I offer group training on specified dates through the winter and by arrangement the rest of the year. Sessions will start with work on fundamentals such as Force Fetch, collar conditioning, etc. Then move into marks, and finally blinds.
I also havea podcast called That Girl With The Goldens where we discuss training topics, hunting and all things Golden retriever: Podcast I also offer a very affordable online Patreon community where I am sharing a basics progression with videos demonstrating various aspects of the basics program as I work my young dogs through it. patreon.com/RetrieverTrainingwithSterreKennels
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/R5eCdkxiSHR2 1630 1st Concession STR (GPS will generally not come up with the correct location so look for Sterre Kennels pinned on Google maps)
Contact info: FB messenger Shelly Blom or cell 519-589-6680
You will need: weather appropriate clothing; whistle on a lanyard; duck call; 2-way radio; *starter pistol (if you have one)
Your dog will need: e-collar (if you are going to use one); long line and flat buckle collar (for young dogs); chain or pinch collar for obedience work; regular leash; slip lead or collar tab
Start time is will be announced on the kennel Facebook page, Sterre Kennels, or posted in the training/test schedule that is linked there.
Dates for 2025:
please follow the postings on the kennel page on Facebook for weekly updates on classes. Once test season starts, we are at the tests/trials most weekends.
Cost is $25/dog/session.
Supplies:
Check out our Puppy Training and Supplies pagein the menu for direct links to some of the items I recommend.
I recommend this whistle: Mega Clear Competition
Starter pistols: Pro209 (expensive but will last)
Hero Outdoors--a variety of .209, .22 and other starter pistols.
I use and recommend Garmin or Dogtra training collars, Zinger Winger launchers, and Dogtra remote releases.
Private lessons available by appointment $50/hour
Board and train is also available on a limited basis. Please contact for rates and availability.