Guides for dog families
Practical answers about puppies and dog boarding from Kanine Country Club in Sperry, Iowa.
Labrador or Golden Retriever Puppy: Which Is Right?
Compare Labrador and Golden Retriever puppies: temperament, coat, energy and family fit. Then ask about litters in Sperry, Iowa.
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How Do You Choose a Puppy From a Litter?
Tips for choosing the right puppy from a litter: temperament, energy and fit with your home. Ask us about litters in Sperry, Iowa.
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How Do You Get Your Home Ready for a New Puppy?
A checklist for puppy-proofing your home and preparing supplies before a Lab or Golden puppy arrives. Questions? Call 319-759-4210.
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How to Prepare Your Dog for Boarding
A simple checklist to get your dog ready for a boarding stay: paperwork, packing, routines and what to tell the people caring for them.
Read the guide →Puppy Crate Training Basics
Learn how to crate train a Labrador or Golden Retriever puppy: sizing, schedules, nighttime tips and common mistakes. Advice from Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →Puppy Feeding Schedule and Tips
A practical puppy feeding guide for Labradors and Golden Retrievers: meal times, portions, food choices, treats and growth. Tips from Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →House Training a Lab or Golden Puppy
Step-by-step house training for Labrador and Golden Retriever puppies: schedule, cues, accidents and nighttime. Tips from Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →Socializing Your New Puppy
How to socialize a Lab or Golden Retriever puppy safely: people, sounds, surfaces, dogs and vaccines. Practical tips from Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →Puppy Vaccines and Your First Vet Visit
What to expect at your puppy’s first vet visit: vaccine schedule, deworming, parasite prevention and questions to ask. Tips from Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →What to Pack for Dog Boarding
A complete packing list for dog boarding: food, medications, bedding, toys, records and more. Tips from Kanine Country Club in Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →Boarding or Pet Sitter: Which Is Better?
Dog boarding or a pet sitter? Compare supervision, routine, cost, health needs and temperament to choose what fits your dog. From Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →Signs of a Good Dog Boarding Facility
How to choose a dog boarding facility: cleanliness, security, staff, routines, vaccine rules and questions to ask. Advice from Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →How Much Exercise Do Labs and Goldens Need?
How much exercise Labradors and Golden Retrievers need at each age, safe activities for puppies, mental games and signs of too little. Sperry, Iowa.
Read the guide →Grooming and Shedding for Labs and Goldens
Grooming Labrador and Golden Retriever coats: brushing, shedding seasons, baths, nails, ears and why you should never shave a double coat.
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