

Training Programs
All Breed Basic Obedience
We offer a one month, basic obedience program.
The dog stays with us for the month and learns the HERE, SIT, STAY,
and HEEL commands. Leash walking and appropriate social
behavior are also taught.
While we strongly recommend the "in-kennel" training
program, we can also arrange for owner/dog lessons or shorter term
in-kennel programs.
Hunting Retriever
At Pine Ridge Kennels we have been training
retrievers for 6 years as waterfowl and upland gun dogs, as well as
for AKC and UKC hunt tests.
We specialize in training your hunting dog so that
you can have an enjoyable and successful hunt, with training
tailored to your particular needs and desires. We limit our
training to a maximum of 4 "in-kennel" dogs at a time so that each
dog gets plenty of individual attention.
We have excellent training grounds including several
fields with a variety of cover and terrain. We also train at
small and large ponds as well as some large creeks and rivers.
A local hunting preserve provides realistic training with live
birds. Your dogs will see plenty of waterfowl and upland birds
during training.

Facilities
Our kennel building features heated and air
conditioned indoor/outdoor runs. Each dog has a 25 square foot
indoor section and a 50 square foot outdoor section. The runs
are equipped with self operated doors so the dogs can go in and out
as they desire. Each run has a Kuranda bed.
Most dogs are fed twice a day, but this can be
modified according to the owners desires. Fresh water is
always available to the dogs, and out of run exercise and play
periods are held at least twice a day. In accordance with
state licensing requirements, all runs are sanitized daily.
 
Boarding
We have limited boarding space, so advance
reservations are encouraged. All dogs accepted for boarding must have:
1. Rabies certificate
2. Proof of current license
3. Proof of distemper and bordetella (kennel cough)
vaccine
Rates
Boarding: $13.50 a day. The day
of drop off and pick up count as a full day regardless of the time.
Training: $14.50 a day
Bird Fees: There is no charge for birds used
in most of the retriever training. There can be a bird fee for
extensive upland training, in which case the charges will be
explained in advance.
Hunt Test Handling:
There is no charge
for hunt test handling other than the normal daily training rate.
There is a charge for travel expense reimbursement. The charge
is variable and is only the owners share of the actual expenses for
the trip. Gasoline and lodging costs are included. Food
costs are not included. Each owner's charge is prorated.
For example, if 5 dogs are taken to a hunt test, the owner of each
dog is responsible for 20% of the gasoline and lodging costs.
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