We cannot recommend Shadalane Golden Retrievers enough -- especially Shelley! She helped us bring home our amazing golden boy, Rigatoni, as a puppy, and he truly fits our lifestyle perfectly. From day one, Shelley has always been just a phone call away, making sure we have all the support and guidance we need. You can tell how much she genuinely cares about every dog and every family she works with. Not only do we trust Shadalane for our future puppies forever, but they are also the ONLY people we trust to groom Rigatoni. They are incredibly patient, take their time, and always do a perfect job with our golden boy. The care, professionalism, and love they show is unmatched. We are so grateful for Shelley and the entire Shadalane family! read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Rigatoni at a year and a half! - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

We had a wonderful experience with Shadalane back in 2022. Our dog Ridley has brought us so much joy and has an incredible temperament that allows him to become fast friends with kids, adults, and dogs everywhere. Shelley was very communicative and made the process smooth, and we were very impressed with their facility and the care that they show each dog. We can't recommend them highly enough. read more

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I can't express how happy we are with our Golden from Shadalane. Howie is the dog of our dreams. Sweet tempered, easy going and adaptable. And did I say handsome! Shelley worked with us to make a good match and she nailed it. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Howie waits for the Memorial Day parade to begin - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

Huge shoutout to Shadalane. They helped match me with the sweetest puppy after I had a terrible experience with a previous breeder. My puppy has the sweetest disposition and everyone in my neighborhood has already fallen in love with her and I get so many compliments on her. Shadalane also helped me today with a complimentary training session and really worked with my puppy on leash pulling and her challenges in the crate. They are also just really good people and it's very obvious they care deeply about their dogs. I highly recommend this breeder and their sweet and special dogs. read more

We adopted Chief, a 13 week old puppy, 7 months ago. He is the most beautiful Golden we have ever had. He is super smart, very observant and we hardly ever take him for a walk when people don't comment on what a beautiful dog he is!! Chief cruised through puppy training - his instincts are so strong, it's like reads my mind! We' ve had several occasions to contact the staff at Shadalane with questions, and Shelley is just as available as she was on day one of us looking to adopt. We confidently boarded Chief once when we were traveling, it was wonderful knowing he could go back and reacquaint with his kin and in the care of a team we trust so much! We will be forever grateful for finding Shadalane and Chief! read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Chief at 10 months -80 lbs! - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

We have had our little Ralph for 2 weeks and couldn't love him more!! He is so smart, sweet, and playful. Thankful for Shadalane helping us find the perfect fur baby to add to our family. read more

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Shelley at Shadalane was amazing in helping while we were looking for a Golden Retriever puppy. It's a very clean facility with well cared for dogs. We took home Koda last week and couldn't be happier. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Koda - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

She's a beauty! We just brought Sweet Caroline home and she's already fitting into our family. We're in love! Shadalane made it easy to purchase the right dog for us. They listened to our specific needs and even brought Sweet Caroline to us! Caroline is beautiful and calm and listens to our commands. Here she is on the right with our other dog. They are becoming best friends because of her wonderful temperament. Shadalane helped us with her continued training and transition into our family. Thank you for bringing more Golden love into our heart! read more

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We LOVE our Shadalane golden retriever pup! Belle is ten months old. Happy, healthy, and full of personality! Plus she's a beauty. read more

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So happy I found Shandalane for grooming. They are true golden experts and have great skill in doing show cuts for them. They understand how goldens should look and take great care to do beautiful cuts and grooming they did a wonderful job on my golden, Boon, today. I am so pleased with how he looks and the overall experience. This was such a wonderful thing after going to multiple groomers before and being very disappointed. I will only bring Boon to them from now on. read more

Great people and the most beautiful golden retrievers! We love our Mako girl, thank you Alan! read more

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We had a great experience with this breeder. Alan and Shelly were friendly, responsive, and very helpful throughout the process. Our golden retriever, Callie, is healthy, sweet, beautifully groomed, and well-adjusted. It's clear she was raised with excellent care. We also found out that Shadalane offers grooming and boarding services, which is a great added bonus. We highly recommend them and are so grateful for Callie! read more

Fantastic breeding, training and boarding facility. Earlier this year, I lost my beloved golden retriever, who was bred, raised and trained at Shadalane's Puppy Training Academy in 2011. Aside from being physically magnificent and perfectly trained, that dog had brains, an amazing personality, good health and a fulfilling life until the very end; he came to work with me every day and became the beloved unofficial therapy dog in a very stressful department at a very large corporation. He deeply touched the lives of more people than I could count (a number of whom got golden retrievers of their own after getting to know him). His many work friends unashamedly wept when he died. When I was ready to face the daunting task of trying to find a dog to follow in those giant footsteps, I never considered contacting anyone other than Shadalane. From the moment Alan and his staff heard the news, they worked tirelessly to identify a dog who was not simply perfect, but perfect *for me.* Anyone who is a dog person knows that not every match is meant to be, and the Shadalane staff are sensitive to that. If a would-be owner is willing, the staff takes the time to get to know them and understand their preferences and needs, and works hard to make great matches. Shadalane is not just in the business of breeding, training and selling dogs; they are expert matchmakers who create lifelong dog-people relationships. As of a week ago, I have a new Shadalane family member and so far, I couldn't have asked for a better match. It took a few months to figure out which was the right dog for me, but it was more than worth the wait. I don't often write gushing reviews, but I would recommend Shadalane puppies and training without the slightest hesitation. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Handsome and happy! - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

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I received an email back in Dec 22' bribing me with $100 to take down my review as well as a message this morning Apr 24' asking me to empathize with them to remove my review. I'm entitled to share my experience whether it be good or bad as this is why this app was created. Again... when I first came to the facility I asked to be put on a reservation list for a specific litter and give a deposit for a puppy. I was told they didn't have a list/deposit... which was a lie because they did as stated on their welcome email that says there's a $100 non refundable deposit to be put on a reservation list. I understand the owner fell sick and I sympathized with that. However I reached out numerous times to multiple people and no one ever got back to me about the litter. Everyone just told me the owner would be contacting me. He never did. I was never communicated with properly about the situation/puppies. I was lied to about the deposit/reservation from the start. I was a client that was expecting a puppy and I was ignored. Of course, only after I wrote a review on Yelp did I get a response. Never once did anyone try and resolve things with me, yet they have the audacity to ask me to take the review down. My review still stands as is. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Offering me money to take the review down. - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

We are so in love with our trained golden Hank! He is super sweet and extremely well behaved for his age. He hasn't had a single accident and is great in and out of crate. Shelley was great and we hope to get more dogs from her in the future read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

We brought home our Shadalane golden retriever puppy in March after he completed the training program at 5 months old. Shelly paired us with our puppy based off of his temperament to fit with perfectly with our lifestyle. We have been nothing short of impressed and grateful to have worked with their team of professionals on not only the selection and the training but also boarding. Just a quick 45 minute trip from downtown San Diego, they've been there for boarding our dog on a moments notice and our dog is always thrilled to be back. People on the street can't believe how well beautiful our now 1 year old is and we recommend them to anyone that asks! If you're looking to see what golden retriever heaven is like, plan a visit to the ranch and you'll never look back. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

I was hopeful to get help training my Border Collie puppy, needed to get her into a schedule, basic training but specially potty training and crate. According to the business they were doing that, they showed me some tricks the puppy learned, but overall it seemed very basic. I left the puppy almost 1 month, over $2000 so i was expecting big changes in behavior and scheduling but as i got my puppy back and brought home, it was total disaster. I can tell they did nothing constantly. Also, found that she came back with worms, pee infection and totally afraid/scared! It has been really difficult to get her back to a normal state! I really want my money back from this place! read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Athena my border collie - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

Shadalane truly is the best breeder out there! Their dogs are not only beautiful, but have the best most loving personalities. We constantly get asked where we got our pup from and complimented on how sweet he is! We picked him up at 9 weeks and he adjusted so quickly and easily. Shelly was great to work with and made our dog parent dreams come true! So thankful for the new addition to our family. read more

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whiskey is an incredible dog. great breeders to work with. he is 10/10 the my beautiful and the most well behaved dog i could have ever imagined read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

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Shadalane is the best golden retriever breeder in SoCal. My wife and I adopted Toby at almost 2 years old in March of 2020. He has been our entire lives ever since. He is the sweetest, most mild mannered dog we've ever encountered and fills our lives with joy. Shelley is both extremely reliable and knowledgable. When we spent time at the breeder, it was clear to tell how much love she has for the dogs. She knew every little bit of Toby's personality to a tee. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a dog that will change their lives. read more

If I had a dollar for every time I get complimented on our golden retriever, I would be a millionaire! Our Peanut is beautiful and so sweet with everyone. Shadalane is a wonderful training facility and I would recommend to everyone. read more

We got our golden retriever, Gigi, from Shadalane 18 months ago as a partially-trained 12-month-old puppy. Since then Shadalane has been our go-to place for grooming and training help. We drive up from downtown San Diego once every three month for a full show groom and they do an outstanding job. Gigi looks like she could compete in Westminster. Shelly is a wealth of information on training tips and helping us bring out the best in Gigi. We both have a lot of prior experience training dogs, but always get fresh insights from Shelly on particular challenges we are facing. Bottom line: we couldn't be happier with Gigi or the support we get from Shadaland. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

We found our beautiful golden retriever puppy Sadie at Shadalane.. We also had her trained there.. and my husband and I trained with her for several months. The staff at Shadalane were very helpful to help us choose the right dog and their trainers were wonderful. Alan the owner has been very helpful and professional in helping us to choose and work with Sadie. We continue to visit the Ranch appox 1x per month. Shelley has been a wonderful asset in the dog parenting process and helping to choose the right fur baby for us. We will continue to have a long term relationship with Shadalane Golden retrievers. Thank you Alex for all that you do to make our experience at Shadalane go so smoothly also with Grooming. To All of the staff at Shadalane Thank you! Sadie is now 2 years old. We have not regretted ever our decision Choose Shadalane! read more

I highly recommend Shadalane with 5 well-deserved stars. Their Goldens are raised and trained on a beautiful ranch in Vista, CA; a bit inland from Carlsbad. They all have a mellow, confident, healthy, happy demeanor and everywhere you go people will tell you how beautiful and well-behaved is your Golden. They specialize in trained puppies and highly-customized training. They also have an amazing facility for boarding and grooming . Shelley and Alan will custom pick and train your Golden and they welcome you to tour their ranch to find the Golden of your dreams. read more

We have a 10 year old service dog and a 10 Month old service dog (females) from Shadalane! I e could not be more pleased with both of our girls! They blow everyone away at our home and out and about with their manners, training and beauty! Our 10 year old did her training with Alan/Shelley and staff while we were living abroad. We received her once we were back in the States full time! After her we knew we would never get a golden anywhere else but from Shadalane! Skye(10 month old) is perfect! I flew to CA mid training to bond, meet her and spend time at Shadalane! The visit was perfect! Skye coming home - is awesome! She is in the transition phase but doing wonderful with all the life changes she is adapting to! Shelley has been texting and calling to see how she is doing and answer any questions we have with her being home now! The love, expertise, passion, knowledge Alan/Shelley and all the staff have is hands down top notch! I could never imagine getting a golden from anyone but Alan/ Shelley at Shadalane. Throughout the 10months Skye spent with them I got weekly updates, photos and communication on how she was progressing. No surprises a d very open communication! Thanks for two AMAZING girls for our family! If you want an amazing dog and/or service dog look NO further than Shadalane!!! read more

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I am actually appalled that this place could have any bad reviews. Very few things have changed our lives or made an impact as much as our dog Toby. We bought him from Shadalene right before the pandemic, and sometimes we feel like we actually got an angel-not a dog. We've watched hundreds of dogs and love dogs but not one creature comes close to Toby in any single way. Anyone who has met him is in awe of his temperament and how sweet he is. Shelley and Alan trained him super well and he never had one accident in our house. He snuggles us every night and is the most loving, affectionate creature we've ever seen. Truly, Toby has become the best part of every day. We couldn't even imagine our life for a second without him now. I told my husband I couldn't go anywhere else for a golden because this dog has won every piece of my heart and Shadalene clearly does something right. We feel insanely lucky to have a Shadalene dog and anyone who has the privilege of getting one, please love them with your whole heart because they are truly treasures. read more

We had the good fortune to have known Alan at Shadalane. We shared life with two generations of Golden boys Our first boy Mr Rhett Butler lived to the ripe old age of 14, no physical issues and a constant companion. Beau Geste, is a young guy and full of pep, with the sweetest disposition. Alan treated me like family when my husband passed away not long ago. Sheila is my rock when I visit with my boy, Alex has groomed, kept my boy in difficult situations. If you're looking for people who will give you their best match for your family members, don't hesitate. It is everyone's responsibility to care for their beautiful charges as if they are a family member you couldn't live without, not just a toy for the moment. Thank you all at Shadalane! read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Beau, my companion on the look out for naughty coyotes - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

Buying a Golden Retriever from Shadalane was one of the best decisions of my life. We put down a deposit and Shelley kept us posted about liters and births. She matches families with the right energy level and personality. We have had multiple Golden Retrievers. Our pup is 8 months old now. Shelley continues to be a great resource for questions and information. We wanted a trained pup and Allan and Staff didn't disappoint. Our puppy is an Angel. He is so beautiful that everyone stops us to find out where we bought him. Two vets have commented on the level of breeding and training. I highly recommend Shadalane if you are looking for a quality well-bred Golden Retriever. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Chappy on Christmas Morning Thank you Shadalane! - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

We lost our beautiful, best girl in the world, Golden Retriever, Jersey, in Feb. 2022. While we needed time and room to grieve, we also knew we would eventually need to fill the gaping hole left in our lives. We spent a lot of time researching breeds and breeders to decide on our next puppy. It soon became apparent that nothing but a Golden would fill the need for us and that Shadalane was likely the best breeder in the San Diego County area. They are highly recommended with loads of certifications. And when you first arrive at their "ranch" your heart fills with joy to be surrounded by so many beautiful and loving Golden Retrievers. That first visit, we had an appointment with Shelley, the lead trainer and fortunately we arrived just a few days after their most recent litter was born. We were impressed enough to make a deposit to reserve a puppy from that litter. We found their process supportive of prospective puppy parents. We went back to visit as soon as the puppies were old enough to be safely around visitors and spent a fun filled hour playing with all the females from the litter. At our next visit we were allowed to pick out our puppy and we were on our way. One of the advantages of getting your Golden puppy from Shadalane is that they keep the puppy until they are about 6 months old and provide basic puppy skills and behavior training. They are honest and caution new parents to know that consistent training must continue after you bring the puppy home, but their training staff, especially Rosa, was excellent. We were able to set up weekly appointments to go up to Shadalane and work with Rosa and with our puppy. We also were able to bring her home for short visits to get her used to her new surroundings before the final move. They also kept her clean and healthy as they have a groomer on site and a veterinarian that comes to the property to care for the pups. We brought Kenya home mid-November and she is a joy. Is she perfectly well behaved, no, but she is way ahead of the curve as I look around us at other neighborhood dogs and she works well in her training sessions. She is a sweet girl with a great disposition, she is growing into a beautiful young Golden and believe me, everyone she meets loves her. Also, I have been able to reach out to Shelley and Rosa with questions and they have been supportive and helpful. While Shadalane is a bit pricey, you get what you pay for, and we are completely satisfied. We would highly recommend Shadalane Golden Retrievers for a high-quality experience and a beautiful loving furry family member. read more

This breeding/ boarding facility is not what it claims to be, so be careful. We were possibly going to buy a one-year old Golden Retriever there, and were willing to drive quite a distance to board our dachshunds for a couple of nights there so, as was promised, the dogs could be introduced and befriended. Our one dog needs urine expressed and uses wheels for active play, and we were assured that a vet tech would be there to care for him. An additional charge was quoted for this need, understandably. When we arrived it was a disaster. We saw no grassy runs, beautiful play yards, miles of trails, everything promised on the phone message and by the people with whom we talked. Instead several dogs were on concrete, in temporary holding fences. It smelled like urine and was not at all a luxury area, as described. We wouldn't leave our dogs in that environment. But.... they had no one to take care of our dog with medical needs. They were so dishonest in what they provide that we not only wouldn't leave our dogs, we won't be buying their $5500 Golden Retriever. read more

We have a nine month old Golden Retriever, named Gunther he is our third golden in the last 20 years. We have gone through four dog trainers. We just couldn't get our golden to stop biting in a playful manner or pulling on the leash. We took Gunther to Shadalane to leave him for boot camp. Shelly the dog trainer worked with him for about an hour and suggested that we just do some training secessions with her, on a one on one! After a few training sessions Gunther is a different dog! It is now a pleasure to walk Gunther! The staff at Shadalane is wonderful always willing to help you with any situation. Thank you Shelly and Shadalane! read more

I love the family environment at Shadalane, and the Goldens they sell and train are the most incredible, beautiful and loving dogs I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy. If you are interested in purchasing a new K9 family member, I would definitely recommend purchasing your pooch from these wonderful people. read more

We are in the process of purchasing an intermediate trained puppy. Fiona, is already the love of our heart. They have done such an amazing job of working with her to bring out a gentle and calm personality. She is bright and learns easily. Shelley has picked our puppy for us according to the personality she thought would work best for us. She sure hit the mark! Fiona is almost done with her training period and has had her first trial visit at home. She adjusted to the potty area immediately and has had no accidents. We are following the advice Shelley gave us as carefully as possible and are very happy with the results. These puppies are so carefully bred that they are beyond beautiful and have the best personalities. I know we will be friends for life with Shadalane and the wonderful people there. read more

I was so lucky to have found Shadalane through a friend and even luckier that little Gopher is now in our lives. He went through the intermediate puppy training program and came home and at 4.5 months old a little gentleman. I can't take him anywhere without people complimenting both his manners and temperament and how handsome he looks. People often forget that training is an ongoing thing, and I'm so glad that Shadalane not only trained Gopher, but they have also trained me to know how to continuously train and engage him, especially as he's going through his rebellious teenage years. They and their trainers have also been super helpful even after I've brought him home. 10/10 recommend them. read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - Gopher at 6.5 months - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

Chief has been with us for over a year now. We can't imagine our family without him. In fact, our town (Santa Barbara) has pretty much adopted Chief, too. He is truly the "people whisperer". He loves just being with the family and greeting everyone he meets. He makes everyone happy and the world a better place. I can't say enough good things about Shadalane and its team. I feel honored that they were willing to let Chief join our family. Goldens are very special breed and deserve only the right owners. I am shocked that there are any negative reviews. I think most of the reviews are fabrications and should be disregarded. As to Lindsey G., I find her experience about what I would expect, so I don't understand the 1 star. A 4-5 month old dog is not trained to go into retail shops and will take time to get used to its new world. But, it will fully thrive with proper training, love and commitment. As to giardia, any experienced dog owner knows that it is very common and treatable, not a big deal. Finally, in response to the few who complained about price...well, Chief is priceless and worth every dollar we paid (and more). read more

Shadalane Golden Retrievers - One year with Chief in our family. He is the most beloved dog in Santa Barbara - here at Miramar Beach Club. Thank you Shadalane! - Pet Training Near Me - Vista, California

After many months of searching for the right puppy and breeder, I came across Shadalane's website. Seeing images of their facilities and their goldens, I decided to fill out a puppy questionnaire. Few days later I received a call from a very friendly lady and explained everything so well. So, I decided to agree to a puppy for an expected litter, and gave a deposit. Few weeks past and I didn't hear back with any updates, so I gave them a call. I learned that the breeding wasn't successful and that I would be put on another wait list. After months of no word, I emailed them requesting a refund of the deposit. No reply! Months after that I received a call asking me "Are you ready for your puppy, that is ready for pickup?". I was like, what? I don't live in the area so I would need to make travel arrangement. I was caught of guard. However, I was still interested, so I asked for more details on the sire and dam, and any pictures of the puppy. I was sent documentation that didn't seem to add up, documents for a Vizsla and other forms that didn't contain parent info and certifications. I also was sent a fuzzy picture of a few puppies with no indication of which puppy I would be receiving, and the back of the head of what I assumed was the dam. It seem too shady for me so I decided not to move forward with the puppy. A year later and I still haven't received a refund of the deposit. read more

Love Shadalane Golden Retrievers, Alan, Alex, Shelley and team are extremely knowledgeable about the breed. They have been so helpful to our family. We were so thrilled to adopt Jackson 4 years ago that when it was possible to add a second pup to our family we called Alan. We couldn't be happier with our sweet boys. Shadalane is the only place that I feel comfortable boarding our dogs when we go out of town. Best Golden Retrievers resource ever. Thank you Alan, Alex & team! read more

We just got our second golden retriever from Shadalane- this time a puppy! We picked out Callie and kept her enrolled in the training program. As requested, we did two weekend home visits and Athen brought her home for good about 5 weeks ago. Callie is the best, cutest, smartest puppies ever! She was trained for sit, stay, come, potty outside and then learned the invisible fence in one training session! She and our 8 year old English Cream do nothing but play all day - Callie has made Jessie younger! We are having so much fun with two dogs again. Thanks Shelly for helping us find another great Shadalane golden. Jacki and Ken read more

One of our family members is a Shadalane Retriever. His name is Owen and he is our daughter's service dog. Owen has been an amazing gift to our family! We so appreciate that Shadalane takes the time to match a pup with the right family. In doing so, it allows for the family and the pup to have a lifetime together. Shadalane does a great job with positive behavioral training which means the pup is happy and the family is able to reinforce those skills at home. We spent a great deal of time at their facility getting trained as handlers and it is such a happy place for dogs and comfortable for us as well. We feel so fortunate to have Owen as a family member. He makes everything better and has enhanced the life of our daughter tremendously. read more

great golden retriver breeder tucker is now almost 40 lbs 3 1/2 months old here are a couple of pictures