Specialties

Professional Dog Trainer, Matt Larkin, has been training dog for over 29 years. We specialize in gun dog training, working retriever training, and pet obedience. Whether you are wanting a hunting dog, family dog, or hunting / competition dog. We provide the right dog training program. We also provide boarding. Give us a call today and start your dog on the right track. we enjoy talking training. Our Philosophy is Show, Teach, Train. Not all dogs are the same and not all breeds are the same. Each learn differently and we understand that each dog learns at a different pace. We provide various types of dog training services: Obedience Training (non-hunting dogs) Basic Gun Dog Training (includes obedience) Advanced Gun Dog Training Continuance of Advanced/Hunt Test Competition Our dog training facility is located west of Crockett, TX. Our facility is in the country, but we trained dogs from Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin, Waco, Tyler, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and all areas in between. Looking for your next Labrador Retriever Puppy? With many years of experience training and breeding we want to provide you with your next hunting partner, hunt test competition dog, or family pet. Our labrador retriever puppies are versatile in all aspects. Our labrador retriever puppies are wormed, 1st round of vaccinations, shown fun retrieving games, and socialized.

History

Established in 1995.

Matt Larkin worked for Cross Creek Kennel for many years and purchased the dog training facility in 1995.

Meet the Business Owner: Matt L.

Matt Larkin purchased Cross Creek Kennel, Inc. 1995. He was raised in Dallas, TX where his interest in dog training started. He trained family dogs for obedience and even competed in obedience trials. While attending Stephen F. Austin State University, earning a geology degree, he managed Cross Creek Kennel and enjoyed working with the working retrievers and pointers so much that he purchased it. He has been training working retrievers for all types of hunting for over 29 years now and has titled many dogs in AKC & UKC events through the years.