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Gold Select™ Trained Golden Retrievers

Specialized Training for Golden Retriever Companion and Therapy Dogs
Trained English Cream Golden Retriever, Snitker Goldens, Therapy Comfort Dog, HeidiHeidi (Bonnie Sue/Jack 2016)
Our Gold Select™ Training Program is far more than just puppy and young adult training for your Golden Retriever - it is an extension of The Imprint™ program we've been using for the puppy's past eight weeks.

By four months of age, your puppy's character has been permanently shaped. According to Clarence Pfaffenberger, who volunteered his training and knowledge to Guide Dogs for the Blind for 21 years, "No matter how good his inherited character traits, if they are not given a chance of expression during this period he will never be as good a dog as he could have been." (119) 

By this measure, a fully trained Golden Retriever is only as good as their imprinting!

Our Gold Select™ training is measured by the level of skills attained rather than the number of hours we've been working. Training options available for your Golden Retriever include attaining their AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® (Canine Good Citizen®) or their Canine Good Citizen® certification.

Our focus has always been on the relationship with our animals, cultivating the willingness to work their handler, and it is the same for our trained puppies and young adults. We're looking to create a working relationship. 
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Trained English Cream Golden Retriever, Snitker Goldens, Therapy Comfort Dog, Emma, Lutheran Christian Charities K-9 Comfort Dog
Emma (Ina/Silas 2016)

Gold Select™ Spotlight - Leira

Reserving A Gold Select™ 

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Gold Select™ Puppy

LEVEL I
$10,000 Board/Train Fees (includes preventative care, food/supplements, class fees, registrations)
​2-3 Months of Training 
AKC STAR Puppy Distinction

SPOTS REMAINING FOR 2022: One (1)

Booking cannot be done prior to reserving from a current or upcoming Snitker Goldens litter. Click the button below to request booking information. ​
BOOK A GOLD SELECT RESERVATION

Gold Select™ Young Adult

LEVEL II
$19,000 Board/Train Fees (includes preventative care, food/supplements, class fees, registrations)
​5-7 Months of Training 
AKC Canine Good Citizen Title

SPOTS REMAINING FOR 2022:  None

Booking cannot be done prior to reserving from a current or upcoming Snitker Goldens litter. Click the button below to request booking information. ​
BOOK A GOLD SELECT RESERVATION

Gold Select™ Service Dog Prep

LEVEL III
Coming 2023 ​
 To learn more about the training, skills/commands, and general timeline of our Gold Select™ training programs, please contact us.


REFERENCES
Pfaffenberger, C. (1963) The New Knowledge of Dog Behavior. Wenatchee, Washington: Dogwise Publishing.

Why Snitker Goldens

Snitker Golden Retriever Puppies
We begin with quality tested and approved breeding Goldens and build on that solid foundation with our puppies. Championship pedigrees in their lines are our way of remaining true to breed standard. We strive to personally imprint each pup with positive, rewarding experiences – to nurture each one with love and care, realizing that each day we have your puppy is one day closer to the day you will hold him or her. We use this time to make that permanent impression on your pup, one which he or she will carry for a lifetime. 

Learn more about Snitker Goldens.

How to Connect With Snitker Goldens

We are committed to our Goldens and pairing them with great families. 
Contact us at any time to learn more about who we are and to meet our Goldens. You can connect with us on Facebook and YouTube.
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Waukon, Iowa 52172 UNITED STATES

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