Savannah River Retrievers

Easily the best choice in the retriever training market in the south east and beyond. You will not find a more passionate, patient, involved, and willing to meet your pup where they are trainer. Adam knows not only how to train a dog to your desired outcome, but also how to do it in the best way. He will maximize and bring your pup’s potential to fruition. Personally, I have had him teach two of my labs (one from a litter of his and one from another breeder). Through the experiences I have had with Adam, I have gained invaluable knowledge, experience, two well trained pups, a community that Adam has curated, and best of all, a good friend. Adam has found a niche in his training style that I believe to be more beneficial to both the pup and handler than common technique. He leads with love and respect for the pups and owners. He allows free access to the pups for you to visit at any time and is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise. He maintains great communication that fosters great relationships. I cannot recommend this experience enough. Adam also is very knowledgeable of canine genealogy and has curated a lineage of stellar pups. If you have the chance to acquire your next four-legged best friend from him, don’t hesitate. You are missing out on an extraordinary pup from an extraordinary lineage, curated by an extraordinary individual. I took my first lab, Lucy, to him and she is all that I could’ve imagined. The perfect combination of sport and family. Shortly after, I had the chance to get a male pup from a litter he had produced. Prior to, I had my doubts of adding another puppy to the mix of my life, but Adam knew I wanted the pup, and with his immense generosity, worked with me to make it happen. The pup is world class. Has drive, desire, and genetic capability like no other, and fits right into my family of 3 and older lab. From that litter, majority of the pups returned to train with Adam. That exhibits the trust the owners have in Adam as a breeder and trainer. My younger pup, from Adam’s litter, Dez, has been with Adam for just over a month and is advancing faster and accomplishing more than Lucy did in two and a half months. I say that to emphasize the capability and prestige of Adam’s pup’s lineage. I will definitely be a life-long customer and supporter.

“I couldn’t be more impressed with Savannah River Retrievers (SRR) and the training program they offer. We enrolled our Black Lab, Bürki, in their gun dog program, and the results have been outstanding! The obedience training he received has transformed him into a well-behaved, focused dog both at home and in the field. They also provided crate training, which was handled with care, making Bürki feel comfortable and secure. One of the standout aspects of the program was how well Bürki adapted to both water and land retrieving. SRR did an incredible job building his confidence in water, and he now retrieves like a pro whether it’s on land or through water. It’s amazing to see how natural and confident he’s become in both environments. SRR truly knows what they’re doing. The expertise, attention to detail, and genuine love for dogs made a huge difference. Bürki’s progress has been remarkable, and I can’t recommend them enough for anyone looking to invest in quality training for their retriever!”