Sidekick Retrievers

Ashleigh W.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Ashleigh W., the breeder behind Sidekick Retrievers located in Orange City, FL. Using methods learned at Bergin University of Canine Studies, Sidekicks are raised with ENS, ESI, puppy culture and a strong focus on socialization. Beginning at 3 weeks, Sidekicks are introduced to a variety of commands, crate training and litter training.

Q. & A. with Ashleigh

  • Why did you start breeding?

    At Bergin, we learned that starting at day one, every experience a puppy has, good or bad, contributes to their potential to be successful service dogs. Of equal importance is to have healthy parents with good temperaments, and commonly, the puppies most likely to be successful come from working parents.

  • What makes your program special?

    Sidekicks are bred and raised to be calm, snuggly and even-tempered. At weeks six and seven, Sidekicks are temperament tested and sorted as to who are strong service dog prospects and who are best suited to pet homes. Because 8 weeks is a known fear period for goldens, Sidekicks go to furever homes at 9 weeks, having been introduced to crate training, multiple commands and housebreaking.

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

    Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Ashleigh

Ashleigh 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"All Sidekicks go home with Florida health certificates, microchips, deworming, a blanket that smells like Mom and littermates, a week of Purina One Large Breed Puppy kibble, a bag of litter and more! Deposits are not refundable but may be carried over to future litters."

Contract & health guarantee

Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh 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
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Orange City, FL

4711 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Daytona Beach Airport

4688 miles away

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More about Ashleigh

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

  • Ashleigh has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

    Ashleigh was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Ashleigh’s links

Ashleigh is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sidekick 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Sidekick 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 Golden Retrievers.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.

  • Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type

    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.

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

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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.

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.

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.