While your dog is training at Alpha Retrievers, health is top priority. Training each month is all inclusive and includes high quality Performance Sport food, heartworm, flea & tick preventative, and ear flush for dogs taking part of any water program. We understand that training takes time, and some owners would rather not go long periods without seeing their friend, so we encourage owners to come work their dogs, visit their dogs, and even take them home on weekends and/or holidays as much as possible.
Discover our range of specialized training services designed to meet the unique needs of every dog.
Obedience Training
In this program dogs are taught the basics of what most people expect when they think of a well-mannered dog. Dogs who complete this program learn how sit, stay, here, lay down, kennel (place), and heel right by your side.
They're then collar conditioned to all the known commands, so that they complete the commands reliably in adverse situations while off-leash.
Typical Duration: 2 months
Basic Bird/Gun Dog Training
In this program dogs will learn the vital concepts that not only start the making of a reliable retriever in the field, but also enforce the valuable concepts that will be built upon if you chose to pursue the advanced bird dog program. This program consists of a thorough force fetch regimen and k9s are collar conditioned to perform all their obedience sit, stay, here, kennel (place), heel, hold, drop, and fetch off leash. All dogs in this program are introduced to water, thick cover, gunfire, decoys (mojos), hunting stands, hunting calls, diversion birds, feathers, and live crippled fowl. They're taught to navigate ducky terrain and use their two biggest tools in the field, their eyes and nose. They are taught to recall, "here", with the sound of a whistle, to ensure they come when called at great distances. At the conclusion of this program your K9 will be steady to shot (will not leave until their name is called), honor other working dogs, and retrieve marked birds out to 100yds consistently on land and water while always delivering your game to hand at the heel position. You will have a true hunting partner that will never back out on you, knows their job, and is happy to do it for you! Typical Duration: 4-6 month
Advanced Bird Dog Training
In this program all dogs are taught to master all the concepts and fundamentals of the basic program above but is also taught to retrieve multiple complex land and water marks consecutively (doubles and triples). They are taught not to "cheat" around obstacles to include but not limited to water and heavy cover in route to a retrieves (unmarked birds) on land and water out to 250yds via whistle and hand signals from their handler. All advance dogs are given poison bird scenarios.
With these dogs the tools are in place to efficiently and effectively guide your retriever to your game 100% of the time! There's no cripple too far for the advanced alpha retriever. Dogs who complete this program are truly amazing to see work! Typical Duration: 7-9 month
Boarding / Daycare
We offer boarding for those who need someone to watch their K9 while they are on vacation, a business trip, or whatever the situation may be. All dogs have their own spacious inside kennel equipped with all their essentials, and Kuranda bed to keep them comfy. They are given an abundant amount of time to run and play in 1 of the 4 large fenced in yards!
No strict pick-up/drop-off policy. You can pick-up and drop-off your pup at your convenience.
Duration: Any / Available any day of the week/weekend to include holidays.
“I can't thank Alpha Retrievers enough for helping me transform my unruly pup into a well-behaved and obedient companion. Their training methods are effective and tailored to each dog's individual needs.”
[John Doe]
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Hi, I am interested in your obedience training for my GSP pup. She’s only 4 months, but looking ahead for after her spay. I was wondering on getting more info on that. Thank you!
Great training from Jeff. Very professional.