Stellar Retrievers North

Stellar Retrievers offers comprehensive retriever training programs tailored to individual goals, whether the aim is an obedient companion, a finished hunting retriever, or an AKC Hunt Test Competitor. The training curriculum is adaptable to meet specific needs.

The program involves daily drills and field work, with live flyers available at an additional cost. A unique aspect of their training is the relocation of the entire kennel to Bemidji, Minnesota, during the summer months. This ensures continuous training without interruption due to Texas heat, providing safe climate conditions and access to diverse water and terrain for skill generalization.

Dog owners are encouraged to participate in “Dog Training Day” sessions. During these sessions, owners can handle their retrievers under Jack Morris’s supervision, practicing AKC hunt test style setups and drills, including those with live flyers.

Pricing Summary

Hunt Test Training is priced at $1050.00 per month. This fee includes daily Purina Pro Plan Performance food, monthly heartworm and flea & tick prevention, an individual kennel, and daily drills and field work. Live flyers are available at an additional cost.

For the Minnesota Summer Trip, there is a one-time reservation fee of $800.00, due on May 1st. This fee covers expenses incurred on the way to, during, and returning from Minnesota, and is in addition to regular monthly boarding and training fees.

Retriever Day Training/Boarding costs $65 per day, which includes drills and field work, with live flyers at an additional cost. A Hunt Test Handling Fee is $135.00 per event, plus a pro rata share of travel expenses, with event entry fees charged separately.

Private Lessons/Consultation are available at $200 per hour. Live flyers, essential for drive building and handling wounded game, are available at $30 per bird and are shot at least weekly. Invoices are emailed monthly, and payments are due on the 1st of the next month.

Policies

Invoices for services are emailed monthly, and payments are due on the 1st of the following month. For dogs participating in the Minnesota Summer Trip, a reservation and a one-time fee of $800.00 are required, due by May 1st, to cover associated travel and operational expenses. No other specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are detailed in the provided content.

Stellar Retrievers, LLC provides professional retriever training services, specializing in gun dog training and preparing dogs for AKC Hunt Tests. They offer customized training programs designed to meet various goals, from developing an obedient companion to training a finished hunting retriever or an AKC Hunt Test Competitor.

The business operates from two primary locations: Giddings, Texas, and Bemidji, Minnesota. Their Texas facility spans 110 acres of groomed property, featuring multiple ponds (including swim-by, technical, horseshoe, water training maze, and natural ponds) and diverse terrain for comprehensive training scenarios. The kennels are designed for maximum comfort year-round, with a separate facility for females in season.

During the summer months, Stellar Retrievers relocates its entire kennel to Bemidji, Minnesota, to ensure continuous, full training days in safe climate conditions, avoiding the extreme heat of Central Texas. This northern location provides access to a greater variety of water and terrain for skill generalization and allows participation in summer AKC hunt tests not available in Texas. They highlight this unique opportunity and dedicated facilities as a key differentiator from other regional professional training operations.

Dog owners are encouraged to actively participate in “Dog Training Day” sessions, where they can handle their retrievers under Jack Morris’s supervision. These sessions involve running AKC hunt test style setups and drills, including live flyers, to enhance the dogs’ drive and skills.

Accomplishments

Jack Morris, the owner of Stellar Retrievers, is a native Texan with over 30 years of experience in training gun dogs, AKC Hunt Test dogs, and AKC Field Trial dogs. He is a member of the Professional Retriever Trainers Association (PRTA).

His career accomplishments include training over 100 AKC Master Hunters, over 100 Senior Hunters, and over 100 Junior Hunters. He has also achieved over 100 Master National Plates in Master National Retriever Tests, demonstrating a proven record of success.

How to Get Started!

To begin a custom training program, clients can contact Stellar Retrievers directly. For those interested in the Minnesota Summer Trip, a reservation and a one-time fee of $800.00, due on May 1st, are required to secure a spot. Dog owners interested in participating in “Dog Training Day” sessions are encouraged to contact Jack Morris for specific details.