Rave Retriever Yearly Club Membership
$2,800/yr
Amount due in full.
RAVE Retrievers
Dog Training & Obedience Pricing
Offering dog training, retriever training and obedience training through private lessons & group lessons near San Antonio, Texas. We also offer boarding and training for gun dogs & wild game tracking.
Pricing is given on a case by case basis depending on the needs of your dog so please contact us for a quote.
Standard rates
Private Lessons
$150/hr
For individual instruction. $550 for 8 lessons of group classes.
Basic Boarding
$35 per day for yearly
$45 per day for non-yearly. Boarding & training includes group classes, but not private lessons.
Programs
Boarding & training programs
Puppy Head Start
Monthly program
Starting at $875 for the month
This program is similar the "Basic Gun Dog" course but with a focus on confidence, which is the building block for a great retriever. This program also offers a few extra added perks for being a puppy plus by starting training early it will make life more enjoyable for your dog and yourself.
After the dog turns 6 months old the price increases to $975 & up depending on the dog. After 1 year the price increases to $1,000/mo.
Basic Gun Dog Training
Program Length: 3-4 months
Starting at $950
This program is designed to expose an inexperienced or young retriever to as many scenarios as they may experience during the hunting season. The "basic" program will focus on: obedience, introducing simulated hunting conditions with birds, guns, decoys, and boats.
Boarding & training starting at $950 depending on age & assessment.
Intermediate Gun Dog Training
Program Length: 3-4 months
$850 to $950
The intermediate program is designed to produce a retriever companion that can handle the majority of situations that may arise during a normal hunting season. This program will introduce complex marking and basic blind handling, Force-To-Pile, the "T" Drill, swim-by and marking multiple birds down with diversion to both the dog and handler/owner.
Boarding & training depending on age & assessment.
Advanced Gun Dog Training
Program Length: 4-6 months
$850 to $950
This program is intended for those who desire a hunting companion that can tackle any obstacle in the field and are willing to dedicate their own time and energy to completing the program.
Boarding & training depending on age & assessment.
Tune-Ups
Program Length: 1-3 months
Pricing by age & assessment
In order to stay a sharp and proficient retriever/handler, you and your dog need practice. Tune-ups are designed for the retriever-handler team who has previous experience in the field, but needs a refresher in training and obedience work to prepare for the upcoming hunting season.
Before enrollment
Training essentials
Introductory lesson
RAVE Retrievers offers one free introductory dog training and obedience lesson and consultation.
Enrollment
A signed contract will be required upon enrollment.
Food and medications
If you're supplying the food/meds then the food, heartguard and a quality flea preventative must be provided at that time. An additional $100 will be charged if RAVE Retrievers has to provide them.
Veterinarian visits
RAVE Retrievers taking your dog on a veterinarian visit will incur a $50 dollar travel fee and does not pay for any of the services your vet may require as our time is to provide training.
Monthly payments
Monthly payments are due 3 days prior to due date.
Discounts & refunds
Discounts for First Responder, Law Enforcement Military and Fire Department. Sorry, but there will be no refunds given for services rendered.
Ready to talk through your dog’s needs?
Call or text Debra to discuss the right training approach and receive a quote.
RAVE Retrievers offers S.T.A.R. Puppy Designations, CDC, CGCU & Community Dogs Certification.