Dear Liz: My two Pet Country Goldens WINSTON (now 9) and MILES (can’t believe he's almost 5) are doing great! They're enjoying a very happy life here on our country property, spending their days chasing chipmunks, digging holes, keeping the neighbour’s dog on its' own property etc. and going for long walks on the nearby trails. Did you know? Winston is also a Skateboard Addict!… ... Read More

Pet Country Estate and The Lions Foundation of Canada invite you to take part in this year's "Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides" at Barrie's Shear Park. Sunday, May 26th, grab your leashes and Walk/Run, Roll or Stroll in support of Dog Guides. Family and friends and of course ALL well-behaved dogs are welcome to join in the fun. Sign-in's at 10:30 at the corner… ... Read More

JOLENE NEWHOOK writes: "I have used Pet Country Estate for the entire 13.5 years of my dog's life. "HUNTER" was a chocolate lab who absolutely loved going to see Liz, Jim and all of his friends. We felt tremendously at ease leaving him with them. Thanks to all of the great people at Pet Country Estate for all of your hard work and your love… ... Read More

With the ever expanding tick population comes a growing concern from loving pet owners. What do TICKS look like? Ticks have 8 legs and are more closely related to the spider. They are very flat as opposed to fleas, and cannot be easily squished. Eggs hatch to larvae which have 6 legs. Larvae are very, very small and hard to find, but luckily they cannot… ... Read More

To all Pet Country supporters & friends: Please be advised that I am semi-retired and as such my breeding program is very limited. For 2019, my plans are to breed 3 females. 1st female August/September breeding; pups re-homing December 2019/January 2020 2nd female October/November breeding; re-homing pups February/March 2020 3rd female December breeding; re-homing pups April/May 2020 I do not start an official waiting list… ... Read More

The Lions Foundation's National Training Centre opens its' doors Saturday, April 13th for their Spring Open House. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about all 7 Dog Guide training programs. In addition to bidding on fabulous silent auction items, you'll also get to tour the facilities, see informative demonstrations; learn about Puppy Fostering and wonderful Volunteer opportunities. While Admission is Free… ... Read More

Committed to promoting responsible Dog Ownership at all levels and on all platforms, you can also "LIKE" Pet Country Estate on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Bookmark these 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, Obedience classes & more! Got a question, comment or concern?… ... Read More

To all Pet Country supporters & friends: Please be advised that I am semi-retired and as such my breeding program is very limited. For 2019, my plans are to breed 3 females. 1st female August/September breeding; pups re-homing December 2019/January 2020 2nd female October/November breeding; re-homing pups February/March 2020 3rd female December breeding; re-homing pups April/May 2020 I do not start an official waiting list until pups are on the ground which is 63 days after the breeding. FYI: breeding dates are merely estimates as “the girls” determine when they are going to come into season; some come earlier, some… ... Read More

You're just a few clicks away from ensuring even more Canadians with Disabilities get the helping paws they need. The Lions Foundation of Canada's National Training Centre in Oakville, Ontario now features 7 different Dog Guide programs. Canine Vision for people who are blind or visually impaired. Hearing for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Autism Assistance for children who have autism spectrum disorder. Service for people who have a physical disability. Seizure Response for people who have epilepsy. Diabetic Alert for people who have type 1 diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness And Support Dogs for use by professional… ... 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