Golden Bond Rescue Blog

Stranger in a Strange Land by Jeanne Spreen Three days, three weeks, three months. This familiar adage suggests how long it takes for a newly rehomed dog to acclimate to his new environment. While catchy, and a good reminder to give new dogs a break early on, its simplified timeline often gives us false expectations….

by Jeanne Spreen So you and Fido have decided to work with a dog trainer. Fantastic! Training can strengthen your relationship and deepen your bond, and the help of a competent trainer can make all the difference, whether you just want to brush up on a few manners, learn new skills or solve a more…

 by Valorie Wiss If I had seen this article 18 months ago, I would’ve felt smug. I had the perfect dog yard because I’d been trained by a glorious Golden named Tilli who ate everything she shouldn’t. Any garden veggies planted in my yard went into elevated pots and are non-toxic to dogs—just in case….

Lessons learned from a resilient 90-pound golden by Vanessa Loverti As a volunteer Intake Medical Manager for GBR, you never know what situation is coming your way or which dog will capture your heart and teach you something about yourself. Yates was that dog for me. A 4-year-old, 90-pound male golden retriever, Yates was rescued…

When GBR caught wind of a neglected pup in the Eugene, Oregon area, they knew they had to act fast. A three-month-old Lab mix by the name of Joy was in serious need of medical attention. Her left eye had become severely infected and needed to be removed immediately. Fortunately for this lovable pup, the…

By Jeanne Spreen One of these days you will be returning to work (we hope)! Will your dog be as ready as you are? A favorite quarantine joke: Dogs everywhere think they’re in heaven. Their humans are home 24/7. Cats are contemplating suicide. Funny, and with a great deal of truth. In fact, our pets…

By Sarah Jones Ashley first came to Golden Bond Rescue (GBR) as “Ladie Sadie” from a farm in Southern Oregon. Up to that point, her days were spent tied up in the backyard with little food, water, or love. Understandably, she would escape her neglectful circumstances and chase the horses on the farm. GBR gave…

By Gage Ziehmn Ardag There couldn’t be a better time to talk about enrichment for our dogs. During these last few weeks and months we’ve all been spending a lot more time inside, in confinement and isolation. We’ve had a lot less exposure to outside stimuli, new experiences, and social interactions. Quarantine is like a…

“What’s in a name…” By Michel Gregory Choosing just the right name is part of the fun of adopting a rescue golden retriever. So when we learned we were chosen to adopt Woody (Woodrow) last August, my husband George and I started making lists based on our brief meet-and-greet with him. Unfortunately, when we regrouped…

Drop and Give Me Ten! By Nina, Editor in Chief of GarageGymBuilder.com Whether you like to exercise or not, it’s always better to have a training partner. If you are looking for someone to train with who will keep you motivated, your furry friend may be the solution! There is nothing more persuasive than a…