About Cottonwood Retrievers

Retriever and gun dog training in Caldwell

Cottonwood Retrievers is a full-time retriever training kennel in Caldwell whose motto is "Our Passion Is Retriever". The kennel says it represents over 30 years of education, hard work and dedication, and that it has trained thousands of dogs over the years. The trainer cares for and trains each dog personally.

Programs

The gun dog program runs from basics to advanced for waterfowl and upland hunting, through board and train or a Train Like a Pro lessons-and-homework program. Basics and transition training for AKC hunt tests and field trials is also offered. Advanced off-leash obedience is available for Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labradoodles and other sporting breeds. Finished and started dogs and working-dog litters are available once in a while.

Background and facility

The trainer describes years of mentoring under well-known retriever trainers and experience teaching and training bomb detection dog teams. The property has an 1,800 square foot indoor climate-controlled kennel with runs, another 1,800 square feet upstairs for indoor training, and hunting ponds for real working scenarios. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 to 4, with drop-off, pick-up and lessons by appointment.

What to ask

Ask about rates, program length and current booking dates.