What we do at Canvasback...

Professional Retriever Training in Camden, South Carolina

Stay and Train

Don't want to leave your special dog during training?  Want to be involved on a daily basis with training? We have a cozy cabin that you can rent while your dog is training.

Canvasback Kennel​

Obedience Training

Having a well mannered dog is part of being a resposible owner.  With our years of training we can help your pet understand and follow commands that will make him the best he can be, 

Dog Boarding

We have great facilities to board your dog for short or long term.  We have outside and inside boarding.  Every dog gets lots of water and outside time.  We can accomodate special meals or medications if needed.

Breeding

We can arrange breeding with just the right dog to to get the best puppies for your needs.  Our extensive network of owners allows us to find the perfect partner for your dog.

Retriever Training

A good time to start professiona training is around 6-8 months of age.  Five months of training is usually enough to establich a firm foundation, although we recommend that you continue to work your dog occasioanlly to maintain its abilities.

We will board your dog and work with him to establish good habits.  We recommend frequent visits so that you can see the progression and work on specific areas that you require.

Whether you are looking for a Field Trial competitor, a Master Hunter, or a gun dog all your friends will be jealous of, we can help.  We also have a great reputation of working with dogs who just need some obedience help.

At Canvasback Kennel we do not expect each dog to fit into a specific program. We mold a program to work for each dog. Some people forget that much like people, dogs do not all learn the same. There is no cookie cutter program to help a dog reach its potential. We limit the number of dogs we take in so we can ensure each dog gets their needs met daily.

We raise both ducks and pheasants on the property so all the dogs can see an abundance of live birds.

We are situated on 150 acres with multiple ponds. We also have access to a number of other private and public properties in the area. This ensures that our dogs see a variety of terrain. We also are located under an hour from H. Cooper Black where we train and compete on a regular basis.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your personal goals for your dog. It is our mission to help both your dog and you reach your potential as a team.

We are also available to handle dogs in both hunt tests and field trials.