Southern Retrievers

Training is offered in two tiers: Puppy Training (8 weeks) covers crate training, leash introduction, water exposure, sit, down, and recall. Obedience Training (8 weeks) includes off-leash walking, stay at distance, sit-stay, down-stay, and impulse control. Aggression issues are handled on a case-by-case basis with custom programs. Training occurs at two private facilities with daily sessions, and owners are trained alongside their dogs to reinforce behavior at home.

Pricing Summary

Puppy training: $850/month or $50/day. Obedience training: $1000/month or $100/day. Aggression issues require a phone call for pricing. No package discounts or payment plans mentioned.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

Southern Retrievers is a dog training business founded in 2000 by Brian Parker, specializing in training retrievers and sporting dogs for both field work and home companionship. Brian has extensive experience judging UKC, AKC, and SRS retriever events and offers structured training programs at two dedicated training grounds in Florida: Persimmon Hollow Farm in DeLand and Tiger Bay Farms in Ormond Beach. Training services include puppy training, obedience, and aggression issue management, with a focus on building confidence, recall, and natural retrieving instincts. Brian also breeds dogs with OFA-certified hips and emphasizes neurological stimulation and environmental exposure from birth to produce well-rounded, trainable dogs. He trains both the dog and the owner to ensure long-term success, and offers apparel and merchandise for dog enthusiasts.

Southern Retrievers provides facility-based training programs with options for monthly or daily rates, and Brian is known for his patience and ability to transform anxious, fearful, or overactive dogs into obedient, confident companions. Clients praise his accessibility, hands-on approach, and success with challenging behavioral issues including fearfulness, over-excitement, and poor recall.

In addition to training, Southern Retrievers breeds and sells puppies with a focus on health, intelligence, and trainability, making it a full-service provider for families seeking a sporting dog from puppyhood through advanced training.

Accomplishments

Brian Parker has judged UKC Hunting Retriever events, AKC retriever performance events, and SRS events. He has been breeding and training retrievers since 2000, with a focus on producing dogs with OFA Excellent or Good hip scores, natural marking ability, and stable temperaments.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call (386) 334-2993 to discuss training needs, availability, and pricing. No online booking system is provided; all inquiries must be made by phone or email.