Beaver Creek Kennels Inc.

4.8 Stars,37 Reviews
35 Retriever Creek Ln, St Matthews, SC 29135

Service area: Serving Columbia, Orangeburg, St. Matthews, Bamberg, Blackville, North, Branchville, Bowman, Elloree, Santee, Charleston, Lexington, Gilbert, Batesburg-Leesville, Swansea, Neeses, St. George, and surrounding areas in South Carolina.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Sporting
  • Large

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • Martingale Collars
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Beaver Creek Kennels offers three main obedience programs: Fast Track (3–5 weeks), Kennel Board & Train (6–8 weeks), and Private Sessions (in-person or in-home). Fast Track is immersive and includes behavior modification for anxiety or aggression. Kennel Board & Train is a slower-paced, on-site program with a 4-week structured visit. Private Sessions are customized for owners who want to actively participate. Gun dog training is offered in three progressive levels: Started (12–16 weeks), Intermediate (12–16 weeks), and Finished (12–16 weeks), each building on the previous. All programs include structured owner visits, graduation sessions, and lifelong support. Equipment packages are recommended for home success.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Fast Track Obedience: $2,250 (3 weeks), Advanced: $3,000 (4 weeks), Behavior Modification: $3,750+ (5+ weeks). Kennel Board & Train: $225/week (6–8 weeks, total $1,350–$1,800) plus $200–$250 equipment package. Private Sessions: $75/hour. Gun Dog Training: $225/week for Started, Intermediate, or Finished levels. All programs include e-collar, leash, go-home guidebook, 3 months of free follow-up sessions, and lifetime phone consultation.

Policies

All programs include three months of complimentary on-site follow-up sessions and lifetime phone consultation. In-home graduation and follow-up sessions are available for an additional fee. Training is not a permanent fix—owners must maintain consistency at home. No cancellation policy details provided. Programs require scheduled appointments only.

Testimonials

“Our pups just got back from her 3 week training program. Never in 1 million years would I think my dogs would respond how they are! Highly recommend if you are needing obedience training!”
– Reviewer

“Cathy is a heaven sent professional that gave my pit bull puppy (Ghost) the best experience ever!! … Ghost has been home now for about 3 weeks since Graduating the Obedience training and has been the best dog I could ever ask for!”
– Reviewer

“We sent our two 10-month-old Lab puppies… to Beaver Creek for two months of obedience training… They completed their two-month program this week and they are now home. It’s a night and day difference! The Gremlins are gone and what’s left is exactly what we hoped for – well behaved additions to our family.”
– Reviewer

About the Trainer

Beaver Creek Kennels Inc. is a family-owned and operated dog training business with over 35 years of experience specializing in gun dog training, obedience training, and Labrador Retrievers. Founded in 1984 by Randy and Cathy Hoffman, the business has grown from a single puppy into a trusted provider of personalized training programs for dogs of all levels. They offer board and train programs at their facility in St. Matthews, SC, with training led by Kelsey Hoffman and Randy Hoffman. Their obedience programs include Fast Track, Custom Board & Train, and Private Sessions, all designed to build consistent, long-term behavior through structure, rewards, and owner education. They also provide gun dog training for retrieving and pointing breeds, with progressive programs from Started to Finished levels. Additional services include puppy sales, raise-a-pup programs, and started gun dogs for sale. All training includes follow-up support, lifetime phone consultations, and access to boarding for maintenance.

Their facility features a climate-controlled 700-square-foot training space attached to a trainer’s home, allowing for realistic, home-like conditioning. They emphasize owner involvement through structured mid-program visits and graduation sessions to ensure training transfers successfully to the home environment. They serve clients across South Carolina and nearby areas, with a strong reputation for transparency, patience, and results-driven training.

They also offer behavior modification for anxiety, reactivity, and aggression, and provide equipment packages including e-collars, prong collars, and leash systems to support ongoing training at home.

Accomplishments

Over 35 years of experience training gun dogs and Labrador Retrievers. Thousands of dogs trained since 1984. Family-owned business with trainers Randy and Cathy Hoffman, and Kelsey Hoffman. Recognized for consistent results, owner education, and personalized service.

How to Get Started!

Begin by scheduling a consultation call via their online calendar or by contacting the office. Owners are encouraged to discuss their dog’s specific needs to determine the best program. A structured visit is required mid-program for obedience and gun dog training to ensure owner understanding and transition success.

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  • 36+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

9am-5pm

Associations

  • AKC

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Dog breeder
  • Kennel
  • Pet boarding service

Location

35 Retriever Creek Ln, St Matthews, SC 29135

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