Sundance Retrievers

Had Roxy for 2 months now. A really sweet nice dog. Don’t think that you are not getting a pup. It’s still lots of time and work. Sheryl was great and very responsive. I must admit that given the time and money spent I thought it would be easier. These are Kennel kept dogs and much time has been spent potty training her and getting her used to living in a home. As well as obedience training. Roxy is responsive and eager to learn We are almost there. Her walking and sit commands were perfect from day 1. Here command far from good but improving.. I would recommend getting a dog from Sundance but make sure you understand you are still buying a pup and will spend lots of time and effort getting her right. 3/9/2022 Update- After several months, lots of love and care I want to write to say Roxy is just a wonderful dog and companion. So loving a very quick learner everyone loves her. She goes with me everywhere. She’s a very important part of a very busy household. Thanks Sheryl. 6/21/2023 Update- Roxy has continued to grow and amaze me. What started out a little tough has turned into a friend that never stops impressing me. It was never Roxy. It was a new Owner who needed to learn how to deal with Roxy. She has learned how to help me with a disability I have and is like a “mother hen”. She is my constant companion and she loves it. I’ve learned the training she received at Sundance was so helpful when it came to teaching her new things. Me and Roxy couldn’t be happier. Thanks again Sheryl

Best. Pup. EVER! We have had Labs ranging from free to about $1,000 for an 8-week-old. Decided to go the "started" route due to our more urban living situation part time and WHAT A DIFFERENCE the jump up in price point makes. No doubt this is the result of superior genetics but the real difference YOU will SEE in your pup is the amount of time these fine folks put into these dogs. I just THOUGHT I have had some good labs before (and I have) but none have come even close to the part of the bell curve this animal occupies. We had her driven to Austin from the kennel and we could tell Riley-Bird was special from the second she arrived. She had ZERO separation anxiety from home and settled in quickly. We CLOSELY FOLLOWED the homing guide and it was spot-on. ALSO, we employed the "language" that Sheryl and the team started her on and she knew immediately what our noises of approval or disapproval meant and conformed her behavior as best she could at seven months. Impeccable in our opinion. As other reviews have stated: if you want a turn-key finished dog then opt for that because a started dog will require more from you than you may realize - but if you have the time to put in, you'll be happy you finished her yourself (fine-tuning house-training, and other started behaviors). Using "the language" we have learned that the phrase "you can teach her anything you want" to be 100% true. All told, this is the best dog, by about a million miles, that I have ever had. I've probably got another companion dog or two in me in my life. And while I will cry big tears when Riley-Bird ends her time here - I'll be a repeat buyer. If you are one the fence - do it. Consider it an investment in happiness and self-care. We went the companion route for our own purposes but she is very at home in the field and does not shy away from a chance to take a ride or go romp around in the field/woods. And I have never seen a dog with a nose this good or one that chases a cat laser and makes the cats look like a couple of lazy bums. JUST GO FOR IT. It will be the best dogcision you ever make.

Sundance retrievers is the best. We picked our new (Companion) dog, Sammy up on a Saturday and he quickly made himself part of the family. He is incredibly well mannered, a good listener and seldom gets distracted when out there on our walks. He has plenty of playful energy in the yard and keeps us laughing all day long. Sheryl and the team at Sundance deliver great pets. Here, Heel and Sit are exactly what Sammy does when asked. We could not be happier and I would give 100 stars if I could. Getting Sammy from Sundance was worth every penny. Sheryl has been available to answer questions when they have come up. And has great suggestions and insights. I highly recommend this breeder.