Comfort And Joy

Programs include: 1) Obedience (5 sessions, 1–2 hours each, teaches Here, Heel, Sit, No; owner must practice 15 min twice daily); 2) Board and Train Obedience (60-day program, dog stays on-site, owner reinforces commands); 3) Gun Dog Training (4–6 months, teaches steadiness, marking, retrieving up to 80 yards); 4) Advanced Gun Dog (7–14 months, includes double retrieves and blind retrieves); 5) Finished Hunting Retriever (14 months–2 years, advanced multiple retrieves up to 120 yards, precision handling). All training is done without electronic stimulation.

Pricing Summary

Obedience training: $500 for 5 one-on-one classes. Board and train obedience: $600 per month for 60 days. Gun dog training: $600 per month (4–6 months). Advanced gun dog: $600 per month (7–14 months). Finished hunting retriever: $600 per month (14 months–2 years). Boarding: $30–$50 per day with training included.

Policies

Visits to see dogs in training are welcome but require a prior call, as the trainer may be with another client or out in the field. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Comfort and Joy Kennels is a family-owned dog training business with 25 years of experience, specializing in individual one-on-one training for all breeds. They offer obedience training, gun dog training, and board-and-train programs, with a focus on positive, non-electronic stimulation methods. Owners are actively involved in the training process, whether through daily 15-minute reviews or follow-up reinforcement after boarding. The facility provides clean, spacious kennels with daily walks, playtime, and access to a large outdoor area, pond, and shade trees. They also offer boarding services and sell puppies and stud dogs. Training is conducted on-site at their facility, and clients are welcome to visit by appointment.

Their programs range from basic obedience to advanced hunting retriever training, with durations from 60 days to two years. They emphasize building a strong bond between dog and owner, and their trainers work closely with hunters to develop dogs for competition levels like UKC and AKC. The trainer, known as “Stick,” is personally involved in all training and is praised for his gentle, patient approach and deep connection with each dog.

Accomplishments

Trainer “Stick” has 25 years of hands-on experience training dogs of all breeds. Dogs trained have successfully competed in UKC and AKC hunting competitions. Clients report successful field performance and behavioral transformation in their dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact “Stick” by phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. Visits to the facility are encouraged by appointment to observe training and kennel conditions.