisel’s First Christmas
After a year of highs and lows, bringing Chisel into the family earlier this year was definitely a high point. Chisel has given and received so much love over the past few months, and the family …
Chisel’s First Walk & Swim
After much anticipation (and growing excitement from his owners), Chisel can now go out and explore the world! A few weeks back, Chisel had his final puppy vaccination. We recommend that …
Chisel’s 3rd & Final Puppy Vaccination
Today was Chisel’s final puppy vaccination. As usual, Chisel was a brave boy! This sweet little pup (who is not so little anymore!) is still not allowed to go out for another 2 weeks, but his owners …
Chisel’s Puppy Preschool Graduation
This was the last night of Chisel’s puppy preschool. This past month has flown by, but Chisel has developed so many new skills that his owners will take home and continue to practice with …
Chisel receives his heartworm injection
At 12 weeks old now, Chisel received his first heartworm injection, which is the best way to prevent heartworm infection. Heartworm is carried by mosquitoes, so all dogs are at risk. Unlike other …
Chisel’s 3rd Puppy Preschool
Puppy preschool has not only been beneficial for Chisel, but great for his owners too. Even though they are experienced dog owners, every dog is different! Puppy preschool is a great way to teach …
Crate Training
For those unfamiliar with the term, crate training is a method of training, where a dog has a large crate or dog bed that is used as a safe and happy place. Crate training is a choice, and not all …