So you got a Golden. Now what?

Somewhere between the chewing, the shedding, the boundless energy, and the 2 a.m. "is this normal?" panic, you could use a friend who's done this before. This is that friend - in book form.

This warm, honest, hand-illustrated guide walks you through your Golden Retriever puppy's first year - no jargon, no judgment, just the stuff experienced owners wish they'd known on day one.

Inside you'll find:

• What to feed a fast-growing large-breed puppy
• Surviving potty training and the mouthy puppy phase
• How to channel all that energy - exercise, play, and training
• Training a smart, eager-to-please dog
• When it's worth calling the vet - and the emergency signs to watch for
• A quick-reference section for the moments you don't have time to read

Read it cover to cover, or flip straight to whatever's on fire today.

Because loving a Golden is easy. The first year just takes a little help.

Part of the Sally Wren Golden Retriever Collection - one to guide, one to keep, one to adore.

Sally Wren paints three books for every breed she loves: an illustrated guide for the early days, a fill-in journal to hold your first-year memories, and a love letter to the breed itself. Every page is hand-painted- made to be kept, not scrolled past. Search "Sally Wren Golden Retriever" to find all three, with the same trio available for other breeds.