Double Curl Retrievers

08/11/2024

BIG NEWS!!!
We’ll be moving locations and building a brand new facility! We’re finishing up dogs currently in for training and then taking a brief break to build the new kennel. We’ll be adding additional space to accommodate more clients as well as upgrading amenities. We’re hoping to be back on our feet by late fall. We are very excited for this next chapter!

Here’s the last of our obedience dogs that went home this week.

Moose, owned by Morgan Jolliff and Justin Kershaw.
Onyx, owned by Tera Rodman.
Hawk, owned by Pat Thompson.

06/11/2024

We’ve had some new faces in for training lately. Little Rune, owned by Kylie Fricke is here for some basic obedience. Ollee, owned by our friend Jim McGowan is here working towards his AKC Master title.

We also added a permanent face to our kennel.
Introducing DCR’s/RFC’s Libby. She is out of Gigi Strauss’ Faith x Micah breeding. She is already showing great promise of becoming an outstanding retriever!

We still have some training spots available for this summer. Reach out to us to get scheduled.

05/22/2024

☀️ Summer time is here! ☀️
We are now offering Boarding Services 🐕. Let us take care of your pet(s) while you’re off on vacation or gone for those long weekends this summer. We have heated/cooled inside kennels as well as ventilated outdoor kennels.
Our calendar is filling up fast so contact us to get scheduled. 217-827-2812 or PM us.

05/06/2024

With the summer heat approaching we’re not slowing down any!
We have a couple duck dogs finishing up and heading home for the summer. Therefore, we currently have 2 spots open for duck dog/hunt test or obedience training for the summer months. It’s never too early to start thinking about getting your dog ready for duck season or just getting the family pet a little more well behaved. Let us know if we can help you!

Here’s two new faces we welcomed in last week for duck dog training. Reba, owned by Garrett Hurtt and Sage, owned by Ben Kahl.

04/09/2024

We had a successful weekend at Retrievers Unlimited spring hunt test. This is always a fun test with great judges and amazing workers! HRCH Double Curl Don’t Doubt the Scout earned 2 more Finished passes. Our young dogs both earned their first 2 Started passes. Reba, owned by Ryan and Tiffany McJilton. River, owned by Sarah Staumbaugh. Our good friend and training partner Daniel White’s young dog Jenny earned her first 2 Started passes as well. All of our dogs showed that our hard work truly pays off!

04/03/2024

We welcomed a few new faces into our obedience program this week. Luke, the black lab owned by Eric and Jamie Brockhouse. Maverick, the Great Dane owned by Zane and Meghan Richardson.

03/20/2024

We’re running into spring training season! We have a couple gun dog spots open. Contact us to discuss our programs.

03/14/2024

Our go to photographer Nikki White always does an amazing job!

02/28/2024

We welcomed some new faces into the kennel the past couple of weeks. Kozmo is here for our force fetch program. Soren, Charlie and Teddy are all here for our obedience program.

02/27/2024

Feels good to get back out in the field with everyone!

02/15/2024

Full house of hungry dogs!

02/09/2024

Maggie Mae was welcomed to the kennels this week. She is a sweet and energetic 7 month old Australian Shepherd and is here for Basic Obedience. She is well on her way to becoming a well behaved little girl.

Contact us to discuss any training needs you may need for your current or future pup!

02/09/2024

Helping at the kennels 🐕

01/28/2024

HRCH “Scout” picking up the last bird of the morning.

01/26/2024

HRCH “Scout” staying warm inside the pit during the last cold front.

01/24/2024

Yadi Mo finished up his obedience program with a trip to the doggie wash. He has been a delight to have in our kennels. He returned home as a freshly bathed, well behaved boy. We want to thank Marcy Jameson for trusting us with him!

Contact us for any obedience or gun dog training you may need!

01/09/2024

Dash, who is our gun dog River’s half brother, decided to join us as well for gun dog training. It’s a great compliment when clients are so pleased with our training program that they become repeat clients!

01/03/2024

We welcomed Sam into our gun dog program yesterday. He’s already a very well behaved and biddable young dog. We’re looking forward to watching his progress.

12/26/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Double Curl Retrievers!

12/21/2023

Reba, owned by Ryan and Tiffany McJilton working on her 1st session of ladder to pile. This girl is coming along nicely and going to make a stellar hunting companion!

12/19/2023

Welcomed Yadi Mo the Bernadoodle into training this week. He’s here for basic obedience. Contact us to discuss your training needs. Limited spots available.

12/14/2023

Duck season may be winding down in IL but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year. Let us help you get your new or old retriever ready! Limited spots available.

12/11/2023

12/04/2023

Our gun dogs Reba and River are rolling right along up on the table.

11/27/2023

Hard to beat two well trained retrievers working together! Contact us to discuss training your current or next retriever. Limited space available.