Hope Retrievers
Service area: Hope Retrievers is located in Whitewright, Texas, which is approximately 1 hour north of Dallas. They serve all of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, including the DFW area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Sporting
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
Hope Retrievers offers a well-balanced training program tailored to client needs. Their programs include:
Puppy Academy: For puppies aged 12-16 weeks, this program introduces pups to gunner-thrown marks, birds, bumpers, and water, while also focusing on socialization.
Gun Dog Program: Open to retrievers 6 months of age or older, this program trains dogs to pick up singles, be steady to shot, collar conditioned, force fetch, and obedient, with daily marks mimicking real hunting situations.
Advanced Hunt Test Program: Designed for dogs that have completed the Gun Dog Program, this advanced training introduces retrievers to diversion birds/shots, honoring, multiple retrieves, and blind retrieves.
Advanced Obedience Program: A popular program for owners seeking a well-mannered companion, it teaches dogs to walk on and off lead, and master commands such as No, Here, Heel, Sit, and Place. Dogs are also socialized and exposed to different environments.
Testimonials
“Hope Retrievers did a fantastic job with my high-energy lab puppy, Bronco! He is so much more attentive than he was before and truly understands his commands. My entire family cannot believe how well-behaved he is. Highly recommend Them!!!!”
– Julia Grace Webster
“Hope Retrievers is a great training outfit and one that I would certainly use again with my next hunting dog! Kelli and her team truly care for their dogs, individually train them based on the personalities, strengths, and weaknesses of each dog, and listen to what your objectives are as a customer (hunting dog and house/family dog in our case). I highly recommend Kelli to anyone looking for the right balanced approach to training labs!”
– Dan Rhodes
“Kelli worked with our Labrador Retriever on his advanced obedience. She was fantastic to work with and always responsive with her communication and advice. Our dog came back home so well behaved and truly transformed into a gentlemen. I have and will continue to recommend Kelli and Hope Retrievers as the best dog trainer in the DFW area.”
– Blake Kinney
About the Trainer
Hope Retrievers, owned and operated by Kelli Hope, offers a well-balanced dog training program designed to fit various client needs. Kelli specializes in all-breed obedience, training gun dogs, and retrievers interested in competing in AKC Hunt Tests.
The business provides several programs including Puppy Academy, Gun Dog Program, Advanced Hunt Test Program, and Advanced Obedience Program. Kelli operates a 36-dog training operation, ensuring adequate time with each dog to help them reach their full potential.
Hope Retrievers also offers boarding services for retrievers. Kelli’s unique advantage stems from her extensive experience training and competing in many AKC hunt tests, including qualifying several retrievers for the AKC Master Nationals and UKC International Grand each year.
Accomplishments
Kelli Hope’s passion for retrievers began when she trained her first chocolate lab. Since then, she has trained and competed in numerous AKC hunt tests, successfully qualifying several retrievers for the AKC Master Nationals and UKC International Grand each year. She operates a 36-dog training facility.
How to Get Started!
To get started with training programs or inquire about boarding services, clients are encouraged to call Hope Retrievers for more information and availability.
Contact Information
Hours
Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 8am-1pm
Sunday: Closed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Kennel
Location
485 FM3297, Whitewright, TX 75491Listing Tools for Trainers
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