Specializing in Gun Dog Waterfowl Training.

Why LVM

Built through firsthand experience training and hunting with our own dogs.

“LVM Gun Dogs was built through hands-on experience, not shortcuts. I trained my own hunting dog from puppy through finished-level work, learning the process step by step and refining what actually carries over to a field. That experience shaped how I train today - focusing on clear communication, ethical methods and real hunting scenarios rather than quick fixes or one-size-fits-all programs. I work closely with owner to develop reliable, confident gun dogs that preform when it matters most.” - Ben Vutci

Here at LVM Gun Dogs we offer both Online & In Person Training to tailor your training needs. We also provide a full start to finish program to turn your pup into the gun dog everyone wants out of their partner in the field.

Online/In-person programs:
- The Starter Package
- Gun Dog Foundation Package
- Finished Gun Dog Package
- Polished Gun Dog Package
- 1 on 1 Sessions

In Person Only:
- The Complete Gun Dog Package (Start to Finish Program)

Meet The Trainer

Meet Ben Vutci, our head trainer for the dogs. Ben gained his experience with dogs from attending seminars with many well known dog trainers, his own training as a dog owner and hunting trainer, as well as in field experience to find what works best for each dog he is with.

Meet Cato

Cato, Ben’s first dog that he has trained, is a 3 year old American black lab male who is experienced in waterfowl and upland hunting. Cato is UKC Hunt Tested as well as an HRC Member. Ben has self trained Cato since he was 8 weeks old and his resume will prove his capability as a excellent gun dog.

Meet Lucy

Lucy, Ben’s second dog that he has trained, is a 1 year old American silver lab female, owned by Brandon Ledyard. Lucy is currently in waterfowl training and upland training. Ben has built the foundation of Lucy to become an excellent waterfowl dog and has given her owner detailed drills to work on to make sure she continues to progress.

Reviews

  • "Highly recommend LVM Gun Dogs and Ben! They are everything you could ask for in a dog trainer. I took my black lab to them and he came back trained to an absolute top-notch level. The results speak for themselves. Communication throughout the entire training process was outstanding, as good as it gets. Ben always kept me in the loop, answered questions, and made sure I understood the progress being made. You can tell they truly care about both the dogs and their owners."

    —Broc Damon

  • "Love working with LVM Gun Dogs Ben has gotten my young lab dialed in for waterfowl and upland hunting! Highly recommend!"

    —Brandon Ledyard

  • "Highly Recommend! My dog came back trained even better than I was expecting."

    —Arrianna Kehl

  • "LOVING my experience with LVM. Ben is incredibly knowledgeable and patient with his trainees, with the capacity to teach owners how to reinforce trained behaviors at home and in the field. Providing a well-rounded program to enable dogs and owners simultaneously, Ben and the LVM team are ready to meet your sweet pup or adult dog! Highly recommend checking out their YouTube for content of what these dogs can really do."

    —Lauren Davis

  • "Have been friends with Ben for years now and know that me and him share a big passion for dogs and when he told me he was doing this it was music to my ears. The day he brought his dog back home (Cato) it was within the first or second week he knew basic commands and more, I would recommend and trust my dog with Ben 1000%!"

    —Cam Pathana

  • "5/5 stars all day. I’ve hunted over dogs that they have trained and they were amazing. Ben really takes good care of the dogs under him and his work ethic and willingness to get a dog trained, I’d recommend him 100 times over again"

    —Rob Scheetz