Snake River Country · Rexburg, Idaho

River Dog

Retrievers

Eastern Idaho's premier gun dog training for waterfowl and upland hunting. Thirty years building the best hunter–dog teams in the field.

30+Years Training
160+Ribbons Earned
40+Titles Won
375Acres — Duck Club

River Dog in Action

Jack & Nelli — 2026 Litter. See the dogs and the bloodlines firsthand.

Thirty Years in Snake River Country


For over thirty years, River Dog Retrievers has trained retrievers for the challenges of waterfowling and upland hunting in the Snake River country of Eastern Idaho. Our goal has always been the same — to make you and your dog the best team possible, in the field, on the river, or at home.

Training takes place near Rexburg and Idaho Falls at various locations across Eastern Idaho. Every dog stays in a modern, climate-controlled indoor kennel. We specialize in gun dogs for upland, waterfowl, or both — as well as hunt test and young field trial dogs.

We customize every dog's program to your needs. Owners are encouraged to participate from start to finish. We love what we do. Thank you for trusting us with your dog.

Owner &
Head Trainer
Glen Cropper River Dog Retrievers · (208) 521-2432
River Dog in the field
30+
Years Training
160+
Ribbons
40+
Titles Won
375
Club Acres
⬥ Field Tip from Glen

"Fit your collar close to the dog's ears — you'll have far more control with much less pressure."

Memberships Available

Spring Slough Duck Club

Ready to take your waterfowling to the next level? Spring Slough Duck Club is offering memberships for the 2024–25 season. 375 acres laced with two major sloughs — the Bannock Jim and Spring Slough — with over a half mile of the South Fork of the Snake River bordering the property.

A second club property near Roberts, ID adds another outstanding shooting location. Memberships are limited and sold first-come, first-served.

01

Prime Blinds

Eight sunken blinds plus numerous upright blinds and natural concealment in cattails and timber.

02

Drive-Up Access

All hunting locations accessible directly from your vehicle — bring all the gear you want.

03

Member Storage

Climate-controlled kennel facility to clean waders and store decoys between hunts.

Inquire About Membership
2024 Price List

Training & Services

Every dog is evaluated after 30 days to ensure goals are realistic. Programs are continuously adjusted to meet the individual needs of you and your dog.

01

Monthly Training

Full-board gun dog training for upland, waterfowl, or both. Fully customized to your dog and hunting style.

$850/mo · $375/5-day wk · $85/day
02

Hunt Test Handling

Must be in monthly training. 160+ ribbons and 40+ titles earned. Entry fees owner's responsibility.

Junior $90 · Senior $100 · Overnight $20
03

Boarding

Climate-controlled indoor runs with quality food and daily exercise. No drop-offs weekends or holidays.

$35 / calendar day
Add-On Services
  • Bath & Brush $40
  • Nail Trimming $20
  • Ear Wash $20
  • All-Breed Obedience Call
Transportation
  • Idaho Falls Airport $100
  • Vet Trips (IF / Rigby / Rexburg) $100
Dogs for Sale
  • AKC Puppies Call
  • Young Started Dogs Call
  • Finished Retrievers Call

AKC Lab Puppies


Black & Yellow Lab puppies available from a proven litter with exceptional field trial and pointing bloodlines. Both parents on-site. All 10 pups from last year's litter point — and all are succeeding in training.

EIC and CNM clear, dew claws removed, first shots, dewormed, microchipped, and vet checked. Males and females available.

  • Field Champions throughout pedigree
  • Master National Hall of Fame dogs
  • Titled & un-titled pointing labs
  • EIC & CNM Clear by parentage
  • Both parents on-site for viewing
Reserve a Puppy
2024 litter
2026 Litter
AKC pups
AKC Registered
Lab in training
Ready to Hunt
Available
Male & Female
Health
EIC & CNM Clear
Contact
(208) 521-2432
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From sleepy six-week-old pup to airborne gun dog — it is so much more than a business. We love what we do. Thank you for trusting us with your dog.

— Glen Cropper · Owner, River Dog Retrievers

Let's Build a Great Team

Whether you're after gun dog training, boarding, a duck club membership, or your next hunting partner — give Glen a call or drop a message.