I was very fortunate to find Todd through the AKC website when I started my search for my male golden retriever puppy. Throughout the entire process, Todd was responsive, helpful, and communicative. He also clearly cared about making sure that the situation for his puppy and I was going to be a great situation for the both of us. For anyone looking to work with an understanding and caring golden breeder, Rockvale Puppies will be hard to beat.

Golden Retrievers
The Golden Retriever Puppy Socialization Guide: Setting Your Puppy Up for Success
The first time I watched a well-socialized Golden Retriever confidently navigate a busy farmers market, calmly greeting strangers and ignoring startling noises, I was reminded of why proper socialization matters so deeply. That confident adult dog wasn’t born that way, their temperament was certainly a gift of good breeding, but their comfort in the world