LA’s Golden Hour Pups

09/01/2024

Happy PUPPY MONTH❤️🐾

Around here we love the “BER” months ☺️
We are getting everyone prepared to welcome some tiny paws very soon 🐾

08/30/2024

This is the best way to socialize! Don’t forget to bring your high value treats to engage your dog when you need them to!

You can also bring their breakfast/lunch for them to eat “outside of home”.

I’m not opposed to dog parks but I would rather have pups/dogs do this sort of socialization. This way you have control over your dog (with leash/tether) in not so great situations.

Follow SpiritDog Training for more great tips 😊

08/28/2024

🍁🐾🧡 It’s going to be a GOLDEN FALL 🧡🐾🍁

We are happy to announce that we are officially expecting golden retriever puppies to arrive this fall!!

Both Harley & Quinn have been checked out by their primary veterinarian for pregnancy confirmation and health approval.

We decided to make it official and share the good news with y’all!

Doctor Doug estimated Quinn to have 6-7 pups & Harley to have 8-10, he says “there’s a few in there “ 😅 we won’t know for sure until pups have arrived of course to see how many we will have, so we are patiently waiting.

We are officially open to accepting applications, although we have a few already on our list ☺️ we do have an interview process to ensure good placement for pup & family.

We are expecting puppies to go home November 2024 🍁

Please message our page for more information, we are ready to work with you in finding your new fur bestie!

Looking forward to speaking with you,

Leah 🐾

08/27/2024

Tomorrow we get a confirmation on who is expecting pups this FALL 🍁❤️

It’s no surprise around here that Harley & Quinn have looked a little “chunky” lately 🐾 and it’s not from too many treats 😉

We are extra excited because our very own Mr. Blue has been been promoted to his new status. This is his first litter X2! Let’s just say he understood the assignment 😉

Looking forward to see what these new pups have to offer to our program/new families!

Harley & Quinn are sisters 🩷 they are mellow, friendly, sweet, easy-going, and love attention.

🩷Quinn enjoys car rides, being in the house, destroying stuffies, chasing toads, being next to me, and crunchy treats. Quinn is my petite golden retriever weighing roughly 50-55 pounds, she is short in stature, on the lighter side of golden and she has a longer face. She is an experienced mama who loves her puppies. She enjoys playing with them as they get older.

🧡Harley enjoys chasing butterflies & birds, apples are her favorite snack, LOVES my husband, enjoys pets and will paw at you for more attention, and gentle with kiddos. Harley is your average size female golden retriever, she is on the darker side of golden with a blocky/square head. This isn’t Harley’s first rodeo and she is a very good, devoting mama.

💙Blue has surprised me so much this year. Blue is all action, different from my girls as he isn’t mellow. He is DRIVE, ACTION, and boy he is SMART! He is definitely the boss, which is what I want from a stud 😉 Blue loves food, he will eat first than ask what it was later. He has been very easy to train as his willingness to learn is HIGH. Blue is my most photogenic pup, haven’t had a bad photo yet. He is a talker, he makes these “roo-roo” sounds when he gets excited. He enjoys water, yellow frisbee, water, running around, and did I mention water? Blue is your average size golden retriever male with a nice block/square forehead with a longer snout. Very similar color to Quinn ☺️

I’m expecting these pups to be golden in color, some lighter some darker. With similar temperaments from their parents and they will be enrolled into our puppy program 😄

Looking forward to a nice Fall Puppy Season 🐾

08/23/2024

Our little puppy wrangler turned 3 yesterday!!

Lydia is such an animal lover and is obsessed with puppies! She says she is excitedto see “baby puppies” come very soon!

Here are some photos & videos of her with our previous litter in the spring. She says she loves her “mama Quinn & mama Harley” & “daddy blue” ❤️

All of our Goldens have grown up with Lydia and know her very well. She loves her puppies! Even found some old videos of her with our young Goldens! Peek at the one with baby Lucy!

Happy birthday sweet girl! Ready to do another round of puppies with you!

08/19/2024

Next week we get to find out who is expecting puppies 🥹😍

we have a guess who is based on her rapidly growing midsection and other small behavioral changes but we like to get an ultrasound to confirm! By this time next month, we should have some little paws!

If everything goes well according to plan, puppies should leave us before the holidays! Tentatively the middle of November 🍁

08/07/2024

If we had to sum up Blue in a couple photos..

Water.
YELLOW frisbee.. no other color! Trust us, we tried.
Tongue out smile

Looking forward to seeing little Blue Jr.s! 🤞🏻

08/01/2024

Just another day at the acreage with the Goldens 💛 this month we are hoping to find out if we will have some little paws running around this FALL 🍁🍂

07/31/2024

This is also why I ask for a phone call interview ☺️ so we can get to know each other and determine if a puppy is right for you and your family 🐾

Remember, submitting an application to a breeder's program is just the start of getting to know each other 💙

07/31/2024

Soaking up as much summer as we can before we hit a busy fall ☺️🐾

07/31/2024

Cute bandanas for your puppers! Fast shipping and adorable apparel & accessories for your fur friends ❤️

07/27/2024

It’s a good idea to play/exercise in the AM or in the PM when it’s cooler!

This is what we do with with our Goldens! Add the puppy pools and we are nice and happy 😄

When it's higher than 80°F outside, DO NOT heavily exercise your dogs outside!☀🐕

🚫🏃‍♂️🐶 No playing fetch or making your dog run alongside you while you run, bike, skateboard, or rollerblade, etc.
🚫🔥🐾 No letting dogs run on hot surfaces like asphalt or sand

✅🌅 A walk in the cooler hours of the day is fine or a slow meander when it’s hot
✅💧Always provide your dog fresh water and shade while outside on warmer days
✅🧐If your pet is at increased risk of overheating, monitor them closely while outside

Learn more here: https://aercmn.com/prevent-your-pets-from-overheating/

07/25/2024

Quinn has the most precious face 🩷

07/24/2024

Hubby sent this to me 😅

It’s called golden glitter 💛

173.5K likes, 1064 comments. “Always helps with preparing meals xo ”

07/21/2024

We are nearing the end of our girls’ season, our rookie sire, Blue, sure has been busy! And yes, our females have synced together meaning that we may have puppies together, like last time. Making this fall pretty busy.

Did you know that a female dog’s gestation cycle is roughly 64 days? Making that approximately 2 months. Also, they only have 2 heat cycles a year, compared to a human which is monthly. Healthy heat cycles equals to healthy dogs.

Now, we can’t tell if our girls are expecting anytime soon but we are hoping to get a confirmation of pregnancy through an ultrasound. Stay tuned! We could have puppies arrive September-October of 2024🐾

07/09/2024

Got a pup-date from LT and his family!

He is loving the lake life and spending the summer with his family and older fur brother!
LT is from our Harley & Gus litter; he is now 4 months old!

Love seeing pup-dates🐾

07/03/2024

GOOD info to know before the holiday!!

Did you know that more dogs go missing around July 4th than any other time of year? 🎆 Share this post on how to celebrate July 4th safely with your dogs, so we can keep all of our dogs comfortable and protected 💗

06/28/2024

17 wonderful puppies were born on February 24th, 2024 to two of our amazing mamas, Quinn & Harley. Here is a recap video of those 17 pups who went to 17 wonderful families!

06/13/2024

Long over due post!!

The last few of our pups who went home back in May, also some updated photos of them in their new home ☺️

Our hearts are still full knowing that these pups are thriving in their new homes and we absolutely love the updates ❤️

05/29/2024

After 17 of our pups found their homes; it was time for a little R&R in La Crosse WI! Much needed but we missed our South Dakota home, kiddo, and all our animals. Feeling very humble that all 17 of those families chose one of our pups to be their family companion.

I have lots yet to post from our previous litter, as well as a litter RECAP post!

We will continue to post our adults and their shenanigans, any pup-dates that are shared with us, and any future plans for potential litters!

Have a happy, golden summer & enjoy the moments together 💛🐾

Leah & Britt Ostrem

05/17/2024

Tomorrow is the BIG day..

I will be puppy-less..no more tiny paws running through our yard. Little barks & stinky puppy breath filling the air. No more adorable puppy eyes and sharp little teeth. The sweet faces looking to you for appeasement. The clumsy, goofy, and joyful little creatures will be gone from our acreage..

For now 😉

Soaking up these last precious moments till we say goodbye tomorrow morning ❤️

05/16/2024

Duke, formerly known as Rusty, checks in!!

“Some pup updates learned a new trick lay down knows how to shake sit lay down loves playing in the yard pretty much potty trained he is in the stage of chewy ur feet or hands 😂”

Yes, the land shark phase is amongst us friends.

Duke still has the same sweet ole face ! Keep it up Duke ☺️
Parents - Quinn & Gus

05/15/2024

Soaking up these last few days with our remaining pups until they go home Saturday 🥹❤️

“Hoagie” now known as Auggie, is definitely my “unicorn” puppy as he is the most chill, relaxed pup I’ve ever seen; definitely enjoying these sweet snuggles around the bonfire tonight

05/15/2024

Rooster and his sweet, busy family checks in!!

“Sorry for being slow to give an update. Rooster has been a wonderful addition to our family. After a little trial and error we have found a routine that works for all of us. He is almost completely potty trained (usually our fault if he doesn’t make it outside). He responds to him name and the word “food.” He has also learned what the leash means and loves to take us on walks around the block. He puts himself to bed when he is tired and loves to sit at my feet. He is extremely loved by our family!

Almost every other dog I have had was from a neighbor dog having an accidental litter or the runt of a purposeful litter. I can honestly say that there is a huge difference in Rooster and the dogs I have had before. I am so grateful for how you took care of them and prepared us for his homecoming!! Thank you!!!”

Please send prayers of safety for Rooster and his family as Rooster’s owner is off to deployment this week 🇺🇸

05/14/2024

LT checks in! 🐶

He is completely potty trained to where he can roam the house freely with his big brother ! This one of my puppies who is residing in Nebraska, LT was the smallest pup in his litter who has grown into a very handsome, smart puppy ☺️

I love hearing updates and seeing check ins from the families ❤️

05/12/2024

Hunter was scheduled to leave tomorrow morning but the family has backed out..

Leaving Hunter still available to find a home! Please message our page if you would like to claim him. He needs to be at his new home before or on May 18!!

** I will now be implementing a “no hold until a deposit has been made”. We have been holding onto pups for people who say they will come get them than backing out days later. The deposit holds each other accountable and shows commitment.

05/11/2024

Our last 3 golden retriever pups are scheduled to leave within the next week! Enjoy this video at 3x speed as you can see what we have been doing the last couple or days!

05/11/2024

Just some Goldens doing golden things 💛

Pictured:

Blue, Koda, Lucy, Harley, and Quinn

05/09/2024

She’s SPUNkY, playful, independent, life of the party, eager to learn, and looking for her home!

She is potentially my FINAL pup for the summer ☀️

Pearl is a golden retriever female who comes from health tested parents (hearts & hips have been tested). She will be 11 weeks young this Saturday, she was seen by a licensed vet at 8 weeks of age; has a shot schedule, and a completed health report. She has her pedigree & registration papers with the APRI (pet registry).

She has been socialized with older dogs, kids of all ages, and has been learning patience and “sit”.

Pearl would do great with an active family/individual as she likes to keep busy. She would benefit from a family with older kiddos and/or another pup to keep her busy and entertained. Pearl is going to look just like her sire, she is a beautiful pup and will most likely have a straighter coat.

If you are interested in adopting and homing this sweet, spunky girly; message our page or shoot me a text or give me a call at 605-214-3031 (Leah).

We are located near Centerville, SD but we are willing to travel or meet at a designated area if need be!