About Lavaca River Ranch

Training and boarding in Vanderbilt

Lavaca River Ranch Kennels (LRRK) is a professional dog training and boarding kennel at 448 East 8th Street in Vanderbilt, near Port Lavaca. Its trainers are elite gundog trainer Anthony Cavalli-Singer and obedience and foundational instructor Korey Davis. The kennel says its trainers use proven methods rooted in consistency, care and respect, customized to each dog, in a secure, spacious facility.

Programs

Obedience programs are structured for all breeds and abilities, and the kennel says praise and positivity rule the day along with equal parts structure and consistency. Hunting dog programs develop instinct, obedience and field skills, from basic gun dog obedience to advanced retrieval and water work, including the fundamentals of waterfowl and upland retrieving. Specialty courses cover skills such as hand signals and whoa. Boarding packages include daily exercise, play time and optional training add-ons. Anthony also competes on the hunt test circuit.

What owners say

One owner of a golden retriever puppy wrote that after a two-week intro to obedience course, "we were amazed to see how much she had learned over the short time." Another, with two GSPs, wrote: "Their obedience is spot on."

What to ask

Ask about program lengths and current rates.