Our Mission

Training Your Golden Retriever to HeelThe Golden Retriever Club of North Carolina is a not-for-profit organization serving the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex and greater Research Triangle Area and surrounding counties, is licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC), and a Member Club of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA).

Since 1995, our club has brought together Golden Retriever enthusiasts who share the common goal of promoting the responsible ownership and the natural versatility of this wonderful breed.

Our many family-oriented activities include Golden Retriever specialty shows and matches, picnics, barbecues, crab feasts, and fun days. In addition, we sponsor educational programs, veterinary clinics, and an extensive training program for dogs of all breeds, ages and abilities. Browse through our new web site, which is expanding so you’ll be able to find the latest in breed information, club news, and upcoming events!

Our Newest Sponsor

Please join us in welcoming Triangle Painting & Siding of Raleigh NC as our latest corporate sponsor. If it wasn’t for all of our great sponsors, we would never be able to provide the level of service that we do. If you live in or around the Raleigh, NC area and need new siding for your home, please consider giving Triangle Painting & Siding a call today. They specialize in vinyl siding and James Hardie siding. Not sure which siding is best for your home? Feel free to give them a call and they’ll provide honest recommendations. Learn more about their home siding solutions here. And please be sure to mention that you saw they were one of our sponsors.

Triangle Painting & Siding

1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd #115,
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 805-1970

 

 

Recent Blog Posts

Training Your Golden Retriever to Heel

Training Your Golden Retriever to Heel

If you are reading this, it’s assumed that you love your Golden Retriever enough to put in some effort to add to his/ her discipline; because you’ll need to be able to put in a lot of effort for this to be successful. Whether you got your pup from a reputable breeder or not, Golden Retrievers appreciate training that is properly done since it also gets them to associate with people, which is another thing they love. Training develops a unique bond between you and your Golden Retriever, but for the training to be effective, you’ll need to prepare in advance. There are a few basics you will need to check first. Training Your Puppy Prior to training your Golden Retriever to heel, you’ll first have to understand the dog. Training takes patience and understanding. You first have to work on yourself, and then work with the dog. If you…

3 Common Health Problems of the Golden Retriever

3 Common Health Problems of the Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is one of the most loyal, friendly, intelligent and popular dogs among most families. Do you agree? The dogs are considered to be gentle hence a perfect companion to families and children. But what you should keep in mind is that as much as the Golden Retriever comes with a lot of positive comments, it also has some negative aspects when it comes to health for this situation. Here you will learn about 3 common health problems of the Golden Retriever. 1. Hip Dysplasia Most Golden retrievers are prone to this ailment. Hip dysplasia is a disorder that is genetic in nature and is characterized by hip joints that are poorly formed or developed. The disorder can be detected early enough from the age of about 4 to 9 months but others show signs later on when quite older. A common sign that you will probably notice…