Texas Retriever Training

What do you feed the dogs while they are in training at Stellar Retreivers?

We serve our retrievers Purina's Pro Plan Performance. A top performing AKC Master Hunter is the result of key factors coming together: genetics, training, exercise, and NUTRITION. Purina Pro Plan PERFORMANCE is formulated with the needs of hardworking dogs in mind.

Does the pro carry insurance?

Professional training operations must carry insurance to cover your pet in case the unthinkable happens. I maintain an Animal Bailee Policy to cover your retriever. I can not stress enough the importance of verifying that your trainer carries current and adequate insurance. Sporting dogs are serious investments as well as loved family pets. Verify that your dog is properly insured. Request a proof of insurance document from any trainer you interview.

Does my monthly kennel fee include flea and tick prevention with Frontline?

A clean kennel is just not good enough. Dogs can still become infested with fleas and ticks. These parasites cause discomfort and can carry diseases that will endanger your pet's welfare. I take this seriously. Flea and tick prevention is not optional and is not an elective line item on your monthly charges. ALL of our dogs are treated with FRONTLINE brand flea and tick prevention. This is part of our monthly kennel charge and you will find that many operations do not provide this for your pet. When talking with other pros, be sure to ask about this very important element in maintaining the health of the kennel residents. Ask whether they treat their entire kennel every month like I do at Stellar Retrievers.

Does the pro have both summer and winter training grounds?
Summers in Central Texas are scorching. So hot in fact, that retriever training becomes virtually impossible. The extreme heat makes it dangerous for dogs to train all day. Stellar Retrievers copes with this by spending summer months on the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Unlike many operations, we have accommodations and training grounds at Chieftan Kennels in Ironwood, Michigan.

Your retriever will be housed in kennels just like they are at our Texas location - NOT living full time on a cramped truck. This is another important difference seen in comparing Stellar Retrievers to other operations.