"A Snitker Golden is unlike any other dog out there" - Otto - Olivia/Bart 2023

​Hi Rhonda!


As we are coming up on a year and a half with our best boy, Otto, I was reflecting on what makes him different than all of the other goldens out there, and thought you might enjoy my thoughts. 

He is SO people oriented. He will choose interaction with people as a reward over any treat, any time. He especially loves little kids, he will immediately sit then lay at their feet and be immobile (except for that ever wagging tail!) and wait for them to interact with him. 

He is in tune with our family’s emotions. If a kiddo is crying or upset, you better be ready for this big dude to lay directly on top of you to make you feel better. It works 100% of the time. 

He very rarely barks, even if other dogs are barking at him. The one exception seems to be when I pause something on the TV, he gets very afraid of the humans in the glass box  Must protect mom!

He loves adventures. He thrives on being out and about and generally enjoying life with our family. Hardware store, sporting goods, even shopping for clothes, he’s down for it. He’s also an absolute saint in the car, even a 10 hour journey to the mountains!

He’s passed 3 of his 4 classes needed to become a therapy dog. He will take the final one this fall and then be tested. We can’t wait to be able to take him into schools to volunteer. 

A Snitker Golden is unlike any other dog out there, and we’re so grateful to you and your program for the gift that he is to us.       - The Lang Family