Contact Royal Gun Dogs
The fastest way to reach Royal Gun Dogs is to call or text Richard Gebhart at (530) 341-4496. You can also email royalgundogs@yahoo.com or use the form, and Richard will call you back.
- 4.9 12 Google reviews
- Training since 2002
- Qualified at an AKC Master National
Royal Gun Dogs
(530) 341-4496
Text Richard
royalgundogs@yahoo.com
Trains at Hastings Island Hunting Preserve
7758 Hastings Island Rd, Rio Vista, CA 94571
| Monday | 8 AM - 2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 8 AM - 2 PM |
Mon and Wed-Sun 8 AM-2 PM, closed Tue.
Hours as listed on Google. Call before you drive out.
Where Richard trains
Hastings Island Hunting Preserve, 7758 Hastings Island Rd, near Rio Vista in Solano County. Call before you drive out.
DirectionsRichard books every training session himself, so a short phone call is the best start. Have your dog's age, breed and goals ready, plus anything you already know about the season or hunt test you are aiming for.
Ways to reach Richard
- Call or text: (530) 341-4496
- Email: royalgundogs@yahoo.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/royalgundogs
- Instagram: instagram.com/royal.gundogs
Where Richard trains
Richard trains at Hastings Island Hunting Preserve, 7758 Hastings Island Rd, Rio Vista, CA 94571, on an island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in Solano County. The preserve is a separate hunting club; call Richard, not the preserve, about training.
The island is remote, and online maps can be off there. The preserve publishes written directions from Sacramento by way of Dixon and Highway 113, and from Fairfield and Rio Vista by way of Highway 12. Call Richard before you drive out so he can meet you.
Hours
Hours as listed on Google: Monday 8 AM to 2 PM, closed Tuesday, Wednesday through Sunday 8 AM to 2 PM. Training days follow the season and the preserve's schedule, so call first.
Sources (2)
- Hastings Island Hunting Preserve: hihp.com/royal-gun-dogs-dog-training/ (checked October 27, 2026)
- Hastings Island Hunting Preserve: hihp.com/directions-2/ (checked October 27, 2026)
Your trainer
Richard Gebhart has trained dogs professionally since 2002, learned the Rex Carr method for Retriever Basics under Billy Sargenti, and has run and qualified at an AKC Master National.
Meet RichardCan I just drop by?
Please call first. Richard trains in the field, and the preserve is a members' club, so he will set a time to meet you.
Can I text instead of calling?
Yes. Text (530) 341-4496 with your name, your dog's breed and age, and what you want to train for.
Book a consult
Tell Richard about your dog.
Richard books by phone. Call, text, or leave your details and he will call you back.
(530) 341-4496- 4.9 12 Google reviews
- Training since 2002
