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

Dog Training

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

Service dog in training for mobility and veteran support

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