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  • Our Dogs
    • Labs
    • Boykins
  • Available Dogs
    • Breeding Philosophy
    • Purchasing a Puppy
    • Started/Finished Dogs
  • Contact

advanced Obedience Training

Training Philosophy

Training is an essential part of owning a dog. It builds confidence, provides mental stimulation and strengthens the human-animal bond. You gain a better-behaved dog; the dog thrives on the interaction and your community has one less naughty or nuisance and untrained dog to worry about. We want to help each dog achieve its full potential. Whether you are looking for basic obedience or the foundation for finished retriever work, our training programs have what it takes to take your dog to the next level. 

Why It Works

At Holyoke Kennel, we offer fully immersive dog training. By this, we mean not only does your dog learn structure, basic commands and obedience; they also learn how to behave in a variety of environments - including an active household, wide open fields and around kids and strangers. We fully immerse our prospects into as many situations we can so that the lines of communication between you and them is effective. We understand that every dog is different and that a "cookie cutter" training approach won't work, therefore, we adapt our training methods to fit each dog. 


 As trainers, we coach our clients that training is never done; you will be continuously maintaining what your dog has learned and ensuring that the rules and boundaries in your home remain consistent. Each program includes a 1-hour owner training session, so you are fully prepared to properly handle your dog and continue their success. Know that our lines of communication will always be open for questions after training concludes.

How It Works

We provide a few different options for our immersive training programs, with the most popular being our 4-week board and train. At the core, your dog will board with us for the duration of its training, and we would provide total care. This strengthens our ability to tackle a variety of situations and environments and allows for a fully immersive experience. Each program is listed below, but please note with a consultation we are happy to discuss any specific needs that may not fit our current offerings.

OUR PROGRAMS

Board & Train

Our programs begin at 20 weeks of age. Note, the commands listed are guaranteed - in addition to those we always try to incorporate other commands specific to the dog or existing behavioral issues (i.e. jumping, greeting manners, "leave" it, etc.) to ensure overall household manners. However, these are not part of our "guaranteed" list as each dog has specific needs. *References available upon request.

On Leash Board & Train

Two-week program

Sit, Heel, Place, Recall & Leash Manners

Dog will board with Head Trainer

Off Leash Board & Train

Four-week program

Sit, Heel, Place, Recall, On/Off Leash Manners

Price includes SportDog e-collar

Dog will board with Head Trainer


Puppy Quick Start

Finally time to bring home your new puppy, but don't know how to potty and crate train? This program is perfect for those looking for a quick start on the (not so fun) part of puppy training. Our program begins at 8 weeks of age and can be secured as a week to week or month to month program.

Competition Puppy Head Start

Our Competition Puppy Head Start Program offers comprehensive training for field trial and hunt test prospects covering basic commands, socialization, retrieving and marking skills. We use a variety of techniques learned from years of training and raising puppies to build and shape the foundation of your next competitive retriever. *Message for more information and pricing.

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