Bull Valley Retrievers

Bull Valley Retrievers offers tailored dog training regimens focusing on developing dogs into retrievers, companion gun dogs, or hunt test champions. They specialize in obedience training for all breeds, competitive retriever training, and gun dog development. They handle a limited number of dogs at a time to provide personalized attention and custom training programs.

Their training programs include:
* **Foundation / Obedience Training**: Covers basic obedience commands such as Sit, Stay, Here/Come, and Heel, forming the base for all advanced training.
* **Companion Gun Dog Training**: Exposes dogs to various hunting scenarios, integrating basic obedience to create a well-mannered hunting companion. This includes exposure to game birds, scenting, tracking, flushing for upland work, steadiness for duck/goose blinds, and force fetch for smooth delivery.
* **One on One Training**: Private lessons conducted with the owner and dog, step-by-step. These sessions can be used for problem-solving or advancing through a training regimen, and can take place on their training grounds, the client’s location, or various environments.
* **Waterfowl Training**: Includes Basic Obedience, Yard Work Sequences, Early Field Work, Force Fetch, Fetch From a Pile, Fetch From Multiple Piles, E-Collar Conditioning, Marking & Casting Drills, Swim-by, Beginning Blinds, Steadying, Decheating, and Beginning Multiple Marks.
* **Upland Training**: Covers Basic Obedience, Conditioned Retrieve / Force Fetch, Quartering, Steady to Wing and Shot, Deliver to hand, and E-Collar Conditioning.
* **Hunt Test Training**: Available for all AKC and UKC levels, including training and handling. This program encompasses Basic Obedience, Yard Work Sequences, Early Field Work, Force Fetch, Fetch From a Pile, Fetch From Multiple Piles, E-Collar Conditioning, Marking & Casting Drills, Swim-by, Beginning Blinds, Steadying, Decheating, Beginning Multiple Marks, and Advanced Training.
* **Shed Dog Training – Antler Dog Training**: Focuses on teaching dogs to hunt shed antlers, starting with obedience and adding scent, tracking, and retrieving drills.

Pricing Summary

Puppies are offered at $1500.00. The pricing for started dogs varies based on their training level. A senior discount is available for daily boarding; clients should inquire for details.

All boarding or training deposits are non-refundable unless the reservation can be filled. Payments are accepted via Check, Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. An Extended Stay Program is available for dogs boarding longer than 30 days. A $100.00 fee applies to returned checks.

Policies

All boarding or training deposits are non-refundable, unless Bull Valley Retrievers can fill the reservation. For one-on-one training, a 48-hour cancellation policy is in effect. A $100.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.

Bull Valley Retrievers is a dog training business specializing in retriever training and hunting dog development, driven by a passion for watching dogs work and learn. Their primary goal is to train each dog to the extent of its natural ability, aiming for “Gun Dog Success” for every client. They offer tailored training regimens for companion gun dogs and hunt test champions, serving as an overall retriever training source.

The business emphasizes personalized attention by handling a limited number of dogs at a time, ensuring custom training programs. Beyond training, Bull Valley Retrievers provides dog boarding services in a safe, secure, and caring environment, featuring heated/AC indoor runs, fresh air outdoor runs, and personalized exercise. They also breed and sell AKC/UKC Labrador Retriever puppies and started hunting retrievers.

Bull Valley Retrievers is associated with HuntEmUp.com, a supplier of dog training equipment, and is Pro-Staff for both HuntEmUp.com and Fiocchi USA. They feed and recommend Purina Pro Plan. The business has two kennel facilities, one in Northern Illinois and another in Southern Illinois, offering convenient locations for clients in the Midwest.

They are currently accepting new clients for both dog training and boarding, encouraging early contact due to limited availability.

Accomplishments

Joe Scarpy, the owner and dog trainer, has a growing list of accomplishments including multiple top placements in various U.S. Open Pheasant and Partridge Championships from 1999 to 2002. Notable achievements include 1st Place Open Puppy Division in the 1999 U.S. Open Pheasant Championship and 1st Place Amateur Division in the 2001 Wis. Open Partridge Championship. He was also recognized as “Dog of the Year” in 2000 for the W.G.P.A. Open and Top Gun Divisions.

Joe Scarpy has held leadership roles, serving as Vice President and President of the Fox River Valley Hunting Retriever Club, and President of the Northwest Towns Sportsman Club. He has been featured on television and radio programs such as Illinois Outdoors Television Show, The All Outdoors Television Show, and Fishing Line and Outdoor Radio Show. He has trained and campaigned numerous Labrador Retrievers, earning several advanced level titles in AKC, UKC, and APLA Hunt Tests. Additionally, he is Fiocchi USA Pro-Staff and HuntEmUp.com Pro-Staff.

How to Get Started!

Bull Valley Retrievers is currently accepting new clients for dog training and dog boarding. Interested clients are encouraged to call early, as they only take a limited number of dogs at a time to ensure custom training programs, and openings for gun dog and obedience training do not last long. Dog boarding and kenneling needs should also be booked as soon as possible.