Oak Creek Retrievers & Training LLC

I wish I could give Oak Creek Retrievers 10 stars! Chris and his team are absolutely outstanding. Their dedication and commitment to the dogs they train truly goes above and beyond. Our dog was not only trained in obedience and retrieving, but he was loved on and well taken care of while he was in their care. I would recommend Oak Creek to anyone and everyone who is looking for a top notch training facility, and cannot wait to send many more dogs to them in the future.

My beautiful English Springer Spaniel had become a training challenge, and it became apparent that she and I needed professional help if we were going to have any quality of life together. She was housebroken and never chewed up anything, she’d patiently lay down and let me brush the burrs out of her long hair; she was an excellent retriever at the pond; but that’s where her good manners ended. She was an incessant leash puller to the point I was sure she was harming herself and putting me at risk. Taking her to dog friendly establishments was out; she jumped up on anyone who came by because she’d get so excited; ran to the neighbor’s yard any chance she got; chased the delivery trucks down the drive and into the busy street; jumped up on windows and doors. I have chickens, ducks and geese, and well, she’s a bird dog, so you can imagine. She was hesitant to load up in her kennel whenever I took her anywhere in the truck. I’d have to physically pick her up and coax her in. Her exit was anything but graceful, and I have scratches and leash burns from our entanglements. I’d cringe when people came over and would end up locking her in a bedroom. I wanted a dog that behaved when folks came to visit, and I wanted a dog I could take anywhere. I read a bunch of books, watched a bunch of videos, subscribed to the latest training apps; tried to train her myself, to no avail. Too much, too little, do this, do that. Get this collar, no, that collar. I was experiencing information overload and needed help. In my search for a solution, I found Oak Creek Retrievers. I called them and spoke at length with Chris and Karrie. I had a hard time wrapping my head around leaving my dog for their two-month boarding/obedience class, but I was at my wits end and signed her up. Each time I’d visit her at “school” she demonstrated improvement. It became apparent that I had a lot to learn, but my dog learned too. I brought home a fully trained dog; all areas had been covered. I can administer the off-leash commands; She walks beside me unleashed; she sits in place and doesn’t accost folks who come over; she responds to “here” whenever she gets out of my line of sight. She sits calmly and observes the delivery trucks and people. She lays there and watches the parade of poultry with no attempt to chase. I can’t wait to take her to some dog friendly establishments. The OCR staff gets five stars for their professional training efforts. They discuss their methodology and respond to any questions in a very timely manner. They make sure you are commanding correctly and will work with you if your dog (and you) need a refresher. The grounds are a dog’s dream. The place is immaculate, and my dog was well cared for and bathed. I was worried she wouldn’t want to come home! But she is home, and we are living our best lives!!