Flyway Retrievers

Flyway Retrievers offers specialized training for hunting retrievers, gun dogs, hunt test, and minor stakes field trial dogs, as well as general obedience. Their training approach focuses on building a strong foundation through repetition, optimizing the dog’s health, stress levels, attitude, and rest. They work with dogs typically from six months to two years of age, depending on the client’s goals. Each dog learns 5 basic commands as a baseline alongside extensive retriever training. The training is described as a “lifestyle” culminating in hours of daily retriever training.

Pricing Summary

A first month down payment is due prior to the start of training. The remaining training balance will be billed on a monthly basis thereafter, with payment due within fifteen days of the billing or invoice date. Any balance remaining will be due upon pick-up of the dog. Pricing is subject to change with prior notification.

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A first month down payment is required before training begins. The remaining balance is billed monthly and due within 15 days of the invoice date. Any outstanding balance is due upon dog pick-up. No refunds are given unless Flyway Retrievers cancels the training. Flyway Retrievers reserves the right to refuse services to any client at any time and can terminate a contract if a dog is deemed dangerous or vicious, or if a client breaches the agreement, with no refunds for prior training. Clients are responsible for all veterinary care costs. Pricing is subject to change with prior notification.

Flyway Retrievers is a dog training business specializing in training hunting retrievers, gun dogs, hunt test, and minor stakes field trial dogs. They aim to turn dogs into highly skilled retrievers and well-behaved family members. Their unique approach focuses on understanding dog behavior to help dogs learn optimally and solve problems.

The business emphasizes building a strong foundation for maximum learning potential, optimizing a dog’s health, stress levels, attitude, and rest. They provide professional equipment, including Priefert retriever dog kennels and Ainley trailers, and maintain a daily airing routine for kennels. All dogs are trained directly by Charles Cates, the main trainer, not junior trainers, and they limit the number of field dogs to 16 at a time to ensure personalized attention. They also offer general obedience training and boarding for most breeds.

Accomplishments

Charles Cates, the trainer, has 30+ years of experience training retrievers. Flyway Retrievers has grown by reputation into one of the most trusted retriever training companies in the US. Testimonials highlight dogs achieving Master titles, Master National passes (6 passes), HRCH titles, and induction into the Master National and Amateur Master National Hall of Fames.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can leave their information via the website’s contact form to receive a call back. They can also apply directly through the E-agreement page, which collects client and dog information, veterinarian details, and requires agreement to terms and conditions.