GLAD's Goldens

Alicia E.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Sacramento, CA

Meet the breeder

I'm Alicia E., the breeder behind GLAD's Goldens located in Sacramento, CA. We raise puppies that lives up to everything you’d want in a family dog: friendly, welcoming, playful, and easy-going. They play well with each other and eat their food peacefully. Each would make a fantastic forever friend. We are committed to only bringing the best puppies into the world, which is why our sire and dam are AKC registered and received full OFA screenings for hips and elbow dysplasia. All our pups will arrive in homes healthy and fully vaccinated.

Q. & A. with Alicia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Growing up, I (Alicia) had the opportunity to help my mom raise 2 litters of puppies, one of which became my family’s pet and was with me through my best and hardest days as a young mom. Through all of this I learned how important the right dog is to a family. I’m honored to be doing this for others.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies serve a big purpose. ALL of the proceeds from this litter will sponsor a student in our nonprofit GLAD Technology’s summer web development program, where they will learn an employable technical skill that can help lift their families out of poverty. You can learn more about our story at www.gladtech.org/glads-goldens.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are dark golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Alicia

Alicia 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.

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 between $2,300 - $2,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and preliminary potty training.”

Contract & health guarantee

Alicia 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 Alicia 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 Alicia 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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alicia.

Breeder's location

Meet in Sacramento, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

Meet in Vacaville, CA

More about Alicia

  • Alicia has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Alicia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Alicia’s links

Alicia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

GLAD's Goldens 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

GLAD's Goldens 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Alicia to bring home their puppies.

  • Karen O.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    We are so happy that we found Alicia and GLAD's Goldens. From the moment I first spoke to Alicia to the time we picked up Charlie, I knew she was a Golden Mama! She sent me weekly updates on the puppies along with pictures and was very responsive with any questions we had throughout the process. When we met all of the puppies for the first time, it was evident haw well the puppies were taken care and loved by all the family members. Our sweet Charlie is the best! Our vet says he is just perfect! He is playful with his big brother and also a snuggler! So many who have met Charlie, have asked where we got him from and I am thrilled to share the news that he came from GLAD's Goldens!

    Sheridan R.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Alicia was the sweetest! We found the cutest puppy and reached out to her on Good Dog. She was very responsive and even allowed us to FaceTime her to see all the pups! We had a somewhat long drive and she drove a bit further to lessen our drive. Would definitely recommend!!! When we are in the market for another golden in the future, I’ll definitely be going back to her Golden Family!

  • Morgan T.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Working with Alicia was AMAZING! This was me and my boyfriends first puppy together and he has been such a blessing. Alicia made the process so easy for us! We had a phone call the day before and was super transparent on the temperament of the puppy we were hoping to adopt. When we met Orange (the soon to be Max) we knew he was the one. We took him home that day! She gave us one of his mommas blankets and a bag of kibble to last us a few days. She has kept in touch with us and always wants to see how Max is doing. We can't thank Alicia enough...SHE IS AWESOME!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.