Puppy Parent Testimonials
Our goal here at TN Puppies is to unite amazing puppies with loving families. It's important that bringing home a new family member is a positive, exciting, and pleasant experience. We always love to hear from our puppy parents and get updates about our puppies. Below are testimonials from our puppy parents. If you welcome one of our puppies into your family, we encourage you to keep us updated as your puppy grows, and we always love to get photos!
I can't speak highly enough about TN Puppies and the wonderful experience we had and continue to have with them. We bought our Golden Retriever after searching for a very long time through lots of different websites and breeders. We love the family focus emphasis at TN Puppies. Our Arwen is the most loving and adorable little ball of fluff. She adores our daughter and is very smart. The life time support that they offer is priceless. It's so nice to know that whenever I have a question I can call someone with knowledge and expertise. We couldn't be happier. In fact we are so happy that we are already planning to add other TN Puppies Golden to our family. To anyone looking, you can't go wrong with a breeder with professional training, experience, and customer service, whose puppies are gorgeous, smart, and have the best temperaments anyone could ever want. What more could you ask for?
~~~ Katie H. ~ Virginia Beach, VA ~~~
~~~ Katie H. ~ Virginia Beach, VA ~~~
Sadie is our second Golden Retriever from TN Puppies. She is on a 6 month motor home trip with us. She is a rockstar! Everywhere we go people want to pet her and tell us how beautiful she is. Her training has made her easy to travel with and a pleasure to take her everywhere we go. She is a great companion, friend and love. We have had her in big crowds, tight spots, boats ferries with out a problem. I believe this has resulted from her breeding and training at TN Puppies. We can't thank you guys enough!
~~~ Robert S. ~ Steamboat Springs, CO ~~~
~~~ Robert S. ~ Steamboat Springs, CO ~~~
TN Puppies has been an absolute blessing to our family. Our Monty has changed our lives. He is so much more than just a family member, he is the window into our son, Alex's world. Our son is severely autistic and is completely non-verbal. I cannot tell you how hard it is to try and communicate with someone who doesn't talk or sign. Alex would sit in the corner and rock furiously back and forth for hours. He even became violent when anyone would try and engage him. Since we brought Monty home Alex is so much better. Even as a puppy, Monty made a huge difference for us. Now Monty is a full fledged service dog for Alex and it is all thanks to the great TN Puppies family. The superior loving, caring, gentle, patient, and kid friendly temperament that they produce on all their puppies is simply the best. We are more than just customers of TN Puppies, we are friends and family. There are several families in Alex's therapy group that we are sending to TN Puppies so they can experience the same blessing that we have had the honor of finding. God Bless!
~~~ Mindy A. ~ Scottsdale, AZ ~~~ |
We wanted to tell you how wonderful Enzo is. He is so lovey dovey. He's just what we wanted, and so calm. He is just so sweet and we love him dearly!! Thank you so much for helping us find the perfect addition to our family. Happiest and healthiest boy ever! This was the best decision I ever made when looking for man's best friend. We couldn't be happier! Cheers!
~~~ Lori and Jimmy K. ~ Westlakevillage, CA ~~~
~~~ Lori and Jimmy K. ~ Westlakevillage, CA ~~~
We are so happy with our newest family member Ana . She is a beautiful pup and extremely intelligent . We had her crate/house trained in literally days and taught her other skills (ie: sit , stay , lay down , shake paw etc.) very quickly thereafter . We have also been having a great deal of success now (at almost 4 months) with walking her with her staying at my side without pulling . She is full of love and affection for our whole family and while I'll admit she can be a handful at times with all that puppy energy , she is truly a joy to have around . We can see her developing and growing very fast into what I know will be a wonderful companion for all of us for years to come. Dealing with TN Puppies was a great experience as well as they are obviously an extremely professional and caring breeder . They were very helpful with lots of tips and answers to our questions. I was confident that after speaking at length with TN Puppies that we were making a great choice to purchase a puppy here and we have not been disappointed . If you are considering a puppy then I highly recommend letting TN Puppies help you find the perfect puppy for you. Thank you again for all the hard work, care, and devotion you give to your dogs!
~~~ Melissa E. ~ Canton, OH ~~~
~~~ Melissa E. ~ Canton, OH ~~~
I brought home my beautiful Tara 1 year ago April 26th. She is sweet, loving, confident, and an absolute joy. I asked the breeder their reason for breeding and they said temperament. This is very evident in my wonderful girl. She is everything I hoped for and everyone, people and dogs alike, love her and she loves them. The shear joy on her face when she sees a friend is priceless. I asked for a confident loving girl and that's exactly what I got. She is a perfect match for me. Thanks very much TN Puppies!
~~~ Cindy R. ~ Las Vegas, NV ~~~
~~~ Cindy R. ~ Las Vegas, NV ~~~
My family and I love the TN Puppies family and are honored to be able to have found the best dog ever! They are just awesome, very patient and understanding with all my questions. Always ready to help and so kind. They are breeding exceptional family members. Their breeding is always evident in the gentle temperaments, beauty, intelligence, and eager trainability. We absolutely love our golden Chloe. She is the most amazing dog so smart, sweet, loving, and absolutely gorgeous! I don't think we could have asked for a better experience. Our kids LOVE Chloe and Chloe just is amazing with them. Since bringing home Chloe we have also welcomed another human baby into our family and Chloe has just been the best. Everyone at TN Puppies are always very prompt in responding with helpful advice whenever we call or email with questions. It's an ongoing relationship that we can depend on. If you are looking for a new doggie family member, I recommend you check out TN Puppies first.
~~~ Joyce P. ~ Atlanta, GA ~~~
~~~ Joyce P. ~ Atlanta, GA ~~~
I have just purchased my 3rd golden retriever from the folks at TN Puppies and let me just say that I couldn't be happier. Our boys have outstanding looks and VERY good temperaments. They is a major part of our family and have always done great. We have 7 grown human children and 22 grand children. It was imperative that we find a breeder who produces the kind of temperament that we were looking for. If you are looking for superior, family friendly, calm, intelligent, and eager to please temperaments then look no further. Our boys are amazing with our large family of grand kids. The kids run, play, swim, hike, and love on our boys all day long. Even the youngest kids climb all over the dogs and they just love it. I have never seen such gentle loving patience in dogs. Our 3 boys are our furry children and just the best additions to our family that we could have ever hoped for. Here is a picture of Toby and Ki our first 2 TN Puppies boys! Little Newton is fitting in just wonderfully as well. Great breeder, great dogs!
~~~ Jerry & Tina R. ~ Lexington, KY ~~~
~~~ Jerry & Tina R. ~ Lexington, KY ~~~
Just wanted to drop you a note, Luna is keeping me busy. By far the best thing that has happened and everywhere I go she is the center of attention. Very energetic and playful. Plays with everyone and Loves everyone she meets. She goes to a day care everyday while I am at work and I never get tired of hearing of all the puppies Luna has the best temperament. She always listens to them and has never gotten into trouble. She hates being left alone. Well I can't blame her she's always with me or with other dogs. She has been so easy to train she gets the concept of a command within minutes. She comes when called and never loses sight of me. Keep up the great work. I will be contacting you in the future to get her a playmate!
~~~ Eveyln D. ~ Long Island, NY ~~~
~~~ Eveyln D. ~ Long Island, NY ~~~
Getting the right dog was a real ordeal for us. I am a now retired Captain from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Service injuries left me with a bad back, Major Depressive Disorder and PTSD. My wife and I decided a dog would help, but it needed to be trained since I really did not have the physical capability of doing it. The search started! I will not get into details, but by the time I contacted TN Puppies, it was our third dog. The other two were sent back after a week at my expense because they were not as advertised. To tell you the truth, this was my last attempt. I had no idea finding a dog that could be a trained service dog would be so hard.Well I did find a Lab here in Canada, but they wanted like $8000. Nuff said.I started looking in the States and immediately came upon TN Puppies. I called, and talked at length with them. They were very helpful and informative, and most of all, sensitive to my particular needs. They suggested Riley that they had reserved for service dog training. Because of my special needs they worked with me and even put him into companion training for about 3 months before shipping him all the way to me in Canada. Well, Riley is perfect! He is well mannered, listens perfectly, is house trained and leash trained; everything they promised he would be. My family is thrilled with him. My daughter mentioned that it was worth all the other problems with the other dogs just have Riley! My experience with TN Puppies was terrific. They were patient with my barrage of (I am sure sometimes annoying) questions, and helpful at every turn. Now we have a 2 year old, beautiful (he is quite a looker), new member to our family. Riley is happy with very little effort, and his training makes him a joy to have. I would highly recommend TN Puppies. They have helped us more than they probably know.
~~~ Kyle T. ~ Vancouver Canada ~~~
~~~ Kyle T. ~ Vancouver Canada ~~~
Just wanted to say hi and let you know how things were going with Thane. He took about 2 days to adjust to his surroundings but then magically seemed to love his crate, toys, collar and walks. He is a great pup with an awesome temperament (always licking peoples faces and being amazingly gentle around kids) and is fit as an ox. He is so super smart it's really neat. Everyday is a new adventure, just last weekend he learned to swim in the pool. Our cat and Thane have one of the weirdest relationships I've ever seen but they seem to get along quite nicely, they love to wrestle and run around the house. I couldn't ask for a better companion, I wanted to thank you for your hard work and to keep up the good job. I believe there are more fun times ahead for Thane and I. I will keep in touch. Attached is a picture.
~~~ Wes F. ~ Terre Haute, IN ~~~
~~~ Wes F. ~ Terre Haute, IN ~~~
We started our search for a Golden when my daughter wanted to compete in AKC obedience trials. We found more than we ever could have thought possible when we came to TN Puppies. We not only found Lola, perfect puppy, but we found the perfect mentors to help our daughter in her competition aspirations. Lola has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), Companion Dog (CD), and her Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)! We were so incredibly happy and impressed by just how smart, trainable, eager to please, and willing to learn Lola is. Our whole family has had so much fun with our canine sports that we were thrilled when our daughter announced that she would love to try some agility. Well, we knew just where to go to find our newest athlete! Along came Elle. After a lot of work Miss Elle has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), Novice Agility (NA), and her Agility Excellent (AX)! We are so proud. Thank you to everyone at TN Puppies for all the training help, guidance, tips, friendship, and of course for our lovely athletes. Your experience and patience with our novice ignorance has helped us to achieve our goals with our dogs as a family. Our experience has been beyond compare! We will be adding to our furry athletic team in the future and we look forward to welcoming more TN Puppies babies into our family. Thanks again, you guys are the best!!!
~~~ Linda J. ~ Shelbyville, TN ~~~
~~~ Linda J. ~ Shelbyville, TN ~~~
I had been absolutely dying for a Golden Retriever puppy for a long time. It just never seemed to be the right time. Well, enough was enough. I was ready for my dream dog. However, my wife was nervous because our son, Tyler, was only a 9 months old. She was worried that a big dog wouldn't be good with such a young child. After talking at length with everyone at TN Puppies we made the decision to move forward and add a puppy to our family. They helped us pick out just the right puppy for our family. Felix is superb! Any worries, hesitations, or concerns about having a puppy and a toddler have long been put to rest. Felix has been the perfect fit for our family. Tyler and Felix are the very best of friends and are inseparable. I can really compare their relationship to a Hallmark or Lifetime Channel movie. What is better than the love and bond between a boy and his dog!! I could not have asked for a better dog. When they say that they breed for superior temperament, patience, kid friendly, awesome family dogs they are not kidding! Felix is all of that and so much more. We love him so much and couldn't possibly be happier!
~~~ David B. and family ~ Ashville, NC ~~~
~~~ David B. and family ~ Ashville, NC ~~~
Just wanted to drop a line. Hope all is well with you and the family. Fenway is just over 5 months now and she's amazing. She has been in training classes for 10 weeks now and doing quite exceptional. I'm in the process of trying to get myself and her certified to be on the K-9 Search and Rescue team here in PA. I can't believe that she has gotten so big. It seems like just yesterday we made the trip down to TN. She's soooo beautiful and we have received many compliments on her. Everyone always wants to pet her. We get asked all the time where did we get such a perfect girl. Thank you for making it possible to add Fenway to our family. Lots of love!
~~~ Beth R. ~ Allentown, PA ~~~
~~~ Beth R. ~ Allentown, PA ~~~
Oscar is doing great! I can't believe that he is 4 now. Where has the time gone. We are so happy with our purchase. It has been a real treat to watch him grow from an adorable fuzzy puppy into an impressive and handsome adult. He has such a fun personality! Thank you again. I have given your name to a couple people. I know others would be just as happy with a puppy from you! Thanks again for working with me and my family. I just wanted to tell you thank you so much for breeding the most personable and all around great dogs. He has been very easy to train, and just all around the most wonderful boy ever. We would recommend your program to anyone.
~~~ Cheryl E. ~ Tampa, FL ~~~
~~~ Cheryl E. ~ Tampa, FL ~~~
It is hard to put into words just how amazing a dog Teddy is. He has helped to fill our home with more laughter and love and has made our home complete. Teddy is a incredibly loving, friendly, intelligent and energetic dog. He loves playing fetch, playing with other dogs and loves to cuddle. He has such a wonderful temperament and not much of a barker. Teddy has quite the big personality and always let's you know how he is feeling and what he wants (which is normally food or attention lol). He is honestly one of the smartest dogs we have known (and we are not just saying that cause we are biased). He was outdoor trained in a matter of days, he learned to climb and go down stairs at 7 weeks old, and by 3 months he had learned to sit, give both paws and lay down all on command. He has even learned how to open doors, much to our chagrin! From the first phone conversation we knew choosing TN Puppies as our breeder would be the right choice for us. It was very apparent from that conversation just how much they care for and love animals. They were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and made our first experience of getting a dog a very easy and smooth process. Teddy is everything you could want or expect from a pet and so much more! Everyone who meets him can't help but smile and get caught up in his loving and excitable energy. If we were to get another dog there is no question of who we would to go get one, TN Puppies is our choice!
~~~ Devin K. ~ Topeka, KS ~~~
~~~ Devin K. ~ Topeka, KS ~~~
My puppy is doing great! She's very playful and is full of energy. We play fetch every single day, it's her favorite game. She goes every where with me. Everyone is amazed at how well behaved she is. She's amazing and everything I could ask for in a furry baby. I highly recommend TN Puppies in purchasing a puppy. Mine has been healthy and a great companion! I'm from IL and they are located about 9 hours from me. It was definitely worth the drive.
~~~ Jessica S. ~ Peoria, IL ~~~
~~~ Jessica S. ~ Peoria, IL ~~~
I must say that I have the most amazing puppy - he is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. He had a great ride home, just a little piddle, and went to the groomer on the next day - he looks so handsome - not a haircut, just a trim of his nails and a bath.
He hates the stairs and being crated if I need to step out but loves his upstairs crate where he sleeps. The first day he was here he even told me he needed to go outside. He runs free in the back field and that is where he prefers to do his business. He even walks back to the house independently!!! He is making some progress with his leash walking. He follows me around like a shadow. We are really doing well for such a short period of time and I absolutely love my new addition to the family. Thank you so much for making this possible.
~~~ Jordan R. ~ Huntsville, AL ~~~
He hates the stairs and being crated if I need to step out but loves his upstairs crate where he sleeps. The first day he was here he even told me he needed to go outside. He runs free in the back field and that is where he prefers to do his business. He even walks back to the house independently!!! He is making some progress with his leash walking. He follows me around like a shadow. We are really doing well for such a short period of time and I absolutely love my new addition to the family. Thank you so much for making this possible.
~~~ Jordan R. ~ Huntsville, AL ~~~
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to update you about Memphis, but I thought what better time than today, his 1st birthday! Since we brought him home last June, he has been such an amazing addition to our family. He is smart, very clever, handsome and loving. He steals the hearts of everyone he meets (he loves kids and babies especially!). He enjoys long walks, pulling us on roller blades, and most of all he loves playing with his friends at the park. Last summer he basked in the sun at the cottage and loved the wind in his face on the boat. When winter came, he could not get enough of his first experience with snow (literally couldn't get him to come inside). He continues to thrive on TLC food, although tonight he was spoiled with a home-made meal for his birthday. He destroys all of his toys, but is fantastic at fetching! Can't believe he is already a year old, the time has just flown! Thank you so much for giving us such a friendly and playful pup, could not have asked for anyone better!
~~~ Nick C. ~ Newport, RI ~~~
~~~ Nick C. ~ Newport, RI ~~~
We can't thank you enough for such a wonderful puppy! As first time dog owners we had some reservations at first, but Zander has been an amazing puppy right from that initial car ride home! He cuddled up with the kids and immediately made a spot in all of our hearts. Right from the very first night, he slept in her crate without a peep and woke in the morning without a single accident! At only 3 months now, Zander is already so smart, he quickly learned within the first few weeks to navigate stairs, his leash and had learned the commands sit, come, stay and down. He was a breeze to house train with very few accidents. He always watches us very closely and is constantly eager to please with an incredibly sweet and energetic personality. I can't tell you how many compliments we get on both his looks and behavior whenever we take him out. People are constantly stopping to greet him and he immediately rolls over for his much beloved belly rubs!! He has has made many friends within our neighborhood and is constantly eager to greet new people and other dogs! Everyone always asks where we got such a beautiful dog and we very proudly tell them TN Puppies! From your knowledgeable and patient expertise in answering all our questions, your very reasonable prices, and to the obvious love and care you have for your dogs, we couldn't imagine another breeder as perfect as you. Thank you so much for this wonderful addition to our family. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat! He really is Good as Gold! With very warm regards and sincere thanks!
~~~ Oliver M. ~ Odessa, TX ~~~
~~~ Oliver M. ~ Odessa, TX ~~~
Mark grew up with Goldens in his house, dogs were his best friends. To be honest, our little guy Turk, had a lot to live up to. Turk is 3 1/2 years old today. To say that he has the best qualities of a Golden Retriever is an understatement. Turk is kind, loving, quiet, goofy and playful. We have not met a person or animal (Cat, dog even horse) that Turk does not love. He has the amazing ability to interpret you every emotion and then be the best friend you need him to be. He is content to sit and watch movies with us, but is always up for a walk and car-ride. Having the chance to work with TN Puppies was a blessing. TN Puppies were amazing and talked us through the whole process. Even after bringing home Turk, they were always available for questions and advice. Its hard for us to put into words how great of a dog Turk is. He has personality like no other, he is a funny sleeper he snores and sleeps on his back, he is so excited to see us every morning even though he sleeps right beside us, he loves to play outside, he loves tug of war, he says hello to everyone as we walk him. He has become out best friend and a cherished member of our family. Even as I type this, he is laying on my feet to keep me warm and as soon as I am done, he will give me tons of kisses and a look of pure love. We adore him, and are so grateful to TN Puppies for the amazing experience they have provided to us. Thank you just doesn't say enough.
~~~ Kathy M. ~ Oskosh, WI ~~~
~~~ Kathy M. ~ Oskosh, WI ~~~
Skeeter has to be the most well rounded and best adjusted dog I have ever owned. From the day we brought her home, she settled in and has become not only one of the family, but a protector, friend and a dog that works hard to please.My husband and I are so thrilled to have our new addition to our growing family. Skeeter came home with us in October of 2013. She has brought so much joy and happiness to our lives. She has a gentle disposition and is eager to please. We enrolled her in puppy classes when she was 12 weeks old and she graduated with flying colors. She has been so easy to train! Skeeter has been house broken since 15 weeks of age and has been trained to ring a bell when she wants to go out. We have a tabby cat at home and were initially concerned that Skeeter may not get along with the cat. However, we couldn't have been more wrong - Skeeter has a new BFF! We've seen the vet a few times since Skeeter has come home, and every time we go Skeeter has received a clean bill of health and the vet says that she looks healthy and happy. Skeeter gets along well with other dogs as well. In fact, people are always commenting on how well behaved she is! I can not thank TN Puppies enough for giving us our little girl. We are so happy to have her in our family. Many thanks.I can, with all sincerity, say that the work that TN Puppies has put into their dogs has certainly paid off. Skeeter has just received her certification of hips and elbows, scoring good on his elbows and the highest mark of excellence on his hips. Without a doubt, I wouldn't think twice about purchasing another dog from TN Puppies.
~~~ Mary B. ~ Bismarck, ND ~~~
~~~ Mary B. ~ Bismarck, ND ~~~
I just wanted to say how much we love our Golden Retriever, Star. Your knowledge and love of the breed was very impressive during our initial interview to discuss that specific litter of puppies. We discussed in detail what our needs and wants were for our new puppy as far as temperament, attitude, intelligence, and adaptability to new surroundings, etc. You were more that patient with us throughout this period. As you recall, it took Candice and myself numerous lengthy phone conversations to finally decide which new puppy we wanted. As I reflect on those conversations, it seems to me you were evaluating us as much as we were evaluating you and your puppies. Throughout these talks you assured us of the quality of puppy we were pursuing and that its' personality would blend in with our household. Star just celebrated her third birthday. As I have told you before, this is the dog I have been waiting for all my life. I can't thank your enough for your patience from the first phone call to when we were able to take our new baby home. She has exceeded all our expectations and all your predictions. Her personality and temperament are simply to die for. Kid friendly just doesn't begin to describe it. She is just a joy in every way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I will gladly recommend you to anyone serious in acquiring a truly first class Golden Retriever.
~~~ Nelson L. ~ Eugene, OR ~~~
~~~ Nelson L. ~ Eugene, OR ~~~