Rookie Retriever Grounds

05/27/2026

Last Chance!

We're finalizing our counts for our upcoming Pat Nolan seminar! If you plan to join us, please register ASAP!

Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.
Link to register in comments.

05/21/2026

New Training Nights - Just Added!!

📅 MAY 26 - HUNT TEST
📅 JUNE 9 - HUNT TEST
📅 JUNE 17 - FIELD TRIAL
📅 JUNE 23 - HUNT TEST

These evenings have been filling fast! If you want to join, be sure to register asap!

Group training nights are an opportunity to get on great grounds, expose your dog to a test-like environment, and connect with new training partners.

Note - these are non-instructional training nights. We do not provide formal coaching. However, we encourage group members to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from one another!

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05/13/2026

It’s finally getting warm enough for some water work!

05/12/2026

Our seminar with Pat Nolan is fast approaching!

Seminar Dates : June 5 - 7, 2026

Pat Nolan brings a diverse training background, working with dogs in retriever sports, hunting, television and film commercials, as well as military and police applications.

Pat will focus on maximizing each dog’s learning experience, with emphasis on memory development, self-control, skill building, mental flexibility, and training in drive. These concepts will help prepare handlers and dogs for the demands of advanced competition.

*** Join us Saturday Night for a happy hour and appetizer social as we welcome special guest Connie Cleveland-Nolan for a panel discussion with Pat. They will explore training and preparing dogs for versatile careers and success across multiple sports!

05/11/2026

We have ONE spot remaining for our 5/13 Hunt Test Group Training Night.

If you want to join us, grab it now!
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05/08/2026

It’s starting to look like spring! Finally!

05/05/2026

Tonight's Group Training is FULL but we have three more sessions scheduled this month!

MAY 6 - FIELD TRIAL
MAY 13 - HUNT TEST
MAY 26 - HUNT TEST

All are welcome but please, register in advance!

05/04/2026

Yesterday, we kicked off the season with our first Field Trial group training and got several quality setups in!

Group training nights are a great opportunity to get your dogs on great grounds, expose your dog to a test-like environment, and connect with new training partners.

Upcoming Training Nights:
MAY 5 - HUNT TEST
MAY 6 - FIELD TRIAL
MAY 13 - HUNT TEST
MAY 26 - HUNT TEST

Spots are limited, register in advance! Link in comments.

05/01/2026

Our first Group Training is Sunday, May 3 at 12pm!

All are welcome, but you must sign up in advance!

Group training for both Hunt Test and Field trial groups. Handlers can run 2 dogs per set up

04/28/2026

🎉 Group Training is Back at RRG!

We’ve got four dates lined up so far:
📅 MAY 3 - FIELD TRIAL
📅 MAY 5 - HUNT TEST
📅 MAY 6 - FIELD TRIAL
📅 MAY 13 - HUNT TEST

All are welcome! Group training nights are an opportunity to get your dogs on great grounds, expose your dog to a test-like environment, and connect with new training partners.

Note - these are non-instructional training nights. We do not provide formal coaching. However, we encourage group members to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from one another!

Spots are limited. Please register in advance❗️Link in comments!