K & M Golden Retrievers

02/15/2025

🐾🌟 Exciting News: Today is Puppy Pick Day! 🌟🐾

We are thrilled to announce that today is the day when our adorable puppies will be meeting their new families! After completing their temperament testing, our little ones are all set to meet their potential forever homes.

Temperament testing plays a crucial role in helping us match each puppy with the perfect family. By assessing their personalities, behaviors, and reactions to various situations, we gain valuable insights into their individual traits. This information allows us to guide our puppy families in selecting the puppy that aligns best with their lifestyle, preferences, and expectations.

We believe that the benefits of temperament testing are immense for both the puppies and their new owners. Understanding a puppy's temperament can help the new family prepare for their arrival and provide the appropriate training and care needed to support their development. It also ensures that the puppy and their family are well-suited for each other, leading to a harmonious and fulfilling relationship for years to come.

Today marks the beginning of a journey filled with love, joy, and companionship. We can't wait to see the smiles on the faces of our puppy families as they meet their newest furry member. Here's to finding the perfect match and creating lasting bonds that will warm our hearts for years to come!

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02/11/2025

🎉🎂🎈 Happy 2nd Birthday to the adorable Valentine’s Day Litter! 🎈🎂🎉

Sending lots of love and cuddles to Izzy, Cupid, Oliver, Cocoa, Lucky, Kinsley, and Opal on their special day! 🐾❤️ May your day be filled with treats, belly rubs, and all the love in the world. Here’s to being spoiled rotten and feeling loved every single day! 🥳🐶💕

Wishing you all a pawsitively fantastic birthday celebration! 🎁🎉🎈

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02/10/2025

🐾 Attention Current and Future Puppy Parents🐾

Are you eagerly awaiting the arrival of your new family member? It's essential to start preparing early to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your new puppy 🐶. That's why we highly recommend checking out Baxter & Bella's online puppy school!

Baxter & Bella offers a wealth of helpful information and resources to assist you in training your new puppy. From online courses and podcasts to personalized one-on-one calls, they have everything you need to set your puppy up for success 🎓.

As a special offer for our valued puppy parents, we have a discount code available to help you save on the lifetime membership. Simply message us, and we'll send it your way! 💰

And here's a personal recommendation: I tune in to the Baxter & Bella podcast every week during my drive to Lansing, and it's been an invaluable resource in my own puppy parenting journey 🎧.

Start your puppy's training journey off on the right paw with Baxter & Bella's online puppy school. Trust us, you'll be thankful you did! 🌟

https://www.baxterandbella.com/challenge-page/preparing-for-my-puppy-program

Strategically organized and specifically outlined in order to help you properly prepare for the big day!

02/08/2025

From 5 to 6 weeks of age, puppies go through numerous developmental milestones that are essential for their growth and well-being. At this stage, they are becoming more confident, playful, and curious little beings. One of the significant milestones during this period is the puppies' socialization skills. They start to interact with their littermates more, learning important social cues and boundaries through play.

Another crucial milestone is the puppies' introduction to solid food. Around 5 weeks old, most puppies are ready to start weaning off their mother's milk and transitioning to solid puppy food. This is a gradual process that helps them develop their chewing and eating skills.

Puppies also begin to explore their surroundings more actively between 5 and 6 weeks of age. They start showing interest in new objects, people, and sounds, which helps stimulate their senses and cognitive development. It's essential to provide a safe and enriching environment for puppies during this stage to encourage their curiosity and learning.

Additionally, this is the age when puppies start to show signs of independent behavior. They may become more vocal, adventurous, and assertive as they assert their individuality within the litter. It's a joyful and lively stage as puppies develop their unique personalities and embrace the world around them.

Overall, the 5 to 6-week-old stage is a critical period in a puppy's early life, marked by significant physical, social, and cognitive development. By observing and supporting their growth during this time, we can help lay a solid foundation for the puppies' future well-being and happiness.

01/30/2025

🐾🐶 Exciting Pupdate! 🐶🐾

Hey everyone! Just wanted to give you all a quick update on our adorable little ones. They are now over 4 weeks old and are growing like crazy! These little munchkins are eating like pros now and are just zooming through our puppy program.

It's so heartwarming to see our little fur balls getting braver and more adventurous day by day. They are taking on new challenges with so much enthusiasm and are already making great progress. 🌟

We're starting to see their unique personalities shine through, and it's an absolute joy to watch them figure the world out one paw step at a time. 🌍🐾

Stay tuned for more updates as they continue to grow and explore the wonders around them! 🐾💕

01/25/2025

🐾🐶 Let's take a moment and just brag about the busy but super productive week our puppies have had! 🐾🎉

These little rascals have been chowing down on some tasty puppy mash, enjoying an upgrade to their pen for some extra wiggle room, and learning the art of slurping up water from an actual water bowl! 💦🐾

Not to mention, they've been soaking up all the new sights and sounds like eager beavers, proving they're ready to take on the world, one tail wag at a time! 🌍🐕

Big shoutout to our four-legged rockstars for showing us what it means to embrace new experiences with wagging tails and happy hearts! 🐾💖

01/22/2025

The beauty of snow brings magic and wonder, painting the world white. While we feel the chill, dogs find joy in playing in the snow. Their excitement and boundless energy create a winter wonderland of playful exploration.

Watching them leap, bound, and chase each other reminds us of life's simple pleasures. So, let's embrace the snow's beauty through our best friends' eyes, where every icy flake is met with pure joy and a carefree spirit.

01/21/2025

At 3 weeks old, 🐶 reach important milestones in their development:

👀 Sensory changes: Eyes start to open, improving vision. Sense of smell becomes sharper.

🐕 Mobility: Begin to crawl and wobble, practicing coordination.

🎾 Socialization: Interact more with littermates, engaging in play behaviors.

🦷 Teeth: Teeth start to emerge, may begin teething.

🍽️ Solid food: Introduced to solid food, weaning off mother's milk.

🗣️ Vocalizations: Increasing vocalizations like barking, growling, and whining.

This age marks a crucial period for puppies' growth and learning as they explore the world around them.

01/13/2025

Ensuring the healthy development of our puppies from day 3 through day 16 involves Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) training. These practices help them build resilience, adaptability, and positive associations with stimuli at an early age.

We weigh the puppies daily to track steady growth and address concerns promptly. Weekly nail clipping not only helps them get accustomed to grooming but also prevents them from scratching their mother while nursing.

By implementing ENS and ESI training, along with regular care routines like weighing and nail clipping, we set our puppies up for a successful future with improved physical and behavioral development. These early interventions have long-term benefits for their well-being and readiness for life ahead.

01/11/2025

We are dedicated to ensuring that distance never hinders you from welcoming an adorable new member into your family. We are excited to offer a variety of convenient options to accommodate families near and far:

✈️ Airport Meet-Up: Arrange a joyful new beginning at an airport convenient for you or near our location.

🏠 Doorstep Delivery: We can bring your little directly to your doorstep via either flight or ground transportation.

🚘 Meeting Halfway: Let's make it easy – we can arrange a midpoint rendezvous for a smooth handover of your new companion.

Don't let miles stand in the way of finding your next best friend. Contact us today and let K & M Golden Retrievers help you bridge the distance to a lifetime of love and companionship! 🐾✈️ 🚗

01/10/2025

🎉 New Year Little Ones! 🐶🌟

We are thrilled to introduce our adorable New Year litter to all our beloved followers! 😍🐾 We know we've been a bit behind on sharing photos, but today, we invite you to take a peek at these precious pups side by side – from a week ago to now. It's truly amazing to see how quickly they grow and change!

📸👀 From their first week to now, these little ones are reaching new milestones every day. We are delighted to share that their tiny eyes are beginning to open, revealing the spark of curiosity and wonder that will define their personalities in the days to come. Each puppy is a bundle of joy and a promise of countless heartwarming moments to come.

Stay tuned as we continue to document their journey and share their growth with you. We can't wait for you to witness their development and watch them blossom into the wonderful companions they are destined to be. 🐾💖

01/07/2025

As we have wrapped up 2024, it's time to reflect on the many memorable moments that have made the year truly special for us and our dogs. From the thrill of playing in the glistening snow with our dogs, their paws leaving tiny imprints, to the joy of frolicking outside in the warmth of the sun, every season has offered its own unique pleasures.

Welcoming a new litter of puppies into the world was undoubtedly a highlight of the summer. Witnessing their first wobbly steps, playful interactions, and adorable antics has warmed our hearts and brought a new level of delight to our lives. The love and care we have poured into their upbringing has been a rewarding journey full of endless puppy kisses and snuggles.

In the midst of all this joy, we celebrated a momentous occasion—the union of our love in marriage. Surrounded by the people we cherish most, we exchanged vows and began a new chapter of togetherness filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

One of the essential steps we took this year was ensuring the health and well-being of our upcoming dogs by conducting thorough health testing before welcoming them into our breeding program. We take pride in prioritizing the welfare of our family members and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for them.

And as 2024 draws to a close, we welcomed our final litter of the year with open arms and hearts. Each new addition to our family is a testament to the love and dedication we have for our four-legged companions, and we look forward to watching them grow and thrive in the coming year.

Looking back on the highlights of 2024, we are filled with gratitude for the love, laughter, and precious moments shared with our dogs and family. As we step into 2025, may we continue to nurture these bonds, celebrate new beginnings, and cherish the unconditional love that our dogs and puppies bring into our lives. Here's to a year filled with wagging tails, wet noses, and endless adventures! 🐾💕🎉

01/06/2025

In the whirlwind of emotions that come with welcoming a new set of little ones into our lives, the first week has been a time of pure joy and wonder. From their tiny paws to their sweet little faces, each day has been filled with love and excitement as we watch our new little ones grow and thrive.

On day three, we began Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) with our precious little ones, and the results have been truly remarkable. The gentle touch and introduction to new scents have helped stimulate their developing senses and promote early socialization, setting a solid foundation for their future growth and well-being.

In just one short week, our little ones have undergone incredible transformations. Watching them double in size since the day they were born is a testament to the resilience and rapid growth of these precious beings. It is awe-inspiring to witness the amount of change and development that can occur in such a short span of time.

As we reflect on this first week filled with moments of love, discovery, and growth, we are reminded of the preciousness of life and the magic of new beginnings. These little ones have already woven themselves into the fabric of our lives, bringing light and joy to each moment shared with them.

We look forward to the weeks and months ahead, knowing that each day will bring new milestones, challenges, and moments of pure delight. Our hearts are full as we embark on this journey of raising and nurturing our new family members, cherishing every moment and savoring the beauty of this special time in our lives.

Here's to the first week of many more to come, filled with love, laughter, and happiness.

01/02/2025

🌟 Calling All K & M Golden Retriever Puppy Parents! 🌟

We're reaching out to our wonderful puppy parents of K & M Golden Retrievers for a little favor! Your feedback means the world to us, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review on our Google posting. Your reviews help spread the word about our services, and your support means everything to us!

Simply copy this link to leave your review:

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Thank you so much for being a part of our K & M Golden Retriever family. Your kind words and feedback make a huge difference for us. We truly appreciate your support!

Thank you for ALL your support,
K & M Golden Retrievers

01/01/2025

🐾🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🐾

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Athena and Helios' adorable littles! On December 29th, 5 beautiful girls and 1 handsome boy came into the world, bringing so much joy and cuteness with them.

Athena and Helios are proud parents, and we are grateful for this wonderful blessing. Their little family is already melting hearts with their cuteness and sweet personalities.

Join us in celebrating this special moment and sending lots of love to Athena, Helios, and their precious littles as they embark on this new journey. Stay tuned for updates and more photos of these sweet bundles of joy! 🐶💕

01/01/2025

🐾🌟 Reflecting on the past year fills our hearts with gratitude and joy here at K & M Golden Retrievers! We are blessed to have such amazing puppy families who have entrusted us with providing loving companions for their homes. Each connection we have made, each conversation we have had, and every tail wagging happily in their new forever home brings immense happiness to our family.

🐶 Our marvelous puppies, with their wagging tails and adorable antics, have brought so much joy and love to their families throughout the last year. We are thrilled to see them thriving and making their families' lives brighter every day. Each puppy holds a special place in our hearts, and we are thankful for the joy they bring to our lives and others.

🌟 As we welcome the new year of 2025, we are excited about the changes and improvements we are planning to implement. Anticipating the new Golden combinations that will bring forth an even more wonderful generation of puppies fills us with excitement and hope. We are committed to enhancing our program to ensure the health and happiness of our furry friends, continually striving to provide the best for our extended K & M Golden Family.

🏡 To all our puppy families, past, present, and future, we extend our heartfelt thanks for allowing us to be part of your journey. Your trust and support mean the world to us, and we are eager to welcome new families into our loving community. Here's to a bright and beautiful 2025 filled with wagging tails, wet kisses, and new beginnings for all!

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12/25/2024

🎄🐾 Merry Christmas from all of us here at K & M Golden Retrievers! 🐾🎄

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing friends, supportive families, and dedicated followers - without all of you, we wouldn't be where we are today.

Thank you for your continued love, trust, and support. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. May your Christmas be filled with love, joy, and blessings. Here's to a very merry and magical holiday season! 🎅🎁

With warm wishes and lots of Golden Retriever tail wags,
The K & M Golden Retrievers Family 🐾✨

12/19/2024

🐾🎅🤶 Two years ago, we had a magical Christmas moment with Ditri and Gaia dressed as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! 🎄🐾 Their adorable outfits were the paw-fect touch to spread holiday cheer and bring smiles to everyone's faces. 🎁✨ Let's cherish this precious throwback and remember the joy these furry little elves brought into our lives! 🐶🐾💕