Owning a dog should not be a headache.

You should be able to enjoy the time spent with the dog whether you are out on a walk, going on a ride or just chilling out at the house.  Dogs aren't born knowing how to handle these tasks.  

Just putting your dog through an obedience program will make a much more confident dog who is ready to take on any experience you throw at him.

Our program is a 4 to 6 week board and train program. Some dogs complete it in 4 others may take a little longer. We want you to be happy with the product we put out and will make sure it happens.

1) Here - 

The dog must come when called.  This will keep the dog out of dangerous situations and allow you to recall the dog when you need to.

2) Sit -

Sit not only means what we usually think sit means but it also means not to go anywhere to move until asked to.  We have taken the word STAY out of the vocabulary.  Sit means sit and stay until I give you another command.

3)  Heel -

Heel has two meanings for the dog.  Heel means come to my side ( either left or right depending on your preference) and it also means walk with me calmly and not pull on the leash.

From these three commands, we can now teach the dog to be a good family member. How to sit to be fed, how to wait and walk through doors when given permission and not try and knock you down. How to load up into the car or crate or kennel.  How to lay down on a bed and chill out while we are watching tv or having dinner.

  • Marc Decamillo | 5/5 rating

    Bought a started dog from Wes about 2 years ago. She’s turned out great and had a great foundation when I got her. Couldn’t be more pleased

  • Alexis Agnew | 5/5 rating

    Our experience with Shady Acres was nothing short of outstanding. Melanie and Wes were both great and very knowledgable. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and are more than happy with the results of our Rottweiler. If you are looking for the perfect obedience trainer/training facility, Shady Acres Retrievers is your place.

  • Alicia Strickland | 5/5 rating

    Wes Chester is an excellent trainer and we would highly recommend his facility and staff! He has done an excellent job with our black lab, Henry. Keep up the wonderful job at Shady Acres Retrievers.

  • Craig Taylor | 5/5 rating

    My Boykin Oakley is a Shady Acres puppy and both he and Molly have been trained by Wes. Not only is Wes a great trainer but he, Stacy and the boys are the some of the nicest people I’ve ever met.

  • DeAnna Keene | 5/5 rating

    So proud of Sarge and so thankful for all y’all do!

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