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Mission Ready Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Megan W., the breeder behind Mission Ready Retrievers located in Chardon, OH. Understanding a service dog's impact first hand, upholding the highest breeding standards, and being a Certified Dog Trainer creates a unique trifecta that sets Mission Ready Retrievers apart from the rest. From conception, the puppy’s mental, physical, and emotional development is priority.
Q. & A. with Megan
Why did you start breeding?
Being a veteran who knows the healing power of animals, my ultimate goal is to help others benefit from therapy and service dogs. On my journey to this goal, I noticed a great need for healthy, well-bred dogs that have gone through the proper health and temperament testing. I quickly learned training service dogs wouldn’t be enough and we also needed to contribute to the working dog candidates.What makes your program special?
Research supports breeders being able to work with litters in a way to impact them positively the rest of the dog’s life. Especially for service dog work, breeding a fully health tested and conformationally correct dog isn't enough. Having an expansive background in training and behavior sets our litters apart from the rest.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black 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 Megan
Megan 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 between $2,500 - $10,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC limited registration, microchipping, vet check, regular deworming, core vaccines, puppy "go-home" bag w/ supplies, training foundation (crate training, socialization, basic cues).”
Contract & health guarantee
Megan 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 Megan 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 Megan 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
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Megan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Chardon, OH
4100 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
4131 miles away
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More about Megan
Club memberships
Megan is a member of Northern Ohio Labrador Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder, Service Dog Coach (Cooperative Paws), CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Megan has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Megan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Megan’s links
Megan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mission Ready Retrievers 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Mission Ready Retrievers 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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Disease Panel
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).
