Tom Alger

The first time I watched a well-socialized Golden Retriever confidently navigate a busy farmers market, calmly greeting strangers and ignoring startling noises, I was reminded of why proper socialization matters so deeply. That confident adult dog wasn’t born that way, their temperament was certainly a gift of good breeding, but their comfort in the world

I still remember the day the Andersons brought their three-year-old twins to meet our European Golden Retriever puppies. Like many parents, they were nervous. Would these puppies be too energetic, too large, or too unpredictable for their young owners? Two hours later, as the twins giggled while a patient puppy gently took treats from their