CapeWest Retrievers & Training is dedicated to fostering a positive training environment that encourages dogs to make good choices. Recognizing the uniqueness of each dog and their potential for lifelong learning, our services benefit both dogs and their owners.

Puppy Start Program 

Age Range: 8-16 weeks

Cost: $2,000

Time Commitment: 3 weeks boarding & training

Key Focus:

• • Crate training

  • Name recognition

  • Potty training on command

  • Recall (getting the puppy to come when called)

  • Nipping and whining behavior management

  • Socialization with humans and other dogs

  • Encouraging positive behaviors through trade for chew toys and ice cube treats

  • Adaptable schedule to fit your home routine

• Special Offer: $500 discount on any future training programs if the puppy attends the Puppy Start program.

Obedience Programs

1 Month Obedience Program (Intro to Basic Obedience)

Age Range: 7 months or older

Cost: $2,000  

Time Commitment: 1 month boarding & training

Key Focus:

• • Introduction to basic commands (sit, stay till released, place board sit)

  • Leash walking etiquette

  • Daily reinforcement of general manners

• Owner Participation: 2 Weekly sessions to reinforce your dog’s learning and ensure a smooth transition home.

2 Month Obedience Program (Basic Obedience)

Age Range: 7 months or older

Cost: $4,000

Time Commitment: 2 months boarding & training

Key Focus:

• • All commands from the 1 Month Program performed off-leash

  • Off-leash recall in various environments

  • Solid recall, dog comes back when called off leash

  • Collar conditioning (available upon request)

• Owner Participation: 4 Weekly sessions to reinforce your dog’s learning. Owners may also opt for additional training (Advanced Obedience) at a prorated price.

Advanced Obedience Program

Age Range: 8 months or older

Cost: $7,500

Time Commitment: 4 months boarding & training

Key Focus:

• • Comprehensive obedience training

  • Advanced versions of basic commands (sit, stay till released, place board, loose leash walking, recall off-leash)

  • Proper behavior in public spaces (walking through doors, treating others nicely, maintaining manners in various environments)

  • Crate training

  • Preparing dogs for service, comfort, emotional support, and other working roles

• Owner Participation: Weekly sessions to reinforce the learned behaviors. Reinforcement of behaviors is essential, and owners must follow CapeWest’s recommended guidelines.

Selecting the Right Program

Consider Your Commitment: Think about your ability to commit to follow-up training in the months after the program.

1 Month Program: Ideal if your dog has no behavioral issues and you’re able to dedicate time to train alongside your dog. This program is a good fit for those with the time and willingness to reinforce training.

2 Month Program: Best for those with a more constrained schedule or limited time for hands-on training. This program allows for a bit more flexibility and longer training duration.

Advanced Obedience Program: Perfect for those who want a well-behaved dog. This program is more comprehensive and suited for owners looking for thorough obedience training.

Aggression Issues: At this time, CapeWest does not train dogs with aggression traits. If your dog displays aggression, please contact Heath directly for recommendations and suitable trainers.

Gun Dog/Scent Dog

Finding a Gun Dog: Heath can help locate a good bloodline puppy or a started dog for your specific needs, whether for any breed or sporting function.  His best advice is set a budget and buy the best bloodlines you can find within your budget. 

For Gun Dog Puppies: Start training as early as 8 weeks. CapeWest offers early puppy training or tips to help with a smoother transition into formal dog work.

Gun Dog/Scent Dog Training

Age Range: 7 months or older

Cost: $1,250

Time Commitment: 5 months minimum boarding & training

Key Focus:

• • Basic Obedience, month 1-3 of training consists of: Dogs will be trained in essential commands like "sit means stay," "place board," eye contact, off leash recall, and eating on command.

  • Gun Dog work months 3-5: After evaluating basic obedience, we assess your dog's potential for gun dog training. This includes working with live and dead birds, completing land and water retrieves, being steady to shot, and honoring other dogs' retrieves.

  • Safety & Happiness: Our focus is on training happy, well-adjusted working dogs by capitalizing on their natural instincts and drive.

  • Owner Participation: Weekly visits are encouraged to help reinforce the training and facilitate the transition to home.

Pre-Season Tune-Up for Gun Dogs - limited spots, reserve early

Age Range: Must have completed Gun Dog training at CapeWest

Cost: $1,250

Time Commitment: 1 month (4 weeks)

Key Focus:

• • Refreshers: Dogs need to be "tuned up" regularly to keep their skills sharp and recall commands.

  • Hunting Scenarios: We'll run your dog through practical hunting scenarios to ensure they're ready for the season.

Service Dog Training

• Age Range: 8 months or older

• Cost: $1,450

• Time Commitment: 10 months minimum boarding & training(not all dogs can be service dogs depending on the required tasks)

• Key Focus:

  • Obedience & Legal Requirements: We specialize in training service dogs to meet the legal requirements and medical needs of the individual.

  • Bulletproof Obedience: Our service dogs receive top-tier obedience training to ensure reliability in all situations.

  • Personalized Training: We work with you to tailor the training for your specific needs. Please contact Heath for more details.

A $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your dogs spot

What to bring for board & training:  For any dog that comes to CapeWest please provide proof that they are current on all vaccinations, bordetella every 6 months, heartworm and flea/tick prevention.  Owners of the dog also provide food for the duration of their training.   

 Boarding Rates: At this time we can only board dogs that  have been bred by or trained at CWR&T.

- Adult Dogs (over 1 year) 

$50/day

$85/day for two dogs

- Dogs under 6 months of age:

$65/night 

Drop-Off & Pick-Up:

Drop-off and pick-up can occur at any time; however, we request that you prearrange an arrival window with Heath. An extra day may be charged if pick-up exceeds a day stay.

We also offer drop-off and pick-up services at an additional fee, depending on distance.