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Camping With Puppies: A July 4th Adventure on Orcas Island
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Camping with a puppy can be such a beautiful experience. It offers time together, new sights and sounds, and gentle opportunities for early socialization. At the same time, it also asks us to be thoughtful and intentional, especially when it comes to a young puppy’s comfort and safety. Young puppies have a harder time…
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Sleeping Under the Wing: A Dreamy 4th of July on Orcas Island
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Sleeping in a tent under the wing of a small airplane on a quiet Pacific Northwest island sounds like a dream—because it was. That’s exactly how we spent our 4th of July weekend, and it turned out to be one of the most magical experiences we’ve shared with Meadow yet. We camped at the…
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Meadow’s Big Adventure: Ferry Rides, Island Views, and the Magic of Meeting New People
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Our family spent the 4th of July weekend on beautiful Orcas Island, and Meadow—our 4-month-old Golden Retriever—came along for the adventure. To get there with her, her crate, and all her toys, we took the Washington State Ferry from Anacortes. It was a wonderful learning experience for her, and a milestone in her early…
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Our First Dog Show Experience: Learning, Mentorship, and Purpose
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At Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers, every step of this journey has been guided by a desire to learn, grow, and do right by the breed we love. This past weekend marked a moment we had been quietly working toward—our very first dog show. In the weeks leading up to it, Meadow had been preparing…
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Building an Ethical and Responsible Breeding Program at Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers
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Entering the world of dog breeding is both exciting and deeply humbling. Here at Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers, located in the peaceful Three Lakes area of Snohomish County, Washington, we are committed to learning everything we can about ethical and responsible breeding practices. Creating an exceptional program is not something that happens overnight—it requires…
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When It’s Too Hot for a Puppy
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Summer can be fun, but for puppies, it can also be risky. Unlike adult dogs, puppies cannot regulate their body temperature as efficiently. Their systems are still developing, which makes them more vulnerable to both overheating and chilling. In warm weather especially, this puts them at a higher risk for heat stress and even…
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How to Pick the Right Golden Retriever Puppy for You
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ANSWER: Don’t pick. Let your breeder be your guide. A responsible breeder has spent the first eight weeks with these puppies and has watched them grow, nap, explore, play, and respond to the world in very different ways. By that point, your breeder should know which puppy sleeps through the night, which one is…
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Hiking With Dogs at Lord Hill Park
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Meadow’s First Hike at Lord Hill Park | English Cream Golden Retriever Puppy in Washington At just 13 weeks old, Meadow—our sweet English Cream Golden Retriever puppy from Snohomish, Washington—reached a milestone we had been quietly preparing for: her very first hike. If you’ve ever been to Lord Hill Park, you probably know the…
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Raising Golden Retrievers in Snohomish WA
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At Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers, where and how we raise our dogs is just as important as the dogs themselves. We are proud to call Snohomish, Washington home—a place that offers an exceptional environment for raising well-rounded, confident Golden Retrievers to share with families that are ready for a new friend to take on…