Fly Creek Kennels

Fly Creek Kennels offers a tiered Gun Dog Training program: Beginner (14 weeks) focuses on obedience, gun exposure, and force fetching; Advanced (16 weeks) adds multiple retrieves, honoring, and handling; Expert (5–6 months) refines precision retrieves, triples/quads, and prepares dogs for HRC Finished tests. Basic obedience training is also available. All programs include individualized attention, fieldwork, and bird exposure. Boarding is offered year-round with daily exercise and personalized care.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to call for details on training and boarding packages. Programs are structured by duration (14 weeks, 16 weeks, 5–6 months) with no published flat rates.

Policies

Owners may remove their dog from the program at any time if unsatisfied with progress. Training timelines vary by dog, and visits are encouraged during training to observe progress. Boarding requires appointments for check-in and check-out during specified hours.

Fly Creek Kennels is a dog training and boarding facility located just outside Billings, Montana, founded in 2004 by certified canine trainer Marty Golden. The business specializes in Gun Dog Training for retrievers used in waterfowl and upland hunting, offering a structured 14-week Beginner program that progresses to Advanced and Expert levels, with training that includes obedience, force fetching, marking, blind retrieves, and handling under real hunting conditions. In addition to specialized gun dog training, they provide basic obedience training and full-service pet boarding for all dog types, sizes, and ages. Their 10-acre facility includes a large pond and a 2,000-square-foot kennel building, designed to give dogs ample space, fresh air, and personalized care. Marty emphasizes individual attention, training no more than 10 gun dogs at a time, and prioritizes building trust and confidence in each dog. They also offer DIY training tips and videos for owners who want to train at home.

The facility is known for its clean, professional environment and strong client relationships, with many owners reporting their dogs return happy and well-behaved after boarding or training. Marty’s background includes education at Triple Crown Dog Academy (now Starmark Academy) and hands-on apprenticeship with top trainers, giving him deep expertise in canine behavior and training techniques.

Fly Creek Kennels also provides boarding services for dogs while owners are away, ensuring dogs are exercised, safe, and treated like family. They offer a limited number of boarding spots to maintain quality care and encourage client visits during training to monitor progress.

Accomplishments

Marty Golden is a graduate of Triple Crown Dog Academy (now Starmark Academy), where he trained at the top of his class and completed a seven-month apprenticeship in the gun dog department. He has trained dogs alongside some of the top trainers in the world and founded Big Sky Dog Training in 2004, which evolved into Fly Creek Kennels in 2007 with the opening of a 10-acre training and boarding facility.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call to schedule an appointment to visit the facility, discuss training or boarding needs, and meet Marty Golden. No online booking is available; all arrangements are made by phone.