About Us

We are a small kennel located at the heart of "pheasant country" in southeast South Dakota. At Al's Ranch Retrievers we strive to produce top quality bird dogs that live for the hunt.

The idea of Al's Ranch Retrievers started for me in high school when I really got involved in my families hunting lodge where we constantly are conditioning dogs in the off-season and working with them during season. From there I was immediately hooked watching the dogs work and doing what they love. For me dogs are not just a replaceable piece of equipment but a very critical part in any bird hunting venture.

Here at Al's Ranch Retrievers we understand that your dog is an important part in your hunting adventures as well as your family, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

As a dog trainer it is very critical that my dogs get plenty of opportunities to get on birds, so it is very helpful that I am a guide at A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch, where the dogs will get multiple chances at a bird. 

A1 Al's is Located only a mile from Als Ranch Retrievers which is beneficial for training purposes, so they will have plenty of time in the field. Through the lodge, dogs will have the opportunity at easily 2,000 birds throughout the season and plenty of one-on-one time to perfect their skills.