Rose Gold K9s

09/07/2025

Big boy canon got a bath this weekend!

Canon is a 125 # Saint Bernard PUPPY (yes folks this big guy is only about 13m old). I’ve been bathing him one a month since he was about 60 #

It’s so incredibly important to get young dogs use to being handled and bathed. Basic husbandry is so essential to our dogs overall health!

This includes
Nail trimming
Ear cleaning
Washing of their private areas and behinds

All these areas are prone to becoming dirty and needing maintenance. Canon is big enough we’re if he didn’t want me to clean him I couldn’t force him so we’ve been working on having him stand still and be patient.

He’s been such a good boy

during the summertime I offer bathing and brush outs as well as grooming training for young dogs!

Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Hudson County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

08/24/2025

Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Hudson County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

06/07/2025

CÄSAR VOM ORTENBERG
“DOMINICK” BHVT CA

Sire to “The Office” litter

Power, structure, intelligence.

06/06/2025

Welcome to the Rose Gold Way, where outstanding dog training meets the vibrant challenges of city living! Today, I am thrilled to introduce Sunshine and our exciting journey of personalized, 1-on-1 private lessons.

City life can be overwhelming for our canine companions. From navigating busy sidewalks littered with trash and shards of glass to adjusting to the sounds of honking cars, bustling pedestrians, and the energetic chatter of city life, dogs face a myriad of distractions. They must also learn to interact positively with other dogs and people they encounter along the way. That’s where focused training becomes essential.

With my one-on-one approach, you will not just watch but actively engage in the process. You’ll have the opportunity to take the leash and train your dog under my expert guidance, gaining a deeper understanding of their behavior and the skills necessary to foster successful training techniques.

If you are ready to embark on this transformative journey with your dog, reach out! Together, we can set your furry friend up for success!

Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Hudson County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

05/27/2025

Every day is a new opportunity for growth and learning for both DJ and Amelia. As they embark on this journey together, I focus on teaching DJ specific tasks that will empower Amelia in her daily life. From retrieving items to providing stability while walking, each skill is designed to enhance their bond and foster Amelia’s independence.

Additionally, we incorporate socialization exercises into their routine. I encourage Amelia to take DJ to different environments, whether it’s a busy park or a local café. Each outing is an opportunity for Amelia to practice her skills as a handler and to experience life beyond the confines of her disability. With DJ by her side, she is able to engage with the world around her in ways she never thought possible.

As their training progresses, I witness the transformation in Amelia. Her confidence grows with every successful task DJ completes, and her zest for life is palpable. She is learning to advocate for herself and to embrace the adventures that come her way. I am continually inspired by their partnership and the resilience they both demonstrate.

In the end, my role as a trainer goes beyond teaching commands; it’s about nurturing a relationship that fosters growth and independence. DJ and Amelia are not just a team; they are a testament to the power of companionship and the incredible journey that lies ahead. Each new experience brings them closer together, and I am honored to be part of their incredible story.

Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Hudson County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

02/20/2025

Stephanie was an amazing lady, shorter than me, tough as nails with such an extraordinary exuberance for life. She was passionate and dedicated to the dogs and such an excellent mentor. She never asked for a dime when I asked for her help evaluating my pups, only asked for a cup of coffee each time I went to see her. She always had a smile and story for everyone, a strong hand and soft voice.
A lot of the way I think about dogs and evaluate pups was influenced by her. I had the pleasure of spending many hours learning from her.

She”ll be greatly missed.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Stephanie Dunion, USCA-RH Judge & Program leader and USCA's SV/IRO Liaison. She will be remembered for her dedication and endless contributions to USCA, the German Shepherd Dog, and the RH community. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.

01/19/2025

THIS IS WHAT MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT FOR ME

Cardiac alert service dog in training RGR’s “MR DJ TURBO”
Is spending his first night at home with his handler.
He is not finishing in his training, but I believe it is important for the handler and the dog to form a bond even before the training is over I want the dog and I want the handler to feel comfortable with each other to understand each other and to feel safe with each other. Part of my program includes overnight or weekend visitations which in my years of experience results in a better bond for the dog

His handler has POTS/eHDs and he will not only be taught to alert to cardiac changes (which if you watch my stories, you can see his progress. He’s doing absolutely amazing.). But also counterbalancing and wheelchair guiding

I went back-and-forth for time because I had chose two different dogs for Amelia my experience and my gut told me that both of them would make great service dogs. It took me almost 3 weeks to finally settle on DJ as the Dog for her and I feel I made the right choice.

Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Husdon County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

12/31/2024

Hidden sample POTS true cardiac episode heart rate range 145 155.

The game now becomes can you alert when you’re in a different state of mind?

Service Dog DJ has been doing excellently in his scent work training He is being specifically trained as a cardiac alert. Dog is primary purposes to alert the handler to oncoming increases of heart rate. This sample is not in our target range, but it is high enough for a clear distinction of the smell in order to make it easy for him to understand to alert when in different states of mind.

Recently, we have been working on alerting while in play his mind is focused on a toy or a ball or a chew. Can he focus enough to alert to a hidden sample when he is not thinking about alerting?

The working detection, dog world meets the average dog owner and disabled when it comes to Service Dog work. DJ is already clear and understands a trained final response. (Nose boop) the next link in the behavior chain whereas the working dog would receive their toy and the search would be over our finalization queue would be DPT (down across the handler’s lap) for the Service Dog

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Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Husdon County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

11/15/2024

Welcome Bruce to the Rose Gold Team!

Bruce is enrolled in my 15 day day training program to help address some basic manners; pulling on the leash, jumping on people and place command!

Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Husdon County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

10/26/2024

Big news!!
EF5 Tasmanian Twister (Taz). Now Sophia just got hired by Essex County Sheriff’s office!! She’s their newest cadet and will be trained in explosives detection.

I wanna give a big big shout out to Nick at .as for raising this girl in his home and dedicating the time to putting a great foundation on her. As a breeder it takes a lot off my mind when I can trust my dogs are somewhere safe with someone I trust.

K9 Sophia will be raised and trained by I’m so excited to see what he can do with this little girl!!
Don’t play around in Essex County!

10/15/2024

It’s not goodbye it’s see you later
Rose Gold Retrievers DEAD MEN DONT LIE “Verdad” (left) & PUSHING UP DAISIES “Flora” left for these new home and adventures with Meagan and Sam of They were chosen to fill big shoes, Verdad as a HRD (cadaver) and Flora as a live find SAR dog. It always hurts to see them go, it I take a lot of pride in producing digs with working capability and even more joy in knowing that the people who have my dogs want to do something with them.

Love you girls
Be the bestest puppies you can be 💕

Amanda Rose
🌹Rose Gold K9s
📍 Husdon County NJ
📍Manhattan/Brooklyn NYC
☎️ 201-602-4403
📧 [email protected]
💾

Puppy head start
Private personalized lessons
Day training
Beginner & Advanced obedience
Service dog raising and training
Relationship and Reward based Balanced training

10/04/2024

8 years looks good on me. Still haven’t been sober longer than I drank but I’m working towards it

By the grace of god today I woke up with 8 years clean and sober. If you know me 10 years ago I started my career with dogs- you can do the math

As long as you are alive there is chance to live another day, a chance for recovery; a chance to have the life you’ve always dreamed of.

9 years ago all I wanted was a job where I could take my dog to work with me- never in my wildest dreams back then would I have imagined I’d be doing what I’m doing today; Helping dogs and their people. Never would I have believed I could make my entire career about my dogs. Never would I have imagined I’d meet all my beautiful friends, clients and their wonderful dogs and would have the opportunity to do what I’m doing

Thank you all so much for joining me in this journey

“If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. That feeling of uselessness and self pity will disappear. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self seeking will slip away. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves. Are these extravagant promises? We think not! They are being fulfilled among us – Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.”

-the promises of 83-84 AA big book