Retriever & blood trail training · Kiln, Mississippi
Bring out the dog they were bred to be.
From the first sit at home to blind retrieves through the decoys and recovering a wounded deer, built on 60 combined years of training knowledge.
The programs
Every step earns the next.
Retriever work builds from obedience to basic to advanced, so your dog never skips a step. Blood trailing stands on its own and is open to any breed over 15 lb.
01FoundationBest for: Family dogs and every future hunting dog
Obedience Training
Build a solid foundation with your dog through our comprehensive obedience program. We focus on creating a responsive, well-mannered dog that's a pleasure to have at home and is an addition to the family and not a nuisance.
- Sit, stay, recall
- Distraction proofing
- On and off lead manners
- E collar conditioning
- Before you start
- No experience needed
02FieldBest for: Young dogs headed for their first season
Basic Retriever Training
We strive to train the dog with his natural desire to retrieve. This is where drive turns into reliable work on land and water, with real gun and bird exposure.
- Drive building
- On and off lead drills on land and water
- E collar conditioning
- Gun and bird work
- Before you start
- Obedience foundation required
03Field · AdvancedBest for: Serious hunters who want a handling dog
Advanced Retriever Training
Take your retriever to the next level with advanced handling and complex field scenarios. Designed for serious hunters who demand peak performance from their dogs.
- Learn to stop and take hand cast
- Multiple retrieves trained that your dog will actually see on a hunt
- Drills pushed through cut and tall grass along with water and decoy spreads
- Custom options available
- Before you start
- Basic training required
SPSpecialtyBest for: Deer hunters who never want to lose a deer
Blood Trail Training
Develop your dog's natural tracking instincts to recover wounded game. This specialized training is invaluable for big game hunters and anyone who wants to ensure ethical harvests.
- Scent introduction
- Learn to track older trails
- Learn to track in different terrains
- Off leash obedience included while not tracking
- Cost
- $225 / week
- Typical length
- 8–12 weeks
- Breeds
- Any dog over 15 lb
Why Ace's
A dog that delivers to hand when it counts.
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60 combined years of knowledge
We've trained a lot of dogs. We'll be straight with you about where yours should start and what it can become.
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Trained for the hunt you'll actually have
Multiple retrieves your dog will really see in the field, with drills pushed through cut and tall grass, water, and decoy spreads.
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We breed them, too
Ace's raises Labrador Retrievers from proven hunting bloodlines, so we know what these dogs are built to do.
From our clients
Hear it from the people who picked their dogs up.
Getting started
Three steps to your dog's first day.
Tell us about your dog
Call or text with your dog's age, breed, and what you want them to do. We'll be straight with you about where they should start.
Contact usPick the right program
Start at obedience, step into retriever work, or go straight to blood trailing. Advanced work opens up once basic training is complete.
Compare programsBook your dog's spot
Fill out the client intake form before drop-off so we know your dog's history, habits, and your goals from day one.
Book training
Next season starts with the work you do now.
Tell us about your dog and your goals, and we'll point you to the program that fits.