Appalachian Dog Training LLC
- Mills River, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie W., the breeder behind Appalachian Dog Training LLC located in Mills River, NC. We are your dog training experts, providing highly skilled service dogs, therapy dogs and amazing family pets.
Q. & A. with Katie
Why did you start breeding?
Producing top dogs for families & working roles is my passion.What makes your program special?
My background in behavior, training, and health allows for continuous improvement of the Golden Retriever breed.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Dark Blue 10
Went homeMale
Purple 10
Went homeFemale
Pink 10
Went homeFemale
Light Green 11
Went homeFemale
Black 11
Went homeMale
Red 11
Went homeMale
Black 7
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Red 7
Went homeMale
Light Blue 7
Went homeMale
Dark Blue
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Yellow 8
Went homeFemale
Pink 8
Went homeFemale
Red 8
Went homeMale
Orange 8
Went homeMale
Light Green 8
Went homeFemale
Black 8
Went homeMale
Light Blue 8
Went homeMale
Dark Blue
Went homeMale
Pink 9
Went homeFemale
Purple 9
Went homeFemale
Yellow 9
Went homeFemale
Light Blue 9
Went homeMale
Orange 9
Went homeFemale
Black 9
Went homeMale
Red 9
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppy Contract Veterinary Records Microchip & Registration AKC Registration AVIDOG Test Score Sheet Preventive Medications & Vaccines Guide Food & Nutrition Guide Potty & Crate Training Guide Grooming, Feeding, Nail Trim & General Care Guide Training & Socialization Checklist Ongoing Training & Care Support. No puppy is held without a Reservation Deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Katie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mills River, NC
More about Katie
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
KW
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Appalachian Dog Training LLC meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Magic, mom
Golden Retriever
About Magic
Magic was one of the easiest puppies we have raised from Emerson Retrievers! Magic is quiet, calm and low energy. She naturally earned Alliance of Therapy Dogs certification with ease at just 12 months age. She is very gentle on the leash and follows easily. She absolutely loves children and is very gentle with them. Magic is a key participant in our routine Therapy Dog events and visits, bringing smiles to our community.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Jada, mom
Golden Retriever
About Jada
Jada has completed Therapy Dog, Canine Good Citizen Advanced, Canine Good Citizen Urban, and has completed our Service Dog program. Jada is also on the smaller size at just 62lbs. Jada is well balanced with and earned First Place Novice Bitch this summer. Jada & Cayman pairing have produced a total of 3 working and in training service dogs. They have a high drive to work with low excitement, are highly biddable, and environmentally sound. They also both have great ball drive! We are hopeful for another service dog prospect to become our next generation of working service dogs at ADT. Their littermates will be highly biddable, affectionate family pets.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Summer, mom
Golden Retriever
About Summer
Summer is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Coraline, mom
Golden Retriever
About Coraline
Cora is an Alliance of Therapy Dogs certified therapy dog and has completed our 2 year Service Dog training program. Cora has also earned her AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen). She attended Handler's School with Georgia K9 and did exceptional training for Level 1 Trailing dog! She has a great work drive and a nice off switch as she matures. Cora is an exceptional, sound worker with exemplified attention to her handler. Cora has easy movement with a solid top line. Cora moves with little effort, she is efficient and agile and one of our most athletic Goldens. She carries the thinner coat which is most ideal for family pets and working roles as shedding is minimal. Cora has a very friendly and inviting expression, a beautiful genetic match with Gully! Cora has OFA Good Hips, Cardio and Eyes. Genetic panel (Embark) is all clear/no carriers for over 200 genetic diseases and conditions. Cora is your go-to dog, your right-hand companion! She is confident and forward, yet attentive and hard working. Her eagerness to please makes training fun and interactive!
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Appalachian Dog Training LLC reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Golden Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
