Quichapa Kennels

All programs include a 1-month obedience foundation using e-collar conditioning, followed by 1–2 months of specialized training. Obedience covers kennel, sit/stay, here, heel, and walking heel. Advanced programs add scent recognition, gun introduction, mark training, live bird or antler scenarios, and owner instruction. Training occurs on a 20-acre property with daily repetition and field practice. Dogs are boarded for the full duration. Owner training ensures continuity after return home.

Pricing Summary

Obedience training costs $1,000 for a one-month board-and-train program. Advanced hunting training (upland, waterfowl, shed) requires a $1,000 obedience base plus $1,100 each for force fetch and specialty training, totaling $3,200. Additional costs include $80+/month for food and e-collar purchase (not included). Live birds for upland training are extra and priced by species and quantity.

Policies

Training starts Monday–Friday based on availability. Food must be provided by the owner or purchased from the kennel for $80+/month. E-collar must be purchased separately after training. Boarding is only available to past or current training clients. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Quichapa Kennels is a dog training facility based in Cedar City, Utah, specializing in obedience training and gun-dog training for hunting and outdoor activities. They offer board-and-train programs lasting 1 to 3 months on their 20-acre property bordering Quichapa Lake, where dogs receive intensive, personalized training. Their services include obedience training, upland bird dog training, waterfowl training, and shed hunting training, all built on a foundation of e-collar conditioning and force-fetch retrieve techniques. Owners are trained to continue the commands at home for long-term success. The facility also provides boarding exclusively for past and current training clients. They are a certified Garmin and Weaver Leather dealer, offering e-collars for purchase post-training. Their head trainer, Dallin Goold, has been training dogs since childhood and has over a decade of hands-on experience.

All training programs require a one-month obedience foundation before advanced hunting training. Training is conducted Monday through Friday, with food provided by the owner or available for an additional fee. E-collars are not included in the training price but can be purchased on-site.

Quichapa Kennels emphasizes structured, repetition-based methods tailored to each dog’s breed and owner’s goals, whether for family companionship or field performance.

Accomplishments

Dallin Goold, owner and head trainer, has trained dogs since childhood, starting at age eight. He gained experience working part-time at a local dog training company during high school and has trained multiple personal dogs including labs and pointers. The facility has been operating since 2020 and is a certified Garmin and Weaver Leather dealer.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Quichapa Kennels via phone, email, or the contact form to schedule training. They must provide their dog’s name, age, breed, sex, and message. Training start dates are scheduled based on availability during weekdays.