Tooker Kennels

Tooker Kennels offers intensive, long-term training programs including 8–12 week obedience courses, gun dog training focused on waterfowl and upland game, and hunt test preparation from basic to fully trained levels. Programs are customized for retrievers but obedience and boarding are open to all breeds. Training combines facility-based instruction with daily fieldwork across thousands of acres of diverse habitats. Daily progress reports with photos and videos are provided to owners.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; programs are custom-tailored based on dog breed, starting level, and desired outcome. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for quotes on 8–12 week obedience programs, gun dog training, and boarding packages.

Tooker Kennels is a premier dog training facility in Ridge, NY, specializing in gun dog and retriever training for hunting families. With over 20 years of experience, founder Peter Tooker offers intensive, personalized programs focused on retrievers—Golden, Labrador, and Chesapeake—using thousands of acres of public and private land with both fresh and saltwater habitats for realistic field training. While their gun dog and hunt test programs are retriever-specific, they also provide obedience training and boarding services for all dog breeds. Their hybrid model combines facility-based training with extensive outdoor fieldwork, ensuring dogs perform reliably in hunting and home environments. Daily photo and video progress reports are provided to clients, emphasizing transparency and client involvement.

Their training philosophy centers on the idea that a great gun dog shouldn’t distinguish between hunt testing and family time, blending high-level performance with reliable obedience. Boarding is offered with kennel care and exercise on-site, and they also provide studding and bitching services for breeding enthusiasts.

Peter Tooker’s methods are inspired by his mentor, Richard Reece, and his programs are recognized as among the best on Long Island and the East Coast for retriever training.

The facility is located in Suffolk County, NY, and serves dog owners across Long Island and the broader East Coast region.

Accomplishments

Peter Tooker has over 20 years of experience as a Master Dog Trainer, trained under renowned expert Richard Reece. Tooker Kennels is recognized as Long Island’s premier gun dog and retriever training facility, with numerous clients reporting success in field trials and hunting partnerships.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Tooker Kennels directly to discuss their dog’s needs, desired program type, and availability. A consultation is required to determine the appropriate training plan, with no online booking system available.