The Cost of Being the Perfect Dog: The Real Story of the Golden Retriever

About this episode

This episode explores the realities and costs associated with owning a Golden Retriever as a pet.

Topics covered

• dog breeds
• pet care
• animal behavior
• family pets
• education about dogs

Keywords

• Golden Retriever
• dog ownership
• pet costs
• animal education
• family pets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Siri Media Productions

Books & works: The Cost of Being the Perfect Dog: The Real Story of the Golden Retriever

Places: Golden Retriever

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