Chapel Hill Retrievers
Service area: Located just outside of Fertile, IA, centrally located between Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis, MN. They are less than 6 miles west of Interstate 35 on Highway 9.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Chapel Hill Retrievers offers training programs tailored to the individual needs of the owner and their canine friends. They specialize in retriever field trials, but also work with clients who run hunt tests and hunt their dogs. Programs are designed to help clients, from first-time dog owners to those competing in national events, achieve their specific goals.
About the Trainer
Chapel Hill Retrievers offers tailored dog training programs for owners and their canine companions. They specialize in retriever field trials, but also work with clients who participate in hunt tests and hunt their dogs. The business caters to a wide range of clients, from first-time dog owners to those who regularly compete in national events.
The training facility is located just outside Fertile, IA, featuring grounds constantly managed for dog training purposes. It includes seven training ponds and a creek, with an eighth pond under construction. Dogs are transported safely and comfortably in custom-made dog boxes mounted on chassis cab trucks.
Dogs at the facility relax in shade-covered outdoor kennels, providing ample fresh air and comfort on warm days. Isaac Langerud, the founder, brings extensive experience from working with renowned trainers like Scott Dewey at Rock River Retrievers and Jim Van Engen at Right Start Kennels.
Accomplishments
Isaac Langerud, the founder, completed a college internship with Scott Dewey at Rock River Retrievers. He then worked for two years with Jim Van Engen at Right Start Kennels, where he worked with young dogs that went on to achieve titles such as National Amateur Field Champion, Field Champion, and Amateur Field Champion.
He spent five years training with Rock River Retrievers, contributing to the development of a competitive group of dogs that earned several Field Champion, Amateur Field Champion, National Open Finalist, National Amateur Finalist titles, and a Purina high point amateur dog award.
Since its inception, Chapel Hill Retrievers has achieved success in field trials, with numerous wins and placements in derby, qualifying, amateur, and open stakes. They have produced a Field Champion, “Hi Rollers Miss Independence aka Princess,” who also qualified for the National Open Retriever Field Trial.
How to Get Started!
To get started, potential clients are encouraged to contact Chapel Hill Retrievers to discuss their needs and goals.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
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