Hunting Dog Training
Based in Missouri, Training Dogs From Across the Country
At Peytonfarm, we train hunting dogs – plain and simple.
Whether you’re preparing your Drahthaar for their VDD-GNA testing, or training your hunting dog for the upcoming season, we’re here to help.
With 40+ years of experience as trainers, breeders, and VDD-GNA judges, we understand what it takes to develop the kind of confident, reliable dog that makes every hunt memorable.
No matter the breed – we will ensure your dog is the best hunting partner you’ve ever had.
Peytonfarm Services
Hunting Dog Training
No matter the breed, we’ll get your dog ready for the season.
Drahthaar Training
Let us get your DD ready for the VJP, HZP, or VGP.
Dog Boarding
Going on vacation? Bring your pup and we’ll treat them right!
Other Services
Drahthaar Breeding
Looking for Drahthaar puppies? Check out Puppies vom Peytonfarm.
Handler Training
Sometimes people could use some training too. We offer private and group training for handlers and hunters.
What Clients Say
Five-Star Feedback From Google
★★★★★
We brought our Deutsch Drahthaar puppy here for training and got back a completely different dog. We couldn’t be more proud of the hunter she has become. Recall, pointing, retrieving, and obedience. The biggest benefit for my wife and I was the training WE received on how to best train and prepare our puppy.
— David K
★★★★★
They do a fantastic job with Lady Mae!! She always comes back happy and healthy and very well taken care of. Would definitely recommend to anybody!!
— Whitney B
★★★★★
Best trainers and best people for your dog. Can’t think of anyplace or any people that do a better job training you and your dog.
— Jay L
What is a Versatile Hunting Dog
A versatile hunting dog is a breed specifically developed to perform all hunting tasks required before and after the shot – including pointing, tracking, retrieving on land and water, and recovering wounded game.
These exceptional dogs are your trusted partner across every type of hunt, adapting seamlessly from waterfowl to upland birds, from tracking wounded game to retrieving in deep water.
Their natural abilities and proper training combine to create a hunting companion that handles any task in the field with confidence.
Whether you’re hunting pheasants in open fields, tracking deer through dense cover, or working ducks over water, a well-trained versatile hunting dog rises to the challenge.
They’ll point with rock-solid steadiness, retrieve with a soft mouth, and track with determination.
It’s this remarkable combination of abilities that makes breeds like the Deutsch Drahthaar (German Wirehaired Retriever), Deutsch Kurzhaar (German Shorthaired Retriever), Griffon such valuable hunting companions.
The key to unlocking these natural abilities lies in proper training. A versatile hunting dog needs structured development of their pointing, tracking, and retrieving skills, along with the discipline to work effectively in any hunting situation.
With the right training program, these dogs become the kind of reliable partner that other hunters notice in the field.
Where is PeytonFarm?
Address
Peytonfarm
36105 State Highway Y
Excello, MO 65247
Off Highway 63
12 minutes South of Macon, MO
45 minutes North of Columbia, MO
We’ve been called the best hunting dog trainers in Missouri, but we work with clients from across the country. From California, to Utah, to South Dakota, to Alabama, Michigan and Maine – We’ll make sure your dog is ready for hunting season!