Guns Up Dog Training
Meet the breeder
I'm Wendy K., the breeder behind Guns Up Dog Training located in Long Valley, NJ. We decided to start a responsible, in-home breeding program in order to produce quality hunting dogs that also fit into a home setting. We will be offering a training rebate program for our Waylyn x Asa litter.
Q. & A. with Wendy
Why did you start breeding?
After 6 years of professionally training bird dogs and their owners we decided that we would like to develop our own breeding program. As Waylyn developed we realized how much fun she is to work with and with her impressive pedigree and lovable, calm pet personality we look forward with creating our "dream dog".What makes your program special?
Wendy spent over 2 years researching breeding & puppy programs & learning from mentors who have spent a lifetime developing versatile labs & breeding/puppy programs that send home the highest quality labs. Through our experience as hunters & trainers and by learning from the best breeders & bird dog trainers, we are creating dogs we are proud to have in our program & members of our own family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are yellow. 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.
Orange
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Wendy
Wendy 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes akc limited registration, puppy's first vet visit and appropriate shots, microchip, and 28-month health guarantee. All puppies will have a fantastic go home bag! All puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color. Buyers must fill out and return our puppy application before approval.”
Contract & health guarantee
Wendy 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 Wendy 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 Wendy 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- 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 Wendy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Long Valley, NJ
3881 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Newark Liberty Airport
3861 miles away
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More about Wendy
Wendy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Wendy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Wendy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Guns Up Dog Training 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
Waylyn, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Waylyn
Waylyn is 50 lbs and the perfect size for riding in a boat to get some ducks or fitting into tight spaces for upland birds, but she's also perfectly capable of retrieving geese as well! We are very proud of her success in both the hunting and hunt test worlds. She received 3/4 of her Master Hunting Retriever title passes at just 2 years old. She also has 4 Finished passes in HRC under her belt, earning her the HR title. We will continue her journey in HRC in 2025 with plans to achieve her HRCH title and hopefully her GRHRCH in the next few years as well. She's been hunting in almost every situation for the past 3 years and picked up hundreds of birds. From hunting wild pheasant in the Dakota's, duck hunting in the Jersey marsh, geese hunting in corn fields, and working tower shoots; this little firecracker has done it all! She is also an amazing pet with a great on/off switch; just happy to sit and snuggle with you when she's not working. She loves all people and animals and is our welcoming committee to everyone that visits us from children to seniors and puppies and animals of all sizes. She has a very sweet disposition and will make anyone happy to spend time with her. Waylyn has a very impressive pedigree out of Hammerin' Hank's line, full of GRHRCH & MH titles. Please visit hunting lab pedigree's site for her pedigree & health clearances.
Great health testing
Wisdom Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Guns Up Dog Training 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 Labrador 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Wisdom Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
