M.O.A. GUNDOGS

Programs are structured by age and skill level: Puppy Head Start (4-5 months) teaches foundational obedience on lead; Gundog Program (6+ months) is a 3-4 month intensive course covering off-leash obedience, retrieve training, collar conditioning, live birds, gunfire exposure, and water/land marking; Gundog Tune-Up (2 weeks) is a pre-season refresher for previously trained dogs; Basic Obedience (4 weeks) focuses on on-lead commands for family pets. All programs include handler training at completion. Boarding is available for dogs in training or as a standalone service.

Pricing Summary

Training programs include: 4-week Puppy Head Start at $950, 3-month Gundog Program at $1400/month, 2-week Gundog Tune-Up at $700, and 4-week Basic Obedience at $950. Boarding is $30/day. Trained dogs and Labrador puppies available by inquiry. Pricing reflects intensive, hands-on training with daily bird work and handler instruction.

Policies

Training spots are limited and require early contact. Clients are encouraged to reach out immediately upon acquiring a puppy. Visits during training are permitted anytime. Handler training sessions are scheduled at program end to ensure transition success. Ongoing support is provided via text and phone after program completion.

M.O.A. GUNDOGS is a husband-and-wife team based in Biggs, California, specializing in professional waterfowl retriever training for hunters in the Pacific Flyway. They focus on producing high-quality duck dogs through realistic hunting scenario training on their dedicated grounds. Their services include puppy head start programs, intensive 3-month gundog training, 2-week tune-ups for pre-season readiness, and basic obedience training. They also offer boarding, trained dogs for sale, and quality-bred Labrador puppies from health-tested lines. Owners receive weekly updates with videos and photos during board-and-train programs, and hands-on handler training is included at program completion to ensure long-term success. Their facility is described as clean, spacious, and dog-focused, with daily walks and care provided. They emphasize partnership with owners, offering free mentoring for new puppy owners and ongoing support after training.

They train retrievers specifically for waterfowl hunting, incorporating live birds, gunfire exposure, marking, and deliver-to-hand skills. Their training philosophy blends structure with compassion, prioritizing the dog’s confidence and obedience in real-world hunting conditions.

In addition to training, they provide boarding services for Labs and other retrievers, with daily updates and care reported by clients as exceptional. Their reputation is built on personalized attention, transparent communication, and proven results in producing hunting-ready dogs.

Accomplishments

Trained dogs reach AKC Junior Hunter level. Clients report dogs achieving high performance in waterfowl hunting, with consistent success in marking, retrieving, and obedience under real hunting conditions. Their training methods are validated by numerous client testimonials highlighting transformation in dog behavior and hunting readiness.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact M.O.A. GUNDOGS by phone or text to discuss their dog’s needs. Free mentoring is offered for new puppy owners. A consultation is recommended before enrolling in any program to determine the best training path. Spots are limited, so early contact is advised.