When I first started my search for a Golden Retriever breeder, I felt a little overwhelmed. After all, I wasn’t just looking for any old Golden Retriever puppy, I was looking for a Golden Retriever partner, a service dog that would help to mitigate the symptoms of a severe bipolar sensory disorder.
After months and months of searching, I came across Golden Meadows Retrievers. I was immediately impressed by the information on their website. They do early neurological stimulation with all of their puppies, early socialization, early puppy training and I was looking for a puppy with a good foundation that I could train to do service work–sounded like a match made in heaven. Little did I know.
After lots (and lots) of questions, kind, courteous customer service and hours of drooling over pictures of their dogs, an appointment was made for a visit. I drove up to the house to meet a few female puppies, but waiting in the holding pen was an eighteen month old male, named Dante. We made an instant connection. I brought him home a week later.
Today Dante is my service dog in training. Our connection continues to grow, our bond continues to strengthen. When he matures, he will go everywhere with me. He attends all of my doctors appointments, my therapy appointments and will even be taking an agility class to boost his confidence in a few weeks time. We have a good time together, and how couldn’t we? It’s not everyday you meet a dog who chooses you too.
Dante (now named Logan) is my miracle man, and he is going to change my life. And I’ll forever be thankful to Golden Meadows for bringing us together.
hope it isn’t too long. Logan is doing great, he is so much more confident when he is with me, it’s like he’s two different dogs. He really did choose me. Hope you like the pictures. More to come I’m sure.
Sarah
