Bent Oak Kennels
Service area: Serves clients in and around Kaplan, LA, with training conducted at their facility in Kaplan.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Recall
- steering
- stepping
- steady
- blind-retrieves
- gunfire-sensitivity
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Started Gundog Training teaches basic obedience, single marks, short blind retrieves, gunfire introduction, and e-collar conditioning. Finished Gundog Training builds on this with hand casting, multiple marked retrieves, and long-distance blind retrieves. Hunt Test Training prepares already-trained dogs for competition by simulating hunt test scenarios. Puppy Headstart introduces socialization and foundational obedience. Pre-Season Tune Ups refine existing skills before hunting season.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Started and Finished Gundog Training is offered at $300 per month. Programs are structured as long-term boarding and training packages, with no mention of discounts, packages, or payment plans.
Policies
No cancellation or rescheduling policies are mentioned on the website.
Testimonials
“Andrew has demonstrated his love for not only training and getting our dog ready for hunting season, but has also taken our dog in like our dog would be his own. His patience and dedication with our dog was very consistent. He kept us updated about our dog’s progress as well. When I picked our dog up he even gave me a couple of pointers in keeping him trained. Our dog was six months when he joined Old Son Retriever Academy and we are very pleased! We highly recommend this academy!”
– Client
“Andrew is amazing! He treated our dog, Cash, like his own! Cash was there for 6.5 months, Andrew updated us weekly, sometimes daily on how our dog was doing! He would even send me pictures when i was missing him!! Andrew completely exceeded our expectations On training our dog and i would recommend him to anyone!”
– Client
“OSRA is not only a top notch place to have your dog trained, but is also ran very well by Andrew. I sent my dog, Tank at 6 months and was quite nervous due to him having anxiety. Andrew not only trained Tank to perform at his highest level, but also cared for Tank as if he was his own dog.”
– Client
About the Trainer
Old Son Retriever Academy, operated by Andrew Trahan, is a specialized dog training facility focused on preparing gun dogs for hunting. Andrew has been training dogs since age thirteen and uses methods rooted in understanding each dog’s natural behavior and individual history. Services include Started Gundog Training for young dogs, Finished Gundog Training for advanced skills, Hunt Test Training for competitive titles, Puppy Headstart for early socialization and obedience, and Pre-Season Tune Ups to refresh hunting skills. Training is conducted at a private facility with an emphasis on e-collar conditioning, steady retrieves, and field readiness. Clients report that Andrew treats dogs like family, provides frequent updates, and ensures dogs return not only trained but confident and well-mannered.
The academy specializes exclusively in working gun dogs, with programs designed for retrievers and other sporting breeds. All training is hands-on and facility-based, with no in-home or virtual options offered.
Accomplishments
Andrew Trahan has trained dogs since age thirteen and has developed a reputation for producing highly skilled hunting dogs. Clients consistently report successful outcomes in field performance and behavior, with many dogs earning titles and returning as reliable hunting partners.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins by contacting the trainer via phone or text to discuss the dog’s needs and enroll in a training program. Booking is done online through their booking page.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Location
16825 S Liberty Farm Rd, Kaplan, LA 70548Listing Tools for Trainers
For Bent Oak Kennels Only
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