English Cream Golden Retriever · Female

Bella

A Trained Up candidate

Updates

0/8

Meeting Standard

January 2027

Anticipated Graduation

Bella's story will be told through her training updates. Check back as her journey unfolds.

I'm Interested in Bella

Graduation depends on meeting the Trained Up Standard.

Training Progress

Where Bella is today

Each category moves through four stages — Not Introduced, In Training, Developing and Meeting Standard. Introduced is not the same as mastered; training continues at home.

Foundational Obedience

In Training

House Training

In Training

Crate Manners

Developing

Leash Walking & Recall

In Training

Polite Greetings & Household Manners

Developing

Confidence in Everyday Environments

Developing

Socialization with People, Children & Animals

Developing

Calm Behavior & Adaptability

Developing

Training Journal

Updates from her journey

Bella

October 15, 2026

Stairs, Socializing, and My First Ball

I had a very busy day exploring the world beyond the farm. My trainer took me out for some social work, and I even got to play ball with my brothers for the very first time! I’ll be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to do with a rolling ball at first, but I had a blast trying to figure it out. The biggest challenge today was the backyard stairs. It took me a few tries to find my footing, but I kept at it until I mastered going up and down. After all that work and being introduced to my new kennel, I’m feeling pretty exhausted. It’s a lot of learning for one day, but I’m taking it all in stride. 🎾

Confidence in Everyday EnvironmentsSocialization with People, Children & AnimalsCrate Manners

Bella

October 14, 2026

From the Farm to the Big City

Today was the start of a very big adventure. I said one last goodbye to my litter mates at the farm in Indiana before Baxter and I loaded into the car for the long trip to Michigan. My trainer told me I was a natural traveler! It was my first time in a vehicle, but I kept my cool and relaxed while the miles went by. I’m feeling brave and curious about everything new I’m seeing. Now that I’ve arrived, I’m ready to start getting used to my new routine. It’s a lot of change for a farm girl, but I’m handling it with plenty of poise.

Calm Behavior & Adaptability