Can Do Kennels
Service area: Serves clients along the East Coast, particularly in Delaware, Maryland, and South Carolina, with proximity to BWI, Salisbury, and I-95 near South of the Border.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
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:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training is structured in two levels: Basic Retriever Training (heeling, sit, kennel, here, whistle training, e-collar conditioning, land/water marking and handling) and Advanced Retriever Training (multi-bird scenarios, water handling, complex terrain, competition-level skills). Dogs progress at their own pace with no rushing. Training is intensive and board-based, lasting several weeks to months. Competition handling services are offered separately for field trials and hunt tests.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing includes daily training, boarding, food, playtime, and progress updates. Competition handling fees are charged per stake plus travel expenses based on truck occupancy. Specific rates are not listed; interested clients must contact for details.
Policies
Spots are limited and fill quickly; clients are advised to contact early, ideally when considering a puppy. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.
Testimonials
“When I bought Si he was 8 weeks old. Tim Mumford said he would train my dog when he became 8 months old. I had never taken a dog to a trainer before, but I knew I needed to since I had failed many times on my own. When Si was 5 months old, I thought he was 8 months old. Tim told me when to bring the dog. The training started, the dog was easy, but I was harder. This is now the best Chesapeake I have ever owned. He was 14 months old when he retrieved all these diver ducks in on morning of hunting. Si knows how to sit and stay. He also knows hand signals. In the future Tim Mumford will train all of my dogs. If you’re lucky enough, try to find a spot. I still take Si to Tim now and then for a little refresher. Si is now almost 3 years old. Si rides on the front seat and my wife of 47 years rides on the back seat. Try that with yours.”
– Allen Rogers
“Words cannot express how grateful we are that you took Buck into your program! We knew we would receive a well trained retriever back but more importantly we received a well loved, well cared for special boy back! For that we are forever grateful! Thank you for taking care of our boy as if he was your own!”
– Linda & Mike
About the Trainer
Can Do Kennels is a professional retriever training facility operated by Tim and Janel Mumford in Selbyville, DE, specializing in training retrievers for AKC Field Trials and Hunt Tests. They offer board-and-train programs with individualized attention, limited to a small number of dogs to ensure personalized care. Their private farm features technical ponds and varied terrain for land and water training, and they also maintain a second facility in South Carolina for seasonal training. Dogs receive daily training, boarding, food, playtime, and progress updates. Training includes basic obedience, whistle commands, e-collar conditioning, marking, handling, and advanced multi-bird scenarios for competition-ready dogs. They also provide competition handling services, including transportation and handling at AKC events. Clients appreciate the trainers’ deep love for dogs and their commitment to building trust and strong bonds. While primarily a training facility, they are not marketed as a general boarding kennel for vacation stays.
Tim has been training retrievers since age 16 and formally established Can Do Kennels in 2017. The business emphasizes consistency, patience, and developing a dog’s natural desire to retrieve with elegance and reliability. They recommend contacting them early, ideally when considering a puppy, as spots fill quickly.
The facility is conveniently located near BWI, Salisbury-Ocean City Regional Airport, and Delaware Coastal Airfield, and accessible via major highways. They support AKC competitions and offer refresher training for graduated dogs.
Accomplishments
Tim Mumford has trained retrievers since age 16 and founded Can Do Kennels in 2017. The facility supports AKC field trials and hunt tests, and clients report success in producing competition-ready and well-behaved retrievers.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Can Do Kennels early, preferably when considering a puppy, to inquire and reserve a spot in their training program. Contact is made via phone or email to discuss training needs and availability.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
32826 Mumford Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975Listing Tools for Trainers
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