TK Hot Kennels
Service area: Serves Idaho, Montana, and Utah; trains dogs from all over the U.S. Based in Caldwell, ID.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Competition / Agility
- puppy
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Recall
- Stealing Food
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Fearfulness
- Separation Anxiety
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training follows a “Team” approach involving the dog, trainer, and owner, with monthly visits and lessons to ensure continued progress. Programs are designed for hunting specialties including upland, waterfowl, pheasant, Chukar, and shed antler hunting. DIY training course available for owners to build foundation skills in gun dog puppies. All programs align with AKC, NAVHDA, VHDF, VDD-GNA, and JGHV standards. Intensive board-and-train options available.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Puppies priced at $1500 and up with a $250 non-refundable deposit. Training programs offer military, cash, pay-in-full, and multiple dog discounts. Financing available. Specific training rates not listed; contact for details.
Policies
Puppy deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future litter. Only 3 deposits accepted per gender per litter. Waiting list available after deposits are full. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are specified.
Testimonials
“I’ve had my K9 for two years now. I cannot say enough about my K9 from TKHR. Her disposition is beyond pleasant. She is incredibly loyal, smart, and trainable. She is a LE working K9 in scent detection, animal assisted crisis response, and therapy – for our community. If you’re looking for a serious working dog who is versatile and athletic TKHR Labradors are the way to go! I would not hesitate to recommend their dogs, if you’re searching you have found the right place.”
– Kay B.
“Great Breeder – TKHR was awesome to work with. They were very helpful helping us find the right litter and puppy for us. Great communication and photos throughout the process. Great Puppy – TKHR matched us with Blue, a Black Lab. Blue is an amazing puppy – smart, athletic, driven and focused. Amazing temperament, loves to work, loves to play and loves to curl up on the couch and chill. Loves people and dogs, zero reactivity and fearless. Always the head of the class in puppy preschool class. Blue will try to climb on any obstacle asked – he’s figured out slides, fire hydrants and the bathroom toilet, folding chairs and barstools. Everything you’d want from a hunting or working dog. When we’re ready for another dog, we plan on getting another TKHR.”
– Peter D.
“My wife, Stephanie, and I have 3 TK Hot Retrievers and we could not be happier with them. They excel in service and detection work. As professional trainers, we often use them and their neutral temperaments to facilitate behavior modification in reactive dogs. Our priorities for our working dogs are always social and environmental stability and these dogs have it in spades; coupled with their high drives and innate desire to work, they have made phenomenal working dogs.”
– Emily Kaiser
About the Trainer
TK Hot Kennels is a family-owned hunting dog training business based in Marsing, ID, specializing in training dogs of all breeds and ages for upland, waterfowl, pheasant, Chukar, and shed antler hunting. Head trainer Donny has over 14 years of professional experience and is a graduate of the Michael Ellis School of Dog Trainers, with multiple titles in AKC, NAVHDA, VHDF, VDD-GNA, and JGHV hunt tests. They use principle-based, scientifically proven training methods focused on positive reinforcement to build confident, happy dogs with a strong desire to please. Their programs follow official hunt test regulations and emphasize the “Team” approach—engaging the dog, trainer, and owner together through monthly lessons. They also breed high-drive, genetically sound Labrador Retrievers for hunting and working roles, offering puppies for sale with non-refundable deposits. Additionally, they provide DIY training courses for owners who want to train their own gun dog puppies.
They offer training services across Idaho, Montana, and Utah, and accept dogs from all over the U.S. They provide financing, military and first responder discounts, and a free consultation to get started.
TK Hot Kennels is also a dog breeder, producing puppies with exceptional temperament, drive, and health, often used in service, detection, therapy, and competition roles. Their dogs are praised for being intelligent, biddable, and having a strong “off switch” for family life.
They do not offer dog grooming, walking, boarding, or daycare services.
Their philosophy centers on building a strong, willing partner through positive, principle-based training rather than force-based methods.
Accomplishments
Head trainer Donny has over 14 years of professional experience, graduated from the Michael Ellis School of Dog Trainers, holds multiple certifications, and has earned titles in AKC Hunt Tests, perfect scores in NAVHDA events, and competed in VHDF, VDD-GNA, and JGHV competitions. Dogs from TK Hot Kennels have excelled in service, detection, therapy, and competition roles.
How to Get Started!
Begin with a free consultation by filling out the online form or calling (208) 703-7149. Prospective clients are encouraged to read the “Read This First” PDF before contacting. Consultations are available to discuss training goals, puppy selection, or DIY course enrollment.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- NAVHDA
- VHDF
- VDD-GNA
- JGHV
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
Location
11108 Riverside Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607Listing Tools for Trainers
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