FirstBarkMy dog is 13 months old , And it's still very much a puppy. The trainers did a great job with improving her base. It commands and a few others. I would highly recombind them to anyone.
Layton Retriever Kennels
Estacada, Oregon
About Layton Retriever Kennels
We specialize in professional waterfowl/upland retriever training and AKC hunt tests. Each dog receives an individualized training program designed for their skill level. Our facility also offers clean spacious kennels, and plenty of space for dogs to work and play. Since each dog learns at their own pace, training involves much time and repetition and there is no definite timetable for completion. We recommend leaving your dog with us between 3-5 months and will communicate regularly regarding their progress. We also encourage a tune-up for a month before hunting season to continue your dog’s development.
Training & services
Training goals
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
How training happens
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
Other listed services
View 11 additional details
- Command Learning
- Dog Boot Camp
- Dog Learn
- Facilities Training
- Hunt Dog
- Hunting Education
- Individualized Training
- Training Training
- Training Your Dog
- Working Dogs
- Yard Work
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
65 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Willingness to obey 17
- Obedience training 12
- Hunting dog training 7
- Dog happiness 5
- Retrieving training 5
- Bird dog training 4
All 10 topics
- Leash pulling 4
- Clean kennels 3
- Duck dog bootcamp 3
- Obedient dog 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Nothing but amazing I brought my Golden Retriever to Layton to get trained for obedience and duck hunting so that I can go hunting with him Greg did nothing but make him phenomenal I got my dog back 2 days ago and I haven’t used a leash heel off leash does not get distracted what so ever just great and Greg himself is a great guy easy to work with and very helpful! Thank you Layton Retrievers
Our 1 year old lab went through Layton's 3 month Duck Dog Boot Camp and we were super satisfied. She now does extremely well with retrieves (both marked and blind), and is overall a more steady, controllable dog. Greg was great and does such a nice job with the dogs without being heavy-handed. Kennels are clean, great property for training, and price point is affordable.
Greg and his staff are excellent dog trainers. Although we missed our pup when he was gone, we knew our pup was in good hands when he was with them. We loved going out to visit him and be watch him work. We would bring our kids out to work with him and he was always so encouragin…Read full reviewClose full review
Greg and his staff are excellent dog trainers. Although we missed our pup when he was gone, we knew our pup was in good hands when he was with them. We loved going out to visit him and be watch him work. We would bring our kids out to work with him and he was always so encouraging and let them be involved. We have consulted Greg afterwards when we have run into issues with our dog and he has always been so helpful and encouraging. It is obvious he loves the dogs and owners that he works with. Greg and his staff are so warm and honest and treats you like part of the family. My only complaint is that he isn't closer but he is definitely worth the drive!
I took my vizsla pup, Halle, to Layton Retrievers when she was 6 months. She was an independent puppy and I worried after a few months away she might return even more aloof. I worried too that the training might be too harsh on her, and she might harden and lose her goofy persona…Read full reviewClose full review
I took my vizsla pup, Halle, to Layton Retrievers when she was 6 months. She was an independent puppy and I worried after a few months away she might return even more aloof. I worried too that the training might be too harsh on her, and she might harden and lose her goofy personality. But I also knew I didn’t have the skill-set to e-collar train her on my own and her recall off-leash was abysmal, which was unsafe with a dog that’s so fast. Instead, Layton Retrievers helped her mature into a sweet girl who is eager to please. She’s still very independent and very goofy, but she’s now found her calling as a “duck dog”! She gets greater joy out of retrieving and delivering to hand than anything else, and we have something to practice and bond over now. She is actually less aloof and more lovey now than when I sent her off. Greg is very kind and you can tell he loves the dogs and they love and respect him. He doesn’t put any unnecessary force on them, and will be honest about your dog’s capabilities. He didn’t force fetch Halle with the ear pinch because she naturally loves to retrieve and is very sensitive; instead he showed me how to practice “hold” with her and now she follows me around holding random objects I give her for minutes at a time. I’m so thankful for all the time and effort Layton Retrievers put into training her, and also training me so I can keep up with her. I highly recommend them to anyone who’s looking for serious training.
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