West Bay Retrievers

West Bay Retrievers offers an intensive board and train program focused on developing young field trial and gun dogs for competition and waterfowl hunting. Training includes exposure to diverse terrains, water, and cover through weekly travel to different locations, with an emphasis on conditioning, recall, and field readiness.

West Bay Retrievers is a retriever training kennel specializing in young field trial dogs and high-end gun dogs. They provide board and train services on their 35-acre property in northern Stanly County, NC, with access to thousands of acres of varied terrain, cover, and water for realistic training scenarios. Dogs are housed in 29 heated runs with proper ventilation and two spacious exercise yards, ensuring a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment. The trainers travel weekly to different locations to expose dogs to diverse conditions, preparing them for All Age Stakes or daily waterfowl hunting. They emphasize care equivalent to what they would provide their own personal dogs.

They offer facility-based training focused on retrieving, field performance, and gun dog skills, with no mention of in-home, group, or day training services.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the kennel by phone or via the contact form to inquire about availability and begin the enrollment process.