Lava Rock Adventures

Raised by Jill M.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Lava Rock Adventures located in Blackfoot, ID. I am a small hobby breeder with the goal of breeding healthy, happy dogs to better the breed. I do all that I can to raise the best puppies possible - a clean environment, quality food, and lots of toys and socialization. I focus on temperament, soundness, and beauty. My dogs are family members first and foremost. I am passionate about the work I do and truly love my dogs.

Jill’s experience

  • About Jill

    It is my passion to responsibly breed, raise, and socialize healthy and happy puppies so that others can enjoy the gift of living life with a Golden Retriever! My primary focus is to produce dogs with solid temperaments, great health, and sound moderate structure. My dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. I prepare all of our pups to excel in life.

  • What makes Jill’s program special

    I have always been invested in the well-being of animals and am passionate about the work I do. My life revolves around my dogs and meeting their needs both socially and medically. I strive to bring you the healthiest, most well-rounded puppies. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience. That includes always having responsible practices for breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for the Golden Retriever line.

Getting a puppy from Jill

Jill 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $3,000 - $6,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“The price is based on the type of AKC registration the family is interested in.”

Contract and health guarantee

Jill 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 Jill 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 Jill directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I do everything I can to socialize my puppies. I want them to be easily trainable and have a smooth transition to their new home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Car Rides, gun shots, Human contact from birth, and on daily basis, Dog Door Training, And showed lots of love, Adult and children socializing , bite inhibition, Noises, exposure to agility tunnel, wobble board and other novel items, positive experiences in all situations, Children and other pets, Crate Training , Early stages of crate training, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Texture stimulation, crate training, Puppy Culture , Outdoors, e.g. rain, Noise desensitized , Fireworks , Various Surfaces , Noises , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, and Puppy Culture.

Puppy health practices

I prioritize the health and well-being of each one of my puppies, and I follow all appropriate puppy health protocols.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Lava Rock Adventures hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Jill offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Blackfoot, ID or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Jill

  • Why Jill started breeding

    My love for Golden Retrievers inspired me to share this amazing breed with the world in a responsible way. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. It has been an absolute joy of a journey and I pride myself on helping all of my clients find the right fit for their needs and lifestyle.

  • Jill has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

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

Jill is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Lava Rock Adventures 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

Meet Jill's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Lava Rock Adventures 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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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