Meet Our Team
FROM UPPER LEFT: BRANAN, KAYLEM, CHRIS, ANDY
SEATED FROM LEFT: TJ, ZACH, AND HARLEY
RANCH DOGS FROM LEFT: LUCY, SADIE, DJANGO, GOLLY
The Kennel Crew at Lavaca River Ranch is a dedicated team of lifelong dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who believe life is better with dogs by your side. Whether it’s family picnics, camping, concerts, gardening, wing shooting, falconry, or sunrise strolls on the beach, our passions are as varied and rewarding as the incredible dogs we work with and care for every day.
Lavaca River Ranch Kennels & Dog Training offers expert obedience training for life both in and out of the home. Our expansive ranch is the perfect setting for training retrievers, pointers, and flushers, with top-tier facilities designed for serious gundog development. We also provide state-of-the-art boarding kennels for weekend getaways or extended stays, along with overnight accommodations for our clients.
Big news at Lavaca River Ranch Kennels!
We’re proud to welcome elite gundog trainer Anthony Cavalli-Singer of Blackbelt Retrievers – Great Lakes as our new Senior Trainer.
Anthony’s accomplishments and reputation for meticulously developing gundogs through months of wild bird conditioning and off-season hunt test competition (AKC, UKC, and NAVHDA) speak for themselves. His training philosophy, shaped by respected mentors and industry leaders Brandan Smith and Mark Bedsole, forms the foundation of his handling approach and has been instrumental in his growth as a professional gundog trainer. In the past year alone, Anthony’s dogs achieved 55 passes out of 61 entries, earning 11 titles - a testament to consistency, preparation, and success.
With Anthony leading our kennel team and the unmatched resources of Lavaca River Ranch, the future is strong and just getting started.