Chuck Prowler
Owner & Head Trainer — Crabtree Retrievers & Kennels
Meet the Trainer
Chuck Knows Dogs. And He’s Been at It a Long Time.
Chuck Prowler started Crabtree Retrievers & Kennels more than a decade ago on his family’s mountain farm outside Waynesville. His focus has always been retrievers, specifically the serious field work that turns a good dog into a reliable hunting partner. He trains for AKC and UKC hunt test titles and works with dogs at every level, from first-year pups through seasoned Junior and Senior Hunt Test competitors.
But he’s not just a retriever guy. Plenty of his clients come in with everyday obedience problems, teenage dogs that need structure, or puppies that need a strong start. He handles all of it.
He’s also active with Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue (CBRR&R), which tells you something about where his priorities sit.
- AKC and UKC Hunt Test preparation and titles
- Retriever field training, from puppy through Senior level
- Obedience, board & train, and puppy foundation programs
- Active member, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue (CBRR&R)
- Over a decade working with dogs in Western North Carolina
