I took my young and very stubborn 5 month GWP to Tyce and Ian. He spent two months with them and came back a new man. Everything about Utah Bird Dog Training; facilities, daily care, program and trainers are top notch. I wouldnt hesitate for a second to take another dog to UBDT.

Utah Bird Dog Training
Payson, Utah
About Utah Bird Dog Training
Utah Bird Dog Training provides professional bird dog and obedience training in Payson, Utah, backed by nearly 20 years of experience. We train retrievers, pointing dogs, and family dogs through structured board-and-train programs, from puppy foundations and obedience to advanced upland and waterfowl training. Our goal is to develop reliable, confident dogs that perform in the field and are enjoyable to live with at home. We work with dog owners throughout Utah and across the West.
Training & services
Training goals
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
Our board-and-train obedience program gives dogs consistent daily training while staying at our facility. We focus on dependable obedience, better manners and creating a dog that is easier and more enjoyable to live with.
Structured obedience training designed to create a dependable dog at home and in everyday situations. We work on recall, leash manners, place, sit, kennel behavior, impulse control and reliable response around distractions.
- Recall training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Board-and-train programs for hunting dogs and family dogs. Dogs stay at our Payson, Utah facility while receiving structured daily training customized to their experience level and training goals.
- Online or virtual training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Photo updates
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
Program details
Professional bird dog training from foundational skills through advanced field work. Programs are customized to each dog and may include obedience, bird introduction, steadiness, retrieving, handling and hunting preparation.
Complete hunting dog training for retrievers and pointing breeds. Programs are tailored to the individual dog and may include obedience, bird work, retrieving, field handling, steadiness and preparation for real hunting situations.
Retriever training for hunting dogs at all levels, from young-dog foundations through advanced handling. Training may include marking, blinds, whistle work, water retrieves, steadiness and realistic hunting setups.
Dog sports
- Scent work
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Breeding Program
- Dog Crates
- Dog Home
- Dog Running
- Dog Shows
- Dog Training Method
- Dog Training Program
- Dog Training Team
- Dog Training Training
- Dog's Collar
- Electronic Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Handling Training
Program details
Advanced training for retrievers that already have a solid foundation. We develop handling, blind retrieves, multiple marks, whistle response, steadiness and increasingly challenging land and water setups.
- Lab Pup
- Old Dog
- Place Training
- Scent Training
- Teaching The Dog
- Timid Dog
- Trainers Training
- Training Lessons
- Training Your Dog
- Shed Dog Training
Program details
Train your dog to hunt for and retrieve shed antlers using scent, search patterns and retrieving skills. Programs are customized to the dog’s experience level and build toward confident, independent searching.
- Retreiver Dog Training
Program details
Training for retrievers preparing for duck and goose hunting. Dogs may work on steadiness, marking, water retrieves, decoys, blinds, whistle handling and realistic hunting setups designed to prepare them for the field.
- Pointer Dog Training
Program details
Field training for pointing breeds focused on developing natural ability, confidence and reliable performance. Training may include bird introduction, quartering, pointing, steadiness, recall and preparation for upland hunting.
- Gun Introduction / Gun Conditioning
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Basic obedience 34
- Hunting dog training 23
- Field training 4
- Golden retriever training 3
- Happy pups 3
- Waterfowl training 3
All 10 topics
- Handler training 2
- Refresher training 2
- Timid dog 2
- Upland game training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Tyce and his team are hands down the best people to go to for hunting and even just basic obedience. Will bring any dog have have to him and his team.
We took our slightly aggressive Great Dane in for discipline training. And two months later we got a very well behaved dog in return. He still needs some reminding but he snaps right back. We are glad we found Utah Bird dog training, and it comes with a life time of follow-up advice, and more training if needed.
Tyce and his team at Utah Bird Dog Training have been a part of my dogs’ lives for over a decade, and I cannot say enough about the love, care, and dedication they pour into every dog they work with. My late labs, Thor and Zeus, absolutely adored Tyce. For the 10 years I had the…Read full reviewClose full review
Tyce and his team at Utah Bird Dog Training have been a part of my dogs’ lives for over a decade, and I cannot say enough about the love, care, and dedication they pour into every dog they work with. My late labs, Thor and Zeus, absolutely adored Tyce. For the 10 years I had them, I could randomly ask, “Where’s Tyce?” and they would run straight to the door, tails wagging, ready for the ride down to go live their best lives. That says everything about the trust, joy, and bond they built with him. Losing Thor and Zeus last year, just 33 days apart, was heartbreaking beyond words. Now my newer boys, Nalu and Kai, have been with Tyce since the end of January, and I’ll be bringing them home on May 12th. Knowing they’ve been in Tyce’s hands has given me complete peace of mind. Tyce doesn’t just train dogs, he understands them. He loves them, respects them, and gives them the structure and confidence they need to thrive. His team treats these dogs like family, and that kind of care cannot be faked. As someone who has trusted him with four of my babies over the years, I can honestly say I have nothing but admiration, gratitude, and respect for Tyce and his team. If you’re looking for someone to invest in your dog like they’re his own, this is the place.
Utah Bird Dog training not only surprised me with how they helped my new dog who has a timid personality find his drive. Also, delighted me 3 months later it his pick up with how kind and patient they were as we found his drive at his own pace. I will never go anywhere else and be back for a tune up in the Fall!!!
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