Gold Treasure Retrievers

10/06/2026

Ringside photos from the UKC APBT Nationals Show 2026 in Fallon, NV.

Going to be working hard on our stacking. There is definitely an art to it that I haven’t quite figured out. Still so pleased with how these turned out.

10/05/2026

What a weekend

I went into this weekend with zero expectations. I had never shown a dog before, Link had never been shown, and I truly had no idea what I was doing. I just wanted to learn, have fun, and see what it was all about.

I honestly don’t think I would have had the confidence to try this on my own. I’m so grateful to the breeders who invited me and took the time to help me all weekend. They answered my million questions, gave me pointers, told me where I needed to be and what I needed to do, and made something that felt really intimidating feel a whole lot less scary.

There is SO much more to showing than I realized. And I have a lot to learn. But I had so much fun.

Link handled the entire weekend better than I could have asked. New place, dogs everywhere, tons of people, strangers putting their hands all over him, females in heat and me trying not to freak out.

Every time we went back into the ring, I felt a little more comfortable. So did he. We were figuring it out together, and that was probably my favorite part of the whole weekend.

I went in hoping we would have fun and not completely embarrass ourselves and somehow I came home with a UKC pointed dog who is officially working toward his championship.

I definitely did not expect to be able to say that especially after our very first show.

I have lots to work on, but I’m already excited for the next one.

So freaking proud of my Linky boy.

Huge shoutout to the ladies who were there and how supportive they were! Thank you! May Caroline AUDREY MONTGOMERY 🫶🏼 Golden Retriever Breeder Mckenna Press- Golden Retriever Breeder Brinton Goldens

08/31/2026

Link working towards his CGCA and CGCU!

Our AKC title test class is progressing and learning. We’ve got tests next week!

08/31/2026

All my puppies go home with a training package to get them started. Don’t make the mistake of waiting too long. Training from an early age is vital and helps build a strong bond between dog and owner!

Peep cute little Sophie working with AK Kennel!

TRAIN BEFORE YOU HAVE TO FIX.

One of the biggest mistakes I see dog owners make is waiting until there’s a problem to start training.

Pulling becomes unbearable.
Recall disappears.
Jumping isn’t cute anymore.
Reactivity starts showing up.
The teenage phase hits HARD.

And then we start looking for training.

But training doesn’t have to begin because something went wrong.

Build the foundation before you need it.

Teach your puppy how to engage with you.
Teach them how to settle.
Teach leash skills before they’re strong enough to drag you.
Build recall before you want off-leash freedom.
Practice neutrality before distractions become a battle.
Create structure, boundaries and expectations while they’re young.

Early training isn’t about creating a perfect puppy.

It’s about giving your dog the skills they’ll need for the life you want to live together.

Spend more time building and less time fixing.

A strong foundation now can save you months of frustration later.

08/26/2026

So grateful to be able to contribute and be a part of this amazing organization! If you watch the video you’ll catch a couple of glimpses of Kailani from the Lucy X Riggins 2025 litter!

Guardian Paws Service Dogs is August’s Shine a Light Award winner, providing service dog training at no cost to veterans and first responders while building a supportive community along the way❤️