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Black lab with mallards and mountains behind

Utah Bird Dog Training

Gun dogs worth hunting behind.

Retriever, pointing, and obedience programs for hunters and families who want a dog that is capable in the field and easy to live with at home.

Tyce Erickson working a golden retriever in tall cover

The work

Fair. Consistent. Proven.

Every dog is a member of someone’s family. We train with that in mind — skilled, obedient hunting companions, without cutting corners, and with the kind of practical field work hunters actually use.

In the field

See the work

Proof from the field — not a highlight reel. Watch the hunt-expo film first, then a young dog on her first real hunt.

Hunt expo film — dogs working in the field, about 4 minutes
A young dog’s first hunt — retrieving in real cover

Watch client training videos for pickup and the first weeks at home.

Tyce Erickson with a golden retriever and a pheasant in the snow

Why this kennel

Built around the dog you send, and the way you hunt

  • Clear communication Drop-off through pickup, you know where the dog stands and what to do when it comes home.
  • Field work, not arena drills Birds, cover, and the commands you will actually use on a hunt.
  • Boarding included during training Your dog lives in the same kennel that’s doing the work — routine and progress stay together.

From owners

What they said when the dog came home

We were nervous about leaving the newest member of our family with someone else for three months. It was as if we had never been gone. Alex is first class in the field, in the blind, and at heel in the park with no leash.

Jesse, with Alex

When I dropped Kodi off he had a desire to retrieve but no real interest in birds. After three months I was amazed. That same day he took fourth in a contest out of about 25 dogs.

Ty Backer, with Kodi

When I got Boulder back he was a whole new dog. Tyce stands by his work and made sure I knew the commands — it made for a very smooth handoff.

Braydon Whiteley, with Boulder

More than 100 five-star Google reviews from families who sent a dog. Read them on Google

Enroll

How a spot is held

Three steps. Health, food, and drop-off details stay on the Get Started page so nothing important gets skipped.

  1. Submit the registration form

    That’s the form we use when someone is ready to get on the list.

  2. Confirm requirements and availability

    We review the registration, including health requirements, and confirm there is a place.

  3. Pay the deposit and set a start date

    A $100 deposit holds the spot and applies to the first month. Then we coordinate drop-off.

Out of state

Dogs come from across the West

Training is in Payson — not a second kennel somewhere else. Hunters still send dogs from throughout Utah, and from California, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, and beyond. Drop-off is here. A full stay makes the drive worth it.

Yellow lab sitting after a retrieve

Boarding

A kennel that already knows your dog

Boarding is for dogs we have trained. That is intentional. Your dog already understands the kennel, the routine, and the people — and we already know how to take care of it.

Each dog has its own commercial-grade run. Regular boarding is $25 a day; a daily farm walk is $45. Space is limited.

Reserve a spot

Spots are limited. A $100 deposit holds your place and applies to the first month of tuition.

Or call (801) 380-9433