About Little River Retriever Kennels

Obedience and gun dog training in Grapeland

Little River Retriever Kennels is a training kennel on State Highway 21 East in Grapeland whose motto is "A working dog, is a happy dog!" Its stated mission is to make good dogs into great dogs and to build solid communication between owner and pup, with programs that range from basic obedience to advanced gun dog work, shed retrieving and blood tracking.

Programs and prices

Puppy Headstart ($1000/month) takes pups at 4 months and introduces live birds, marking, swimming and crating. Obedience ($1200/month) is a two-month program: leash obedience in month one, then e-collar conditioning and off-leash work including recall in month two. Basic Gun Dog ($1000/month) runs four to five months through force fetch and field work, leaving a dog ready for an AKC Junior or HRC Started test. Advanced Gun Dog ($1000/month) builds multiple marks and blind retrieves, followed by a Master/Finished level. Blood tracking ($1100/month) is a select seasonal course, and antler retrieving costs $1000. Owners come out at the end of each training month to help the transition home.

What owners say

"He was able to help her learn so much in only 2 months. It was a game changer for our family (and our sleep)."