In-Kennel Training

The in-kennel training takes an average of three months. The three month program includes:

• All obedience reinforced - or obedience training if not already done
• Force training
• Introduction to live birds
• Be ready to wing & shot
• Marked single retrieves delivered to hand
• Double retrieves on both land and water
  

Retriever Training Rates and Requirements

Dogs must be at least 6 months or older and current on all yearly shots, which include Rabies, DHLPP booster, and Bordetella. Our weekly rate is $125.00 + $20.00 per day boarding. This includes the training, boarding, and food. We feed and and recommend Purina Pro-Plan foods. There are additional fees for birds (pigeons & ducks), Heartguard & Frontline (if applicable), and shells.


Private Lessons

For those people who desire to train their dogs themselves and needs some professional guidance, we offer private lessons. The retrievers can be any age. The lessons can range from half an hour to an hour long, depending upon training involved. Private lessons are $50.00 per lesson.


Refresh Training

Whether you are going out of town and need to board your dog or hunting season is around the corner and need some pre-hunting conditioning, you can enroll them in refresh training. For your dog to qualify he or she must have been through our hunt training program. While being "refreshed", we can maintain or sharpen up your dog’s training if there are problem areas. The refresh program is $30.00 per day, which includes the boarding and training.