While evening walks happen year-round, with the transition to shorter days you might not be prepared when darkness falls halfway through your walk. That’s why it’s a good idea to have some kind of reflective gear on you and your dog, especially in areas with cars zooming by. Other things to keep in mind include: Mushrooms: Cool rainy weather and composting leaf piles make the… ... Read More

Dear Liz and Jim: After almost 15 years we have had to say goodbye to our most precious boy "BAY". We want to say thank you and everyone at Pet Country Estate for entrusting us so many years ago with this beautiful Golden puppy, who turned out to be the love of our lives. Bay was everything a Golden Retriever is supposed to be. Special… ... Read More

The date is set for The Lions Foundation of Canada's Fall Open House. Saturday, October 13th, everyone's invited to tour their National Training facility located at 152 Wilson Street in Oakville, Ontario. That's where you'll meet many incredible canines (and their humans of course) both trainers and volunteers who are dilligently preparing them to work as: Canine Vision for people who are blind or visually… ... Read More

Best of all? Proceeds from this final AAC-sanctioned event of the season will be dog-ear marked in support of The Lions Foundation Dog Guide Program. Click on the "Premiums" link for de-tails, then join esteemed Judge BILLIE McLEAN right here at Pet Country Estate for what's sure to be a doggone great weekend - all in support of a great cause! We look forward to… ... Read More

We are so thankful to have had a golden retriever as special as "HARLEY" was to our family! A once in a lifetime dog, we will carry him in our hearts forever. With his great personality and big heart, Harley was unforgettable. Thanks to Pet Country Estate's puppy classes, he was also very well trained. Dinner time was every day at 4:30. Like clockwork, as… ... Read More

Committed to promoting responsible Dog Ownership at all levels, thank you for helping us reach this Facebook milestone! Don't forget, you can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Bookmark all 3 social media pages, and your daily newsfeeds will be filled with lots of pet-friendly/good news stories, along with Puppy Updates, Health & Training Tips, Agility & Obedience class schedules. Have a question, comment… ... Read More

Thank you so much for the beautiful ray of sunshine you gave us! This is Sundance aka “Sunny”. Now slowing down a little bit at 12, as you can see from the pictures his visits Up North to be by the lake, still made him very happy. You truly breed amazing Goldens! Thank you again, Lori Wasylenki ... Read More

You can contribute to a future Dog Guide's early development, through The Lions Foundation of Canada's "Adopt a Dog Guide Puppy" program. To symbolically adopt a Dog Guide Puppy (or give one as a gift) please click on the Adoption Brochure. In addition to offsetting first-year veterinary costs, you'll receive a personalized certificate for your tax deductable donation. Bookmark their website for more info, or feel free to browse all the gift-store items available here. ... Read More

This is our solemn promise to you! Our caring, professional staff personally screen all prospective owners, to ensure our beautiful Golden Retrievers find the perfect homes. Local owner/operator Liz Gordon goes to great lengths to help you choose the right breed to match your lifestyle. Not only will she advise you on how to best care for a Golden, she also turns people away who cannot provide her pups with the ideal environment in which to thrive. Dog Ownership is a lifetime commitment: Any decision with regards to their health and well-being should not be taken lightly. With that in… ... Read More

Whether visiting the dog park or getting together as a group, playtime with other dogs is an important part of their socialization. With that in mind, you must be mindful to make this a positive experience, and minimize the risk of illness or injury for all involved. Here are some tips & guidelines to keep in mind, to do just that: Young pups should avoid areas with heavy dog traffic, until fully-vaccinated. Avoid interactions if yours dog is ill, or has recently been in contact with an ill dog. Female dogs in heat should not attend group events or visit… ... Read More