River Dog Retrievers

Training programs encourage owner participation, starting with a pre-training visit to establish goals and expectations. Each dog in training is evaluated after thirty days to assess realistic goals, and training is continuously adjusted to meet individual needs. They also offer guidance on puppy socialization and recommendations for successful breeding. Dogs participating in hunt tests are required to be enrolled in monthly training. The training methods are described as humane and effective, and clients are encouraged to observe them firsthand.

Pricing Summary

Boarded training is $850 per month, $375 per 5-day week, or $85 per day. Boarding is $35 per calendar day. Bath and brush is $40, nail trimming is $20, and ear wash is $20. Transportation fees for pick up or delivery to Idaho Falls Airport are $100, and trips to the vet in Idaho Falls, Rigby, or Rexburg are $100. Hunt test handling fees are $90 for Junior Level and $100 for Senior Level, with an overnight care fee of $20 and variable travel fees.

Policies

For boarding, drop-offs or pickups are not available on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays. Dogs participating in hunt tests are required to be enrolled in monthly training, with entry fees being the owner’s responsibility. Travel fees for hunt test events vary.

River Dog Retrievers specializes in personalized gundog training for upland and waterfowl hunting, hunt test dogs, and young field trial dogs. The owner, Glen Cropper, has over thirty years of experience training retrievers in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, with a goal to make owners and their dogs the best team possible in the field and at home. They also offer all-breed obedience training.

The business provides a modern, climate-controlled indoor kennel facility for boarded training and general boarding. They encourage owner participation from start to finish, beginning with a pre-training visit to establish goals. Training is continually adjusted to meet individual dog and owner needs, with evaluations after thirty days.

Additionally, River Dog Retrievers offers guidance on puppy socialization and recommendations for successful breeding. They occasionally have started and finished dogs for sale, as well as AKC Black & Yellow Lab puppies from proven litters with excellent field trial and pointing bloodlines. Related services include dog boarding, bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. They also manage the Spring Slough Duck Club, offering memberships for waterfowl and upland hunting.

Accomplishments

The owner, Glen Cropper, has over thirty years of experience training retrievers. The River Dog Pack has earned over 160 ribbons and more than 40 titles. Puppies available for sale come from a pedigree loaded with Field Champions and Master National Hall of Fame Dogs.

How to Get Started!

To get started, owners are encouraged to schedule a pre-training visit to establish goals and expectations. Prospective clients can contact the business with any questions, for references, or to inquire about puppies or training and boarding needs.