CapeWest Retrievers & Training

All training is board-and-train, with dogs living in the trainer’s home. Puppy Start (3 weeks) focuses on crate training, recall, nipping, and socialization. Obedience programs include 2-week, 1-month, and 8-week options, building foundational commands, leash manners, and place behavior. The 8-week program includes off-leash recall and optional e-collar conditioning. Advanced Obedience (4 months) delivers full public access reliability and calmness in distractions. Service Dog Training (10+ months) builds bullet-proof obedience for public and home life. Each program includes owner sessions to reinforce training at home.

Pricing Summary

Programs range from $2,500 for a 2-week leash walking program to $8,500 for a 4-month Advanced Obedience program. Service Dog Training is $1,450/month for a minimum of 10 months. Puppy Start is $3,500 for 3 weeks. A deposit is required to reserve a spot, and pricing is structured around board-and-train durations. Discounts include a $500 credit on future training for Puppy Start graduates.

Policies

A deposit is required to reserve a training spot. Availability fills quickly, especially during peak seasons, and is updated frequently. Training slots are limited to ensure personalized attention. Boarding is exclusively for dogs previously trained or bred by CapeWest. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated beyond availability constraints.

CapeWest Retrievers & Training is a home-based dog training and breeding business located in Kennedale, Texas, serving the DFW metroplex. They specialize in board-and-train programs that focus on building reliable, well-mannered dogs for both home life and hunting fields. Their programs are tailored to individual dogs and owners, with a strong emphasis on real-life results over trophies or titles. They train all breeds and ages, from puppies to adult dogs, and are particularly known for their purposefully bred British Labradors, selected for calm temperaments and strong working instincts. All training occurs in their home environment, helping dogs adapt to everyday household routines. They avoid group play to reduce injury risk and use motivation-based methods, including positive reinforcement, place boards, and optional e-collar conditioning. They also offer exclusive boarding for dogs previously trained or bred by them, ensuring a low-stress, familiar setting.

Their training programs include Puppy Start (for 8–16 week olds), Basic Obedience (2-week, 1-month, and 8-week options), Advanced Obedience (4-month program), and Service Dog Training (minimum 10 months). Gun dog training is integrated with foundational obedience, ensuring dogs are both field-ready and well-behaved at home. They provide owner sessions during and after training to ensure long-term success.

CapeWest is proud to be an AKC member, associated with Cornerstone Gundog Academy, and follows a responsible breeding program listed on GoodDog.com. They limit the number of dogs they train at once to ensure personalized attention and high-quality outcomes.

Accomplishments

CapeWest R&T is a proud member of the American Kennel Club and is associated with Cornerstone Gundog Academy. Their breeding program is listed on GoodDog.com as responsible. They have trained dogs for service, hunting, and family roles with consistent success as reflected in client testimonials.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or text Heath Speck at 817-504-3319 to request a consultation. Availability is updated frequently and can fill in a single day, so prompt contact is advised. A deposit is required to secure a training spot.