Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) is one of the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) largest national breed clubs solely dedicated to the well-being of the golden retriever breed.
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Through its website you can learn about the breed, its history, health and research, how to find a golden, what to look for in good breeders, various events related to the breed, and more.
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Sims Golden Retrievers is a member of GRCA and adheres to its Code of Ethics for healthy breeding and ownership.
Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club (GHGRC) is a not-for-profit organization in the Houston area.
They offer a number of resources for the Golden enthusiast, including hosting events such as obedience trials, conformation shows, field events, and agility trials. Additionally, some of their club members participate with their dogs in therapy and backpack reading programs, search and rescue, nose work, tracking, and other activities.
GHGRC is a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America. Sims Golden Retrievers is a member of the GHGRC.
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. They offer tons of resources for everyone interested in any kind of dog.
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At Sims Goldens all our dogs and breeding mates are registered with AKC.
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Sims Golden Retrievers is also a participant in AKC's Bred with Heart program, which offers education and commitment of breeders to maintain positive health, education, accountability, responsibility, and tradition.
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We are now on GoodDog.com, a web portal designed for healthy breeders and future dog owners to find a great fit. Good Dog aims to connect people with the breed that best suits them, while avoiding support of puppy mills and storefront pet shops. Their breeders are vetted and monitored for quality.
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We were awarded their Preferred Breeder badge as well.
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Click HERE to learn more about their Standards & Screening.
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Visit our Profile HERE.
We do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all training program. Each owner, dog, trainer, and program philosophy may vary considerably. And each owner should decide for themselves which is best.
HOWEVER... for ease of accessibility, especially for the new owner, on a wide range of topics and issues every dog owner faces, one cannot overlook Zak George's Dog Training Revolution (click for YouTube channel). We have used some of his principles and techniques and have found them very helpful.
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Also check out the selection of articles on the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) website. Click HERE to learn more on how puppies learn and some helpful training ideas for the first few stages of development.
