Trusting Hearts Kennel

Alisha B.

Breeder of German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers

  • Lucasville, OH
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

4th choice

Ready Sept. 18

5 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Alisha B., the breeder behind Trusting Hearts Kennel located in Lucasville, OH. I'm the breeder behind Trusting Heart’s German Shepherds We are dedicated to producing exceptional, healthy German Shepherds & Golden Retrievers that can excel in professional settings and in the home.

Q. & A. with Alisha

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My love for German Shepherds & Golden Retrievers inspired me to share these amazing breeds with the world in a responsible way. I strive to produce healthy puppies with fantastic temperaments and it is important to me to continue to improve the breed. It's an amazing feeling knowing that I made a positive contribution to these dogs and the families who love them!

  • What makes your program special?

    My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience, and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. I love my dogs and raise them as family pets with plenty of time to play outside and explore.

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

    Our German Shepherd puppies include stock and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our German Shepherd puppies include sable, black, black and tan, and black and red. 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.

Getting a puppy from Alisha

Alisha 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Alisha partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $600 non-refundable deposit and $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our prices vary depending on parents and if parents. Deposit holds your place for a pup and is not refundable but can be carried over to another litter same value.”

Contract & health guarantee

Alisha 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 Alisha 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 Alisha directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Lucasville, OH

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Columbus, OH

More about Alisha

  • Alisha has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Alisha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Alisha’s links

Alisha is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Trusting Hearts Kennel 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

German Shepherd

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Trusting Hearts Kennel 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 German Shepherds.

  • 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Alisha to bring home their puppies.

  • Jacqueline M.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    We had a wonderful experience with Alisha/Trusting Hearts Kennel. Our beautiful German Shepherd puppy, Lilith, has been a much needed addition to our family. Alisha kept us updated throughout Lilith’s first 8 weeks with photos and videos. She answered any questions we had and made sure Lilith was prepared to be in a new environment with new people. Alisha worked with us on our meeting point and had everything we needed to get started. Lilith is doing great with us and our other pets, which I attribute to Alisha’s excellent care of her. I typically adopt most of my pets from the shelter but have lost so many of them to untreatable health issues. So, I chose to go to a professional breeder this time. After a week with Lilith we can tell she was loved and bred with responsibility and for temperament. The only downside in the slightest is the fees Good Dog charges for your transactions. Which has nothing to do with Alisha, who also takes a hit. But, overall, we are so happy with our decision and we adore our new baby!

    Jaclyn L.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

      • +6

    Alisha was incredible from the start. So helpful and she was super responsive. She answered all our questions and was flexible when meeting to get our girl. She is super knowledgeable and seriously you couldn’t choose better.

    SN

    Susan N.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Alisha made the process so easy! She traveled far to deliver our adorable, smart little girl. Couldn't be more pleased!

  • steve j.

    Verified owner · July 2026

      • +4

    Absolutely the best. Communication was above anything I've encountered. Her knowledge and the process was perfect. If you decide to get a German Shepherd this is the only breeder I would recommend. I know there are so great ones out there but this is teir 1. Very accommodating with my schedule and I can't explain how happy we are with Tacoma.

    EC

    Emily C.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Our experience with Alisha and trusting hearts kennel was top tier. She was extremely communicative with us every step of the way and sent us lots of updates on our boy. We couldn’t be happier with our new golden retriever puppy and look forward to all of the joy he will bring to our home.

    MH

    Matt H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    We could not have asked for more from Alisha, from answering any and all questions I had to dealing with my indecision. When she told me we didn't have to decide until we picked him up and could just have first pick of the males, our decision was made. From then until we finally chose our boy, Alisha was always available and providing us with weekly updates of our choices. Now that we have our little man home, we couldn't be happier with our decision on both breeder and pup! Now to think of a name..

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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.

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.

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.

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