Double A Gun Dogs

Double A Gun Dogs offers two primary programs: a two-month intensive training program focused on bird work, obedience, retrieve, and marking, and a 30-day “90 Bird Tune-Up” for seasonal prep. The intensive program includes daily bird exposure, fetch and hold training on a specialized bench, obedience commands (sit, heel, whistle sit, back), and field marking drills across varied terrain. Owners are invited to attend training sessions to learn handling techniques, throw marks, and plant birds. Communication is maintained via calls, texts, and video updates throughout the program.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; rates and availability are provided by appointment. Training packages include a two-month intensive program and a 90-bird tune-up. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for detailed pricing and scheduling.

Policies

Training and boarding are by appointment only. Pickup and drop-off service is available for Omaha and Sioux City. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact directly for availability and scheduling changes.

Double A Gun Dogs is a specialized gun dog training facility in Lyons, Nebraska, offering intensive bird dog training for upland and waterfowl hunting breeds such as German Shorthaired Pointers and Labrador Retrievers. The trainer, Aaron Schroder, provides custom training programs ranging from puppy foundations to advanced retrieve and marking drills, with a focus on heavy bird work to build natural hunting drive. Clients are invited to participate in training sessions to learn handling techniques, and progress is tracked with regular communication, videos, and hands-on practice. The facility also offers limited dog boarding in a rural, bird-rich environment where dogs socialize with a trained hunting pack, ensuring they stay mentally engaged while their owners are away. Training occurs on a private 24/7 monitored property with direct access to fields, water, and planted bird scenarios.

The business emphasizes a “all day service” approach, with the owner living steps from the kennel, ensuring constant supervision and care. Programs include the signature “90 Bird Tune-Up” — a 30-day intensive bird exposure program designed to prepare dogs for hunting season. Training is tailored to each dog’s stage, whether starting out or refreshing skills before the season.

Additional services include guided upland and waterfowl outfitting in Nebraska and the tri-state area, with dogs featured on Wingshooting USA and the Orvis Hunting & Shooting Podcast, demonstrating real-world hunting performance.

The facility is not a general obedience school; it is exclusively focused on hunting dog development for serious hunters.

Dog boarding includes individual raised beds, twice-daily cleaning, pickup/drop-off service to Omaha and Sioux City, and a stress-free environment surrounded by birds and hunting activity.

Accomplishments

Trainer Aaron Schroder has been guiding and training gun dogs for years in both the Midwest and Washington state. His dogs have been featured on Scott Linden’s Wingshooting USA and in Nebraskaland Magazine. He has been interviewed on the Orvis Hunting & Shooting Podcast. He previously trained with Tiger Mountain Pointing Labs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Double A Gun Dogs to schedule an initial consultation to evaluate the dog’s drive and training needs. After the consultation, a custom training plan is developed, and the dog is enrolled in one of the available programs. Owners are invited to participate in training sessions during the program.