Vika's Goldens

26/09/2024

Happy 4th birthday to our sweet all girl gang!
Tasha’s 1st litter! How has 4 years gone so quickly.
Please post an update on your girl…we would love to see how they are doing.
Gracie 💛
Pippin 💙
Tasha 🩷
Tessa 💚
Clara 💜

13/09/2024

After a long hard week, nothing better than puppy cuddles

07/09/2024

For those that are interested…this is the group Tasha and I volunteer with, they also provide the testing through Pet Partners.
If you are interested in what is required for the test, check out Pet Partners. They provide all the info and how to sign up for the on-line class.

Interested in becoming a therapy animal team? If you live in the greater twin cities metro, this free online event is for you! Contact [email protected] to get the link!

07/09/2024

Adolescence occurs between six months and 18 months of age—a time when guardians typically struggle the most with their dogs. Some guardians are so overwhelmed and underprepared for this developmental stage of their dog’s life, they choose to surrender the dog to a local shelter or rescue group. In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that the majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) ) were between 5 months and 3 years of age (M.D. Salman,John G. New, Jr.,Janet M. Scarlett,Philip H. Kass,Rebecca Ruch-Gallie &Suzanne Hetts, 2010)

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, changing s*x hormones effect the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to process information they are receiving from the environment including the presence of dogs, vehicles, people, or really anything around them. They behave in ways that might feel frustrating or upsetting for the dog’s person.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control. We see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

So what does this mean? This could mean that what was once no big deal to the dog now feels scary; what was once easy to do is now stressful; what once made sense is now confusing. At times, the world can feel like ‘too much’ for the adolescent dog.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, our own frustration and impatience can cause us to act unpredictably. This adds to our puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for our dogs to adjust.

If you have an adolescent dog, what can you do? You can give your dog the time and space to observe what is going on around them when on leash at a distance away from the activity when possible. You can give your dog long walks to sniff and explore in nature, giving their brain time to decompress. You can offer your dog a quiet space to sleep so that they can consolidate memories effectively. You can continue training various skills, breaking them down into easier steps that can be generously reinforced.

By understanding what our adolescent dog is experiencing we gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best adult selves.

07/09/2024

How true is this…

01/09/2024

This is the sire for the current litter!
Way to go Thror!!

Red N Ready’s King Under the River Bottom -Thror
Thror has earned 2 Master Hunter passes in the last couple weeks! Next year he will hopefully finish out his MH title and earn his HRCH. Available at stud to approved females.

https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1215860

Thanks River Bottom Dog Training!

01/09/2024

Mabel Mae (pink) is off to be Melissa’s new best friend. Instant connection and lots of kisses and cuddles with this sweet baby.

01/09/2024

It is so hard to say good bye to the sweet babies that have consumed my heart and mind for the last 11 weeks (even before…as we planned). But knowing that they are going to loving homes is the reason we do what we do, putting quality golden retrievers into the lives of people that will love them as much as we do.

31/08/2024

Ms.Green is off to her new home and 22 acres to run and play!
Congrats on your new best friend Zach!

30/08/2024

Ms. Brown went home with her new family today. Sarah and Chad will giver her all the loves!

26/08/2024

On National Dog Day…I am sharing the very sweet, amazing little girls that we still have available.
Green is our cuddly, inquisitive, calm, loving little girl. She has the drive to hunt, retrieve, swim and hike. She likes to be where the people are. Her nose can sniff out a treat from far away. She also will spend her evenings being held and cuddled. She gives lots of kisses and needs a morning hug and kiss before eating her breakfast.
Brown is petite, dark brown with curly ears. She has energy and will love to be a hunting buddy, swimming fan, retrieving, hiking or running companion. At the end of the day she will give lots of kisses as she snuggles into your lap to take a nap. When it comes to eating, she loves her food but will come to you between bites for love!
More info in Vika's Goldens

26/08/2024

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21/08/2024

Our Matriarch as a puppy right after we got here in 2011. 13 years ago!!
The last 3 are the last couple of months before we lost her:
Hanging out in my classroom after doing a 3k
Goldzilla - where she swam in a lake with tons of Goldens and tennis balls
17 day trip covering 9 states and lots of adventures.
She is missed all the time. She was my old movie watching, popcorn eating buddy when we were home alone.
Thanks for being you Vika!

21/08/2024

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17/08/2024

Rue (white color) went home with her new family today 🤍 she will be well loved by 2 girls and their parents! Congrats Carr family!

Tasha wanted to be in the family pic too!

16/08/2024