CR Retrievers

CR Dog Training offers three board and train programs: Essentials (30–45 days, leash obedience and socialization), Essentials Plus (6–8 weeks, includes e-collar training, weekly lessons, videos, and lifetime support), and Essentials Plus Plus (one-on-one in-home training with flexible duration based on dog’s pace). Private lessons are offered in 2-, 4-, or 6-lesson packs. Gundog programs include Started (basic retrieving and obedience) and Advanced (hand signal and bird-finding skills). All programs include an initial meet and greet evaluation and owner follow-up lessons.

Pricing Summary

Pricing for private lessons and board and train programs is available by phone only. Packages include 2, 4, or 6 private lessons, and board and train programs (Essentials, Essentials Plus, Essentials Plus Plus) require direct inquiry for pricing. No online pricing is listed.

Policies

Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations (bordetella, rabies) and must be crate trainable. Clients must supply their dog’s food during board and train programs. Only two dogs are accepted at a time, and clients are encouraged to get on the waiting list early. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

CR Dog Training, run by Rob and Cheryl Trenholm, provides personalized dog training services in Northern California, focusing on building a harmonious bond between dogs and their owners. They offer private lessons, board and train programs, and gundog-specific training for retrievers, including started and advanced programs for hunting dogs. Their board and train options include the Essentials, Essentials Plus, and Essentials Plus Plus programs, with durations ranging from 30 to 60 days, and include in-person lessons for owners to continue training at home. They emphasize consistent home follow-through and provide video lessons, private Facebook group access, and lifetime support for certain programs. They also sell training equipment like e-collars, pinch collars, leashes, and Kuranda beds, and offer gundogs for sale. They do not work with dogs exhibiting extreme aggression, anxiety, or crate issues. Their philosophy centers on treating dogs as family members and helping owners become confident leaders.

They specialize in obedience, leash walking, retrieving, and gundog field training, and offer Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing and certification. All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations, including bordetella and rabies, and must be crate trainable.

The business operates from a private facility in Red Bluff, CA, and limits intake to no more than two dogs at a time to ensure individualized attention.

Accomplishments

CR Dog Training offers Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing and certification. They train dogs to AKC standards and have dogs with JH (Junior Hunter) titles available for sale. No other formal awards or credentials are listed.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a Meet & Greet or Evaluation session with Rob or Cheryl to discuss training goals, meet the dog and family, and determine the best program. This initial session helps tailor the training plan to the dog’s needs and the owner’s lifestyle.