Home of Champions
High Desert Retrievers is Colorado’s premier gun dog training facility
Our Training Services
At HD Retrievers, we strive to meet the needs of passionate sportsmen seeking a well-trained gun dog by utilizing advanced training techniques and a consistent training program to develop high caliber retrievers for bird hunting and competitive hunt testing.
Gun Dog Basics
A six-month program designed to build a reliable and confident retriever through obedience, marking development, and realistic hunting scenarios—ready to perform from field to marsh.
Take your hunting retriever to the next level with specialized training to advance marks and blinds—building toward a finished dog capable of earning championship hunt test titles.
Advanced Retriever Training
Championship Training
Our hunt test program builds precise, elite-caliber retrievers ready for HRC and AKC competitive events nationwide. With proven results including multiple MH, HRCH, GRHRCH, and QAA titled dogs, we produce champions built to excel at every level.
Fetch our story
Kara Copeland
“Bill has done a phenomenal job training our dog Nelli. It is evident Bill strives for perfection while not only challenging the dogs but also ensuring there is absolutely no holes in his training program. Going in to this hunting season we have shear confidence in Nelli’s retrieving skills. Thanks again Bill for all of your hard work!”
