--- title: Royal Gun Dogs Reviews | 4.9 on Google url: https://royalgundogs.com/reviews/ business: Royal Gun Dogs trainer: Richard Gebhart (professional gun dog trainer since 2002) phone: (530) 341-4496 email: royalgundogs@yahoo.com trains_at: Hastings Island Hunting Preserve, 7758 Hastings Island Rd, Rio Vista, CA 94571 (Solano County) booking: call or text Richard directly --- - [Home](https://royalgundogs.com/) - Reviews # Royal Gun Dogs reviews Royal Gun Dogs holds a 4.9 rating from 12 reviews on Google as of October 27, 2026. The reviews below are quoted as written, with names shortened. ## 4.9 on Google from 12 reviews Rating as shown on the Google listing on October 27, 2026. Reviews are quoted as written; names are shortened. ★★★★★ Every once in a while you meet someone who is an absolute master at their craft. That’s the first thing that comes to mind describing Richard. The level of knowledge and care he has for dogs is unmatched. I was referred to him from my friend who had a dog trained by Richard. He was extremely satisfied and urged me to have Richard train my dog. It was my first time dropping a dog off for training and once I met Richard, I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with him. He takes the needs of the dog first, before anything else. My dog took a little longer than expected to take to the training, but Richard is extremely patient and knowledgeable and thanks to him, she has turned out to be everything I had hoped for. I am very satisfied and grateful. I would recommend Richard to anyone who wants a top quality trainer. He’s the best of the best. Jimmy P. · Google review, 2026 ★★★★★ My wife and I were no so concerned sending our puppy away for 2-4 months for training. The first thing we noticed when we saw him after his first two weeks was how incredibly happy he was and we both felt immediately at ease. Richard has very clean kennels and trucks. The dogs stay in a beautiful spacious kennel and are very well taken care of. The training is coming along well and my wife and I have complete confidence in Richard. Donn P. · Google review, 2026 ★★★★★ Richard at Royal Gundogs is first class, he’s had my Lab pup Raven in for 3 months of gundog training he kept me up to date on her progress and sent pictures. This passed weekend we ran her in a junior hunt test and she earned a pass both days thanks to Richard. He walked me through the whole process of a junior test and made sure I was ready as well as Raven. We are coming back for the advance gundog. Richard is honest and upfront, he won’t waste your time or your money. I highly recommend Royal Gundogs! Leland S. · Google review, 2025 ★★★★★ Richard is a Pro. He had my 1 year old female lab for 4 months. He was able to teach her; hold conditioning, marks, blind retrieves and hand signals in a short time. Not to mention how great her home manners were after the training. With her first waterfowl season under her belt, she is a very impressive hunter. She was the reason for multiple special hunt invites with the request "please bring pepper". All in all, I highly recommend Richard. He is easy to work with and more then accommodating to scheduling. He is a great resource and happy to answer any hunting/health/general dog questions! Charlie M. · Google review, 2022 [Read all reviews on Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=389732662826731263)[Leave a review](https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJA_E9R8AphYAR_4YnvcqbaAU) Owners who review Richard on Google tend to mention the same things: the progress updates and pictures while their dog is away, how happy and well kept their dogs were, a first hunt test pass, and dogs that came home with good manners as well as field skills. ### Sources (1) - Google Maps : [maps.google.com/?cid=389732662826731263](https://maps.google.com/?cid=389732662826731263) (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 Richard](https://royalgundogs.com/richard-gebhart/)