Bull Valley Retrievers - Woodstock, Illinois

Michael RIVERA

I recently had the privilege of enlisting Bull Valley Retriever Training services for my dog Bear, and I cannot express enough how impressed I am with their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to training. They have truly transformed my dog Bear into an exceptional companion for both everyday life and hunting excursions.

From the beginning, I found Joe to be incredibly accommodating. He readily worked around my schedule, ensuring that training sessions were conducted at convenient times for me. This level of flexibility allowed me to take my dog Bear literally anywhere with ease. Whether it was hockey rinks, tailgate parties, barbershops, or hardware stores, Bear's behavior and obedience have been outstanding thanks to Bull Valley Retriever Training's guidance.

Moreover, their expertise in obedience training has been invaluable. Joe at Bull Valley Retriever Training helped me develop Bear into an all-around amazing family dog. Bear's ability to fetch and carry items between different floors of our home has been especially helpful for my wife and me, making our day-to-day lives more convenient and enjoyable.

In addition to their work on obedience training, Bull Valley Retriever Training has also played a pivotal role in helping Bear excel in HRC Hunt Tests. With their guidance and support, Bear successfully reached the final finished stage of the tests. Their knowledge of handling techniques and reinforcement strategies has been instrumental in preparing Bear for the challenges of the hunt. I am grateful to Bull Valley Retriever Training for their thorough and consistent training methods.

Overall, I highly recommend Bull Valley Retriever Training to anyone seeking professional and effective dog training services. Their commitment to understanding the unique needs of both the dog and the owner is unmatched. With their help, my dog Bear has become a well-rounded and obedient companion, capable of thriving in any situation. Thank you, Bull Valley Retriever Training, for your exceptional services.

Dan Olson

We had a great experience training our 8 month old English lab with Joe. He was very communicative and flexible. Most importantly, the results have been excellent. Our family dog, Peach, has dramatically improved on walks and with obedience in general. Highly recommend.

Richard Huy

Joe and the team at Bull Valley are fantastic! Joe had my lab for a 4 month boot camp and I couldn't be happier with the results. Not only did he lay a great foundation with my dog, but he also gave me the foundation to continue the training on my own. He has always been very receptive to answering my questions and helping to navigate bumps in the road. I will take every dog I have to Joe and Bull Valley Retrievers.

Tanner Warner

Joe is extremely knowledgeable and focused on ensuring great training/care for your dog. I sent my 3YO GSP for 6 weeks for obedience training and he BVR did not disappoint! His focus, responsiveness and discipline is the best it's ever been. Highly recommend Joe and the Bull Valley Team!

Steven Blizzard

Joe did a great job breeding/raising my pup Jake. Picked him up at 7 weeks and he was already thirsting to learn. He was confident, easy to train and birdy. Great Midwest bloodlines Thanks for being you!

Charles Violett

Highly recommend Bull Valley Retriever’s. Joe is professional, knowledgeable and exhibits willingness to share with owners what to do to keep your dog sharp.

JAMIE HATZIS

Joe took my dog for three months and I was amazed how he transformed his behavior to a well mannered and a great upland hunting dog..If I decide to get another lab I will go back to Joe..

Shellie Johnson

At a year and a half old, we decided we needed professional training for our retriever, as my husband wanted to hunt him , but we knew he needed proper training to be safe and successful. Joe Scarpy, owner of Bull Valley Retrievers, provided excellent training and advice and after many years, we are still learning valuable skills from him. We are very grateful to Joe and appreciate all the support he provides to us. Just ended our 5th hunting season and it was great!!! Thanks Joe!!!