Come walk
the grounds.
Meet the trainers and watch a working session before deciding where your dog belongs.
Arrange a visitThe grounds.
The everyday work.
Mowed fields, honest water and a place to catch your breath. Take a look around before you bring a dog.
Room to run.
Room to get it right.
160 acres outside Lonoke. No crowded city yard, no shortcuts around the water.
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The water
Four training ponds, points and channels. We build confidence before adding distance.
The fields
Mowed lanes and rolling berms for marks, blinds and a clear line.
The kennel
A modest, clean building with shaded runs and time to settle.
Room to rest
Fresh water, daily checks and quiet recovery between sessions.
Ready for test day
Shaded parking and ventilated transport. Training days start early in hot weather.
Come walk
The water
Four training ponds, points and channels. We build confidence before adding distance.
An ordinary Tuesday
is where it happens.
Join a training day.
November 7, 2026
Owner handling morning
Cottonwood Retriever Training
Cottonwood grounds, outside Lonoke
Whistle sits, casting basics and reading the dog. Six working places, $85 per handler. Observers $25. Booking required.
November 7, 2026Ask for a placeFebruary 20, 2027
Spring hunt-test preparation
Cottonwood Retriever Training
Cottonwood grounds, outside Lonoke
A land-and-water training day for dogs with a sound started foundation. Eight places, $125 per team. Test entries are separate.
February 20, 2027Ask for a placeNovember 7, 2026
Owner handling morning
Cottonwood Retriever Training
Cottonwood grounds, outside Lonoke
Whistle sits, casting basics and reading the dog. Six working places, $85 per handler. Observers $25. Booking required.
November 7, 2026Ask for a placeIllustrative dates for the demo; no booking or payment is taken.
Tell us about your dog.
Age, experience and what you want from a season together. We’ll help you choose a sensible starting point.
Start a training application