Fowl Water Retrievers

The training program is divided into drill work (obedience, collar conditioning, force-fetch) and fieldwork (introductions to hunting, marking). Dogs begin with on-lead obedience, then progress to off-lead commands and e-collar use. Force-fetch teaches controlled holding and retrieving. Fieldwork introduces gunfire, water, birds, blinds, and marking over land and water. Transition work adds remote handling, whistle commands, and complex retrieves. Training is individualized, paced to the dog, and designed to prepare dogs for their first hunting season.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients must request information via contact form. Training programs are structured in phases with progression based on dog readiness. Boarding includes daily training and is offered on a long-term basis.

Fowl Water Outdoors is a specialized dog training business focused on gundog and waterfowl retriever training for hunting enthusiasts. They offer a structured, phased training program that begins with obedience, collar conditioning, and force-fetch, then progresses to fieldwork including gunfire exposure, bird retrieval, marking, and blind work. Their training is tailored to each dog’s personality and pace, with a focus on preparing dogs for real hunting scenarios. They also breed Labrador Retrievers selectively for hunting traits and provide boarding services with daily training and care. The facility includes tens of thousands of leased hunting acres in Iowa, allowing dogs to train in authentic field conditions. Owners can also lease hunting land, purchase hunt passes, or have their dogs placed with other trainers nationwide through Brodie Wubben’s network.

They emphasize hands-on, consistent training with daily interaction, and their facility is described as clean and well-maintained. Clients report their dogs return happier, healthier, and more trained than when they arrived. The business combines training, breeding, land leasing, and dog placement into a full-service outdoor experience for serious waterfowl hunters.

Accomplishments

Brodie Wubben, owner, has expanded the business into land development through RE/MAX Precision, specializing in hunting properties. He has built relationships with farmers and landowners to secure thousands of acres for hunting and training. The kennel is known for producing reliable, high-performing waterfowl retrievers and has earned consistent client loyalty over multiple years.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact the business via phone or email to request information on pricing and available dates. An initial evaluation of the dog’s current skills is conducted to determine the appropriate training phase to begin.