Legacy Retrievers

Legacy Retrievers offers a variety of training programs tailored to different needs and ages. Their **Obedience Training** includes several courses for medium and large breeds, starting with a Puppy Imprint Obedience Program (3-5 months old) focusing on socialization and treat-oriented on-leash obedience. Formal obedience courses are available for dogs 5-6 months and older, including Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels for both on-leash and off-leash commands, with options for whistle obedience and e-collar conditioning. Private Obedience Lessons are also available at their kennel.

The **Right Start Puppy Program** (8 weeks to 6 months) prepares young pups for future working retriever roles by exposing them to marks, gunners, decoys, live/dead birds, gunfire, informal obedience, heavy cover, water, loading up, and crate training. This program can be customized for gun dogs, hunt tests, or field trials.

For retrievers, they offer **Basic Gun Dog** training, a 4-month program covering obedience, force fetch, consistent retrieves, and exposure to various hunting scenarios like water and field work, decoys, and gunfire. The **Advanced Gun Dog** program, lasting 7-10 months, aims to produce a finished gundog capable of marking and retrieving multiple birds, running blinds on land and water, honoring other dogs, and handling diversion birds.

Their **Hunt Test Training** program is designed for owners who want their dogs to compete in AKC and/or UKC Hunting Test programs, as well as be finished hunting companions. This program progresses through Junior, Senior, and Master levels, building from single retrieves and basic steadiness to triples, quads, long technical blinds, and advanced marking setups. All monthly training programs include boarding and food.

Pricing Summary

Legacy Retrievers offers various pricing structures depending on the program. Gun Dog and Hunt Test training programs are priced monthly at $750-$800 per month. Obedience Training Courses are offered at flat rates for specific durations: Puppy Imprint Obedience Program is $650 per month. Basic On Leash Obedience is $925 for 18 days, Intermediate On Leash is $1200 for 24 days, and Advanced On Leash is $1450 for 30 days. Off Leash Obedience courses range from $1750 for 42 days (Basic) to $2700 for 70 days (Advanced). Private Obedience Lessons with Head Trainer Dennis White are $85 for a 30-minute session and $150 for a 60-minute session. All boarding and food are included in the price for training programs. Puppies purchased directly from Legacy Retrievers or their recommended breeders receive a discount on their first month of training. Pups completing the Imprint Obedience Program receive a $100 discount on any follow-up Obedience Training Course.

Legacy Retrievers is a full-time dog training facility located outside of Danbury, TX, approximately 45 minutes south of Houston. They specialize in training gun dogs, hunt test competitors, and offer obedience training for medium and large breed dogs. They also provide a puppy starter course.

With over 15 years of experience in running waterfowl hunts and training dogs, Legacy Retrievers has access to over 8,000 acres of training grounds. This extensive land allows for diverse training scenarios across many different properties. They pride themselves on the individualized care and attention each dog receives, maintaining open communication with owners about their dog’s progress.

Their approach focuses on creating a solid foundation for all dogs, whether for retriever or obedience training, followed by a customized step-by-step program. They aim to instill a strong work ethic and ensure dogs enjoy their training and their “job.” They also assist clients in finding high-quality puppies from their network of breeders and offer boarding and food as part of their training programs.

Accomplishments

Legacy Retrievers has over 15 years of experience in running waterfowl hunts and training dogs. They have access to over 8,000 acres of training grounds, which allows for diverse training scenarios. Many of their “students” have gone on to be successful in hunt test and field trial competitions.

How to Get Started!

Clients interested in Legacy Retrievers’ rates, programs, or past dog successes are encouraged to contact them directly.