Retrievers
By Bill Pearson
Retrievers is a reference and training tool designed for retriever owners and trainers to manage field sessions. It provides a library of 60 drill diagrams and setups to address over 20 specific dog behaviors, alongside a built-in journaling system for tracking progress.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional and amateur retriever trainers who need field-accessible training guidance and performance tracking.
What does it look like?
Key features
Access 60 illustrated diagrams and summaries for training drills categorized by the specific behaviors they encourage or discourage.
Maintain individual logs for each dog, including performance notes, drill names, location, time, and the dog's attitude.
Select a specific behavior to receive a curated list of relevant drills and setups to assist in training progression.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Steady developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: steady.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Retrievers
How's the Reference market?
The rivals identified
By Blue Ribbon Dogs
Both apps target dog trainers requiring portable field references, with Pocket Rally undercutting the $2.99 price point of Retrievers at $1.99.
- Pocket Rally includes audio callouts for hands-free training, whereas Retrievers relies on visual diagrams.
- Pocket Rally offers a mini course designer, while Retrievers focuses on a static library of drills.
- Pocket Rally integrates a gamification suite to encourage practice, a feature absent in the Retrievers journal.
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Key takeaways for Retrievers
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
The app serves as a portable, visual reference guide that helps trainers standardize their field sessions and document long-term training progress.
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