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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Working Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience

Training Formats Offered

  • Board and Train
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • Intensive Program

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • ✓ Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • ✓ E-Collars

GCR offers two main programs: the Winter Program (November 1 – March 1) and the Summer Program (April 1 – October 31). The Winter Program focuses on basic obedience, collar conditioning, force fetch, marking singles, and introduction to gun fire.

The Summer Program aims to advance dogs to mastery of their gun dog system, solidifying basic obedience, collar conditioning, and force fetch if needed, with the goal of producing an exceptional field companion for hunting season. GCR also offers seasonal outdoor runs for “refresher” training.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing for kennel, board, and training is available upon calling. Live bird fees are additional but are discussed with the client prior to charging, ensuring transparency.

Testimonials

“Kyle’s dedication to the dogs is unmatched, which is why the success of his training is almost guaranteed and why I recommend GCR and his program.”
– Maxwell Westheimer

“Besides being beyond happy with the dog I picked up from GCR, I really think his constant updates and videos of RO made me feel at ease for anyone on the fence about sending their dog away.”
– Alex Nouri

About the Trainer

Guides Choice Retrievers (GCR) specializes in turning pups into premiere working dogs, primarily serving professional guides and serious hunters. Owner Kyle Fagler, a former waterfowl guide of 17 years, brings extensive experience in training dogs from basic obedience to advanced gun dog skills.

GCR treats each dog like family, with Kyle, his daughter, and staff providing daily attention and interaction even outside of training sessions. Their facility is an all-seasons building, heated in winter and insulated for summer, with a limited kennel space of 18 dogs to ensure focused individual attention.

Accomplishments

Owner Kyle Fagler was a waterfowl guide for 17 years (14 years full-time, 3 years part-time), providing him with extensive experience in understanding what a hunter needs in the field and training gun dogs.

How to Get Started!

To inquire about investment for kennel, board, and training, clients are encouraged to call Guides Choice Retrievers.

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  • 18+ Years Experience

Misc Features

  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Kennel
  • Pet boarding service
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