Patience and care will turn even the gruffest of puppers into tail waggers...provided treats are distributed :) ! Nate B. - lifelong dog owner / trainer - My family has raised 5 guide dog puppies (and counting!) for Southeastern Guide Dogs: Broker, Alamo, Sammy, Danny, Allison. And we are currently training #6, a 1 year old Golden Retriever named Rocket. Currently my home (medium / small fenced yard) has 1 playful, silly, loving, goofball named Rose. At first I was just fostering her until i could find a no kill shelter with space for her.... but now she is part of the pack here at 170. :) Let me spoil your dog with treats and play time! I am currently experimenting with scent training and it is a great way to really get your animal engaged in a task that plays to their strength and shockingly tires them out just as well as fetch.