Dog Obedience Training School, LLC
- Lamar, MO
Meet the breeder
I'm Donna P., the breeder behind Dog Obedience Training School, LLC located in Lamar, MO. We offer high quality golden retrievers that are health tested. We are a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America and adhere to the AKC Golden Retriever Club of America’s standards for the breed. We have been enjoying training and competing in dog sports for over 30 years.
Q. & A. with Donna
Why did you start breeding?
In 2003 I was blessed with a very nice golden retriever male, Speedy. He became a Masters Agility Champion and is in the agility dog hall of fame. In 2020 I obtained a very nice female, Halo. After doing all the health and DNA testing on both, I was confident I had two very outstanding dogs. All 3 of my Halo x Speedy litters were possible because of frozen surgical AI.What makes your program special?
I focus on quality. My priorities are health, structure, trainability, and temperament. I raise our puppies using the puppy culture philosophy. We do ENS or Early Neurological Stimulation and ESI or Early Scent Introduction. We take regular adventure walks and expose the puppies to as many different experiences and people as we possibly can safely.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Donna partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“We match puppies to our buyers based on the buyers answers to their application and our assessment of which puppy will be best for them. We want happy buyers and happy puppies! ”
Price
“The price includes puppy, health guarantee, AKC registration, bordetella vaccine, microchipping, and titer on dam, or recommendation for vaccines based on mom’s nomograph. The deposit includes the full price description and 1/2 of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna 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
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lamar, MO
4790 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport
4770 miles away
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More about Donna
Club memberships
Donna is a member of National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dog Obedience Training School, 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 health testing
Excellent level
Dog Obedience Training School, 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
