Golden Retriever Breeder | A Golden4u
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
Dog Training Methodology
This business offers a 4-week board and training program specifically designed for new puppies. The program focuses on foundational skills, aiming to achieve crate training, mastery of basic commands, and proficiency in leash walking.
Testimonials
“My family and I met Vickie (A Golden 4 U) in 2015 regarding an unique challenge. Not a canine challenge but a human challenge. My son Owen (almost 6 yrs old at the time) has Autism, ADHD, Hyperhagia (Never feels full & is always hungry), Asthma and terrible social anxiety to name a few of his challenges. We couldn’t leave the house… It was sad for everyone in the family and no way to live. We just never knew when the next meltdown would occur.
When we met and evaluated a litter of Vickie’s puppies, you could see my son’s anxiety that day….. We also saw the miracle that can happen in a blink of an eye. You see Owen had a brief moment of anxiety when we arrived …. but when she brought those puppies out, the anxiety melted away! You could see it in his face. That’s when I knew that God had placed Vickie and her puppies in our lives for Owen!
Chance, Owen’s puppy has become his Service Dog. He came home to Owen on his 6th birthday in April 2015. He has a natural alert to Owen’s Asthma, and his anxiety and is amazing us everyday as he holds his chest high to the challenges of his job!
Chance started going to school with Owen in the 3rd Grade. Owen no longer cries about going to school. He has become one of the most popular kids in his class. This upcoming fall they will be moving on to middle school. Chance has given my son independence, confidence and support in a way that we couldn’t give him. Chance is Owen’s rock and helps him transition into our world which is an extremely overwhelming world for Owen. To say that Chance has changed our lives is an understatement…. He has changed our world!
I could never thank Vickie and A Golden 4 U enough!!”
– Colleen Corcoran
“When Ellie Olive came into our lives we didn’t know what to expect having never had a golden before. She quickly became part of our family and our love for her grows each day. Ellie loves life and shares her love with all. She does not have a mean bone in her body and is the sweetest doggie. She is great with kids and is in perfect health. Ellie always knows how to make a person feel good especially after a hard day.”
– Melanie Walker
About the Trainer
A Golden4u is primarily a Golden Retriever breeding business, run by Vickie and her adult children, who have been involved in dog handling and breeding for most of Vickie’s life, specifically Golden Retrievers since 1995. Their goal is to help people fall in love with Golden Retrievers by breeding high-quality, healthy dogs.
They raise puppies on their 70-acre farm home, focusing on socialization and early house training concepts. All puppies come with a health guarantee against genetic conditions, with the business offering to pay for vet care up to the cost of the puppy if issues arise, rather than requiring the puppy’s return.
In addition to breeding, A Golden4u offers a 4-week board and training program for new puppies, aiming to achieve crate training, basic commands, and leash walking. They also provide pet adoption services for adult Golden Retrievers, stud servicing for approved females, and pet boarding for past puppies.
Accomplishments
Vickie, the owner, has been involved in dog handling and breeding for most of her life, starting with Dalmatians and ChowChows before focusing on Golden Retrievers since 1995. Her adult children now assist her in the breeding program.
The business prioritizes breeding high-quality, healthy Golden Retrievers. Adult dogs undergo regular veterinary care, comprehensive testing for hips, heart, elbows, and eyes, and genetic screening for hereditary conditions.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients interested in a puppy can submit an application to be added to the waitlist. Once contacted, waitlist members have one week to claim their puppy.
Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer
Location
1335 W River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590Listing Tools for Trainers
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