Lightning Oak Acres
Meet the breeder
I'm Alicia H., the breeder behind Lightning Oak Acres located in Valley City, ND. It is our goal to produce adorable, affectionate Golden Retriever puppies that are healthy, well-tempered, and make wonderful companions. We are dedicated towards achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we are always working to further our education so that we can continue to improve our breeding program.
Q. & A. with Alicia
Why did you start breeding?
We have always been interested in breeding and began learning many years ago. As our children go to the age of being able to learn from the process as well, we decided to purchase a female we could potentially breed. We plan to stay a small breeder - focused on quality over quantity!What makes your program special?
Our dogs really are our family members. When we are home they are always with us - inside or out. Our puppies become part of our family as well with endless hours spent holding and playing with them. The pups are exposed to a variety of other animals, sounds, smells, etc to ensure they are well sensitized.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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Orange collar -Boy 4
Went homeMale
Red Collar - Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Blue Collar - Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
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 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 $400 deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes limited AKC registration, health guarantee, first set of shots, deworming, and lots of love! Refundable only if puppies are not available in the desired sex or number.”
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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alicia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Valley City, ND
4438 miles away
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More about Alicia
Alicia has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Alicia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alicia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lightning Oak Acres 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
Frost, mom
Golden Retriever
About Frost
Frost is full of love and fun. She is a true family dog and loves her people, missing them if they are gone for even a short time and ready with a smile when she gets pets. She also LOVES to play fetch and is always ready for a game. Winter is her favorite season - whether it be chasing snow balls or laying on a sunny snow bank.
Good health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Lightning Oak Acres 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).
