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Whitewater Retrievers

Dover, Minnesota

3.8/5· 190 Google reviews

About Whitewater Retrievers

Programs include leash training, obedience training and socialization.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Socialization

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Photo updates Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training

Additional services

  • Boarding

Other listed services

View 7 additional details
  • Breeding Services
  • Dog Training Packages
  • Dog Training Programs
  • Job Training
  • Labrador Breeding
  • Sniffing Dogs
  • Stud Dog

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

When is your next session? And how much?

If you want to have your dog trained, contact the owner, the important thing to remember is make reservations now for fall. He is extremely busy and has limited space. He has different options available for training such as obedience training or for hunting. Dogs stay with him uninterrupted for 3 weeks. He does use a correction device to aid in training. I hope this helps with your decision. He can tell you how much he charges, he is substantially less then other trainers.

Community answer · Ruth Ann · 2022-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
3.8
out of 5190 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Dog boarding 22
  • Obedience training 19
  • Clean facility 14
  • Allows hunting 7
  • Gun dog training 6
  • Video updates 6
All 10 topics
  • Family training 3
  • Dog socialization 2
  • Dog whisperer 2
  • Golden retriever care 2

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100 collected reviews

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Jose Becerra
5/5

I am extremely satisfied on the three week. Obedience trading that Rob performed on my Doberman. From the beginning. I could tell the difference as I walked in. He was very helpful and showed me how to continue. The training moving forward, and the car ride was a breeze. I will be going back for Rob services and using him for boarding moving forward!

Robert Brinkman
5/5
OUTSTANDING!!! 10/10 This was my second opportunity to work with Rob in the past 11 years and he has only gotten better. Rob trained our now 11-year-old lab out of his garage, before making this his full-time gift to folks like us who want to offer our four-legged family member(…Read full reviewClose full review

OUTSTANDING!!! 10/10 This was my second opportunity to work with Rob in the past 11 years and he has only gotten better. Rob trained our now 11-year-old lab out of his garage, before making this his full-time gift to folks like us who want to offer our four-legged family member(s) proper training. Training that ultimately benefits the whole family, and those that encounter our pooches. In the past 11 years since Rob initially trained our mature lab we have relocated to Tennessee. After looking locally and not finding anything close to what Rob offers, we made the easy decision to drive our 14-month-old pup (15 hours each way) to Rob for a 5-week board and train. What a blessing! We now have a pup that is both mindful and respectful to both of us and we look forward to introducing him to the real world as soon as weather permits. Rob is readily available throughout the training process should questions arise and provides video updates weekly keeping you well informed of your pup’s progress. Rob’s results are OUTSTANDING, and we have two four-legged family members to prove it. If you are looking for peace of mind and to offer your pup the training that will last his/her lifetime look no further than Rob and Whitewater Retrievers. You will not be disappointed! Thank you, Rob!!!

Dale Redmer
5/5
This was the very best experience we have had with our dogs ever. We had one 6 month old doberman and a 2.5 year old golden-shepherd trained by Rob at Whitewater Retrievers at the same time. They came home wonderfully obedient and well trained for walks, entry ways, heeling, si…Read full reviewClose full review

This was the very best experience we have had with our dogs ever. We had one 6 month old doberman and a 2.5 year old golden-shepherd trained by Rob at Whitewater Retrievers at the same time. They came home wonderfully obedient and well trained for walks, entry ways, heeling, sitting and staying in place, etc. We couldn't have been happier. Our golden-shep learned how to obey finally! We highly recommend Whiteriver for training your dog whether a younger or older dog. Also, my wife needed surgery and we had to change the dates and Rob was extremely accommodating and also worked in our golden-step to the schedule even though we and not initially planned to have her trained. We thought "you couldn't teach an old dog new tricks", but Rob at Whitewater defies that myth. We call Rob the dog whisperer! Thank you Rob for such a great job and also helping us out with scheduling at the same time. We highly recommend Whitewater Retrievers for training you dog!

Pam Zimmerman
5/5
If I could give 10 stars I would. I took in a good puppy for obedience and gun dog training and got back a great puppy ! Willy is focused and responds to every command I give him I couldn't be happier. Rob takes time to explain everything in detail before leaving so you know how…Read full reviewClose full review

If I could give 10 stars I would. I took in a good puppy for obedience and gun dog training and got back a great puppy ! Willy is focused and responds to every command I give him I couldn't be happier. Rob takes time to explain everything in detail before leaving so you know how to continue at home. Most important Willy loved Rob and I felt good about leaving him at the kennel. GREAT EXPERIENCE !!!

Ryan Moger
5/5

My dog was a good dog before but had some listening issues around other dogs and on walks, but now I can trust a 5 year old to take him for a walk an not worry about him pulling or running away, he turned into a great listener and my trust for him is so much greater, they did an awesome job with him and I know he was treated well!

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