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09
Sep
50 Fall Dog Names For Your Golden Retriever
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By
wordprof
Fall is one of my favorite seasons to enjoy with my golden retrievers, KB & KENZO. From our pumpkin patch adventures to walks ...
02
Sep
Zoomie Contest Results: Lewis Was Running Away from Poop
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By
wordprof
This is an old still of Lewis running, unrelated to the contest
The results are tabulated! I don’t do clickbait, so I’ll te...
26
Aug
Getting Startled Can Hurt: Does That Happen to My Dog?
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wordprof
Lewis worrying about a sound
I recently got startled while I was already in pain, and—OUCH! It was shocking. Since Lewis startl...
19
Aug
Golden Retriever Hug Coloring Page: Free Printable for Dog Lovers
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By
wordprof
This coloring page was inspired by a very special moment—KB and KENZO’s 200th Golden Hug of 2026. Throughout the year, I’ve been c...
12
Aug
Nosework Revisited: Learning to Keep My Dog Safe
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By
wordprof
Lewis finding an elevated hide in a setup with decent traction (more mats would be better)
This post is in the “I was wrong” ca...
05
Aug
Did Wagnific Create Its Own Veterinary Behaviorist?
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By
wordprof
Note the byline
Is Wagnific’s “founder” even a real person?
I already published a review of this “music for dogs” compan...
29
Jul
“Cures” for Dog Anxiety: Why Is Lying Down the Goal?
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By
wordprof
Zani, the black dog, was taking fluoxetine and diazepam at the time of this photo and all photos in this post
Products that pur...
22
Jul
Resonance: Beware the Myths and Pseudoscience
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By
wordprof
This image from iStock was not created with AI
Note 4/1/2026: At the time of writing this, I was unaware that some Electromagne...
15
Jul
Wagnific: A Review of the Product and Its Marketing
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By
wordprof
Is Wagnific a scam? If you came here because of issues around being overcharged, check out the Better Business Bureau’s report on ...
08
Jul
The Most Important Thing to Know about Ear Protection for Dogs
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By
wordprof
Feisty wearing ear protection
Most of you are going to be disappointed if you buy ear protection (muffs, hoods) for your thunde...