Advanced Sporting Dogs

Training programs are custom-built for each dog, starting with foundational obedience and progressing to specialized skills based on goals—whether for field trials, hunting, or companionship. Retriever training follows a graduated path from pup to advanced work. Versatile gun dog training aligns with NAVHDA test standards. Shed dog training builds on retriever skills. All programs require owner involvement, with training occurring daily (obedience) and every other day (field work). Board and train options are available for intensive programs.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to contact directly to discuss custom training plans and packages based on goals and dog’s needs.

Policies

Success depends on owner cooperation after training ends. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated, but clients are expected to actively participate in maintaining training standards.

Advanced Sporting Dogs is a dog training business owned and operated by Matt Manger, specializing in working retrievers and versatile gun dogs. Matt has been training dogs since 2007 and focuses on building well-mannered companions that also excel in field work. His training philosophy emphasizes purpose, repetition, and understanding a dog’s natural tendencies, with 80% of methods based on positive reinforcement and the strategic use of pressure (e.g., e-collars) for correction, not teaching. He offers custom training plans for all levels—from puppies to competition-ready dogs—and stresses owner cooperation to maintain progress after training ends. Basic obedience is foundational to all programs, with services designed to help dogs earn the AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate. Training is conducted at his private facility with specialized grounds and equipment for retrievers, shed dogs, and versatile gun dogs.

Matt works with a variety of breeds and owner types, prioritizing dogs as family pets first and working dogs second. He provides both one-on-one and group obedience classes, and offers specialized programs for retrievers, versatile gun dogs (aligned with NAVHDA standards), shed dog training, and troubleshooting behavioral issues. His approach is tailored to each dog’s needs, with an emphasis on consistency and long-term reliability over quick results.

Accomplishments

Matt Manger has been training dogs since 2007, working with hundreds of dogs and owners. His methods are informed by decades of hands-on experience, published materials, and real-world application in field and obedience settings. He emphasizes results through consistency and owner education rather than guarantees.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Advanced Sporting Dogs directly to discuss their dog’s needs and explore customized training options. No online booking or free consultation is offered.