Learning With Dogs
- Princeton, OR
Available puppies
Einstein
2 months old · Male
Mendel
2 months old · Male
Jane
2 months old · Female
Marie
2 months old · Female
Darwin
2 months old · Male
Carl
2 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristin B., the breeder behind Learning With Dogs located in Princeton, OR. Our puppies are born and raised in the house, learning from the start how to live as a dog in the chaos of the human world. With a focus on health and temperaments and 26 years of professional training experience, these puppies will excel as service, therapy, facility or pet or guardian dogs.
Q. & A. with Kristin
Why did you start breeding?
As a professional canine behaviorist, I routinely see the heartbreak of genetically unsound bodies and minds. I knew better was possible. My program goes far beyond merely housing puppies for eight weeks. By integrating purposeful handling and extended rearing, we actively raise resilient, balanced dogs full of genuine confidence They are prepared to take on the world with peaceful success.What makes your program special?
What sets us apart is a proven legacy: generations of success in service, therapy, and facility dogs linking back to my very first litter. We recognize the profoundly life saving gifts our dogs offer people as both working professionals and devoted family dogs. By combining this exceptional heritage with purposeful handling, we produce dogs capable of truly changing lives.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Anatolian Shepherd Dog puppies include gray fawn, fawn, and brindle. Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kristin
Kristin 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.
Kristin 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 8 weeks old.
“My matching process is rooted in professional behavioral analysis. At 8 weeks old, each puppy undergoes comprehensive temperament testing, a specialized service I also provide to other breeding programs. I take the time to deeply understand your family's unique environment, training aspirations, and lifestyle. Because our puppies are raised in the heart of our home rather than a kennel, they are already accustomed to the rhythms of household living. This intimate, factual knowledge ensures a seamless and successful placement.”
Price
“Puppies come started with training. Cost for training is additional to the purchase of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin 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
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristin.
Breeder's location
Meet in Princeton, OR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Boise Airport (Boise Air Terminal) (Gowen Field)
Meet in Bend, OR
More about Kristin
Club memberships
Kristin is a member of Rose City Labrador Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Masters in Education , IAABC-CDBC, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Kristin has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Kristin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Kristin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Learning With Dogs 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
Astra, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Astra
Astra is a dream dog. She is our property's fierce protector, effortlessly covering 160 acres always keeping a close eye on the homestead. She is safe and confident with chickens, sheep, cattle, horses, cats, other dogs and people. Her work goes beyond the barnyard to also keeping our garden safe from invading rabbits and deer. The property is surrounded by wilderness study which brings in apex predators like cougar, eagles, bobcats, badgers, and more. She is beautiful, trainable and a picture of physical perfection.
Parent health testing
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Labrador Retriever
Excellent level
Learning With Dogs 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 Anatolian Shepherd Dogs.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
