Grant and Alex Huff have a combined 35 years experience training dogs to an advanced level for AKC hunt tests, duck hunting, and obedience. They both grew up in East Texas with a love for duck hunting and dogs, which eventually led them to a career working with dogs of all breeds. They love seeing dogs reach their full potential and bridging the knowledge gap between clients and their pets. Unlike many trainers, Grant and Alex do all of the training themselves, from start to finish. This ensures each dog is getting the most out of their time at One Shot Retrievers. Furthermore, they will spend a significant amount of time helping owners understand how to fairly correct and handle their dog once they take them home. One Shot Retrievers looks forward to working with you and your dog!
Contact UsOur all breed obedience program is a six-week course offered for all breeds. Dogs in this program will learn basic commands including: Here, Heel, Sit, and Kennel. At the end of the program, your dog will be collar conditioned and performing these commands off lead. Pups in this program will also learn basic manners, such as not jumping on people.
This is a 4 month program for dogs six months of age or older. Dogs in this program will go through basic obedience, collar conditioning, and force fetch. At the end of the program, they will be able to perform single marked retrieves. They will deliver to hand and be steady to shot. We also work on retrieving through decoys and off of a dog stand/dog hut.
This program is for dogs that have completed the basics program and is typically an additional 6-10 months. In our advanced program, we will continue the dog’s education, teaching blind retrieves, double, and triple marks. The dogs will also be introduced to poison birds, walk up scenarios, and honoring.
Field Trials are extremely challenging competitions that test the mental toughness, intelligence, and obedience of retrievers at the highest and most structured levels possible. Dogs that are consistently placing at this level are thought to be some of the most talented retrievers in the world. We only accept dogs from pedigrees that are specifically bred for this game. This ensures they have the best chance of success in this program. We highly encourage you to call us for help with puppy selection prior to going this route with your dog.
In this program, puppies 4-6 months of age will learn proper socialization skills, treat training to basic commands, name recognition, and introduction to water, birds, and gunfire.
We offer boarding for all breeds. Dogs who stay for boarding will have playtime 2-3 times a day on our 34 acre property, which features two ponds. We will provide food, but clients are welcome and encouraged to bring their own to keep the dog on a consistent diet.
Please join us each August for our annual Snake Avoidance Clinic!
Wayne Lain, of snakebreaker.com, specializes in training pets and hunting dogs to avoid dangerous snakes. He uses live Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, and Water Moccasins (when available) that have been rendered harmless by removing the fangs and taping the mouth shut. He then introduces the dog to the sound, smell, and sight of the snakes. At a precise moment the dog alerts on these senses, he gives a brief stimulation with the E-collar. The dog associates the snake with delivering the stimulation. The training wears off over time. His best suggestion for keeping your animal safe is to vaccinate your animals with the Rattlesnake vaccine and get snake avoidance training every year.
We are located 20 miles south of Tyler and 90 miles southeast of Dallas, at the back of our 50-acre property. Our facility includes four technical training ponds specifically designed for retriever training. We also have three fenced and covered airing yards for daily play and exercise. Our trainers live on-site, and security cameras are installed both inside the kennels and outside for added safety.
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