Nova Scotia offers two exceptional hunting dog trainers. These bird dog training programs focus on retriever breeds.
Check out each of these trainers below to learn about their gun dog training programs, training facilities, and dog boarding options.
1. Red Spruce Retrievers
Red Spruce Retrievers is owned by professional retriever trainer and breeder Ann Rath. They are located in West Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, and serve the Maritime provinces of Canada.
This hunting dog trainer specializes in breeding and training retriever breeds. They are a small, family-run CKC registered breeding and training kennel.
Red Spruce Retrievers has a breeding program for high quality purebred Field Labrador Retrievers. They also offer both started and trained hunting dogs for sale.
Owner trainer Ann Rath is committed to responsible breeding. She focuses on the health and well-being of the bird dogs she raises and those in her training program.
Every litter of Labrador Retrievers is carefully planned when it comes to genetics, health, and pedigree. The dilute gene is not carried in any of their lines.
Red Spruce Field Labrador Retriever puppies have good temperaments and are trainable, making them ideal for both family life and hunting. They are eager to please their trainer and have a natural impulse to mark and line, with a good nose and high drive.
All of their Labrador Retriever puppies are raised in a loving home.
Learn more about Red Spruce Retrievers’ breeding and bird dog training programs.
You’ll enjoy this picture of a retriever in training at Red Spruce Retrievers.
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2. Aqua Terra Kennels
Aqua Terra Kennels is owned by aquatic dog and retriever trainer Andy. They are located in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, and serve the Maritime provinces of Canada.
Their aquatic dog training program is open to all breeds, but they specialize in working with retrievers. They have a competition-level pool on their property and are in the process of installing a training pond.
This dog trainer is a leader in aquatic dog sports in the Maritime provinces and often hosts events and competitions at their facility.
Aqua Terra Kennels offers top-notch facilities for dog boarding. They also have a breeding program that produces Flat Coated Retrievers for sale.
Learn more about Aqua Terra Kennels’retriever training programs.
Check out this picture of a gun dog retrieving a bird in the field at Aqua Terra Kennels.
Hunting Dog Trainers in Nova Scotia Summary
Although Nova Scotia may not have the most hunting dog trainers out of all the Canadian provinces, the two they have are highly experienced and known for their top-notch training and breeding programs.
We hope this article helps you find a trainer who fits your needs and helps your dog meet their potential as a bird dog.
