We Train Dogs. We Educate Handlers.
Professional retriever training, hunt test preparation, and handler education in Virginia.
What a terrific facility to get your retriever trained! Scott Durkin is a very knowledgeable, proficient, and compassionate trainer. He can bring out the best from each dog through consistency and compassion. Scott can also share the dog’s ability and success with their owner so they can experience the same amount of joy watching a well-trained dog! I highly recommend this training facility for your retriever needs!
We don't just train dogs. We prepare dogs and handlers to succeed together.
Obedience
- Force fetch
- Leash manners
- Leash manners
Basic Gun Dog
- Steadiness
- Force fetch
- Land & water retrieves
Advanced Gun Dog
- Multiple mark
- Land & water blinds
- Advanced handling
Duck Season Tune-Ups
- Steadiness
- Multiple marks
- Recall, Delivery to hand
Hunt Test Training
- Master/Finished preparation
- Advanced concepts
- Down-the-shore, Swim-by
We have puppies!
Dogs & Litters
Proven Performance and Pedigrees
West End Retrievers produces thoughtfully planned litters from proven dogs with the drive, temperament, and ability to perform in the field and at home.
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