AgLand Retrievers Professional Dog Training

AgLand Retrievers offers two main programs: the Gun Dog Program (minimum 3 months) focuses on obedience, collar conditioning, force fetch, and basic marks on land and water; the Advanced Training Program (minimum 3 months) includes advanced marking, whistle work, water and land blinds, 3-handed casting, de-cheating, and swim-by techniques. Both programs are intensive board-and-train formats designed to produce high-performing hunting and hunt test dogs.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is available upon request. Owners must provide their dog’s food for the duration of training. All veterinary expenses during training are the owner’s responsibility.

Policies

Dogs must be up to date on DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella vaccines, and have a negative stool test within the last month. Heartworm and flea/tick prevention must be provided by the owner for the duration of training. All veterinary care during training is at the owner’s expense. Owners must provide food.

AgLand Retrievers is a professional dog training business based in Cottonwood, Minnesota, specializing in gun dog and advanced retrieving training for hunting and hunt test competitions. Founded in 2020 by Adam Tupman, who has over four years of experience training dogs for field trials, the business focuses on building confident, reliable hunting partners through a patient, pressure-free methodology that emphasizes each dog’s individual learning pace. Their programs include formal obedience, collar conditioning, force fetch, bird introduction, marking, whistle commands, water and land blinds, and 3-handed casting. Owners are kept informed with regular video and photo updates throughout training. The facility offers board-and-train programs with a minimum 3-month duration, and all dogs must meet strict health requirements including vaccinations and parasite testing.

Adam trains primarily retrievers and sporting breeds, helping dogs excel in both field hunting and competitive hunt tests. Clients have praised his personalized approach, consistent communication, and ability to transform energetic or timid dogs into focused, obedient hunting companions.

Food must be provided by the owner, and all veterinary care during training is at the owner’s expense.

Accomplishments

Adam Tupman owns and trains two black labs, Dixie and Rip, who compete annually in field trials. He has been training clients’ dogs for over four years, preparing them to succeed in hunt tests and field trials.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to inquire about training openings. A consultation is not offered for free, and owners must contact Adam directly to discuss program details and availability.