Our puppies are ready to join their forever homes at around 8 weeks of age. This gives them time to grow, nurse, and socialize with their littermates, which is important for healthy development. By 8 weeks, your puppy will be weaned and ready to bond with you.

Golden Retrievers are intelligent and eager to please, which makes them wonderful to train. We recommend starting with positive reinforcement (praise, treats, and play). Begin reinforcing simple commands like sit, stay, and come. Consistency is key—keep training sessions short (5–10 minutes) and fun. Early socialization with people and other dogs is also very important. Many families find success enrolling their puppy in a basic obedience or puppy training class within the first few months.

We start our puppies on a high-quality puppy food formulated for large-breed dogs, and we’ll provide you with details of what your puppy has been eating with us so you can continue with the same diet at home. Puppies have sensitive stomachs, so it’s best to avoid sudden food changes. You can transition to a different food slowly over a week if desired. Always provide fresh water, and avoid giving your puppy human foods (especially chocolate, grapes, onions, and other foods toxic to dogs). Use my link above to purchase high quality puppy food.

Leash, collar, chew toys, car tether, food and water bowl, crate, potty pads, cleanup material, dog food, puppy treats, grooming supplies.