Check this out! Nala is motivated to work. Motivation in dog training is anything that drives your dog to engage or focus on a behavior or task. Nala shows up to work every day with a good attitude. Way to go Sara! #ducktownretrievers #ducktowndogtraining #ducktownlodge #labradors #trainingdogs #obediencetraining #boardandtrain #boardandtraindogtraining #offleashlife #bestdogs #dogsofinstagram #labradorretriever #labradorsofinstagram #dogs #dogsreels #trainingday #dogsarefamily #dogsarelife #familybusiness #smallbusinessowner
Saturday mood! #ducktownretrievers
Gus is such a good student! @ducktowndogtraining #ducktownretrievers #labradorretriever #labradorpuppy #puppy #puppyclass #dogtraining #basicobedience #dogsofinstagram #yellowlabs
Class is in session! What a fun session this week. All of the pups did great. Training should be fun, so we keep it short and simple at first. Always ending our training sessions on a positive note with some play time! #dogtraining #class #ducktowndogtraining #dogobedience #dogoftheday #obediencedog #basicobedience #dogtrainingtips #dogsofinstagram #cummingga #gainesville #dawsonville #northgeorgia #doglover #doggielove #basicobediencetraining #dogtrainer #cummingga #forsythcountyga #ducktownlodge
Guess who I got to see today. My sweet Nova girl. She looks so good and happy, happy, happy! It makes me smile knowing she is loved and adored. Thanks to our Austin & Laura for being such great doggie parents.
Puppy playtime is so cute. The benefits of play in puppies can’t be over emphasized.
Play is important, especially in early puppyhood. Puppies are the most emotionally flexible until the age of 16 weeks, and the good experiences your puppy has now will help him grow up feeling safe and empowered.
*Physical and mental exercise
*Socialization
*Teaching boundaries and rules
*Emotional control
#puppyplaytime #puppyhood #pupsofinstagram #yellowlabs #labradorsofinstagram #ducktownretrievers #ducktownlodge #dogs #pups #puppy #labradorpups #classdismissed
Who likes this guy raise your hand! A special shout out to our Ducktown’s Ace who turns one! Ace is one of our stud dog prospects, and we couldn’t be more proud of how he’s maturing.
We are super excited to once again go back to our very own dogs that were bred by us! #ducktownretrievers #yellowlabs #labradors #duckdogs #labradorretriever
GO TEAM DUCKTOWN LODGE! A wanted to give a special shoutout to my daughter Sara! “We’re blessed to have you as part of our team. Here’s to a promising future filled with success. I couldn’t have asked for a better business partner than someone like you Sara, who puts in so much effort to make doggie care look so easy!” I know Ace, Max, and Dolly agree.
@ducktown_lodge #ducktownlodge @ducktowndogtraining #doglover #dogloversofinstagram #familydog #Cummingga #dogtraining #northga #dawsonville
She’s majestic and smart. Please allow me to introduce our newest graduate. Ducktown’s Reagan, CGC! We are so proud of Reagan and Elizabeth for all of their hard-work and dedication. BOOM! #ducktownretrievers #cgctitle #blacklabs #labradorretriever #blacklabs
Ok! My girl Frankie is the one smiling. Got to love, love, love me some Frankie. Frankie was the first dog I bred and always dear to my breeder heart. Frankie is retired now and has the best home! Even though I miss her so very much I’m at peace knowing she has a wonderful family. She and her sister Lola (who is a ducktown pup and Jetta daughter) are enjoying this beautiful spring day. I’m always glad to hear from my families and to know my dogs are adored.
Carol sent me this kind, loving update I had to share with you all. It means so much to me!
“Frankie is just the sweetest! I think she smiles with her eyes. She does have some grey on her chin…Lola, too! 😂 They were really enjoying the warm sunshine and mild temps today! Couldn’t get enough of your Lottie & Tater litters…SO cute!! You just produce the most beautiful, smart, healthy & energetic puppies with the best disposition. They all adjust so quickly when they arrive at their forever homes. You truly have a gift! Have a wonderful Easter weekend and come see us anytime! I’ll give Frankie a kiss for you 🥰”. #ducktownretrievers #labradors #ilovelabs
Hi DTR Fans! Here’s a great update from Binkey & Stephen.
“Hi! Georgia had her 9 week shots yesterday. The vet deemed her healthy & gorgeous! She is already sitting at the door when she needs to go to the bathroom and loves to fetch the ball. She is having a blast playing with her sister, Gracie. Thanks again and we hope you are doing well!
Binkey & Stephen 😊”. #lovelabrador #ilovelabs #labradors #ducktownretrievers
Cutie pie Toby update! My heart is full when I receive such positive feedback.
“Toby is getting big!!! Weighing in at 16 lbs for his 9 week check up. Sleeping through the night, loves retrieving, zooming around the house with Rudy, working on his commands, is a smart, aware and playful but a super chill pup!! You nailed it for us! ❤️
#ducktownretrievers #yellowlabpuppy #pupsofinstagram
This could be our favorite day of the year. Happy National Puppy Day! #ducktownretrievers #pups #puppies #puplife #happynationalpuppyday #puppy #labradorpuppy❤️
Happy 4th Birthday to my sweet loving Addi & Wiggles litter #1.. What a great bunch of pups who I adore. These families are truly the best and I couldn’t be more blessed. #yellowlab #blacklabs
Got my eye on this guy for my next all-black litter. Seriously considering Nova which is a Juice and Addi granddaughter and a line breeding on Shaq (FC AFC Wood River’s Franchise)
Seager is da’ man! A few things about this guy that makes me excited - built well, nice on paper, trainability, proven waterfowl companion, pursuing MH/HRCH, plus he is ran and trained by one of our favorite trainers Justin @unionhillretrievers! Who’s liking this guy raise your hand? #ducktownretrievers #blacklabsofinstagram #blacklabrador
Puppy love 💕 #ducktownretrievers #yellowlabs #dogs #bestfriends
Puppy update: “Jack is the sweetest boy 💙. So smart and is doing well in the crate. Sleeps through the night and potty training is going well. He is so calm with the girls and so fun to have around the house. Thanks again!!” #ducktownretrievers #yellowlabs #labradors #huntingretriever
ATTENTION Loving DOGGIE Homes; Guardian Home Opportunities Available.
Our breeding program is growing, therefore we need reliable homes to provide a loving, safe, environment for our dogs.
At Ducktown Retrievers we strive to provide only the best for our breeding dogs who serve as loving members of our family. To ensure we are able to give these dogs the best possible home life while being able to expand and produce the best possible puppies, we like to limit the number of dogs we have living in our home.
We offer a unique guardian program where qualified families will receive a DTR puppy.
Dog trainers and dog experienced handlers welcome! We have already started the process and 2 fantastic dog trainers we are working with! However we are looking for 2 more homes. Give me a call at 770-733-0836! Let’s chat 💬