# Retrievers > Dog training drills, setups, and journals for retriever owners and competitors. (iPhone/iPad app by Bill Pearson.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrievers/id1141588713 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bill Pearson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141588712) - Category: Reference, Sports - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 113 MB - Languages: Canadian English - Released: 2016-09-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrievers/id1141588713/reviews.md ## What is Retrievers? Retrievers is a must-have app for anyone who hunts or competes with a retriever in the field. It includes summaries and diagrams for 60 drills and setups that can be used to encourage or discourage over 20 dog behaviours. Retrievers also lets you keep a journal for each dog that you are training. Why wait until you get home to update your journal when you can quickly record the day's events while walking your dog off the field? Retrievers will help you train your dog to be the best that s/he can be. Are you new to drills and need to know which one(s) to choose? Are you a seasoned trainer who needs to be reminded what your options are? Simply select the behaviour that you wish to encourage or discourage, and this app will display a list of specific drills and/or basic setups to help your dog progress. Features: - Create a journal for each of your dogs. Each journal entry can include the name of the drill or setup, how your dog performed, the date, time, location, dog's attitude, corrections applied, etc. - A drill INDEX that includes the summaries and diagrams of 60 drills and setups. Each drill summary includes a diagram and brief description of its purpose, setup, and strategy as well as a reference(s) to authors whose descriptions will give you enough information to train your dog. - A behaviour INDEX of over 20 common dog behaviours that a trainer may wish to encourage or discourage. e.g Cheating, Focus, Dig-backs, etc. - Simply tap a behaviour listed in the index to display its description. A tap on the description screen will display specific drill(s) that can be used to encourage or discourage the behaviour. ## Key features - 60 drills and setups with diagrams - Index of over 20 dog behaviors - Customizable dog training journals - Record drill performance, date, time, location - Track dog's attitude and corrections ## Chart rankings - #71 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrievers/id1141588713/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-02-20* Loving this app and have sent to a few!!! ### 5/5 — Great App! *2025-08-17* I have used it for the past year and am very satisfied.The only issue I had so far is that the area where we train was flooded and then the water receded and it’s difficult to pick out landmarks because the map is only showing the flooded area at this time. I am unsure if the map updates geographically other than that it’s fantastic and I’m grateful to have it. ### 5/5 — Super nice app *2025-04-10* I like this app to remind me in the field pictures of drill setups. But can you make an option in the journals to make notes for tests/trials. Great way to journal progress through series if you could make that available. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2022-07-18* It has helped me a lot with keeping notes on my dogs progress and it’s all saved in one plane for quick reference. ### 3/5 — Good but ... *2020-06-15* I wish the notes that I leave in the journal on my iPad would sync with the app on my iPhone. ### 5/5 — Simple but very informative *2020-05-29* I have had the opportunity to train with several great trainers and their knowledge of training has been substantially valuable to my sessions. Having said that, this app helps when they aren’t around and I get in a jam on a way out or correction. The diagrams are excellent an help a lot when my wife and kids are helping throw marks or set up. I can show them just what I’m looking for. Great app. Would recommend to anyone training a retriever. ### 5/5 — Needs Updating *2020-04-25* The app worked great until I upgraded to IOS 13.4.1. I hope the developer investigates if that is why it stopped working. The developer did investigate and quickly fixed the issue. This app is awesome. **Developer response:** Hi Grj5038. Thank You for your review. Can you be more specific re what is not working? My tests on IOS 13.4.1 show no problems. Please reply to csss@homein.ca. The sooner I know what the problem is, the sooner I can try to fix it. ### 1/5 — Basic *2020-01-03* I could log my pup’s training and hunting activity better with Word. Can’t even attach a photo. Should be a “free” app and definitely not worth the $$$. ### 5/5 — Agree *2019-08-25* I completely agree with first review. The app needs diagrams to help set up many of the drills. This app should be free until then. Please update the app so I don't feel like I wasted three dollars. **Developer response:** Hi nonicknamegiven, It took a couple of months, but each drill has had a diagram associated with it since Jan. 2017. ### 3/5 — Diagrams *2019-04-21* Nice collection of essential drills. The diagrams to illustrate the drills really help to to visualize the setups. A helpful update would be a basics section. I can use the app to track progress easily with my transition and higher dogs, but not those in basics. **Developer response:** Hi Trieve1, After reading your review, I immediately added a diagram to every single drill. These diagrams have been available for a couple of years now. Have a look at the app now and let me know what you think!! ## Frequently asked questions about Retrievers ### What is the short name for Retrievers? The short name for Retrievers is Retrievers. ### How many drills and setups are included in Retrievers? Retrievers includes summaries and diagrams for 60 drills and setups. ### What types of dog behaviors can Retrievers help with? Retrievers can help encourage or discourage over 20 common dog behaviors, such as focus, digging, and cheating. ### Can I create profiles for multiple dogs in Retrievers? Yes, Retrievers allows you to create a separate journal for each dog you are training. ### What information can I record in a dog's journal? Journal entries can include the drill name, dog's performance, date, time, location, attitude, and any corrections applied. ### What devices is Retrievers compatible with? Retrievers is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How often is Retrievers updated? The latest version of Retrievers was released on May 25, 2020, indicating it receives updates, though the frequency is not specified. ### What is the price of Retrievers? Retrievers is a paid app priced at $2.99. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.1 — 2020-05-25 You now have the ability to attach a photo(s) to each Journal Entry !! Photos can be retrieved and viewed by swiping left or right. Zoom in/out with a 2 finger pinch. ### 1.9.0 — 2020-05-17 You now have the ability to attach a photo(s) to each Journal Entry !! ### 1.8.8 — 2020-04-25 - Bug fix ### 1.8.6 (23) — 2020-04-17 - have added Siri Shortcuts. eg to start a journal, simply say "Hey Siri, Retriever Journals." - added a tactile response when the app is initiated and when journal information is saved. - bug fixes. ### 1.8.5(16) — 2019-12-04 Split screen is now available on larger iPhones and the iPad Corrected Spelling Mistakes Removed/Replaced deprecated IOS features Bug fixes Faster start up ## Apps similar to Retrievers | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dog Breed Identifier: DogScan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-breed-identifier-dogscan/id6747808089) | — | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Bill Pearson - [Map Marks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-marks/id1510269622) All apps by Bill Pearson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1141588712 ## Related topics [retriever](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/retriever) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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