Starlight Kennels
Ranked #6 in Riverside and #328 in California
Service area: Starlight Kennels is located in Norco, Riverside County, Southern California. They train at Mike Raahaughes Shooting Enterprises.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Starlight Kennels offers custom training programs focused on Gun Dog, Hunt Test, or Obedience. They emphasize a team training environment and hands-on owner training. The training aims to produce field-trained, hunt-tested champions, including Retrievers, Pointers, Specialty Breeds, Upland Gun Dogs, and Waterfowl Gun Dogs, with a focus on Master & Master National titles.
Testimonials
“Kuranda Beds are the only dog beds that I will use in my Kennel and my home. Great product, great company.”n- Paul Cacciatori
About the Trainer
Starlight Kennels is a premier dog training, breeding, and boarding facility located in Southern California, specifically in Norco, Riverside County. Paul Cacciatori, the owner and trainer, has dedicated over 40 years to developing dogs into world-class hunting companions. The kennel is recognized for its expertise in Retriever and Gun Dog training.
Their unique approach is rooted in love, knowledge, patience, and an intimate understanding of the dogs they train. Starlight Kennels offers a range of training programs including obedience, gun dog training, hunt test preparation, and service dog training, along with trouble resolution. They provide custom training programs and a no-cost evaluation for your dog.
Beyond training, Starlight Kennels operates a renowned breeding program for Labrador Retrievers, known for producing exceptional family pets, loyal hunting partners, and top-tier hunt test competitors. All their puppies are AKC registered and come with an unconditional health guarantee.
The facility also offers state-of-the-art, all-indoor kennels for boarding, providing a comfortable environment with ample outdoor space for exercise and socialization. Their experts genuinely care for the dogs, ensuring quality time is spent with them. Starlight Kennels also offers Kuranda Dog Beds and NuVet Supplements to their clients.
Accomplishments
Paul Cacciatori, the owner and trainer, has 40 years of training experience and has titled more Master AKC Hunt Test Labradors than any other kennel in California. Starlight Kennels’ breeding program has been renowned as one of the nation’s best for over 20 years. They breed Labrador Retrievers from premier bloodlines of Master and Great hunters.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients should call Paul Cacciatori to schedule a visit for a no-cost evaluation of their dog. Training sessions take place at Mike Raahaughes Shooting Enterprises.

Contact Information
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service