Bent Creek Kennels

Training begins with basic obedience and force-fetching, progressing to collar conditioning, marking drills, and water work. After 3–6 months, dogs advance to complex marking and blind retrieves, including converging marks and long-distance commands. Programs are tailored individually, with limited enrollment to ensure personalized attention. Monthly evaluations are provided to track progress.

Pricing Summary

Monthly billing on the first of each month, covering training fees and bird usage. Veterinary services are billed directly to the owner. Specific pricing tiers or packages are not listed.

Policies

All dogs must have current vaccinations including bordetella and a negative heartworm test. Owners are billed monthly for training and bird fees. Veterinary costs are billed directly to the owner. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Bent Creek Kennels is a professional dog training facility owned by Terrell Cooke, offering specialized training for hunting and obedience skills in retrievers, flushers, and pointing dogs. Their programs begin with foundational obedience, including verbal and whistle commands, collar conditioning, and force-fetch training to ensure reliable retrieves and responsive behavior at a distance. They provide tailored training programs for both hunting and competition dogs, with structured phases from basic obedience (3–6 months) to advanced marking and blind retrieves. The facility also offers full boarding services with monthly progress evaluations and encourages owner participation. All dogs must have current vaccinations and a negative heartworm test. Training is conducted at their facility in Amarillo, Texas.

In addition to training, Bent Creek Kennels sells professionally raised German Shorthaired Pointers and English Pointers, bred for field performance and family companionship. They emphasize confidence-building, self-discipline, and consistent reinforcement in all training methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Terrell Cooke via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. Training begins with an evaluation, and owners are encouraged to participate in monthly progress reviews.