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Raising a Cedar Rock Puppy: A Training Timeline for the First Year
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Bringing home a puppy is the start of a long, wonderful education, and not just for the puppy. Here at Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers we tell every family the same thing: this takes months and years, not days. There is no rushing it, and honestly, you would not want to. The slow work of…
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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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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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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…
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Our First Litter Due Date is Spring 2028!
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If you NEED a puppy right away, please consider holding on just a little while and getting on our waitlist. It’s easy, just visit our PUPPY PAGE and RESERVE YOUR PUPPY now. We promise, these puppies will be worth the wait. 🙂 If you cannot wait, we encourage you to reach out to our…
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Meadow’s First 3 Days at Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers
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Meadow: 7.5 WeeksSex: FemaleBreed: Golden Retriever New People Places and Things Welcoming Meadow into her home at Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers marked the start of a carefully guided 3 Day Transition designed to support her comfort, confidence, and development. During her first day, Meadow’s world was intentionally kept small. She was gently introduced to…