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THE ELITE TRAINING PARTNER FOR THE AMATEUR RETRIEVER HANDLER
Train smarter, not harder. The Amateur Retriever Academy is the all-in-one retriever training app built for amateur handlers running AKC, HRC , or CKC hunt tests. Whether you're working a Labrador, Golden, or Chesapeake Bay retriever, you'll get the tools, structure, and real-time guidance to make every session count.
ASK REX — YOUR AI RETRIEVER COACH
When something breaks down in the field, Ask Rex gives you instant, professional-level guidance. Get Dog Analysis, Handler Coaching, and a Drill Prescription tuned to your retriever — the kind of feedback you'd pay a pro trainer for.
LOG EVERY SESSION. SEE REAL PROGRESS.
- Turn daily training into measurable results.
- Track marks, blinds, and drills with simple ratings and detailed notes.
- Spot patterns, catch small issues early, and know exactly what to drill next.
BUILD SETUPS ON A SATELLITE MAP
- Design training scenarios with a satellite view.
- Place marks, blinds, and your starting line with precision.
- Log wind speed, wind direction, and yardage in yards or meters.
- Save your training grounds — one tap to set them up next time.
THE PATH FROM JUNIOR TO MASTER — AKC
Stop guessing what it takes to move up. Each AKC hunt test level — Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter, Master Hunter — is broken down into a clear roadmap with proven retriever drills and in-depth guidance.
THE PATH FROM STARTED TO FINISHED — HRC
Step-by-step guidance on the HRC Started, Seasoned, and Finished tests, with the full HRC Hunt Test rule book built in.
HANDLER MISTAKE FEEDBACK
The handler is half the team. The app analyzes 30 days of your training patterns and gives you honest, pro-level coaching on drill selection, skill gaps, and progression — the kind of advice a real retriever pro would give you.
READINESS SCORE
Know exactly how prepared you and your retriever are for your next hunt test, based on your training log and roadmap progress.
TRAIN TO THE STANDARD
Access the official AKC retriever hunting test rules anytime. Understand exactly what judges expect so you train with intention and show up prepared on test day.
PERFECT FOR
- Amateur retriever handlers running AKC or HRC hunt tests
- Duck hunters and waterfowl hunters training a gun dog
- Labrador, Golden, and Chesapeake Bay retriever owners
- Anyone training a retriever for marks, blinds, lining, casting, and handling
Download The Amateur Retriever Academy and run your next training session with purpose.
TARA Pro is available as an optional in-app subscription ($10.99/month). Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
In-App Purchases US pricing
Academy Premium Full Access Subscription
TARA Pro Monthly · Monthly 7-day free trial$10.99
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Version history 12 versions
Build 887114807v1.0.242026-06-18 15:11:45
Save Rex conversations as a pdf
Build 886200504v1.0.172026-05-27 19:09:52
Upgraded the photo line map session for better use to reload it after the image has been created.
Build 886118076v1.0.162026-05-25 22:48:58
Enhanced photo option for creating a training/test setup that complements a saved map training session.
Build 885840450v1.0.142026-05-19 19:28:04
When you save a map session, Save to Training Log, you can select all the dogs in your pack and rate them individually on this saved page. This will make is faster and easier to log both a map session and a training log session per dog you select.
Build 885739043v1.0.132026-05-16 17:14:19
Adding a photo option that complements the satellite map. You can create a training map with marks and blinds, and now you should also be able to create a similar description using your cell phone photo option.
Build 885676240v1.0.122026-05-14 20:50:02
You now have the option of creating a map session along with a photo session. Taking a picture from the line and creating all the marks and blinds. This gives you a better representation of what the dog sees in training.
Build 885549033v1.0.112026-05-13 21:22:14
Map feature continues to improve. Now you should be able to add a cell phone photo of your training setup.
Build 885456281v1.0.102026-05-10 18:46:52
A help section to give the user a clear explanation of all the map markers and how to use them to create a map session. There is a Q&A section. Added new features for yards or meters on the yardage for marks and blinds. Added a wind speed and direction option.
Build 885310296v1.0.92026-05-06 18:27:07
Added features to the map training sessions. You can now create land/water tune-up drills on the map.
Build 885250766v1.0.62026-05-04 19:02:16
What's New in Version 1.0.6
Troubleshoot Sessions Hub
We've redesigned the Troubleshoot Sessions feature into a dedicated hub with two powerful options to help you improve your training:
Training Log — Quickly review your low-rated sessions and analyze your dog's struggles with Rex, our AI training assistant.
Handler Mistake Feedback — A brand new feature that analyzes your last 30 days of training patterns and gives you honest, pro-level coaching on what you as the handler may be doing wrong. Get feedback on drill selection, skill gaps, training consistency, and progression — the kind of advice a professional retriever trainer would give you.
Training Roadmap & Readiness Score Always Visible
The Training Roadmap and Readiness Score buttons are now always visible on the home screen, so you can explore training programs and check your dog's readiness from the moment you open the app — no need to set up a dog profile first.
Handler Coaching in Rex Reviews
When you analyze a tough session with Rex, you now get three sections of feedback: Dog Analysis, Handler Coaching, and Drill Prescription. Rex uses your recent training data to identify handler-specific patterns and provide targeted coaching advice.
Training Program Progress in Readiness Score
Your Readiness Score now factors in your Training Roadmap progress alongside your session data, giving you a more complete picture of how ready you and your dog are for your next hunt test level.
Build 885186865v1.0.42026-05-03 01:56:43
You can now find any training ground in seconds.
Tap the new Search icon at the top of the map to look up properties by name or street address. The map flies to your search result instantly, and you can bookmark the spot so it's one tap away next time.
We also made saving setups easier - the Location field is now searchable, and the address fills in automatically from where you dropped your markers. No more typing it out by hand.
Build 883940181v1.02026-04-30 17:00:17
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Save Rex conversations as a pdf
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description updated
THE ELITE TRAINING PARTNER FOR THE AMATEUR RETRIEVER HANDLER
Train smarter, not harder. The Amateur Retriever Academy is the all-in-one retriever training app
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Gun Dog Hunt Test Coach & Log
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The Amateur Retriever Academy
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Version 1.0.24 released
Save Rex conversations as a pdf
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Version 1.0.17 released
Upgraded the photo line map session for better use to reload it after the image has been created.
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Version 1.0.16 released
Enhanced photo option for creating a training/test setup that complements a saved map training session.
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Version 1.0.14 released
When you save a map session, Save to Training Log, you can select all the dogs in your pack and rate them individually on this saved page. This will make is faster and easier to log both a map session and a training log session per dog you
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Version 1.0.13 released
Adding a photo option that complements the satellite map. You can create a training map with marks and blinds, and now you should also be able to create a similar description using your cell phone photo option.
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Version 1.0.12 released
You now have the option of creating a map session along with a photo session. Taking a picture from the line and creating all the marks and blinds. This gives you a better representation of what the dog sees in training.
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Version 1.0.11 released
Map feature continues to improve. Now you should be able to add a cell phone photo of your training setup.
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Version 1.0.10 released
A help section to give the user a clear explanation of all the map markers and how to use them to create a map session. There is a Q&A section. Added new features for yards or meters on the yardage for marks and blinds. Added a wind speed a
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Version 1.0.9 released
Added features to the map training sessions. You can now create land/water tune-up drills on the map.
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Version 1.0.6 released
What's New in Version 1.0.6
Troubleshoot Sessions Hub
We've redesigned the Troubleshoot Sessions feature into a dedicated hub with two powerful options to help you improve your training:
Training Log — Quickly review your low-rated sessio
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Version 1.0.4 released
You can now find any training ground in seconds.
Tap the new Search icon at the top of the map to look up properties by name or street address. The map flies to your search result instantly, and you can bookmark the spot so it's one tap awa
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Version 1.0 released