Training That Makes a Difference
Our Services
Retriever Prospects offers specialized programs for retrievers competing at high levels, dogs training for service work, and owners needing all-breed obedience coaching.
Field Trial & Hunt Test Preparation
Retriever Training — Competition Level
A 3–4 month program designed to build off-leash control, collar conditioning, and fetch reliability — ideal for future competitors. Your retriever will be trained in:
Whistle & directional hand signals
Sit, here, and heel (both sides)
Push/pull fundamentals
“Switch” for side changes
Kennel, place, down, off, quiet
$1,500/month
Mobility, Psychiatric & Companion Support
Service Dog Training & Placement
We train and place service dogs for veterans, individuals with mobility needs, and more. We also work with qualified client-owned dogs when appropriate. All cases include:
Monthly evaluations
Video and phone updates
Transparent expectations
We are currently for-profit but aim to expand no-cost placements via sponsorships. If you are a veteran or wheelchair user, ask about placements opening in 2027.
$1,200–$2,000/month
Basic obedience for every breed
All-Breed Obedience
Ideal for clients who want personalized training and coaching for their dog while away at work:
1 mile pack walk every morning
Competitive pricing
Basic on leash obedience (sit, here, heel, down)
Two 30 minute training sessions daily for a total of 20 sessions
Pick up and drop off daily included
No hidden charges
Private lesson at conclusion of program
$800 for two weeks or ten days.
Advanced Off Leash All-Breed Obedience
Develop off leash control
$2,000 for four weeks or twenty days.
In twenty days, your dog will be conditioned to the electric collar for failure to respond to commands taught on leash and transitioned to the electric collar. We primarily use and recommend the following products: Garmin Sport Pro, Garmin Pro 550, Dogtra Arc, Dogtra 1500.
Sit, here, heel, down, place
Video and text updates
Transparent expectations
Two 30 minute training sessions for a total of 40 sessions
Mile long pack walks in the morning
Treat training to shape initial behavior on leash until transitioning to off leash skillsets
Taxi to and from your home every day with no hidden charges
Electric collar included
Private lesson at conclusion of program
Private In Home Lessons and All-Breed Obedience
Coaching with a Purpose
Ideal for clients who want personalized training and coaching from the comfort of their home:
Customized to your needs
Competitive Pricing
Off Leash control
Addresses Reactivity concerns
Balanced Approach
$1,500 for 10 Private Lessons or $175 per two hour session