Online Retriever Training Courses

Lone Duck's Retriever Training

Our step-by-step online retriever training courses are extremely thorough and help break down what you need to do and when. We know it's important that you feel connected to your dog and the training process can be rewarding...but it's also very difficult if you haven't done this before. Purchase one of our courses and have confidence in your training plan, your dog and yourself.

  • $500 or 5 monthly payments of $110

Zero to Duck Dog: The Complete Retriever Training Program

  • Course
  • 117 Lessons

This step-by-step retriever training series takes you from choosing your puppy to preparing for their first hunting season. Each stage builds on the last, from early foundations and obedience to e-collar work, force fetch, and hunt prep. Using patient, reward-based methods, you’ll raise a confident, steady retriever ready to perform at home and in the field.

  • $350 or 5 monthly payments of $80

Advanced Retriever Program: Handling and Blind Work for Dogs Over One Year Old

  • Course
  • 43 Lessons

This course explains advanced retriever handling and blind retrieve skills for dogs over one year old. It covers key drills like T-Pattern, Wagon Wheel, and Three-Handed Casting, progressing to advanced water work such as channel blinds and swim-by. Each lesson builds precision, control, and teamwork to prepare dog and handler for reliable hunt or competition performance.

  • $150

Force Fetch Training for Retrievers: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Building Reliable Retrieves and Control

  • Course
  • 15 Lessons

This course walks you through the full Force Fetch process for retrievers—from calm hold conditioning to confident field retrieves. You’ll learn ear pinch, toe-hitch, and e-collar methods with step-by-step guidance focused on timing, patience, and consistency. By the end, your dog will retrieve confidently and deliver to hand with control and reliability.