Norse Retrievers – labrador breeding & dog training

Norse Retrievers offers several dog training programs. The “Basic Gundog Training” is a 3-month program for flushing, retrieving, or versatile pointing dogs at least 5 months old and up-to-date on shots. It covers basic obedience (sit, stay, here, heel), live and dead bird work, gun work, force fetch, collar conditioning, whistle commands, working around hunting equipment, tracking, basic steadiness, and marked retrieves.

The “Advanced Gundog Training” is a multi-month program for dogs that have completed the basic program and are current on shots. It includes Upland Training (diversion training, advanced quartering, sit to flush) and Waterfowl Training (advanced marking, multiple marking, three-handed casting, blind retrieves, honoring other dogs’ retrieves). “Hunt Test Training” builds upon the basic and advanced programs, tailored to specific hunt test requirements. Additionally, they offer a “Perfect Obedience” program for non-hunting family dogs of all breeds, though specific details for this program are not provided.

Pricing Summary

Training programs are priced at $600 per month, with additional costs for birds and, for Hunt Test Training, test fees. The Basic Gundog program is a 3-month commitment, totaling $1800 plus birds. Advanced and Hunt Test programs are multiple-month commitments at the same monthly rate.

Norse Retrievers is a business that specializes in both Labrador breeding and dog training. They offer various training programs, including “Basic Gundog Training,” “Advanced Gundog Training,” and “Hunt Test Training” for flushing, retrieving, and versatile pointing breeds. They also provide a “Perfect Obedience” program designed for non-hunting family dogs of all breeds.

A unique aspect of Norse Retrievers, particularly as a breeder, is their approach to raising their mommy dogs. Most of their breeding females live with partner homes across Minnesota, ensuring each dog is the primary hunting buddy in its family and receives extensive field time. This method aims to produce calm, happy, and mentally stable puppies, as the puppies are believed to take on the characteristics of their mothers.

In addition to training, Norse Retrievers breeds high-quality Labrador Retrievers in black, yellow, and chocolate colors, with several litters available each year. They also offer a limited number of trained hunting dogs for sale annually. Their focus is on providing dogs that are well-suited for everyday family life and excel as hunting companions in the field.

Accomplishments

Norse Retrievers highlights the accomplishments of their breeding dogs, which are also their gundogs. Their breeding females achieve titles in AKC, UKC, and NAVDHA Hunt Tests. For example, one sire, Hank, holds an AKC Senior Hunter Title and has a pass toward his Master Title. Another sire, Bullet, is an AKC Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion. Their dam, Millie, is noted as a highly experienced duck dog.

How to Get Started!

Clients can contact Norse Retrievers by filling out a form on their website, providing their name, email, and home address.