Gold Ridge Cognitive Canines

12/22/2025

Lady never does anything without maximum effort 💪

So, without her to save the day (plus a missing chuck it launcher), I guess we will have to try again next time 😂

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

Let’s get one thing straight:
We NEED ethical dog breeders.
Not backyard breeders.
Not puppy mills.
Not “oops litters.”
Ethical. Responsible. Passionate. Breeders.

Because the truth is this:

Good breeders don’t just produce puppies — they protect entire breeds.
They’re the reason we still have healthy working dogs, therapy dogs, sport dogs, and family companions with predictable temperaments and solid genetics.

Good breeders raise puppies like they’re staying forever.
Socialization, early exposure, enrichment, confidence-building…
None of that is “extra.” It’s STANDARD.

Good breeders take dogs back, every time.
For life.
No questions. No judgment.
Because their puppies NEVER end up in shelters, ever.

Good breeders breed for preservation, for improvement, and for LOVE.

And here’s the part people don’t want to admit:
Without ethical breeders, we’d lose the breeds we depend on and adore.
Service dog lines.
Duty-driven working breeds.
Family-safe temperaments.
Sound structure.
Predictability.
Purpose.
History.

Shelters are full because of irresponsible breeding —
not ethical breeding.

So next time someone says,
“Just adopt,”
remind them:
You can support shelters
AND still value ethical breeders.

Both matter.
Both play crucial roles.
Both are needed.
Because the breeders doing it right?
They’re the ones keeping dogs healthy, stable, and loved for generations to come.

- copied from unknown author-

12/16/2025

Presto & Vega 💫
Strong contenders for cutest couple of the year 😍

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12/15/2025

🎉 Big Congratulations to sweet Kida 💜

Kida passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test and beautifully demonstrated her calm, thoughtful, and gentle skills that will make her a wonderful therapy dog.

She had a very rough start in life, but today she is thriving in her new home - confident, loved, and full of purpose. Kida has a very bright future at Daycation for Seniors, spreading comfort and joy to many. Congratulations to her handler/mom and thank you for providing such an amazing and meaningful service. 🐾💜

12/13/2025

Our final GRC Club Meetup of 2025 ✨

Huge thank you to everyone who made it - especially through the cold, foggy weather 😅

Watching the progress, confidence, and motivation grow over our first year as an official club has been incredibly rewarding. I can't wait to see what 2026 brings for this community.

Keep an eye out for the 2026 schedule dropping on our website in a couple of weeks! 👀

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12/08/2025

I used to run a free dog training class for veterans, and recently one of the veterans I worked with reached out to me for help.

The dog I originally knew passed away last year. This gentleman is 93 years old and, after struggling to find a suitable dog to adopt, he unfortunately connected with someone who placed a Malinois puppy with him.

She’s now about 6 months old, and as anyone familiar with the breed can imagine, she has grown into far more dog than a 93 year old who can’t walk even short distances can manage.

That said, true to form, she is incredibly smart, eager to work, and genuinely ready to learn. I met the dog today for the first time, took the leash and she got right to work with me. He has already put meaningful time into her training, and it shows. She really needs an environment and handler that can meet her physical and mental needs.

This young lady is looking for a more suitable home. If you or someone you trust may be a good fit, please reach out. Helping this veteran ensure his dog ends up in the right hands matters deeply to both of us.

11/05/2025

Happy 2nd Birthday to Lady 🎉 ✨
She's become a great great puppy entertainer for me, especially this year with extra board and trains. She's the best. Love getting my border collie fix with her 💖