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Cottonwood Retrievers
Cottonwood Retrievers
Boise, ID
ph: 208-989-9913
Retrieve
Services AND rATES
At Cottonwood Retrievers we understand that every dog is different and not every dog learns in the same manner. We strive to bring out each dog's personal strengths and work on their weaknesses. We believe that without a good foundaion a dog will never reach its full potential. We also realize that to optimize the dog's capabilities you first must be able to communicate with the dog in a fashion that they understand. The catalyst to reaching these goals is a good relationship between handler and dog; a dog can only be as good as his handler. Our training methods are based on modern techniques that produce dogs that are well rounded and understand the commands to complete the tasks ahead of them. Whether that be being a good companion and family dog or working hunting dog. We take great pride in producing dogs that enjoy their work as much as we do training them.
Obedience: We offer private lessons for intermediate and advanced off leash training.
Large Breed Obedience
We offer private lessons for those who want one on one assistance in training their dogs. Basic obedience up to advanced off leash obedience, handling and marking drills and Force Fetch training. Private lessons are by appointment only.
Gun dog Training and Trained Retrievers
Growing up in Idaho has allowed us to work dogs on a wide variety of wild game. We have access to several private ranches that we spend time at in the fall hunting the dogs. We have excellent upland bird hunting including pheasants, quail and chukars as well as great waterfowl hunting on our Idaho training grounds. The vast amount of public land allows to to train and hunt on a variety of terrain. "They do best what they do most", gaining experience hunting allows the dog to put training and natural ability together. Our dogs are hunted during the season and get lots of birds in training. Our gundog program is tailor made for each dog depending on the type of hunting and what the owners needs are.
Puppy Head Start Program
We offer training for puppies up to six months of age. We socialize and develop their retrieving desire and marking ability. In the puppy head start program we teach basic obedience and properly introduce the puppy to water and gunshots. We do not believe in "washing out" young dogs unless they show lack of desire after having had plenty of fun retrieves and plenty of time to develop. The best you can do is develop the young retriever in a fashion that fits his or her personality, not your schedule. Our puppy head start program has contributed to the success of many young dogs in hunt test and field trials. We offer discounted training to any puppies from Cottonwood Retrievers breeding program and discounted training on advanced training for any retriever that has been in our puppy head start program.
Rates
Obedience Training: $600 a Month/$45 private lessons/ One hour.
Gundog Training: $600 a Month First Month in advance. Full payment must be made before dog goes home.
Note
All dogs who come to us for training or boarding must be current on all vaccines. Proof of vaccinations is required. Dogs in for training need to be on monthly heartworm medication, at owner’s expense.
Cottonwood Retrievers
Boise, Idaho
PH: 208-989-9913
Cottonwood Retrievers
Boise, ID
ph: 208-989-9913
Retrieve
