Hunting Training - Salty Dog Farms

Salty Dog Farms operates on 90 acres of licensed game farm land in Cedar Grove, including over 12 acres of training ponds. Larry Sonntag has been training retrievers for obedience, hunting, and field competition for more than three decades. His dogs compete successfully in AKC hunt tests at beginning and advanced levels.

Salty Dog tailors training programs to match your retriever's abilities and your goals—whether you're after upland game, waterfowl, or success in hunt tests.

For hunting dogs, the program covers: - Quartering a field in gun range - Delivering birds to hand - Sit to flush commands - Working with decoys - Steadiness in the duck blind or boat - Land and water concepts

For competition dogs, Larry uses training techniques developed by top professionals to build success and maintain good attitude in your retriever.

You can also book individual coaching sessions or group training for you and your dog—the handler gets trained alongside the dog.

Proper introduction to birds and gunshot is critical for young hunting dogs. Your retriever will see live birds daily at Salty Dog Farms. This consistent exposure builds confidence and real-world hunting instincts.

Salty Dog also handles obedience training and problem-solving for pet dogs. Larry uses force-free methods—no harsh handling, no leash jerking, no bribes.

Problem areas covered: - Pulling on the leash - Jumping on visitors - Charging through doors - Eating off tables and counters - Not coming when called - General manners and reliability

The Board & Train program includes: - Your dog stays at the facility and trains in a home environment - Gentle methods for fast, reliable results - Customized to your dog's unique needs and goals - Owners attend a required 90-minute end-of-training lesson - Full guarantee: Free phone consultations for life; free in-person appointments if needed; additional training sessions at no charge (boarding fees apply)

Flexible scheduling, one-on-one approach. You and your dog proceed at your own pace.

Certified ForceFree™ and TMD dog trainer using barely perceptible remote collar markers for effective, lasting results.

• •Member of Professional Retriever Trainers Association (PRTA)
• •Member of International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
• •Certified practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
• •20 years of sales training experience applied to dog training
• •Experience with Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Bulldogs, Terriers, Dachshunds, and mixed breeds

Serves Greater Milwaukee and Sheboygan communities, plus throughout the Midwest. Clients have come from Milwaukee, Chicago, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Sheboygan, West Bend, and Fox Point.

"Addy was with Larry and his staff for eight weeks... She was well exercised... Larry cared for Addy like she was his own dog... the change was amazing. Addy is a good, reliable dog with nice manners that I enjoy being with." – Becky

"I have been working with Larry for nearly 10 years. During that time, Jessie, Ginger and Wicca have all earned AKC Master Hunting titles... He's been very patient... he even allows me to come out and help with all the dogs." – Carroll, retired teacher and avid hunter

"I am more interested in good end results than I am in quick results... Larry treats my dogs fairly, has excellent facilities for housing and training them... it is a pleasure to spend a day training with him and his competent helpers." – Peggy, PhD Professor of Biology and Labrador Breeder

Contact Larry for a free demonstration to see the facility and watch training in action. He'll also work with your dog to show what's possible.

Larry Sonntag - Phone: 414-530-3139 - Email: [email protected] - Address: 846 Jay Road, Cedar Grove, WI 53013