Wild River Kennels

Wild River Kennels offers various training programs including AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training and testing, Gundog Training, and Obedience Training.

The Gundog Training includes a Puppy Development Program ($1,200/month for 30 days) focusing on structure, manners, confidence, and early exposure to live game birds and gunfire. The Gundog Foundation Program ($1,200/month for 3-5 months) formalizes behaviors, focusing on leash manners, fundamental commands, kennel manners, proper travel, off-leash obedience, and field work like handling, hunting, and retrieving. The Intermediate/Advanced Retriever Program ($1,200/month, length determined by goals) builds on the basics, focusing on steadiness, handling skills, marking game, whistle sits, casting, multiple marks, blind retrieves, swim by, honoring, and physical conditioning.

Obedience Training focuses on creating a well-balanced dog with commands like sit, heel, here/come, down, and place, with options for off-leash training. They also offer behavior modification training, though they cannot facilitate dogs with a bite history. Training sessions are five days per week, lasting 15 minutes to an hour, with comprehensive 1-on-1 pickup lessons. Updates are provided weekly via social media, phone calls, or emails. Private lessons are available on-site, off-site, or virtually.

Pricing Summary

Board and train programs are priced at $1,200 per month. A deposit is required for holiday boarding reservations. Private lesson rates vary by location. Testing rates apply for CGC.

Policies

Reservations are required on all major holidays for boarding, and a deposit will be required for these reservations (Christmas, New Years, April Vacation, Fourth of July). Daycare is closed on all major holidays. They cannot facilitate any dogs with a bite history but can provide referrals to specialized trainers.

Wild River Kennels is a family owned and operated board and train outfit that offers training, boarding, and daycare. They are driven by their passion for K9 friends and hobbies, aiming to share their journey and offer a professional, yet intimate relationship based around your dog. They pride themselves on an immense work ethic, striving for a high standard of care to help owners achieve a balanced life with their dogs.

They specialize in gundog training, obedience training, and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing and training. They also provide dog boarding, daycare, and a shuttle service for convenience. Additionally, Wild River Kennels is a trusted reseller of Inukshuk Professional Dog Food, emphasizing nutrition as a top priority for active breeds.

Accomplishments

Kiira Parry is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator who can test for CGC, Trick dog, and hold AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy courses. Chris Parry is the Owner & Lead Trainer, and Kiira Parry is the Owner & Obedience Trainer. Their personal dog, Arrow, achieved her Senior Hunter title before the age of two. Another personal dog, Bennett, titled with his JHR in the 2022 Hunt Test season.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can contact Wild River Kennels via phone or email for inquiries. They offer a free consultation. For Gundog inquiries, call (401) 256-2285. For all other inquiries, call (860) 481-0603 or email info@wildriverkennels.com. For boarding and daycare, scheduling can be done via their contact page. For behavioral issues, a consultation is required prior to any board/train program.