“Gun Dog” Program is designed for pointing dogs that are at least 10 months old. This is a 2 month program designed with the hunter in mind. Dogs will be taught here, heal, and whoa commands on leash. They will be broke to the gun and introduced to the e-collar and backing. Bird work will be plentiful and controlled as dogs will be taught to be steady on their birds. Dogs will have opportunity to point quail, chukar, and pigeons and will have numerous birds shot for them. The dog will be allowed to retrieve some shot birds and their natural retrieving ability will be encouraged. Repetition is stressed in the program and pressure is kept to a minimum.
What you can expect after your dog has gone thru the “Gun Dog” program:
§ Steady until flush or longer depending on dog
§ Consistently come to you when called
§ Calmly heal on lead
§ Whoa by voice command
§ Gun broke
§ Stop to flush with voice reinforcement
§ Handle by voice and go with you in the field
§ Ready to be hunted on wild and liberated birds
Cost of this program is $475 per month. This program is approximately 2 months, but will vary depending on the dog and amount of proper exposure and training it has received prior to entering this program. Program does not include force breaking to retrieve.
“Competition Dog” Program is designed for those pointing dog owners who have a goal of putting a performance title on their dog. This is a more advanced level of training that will produce a classy, well trained competition dog. We will tailor this program to the title you desire to pursue. At this time are “Competition Dog” program is directed toward AKC Hunt tests, AKC Field Trials and NSTRA competition. Dogs in this program will be broke on birds steady to wing, shot, and fall, back another dog on point, and retrieve to hand.
What you can expect after your dog has gone thru the “Competition Dog” program:
§ Consistently come when called
§ Calmly heal on lead and off lead
§ Whoa by voice command at distance
§ Gun broke
§ Stop to flush on their own
§ Steady on point thru flush, shot, and fall of game birds
§ Back/honor another dog on point
§ Retrieve to hand
§ Handle kindly in the field
§ Ready to compete in your chosen venue
Cost of this program is $475 a month, plus birds. This includes force breaking to retrieve.
“Force Breaking to Retrieve” Program - This is for force breaking to retrieve only. This is a start to finish retrieving program for those dogs that don't retrieve to hand naturally.
The cost of this program is $600. Birds are included.
“Competition Handling” available for AKC and NSTRA events. Contact us to discuss travel and handling fees.
“Retriever Training” Program is designed for the upland and waterfowl hunter who is looking for a well mannered hunting companion. The focus of this program is patterned after “real” life hunting scenarios, and will prepare your dog for successful hunting in the field or in the duck blind. We tailor our retrieving program to each individual owners needs. We do this because many people hunt only waterfowl, while others only hunt upland game with their retrievers. With this focused approach you are sure to get the results you desire. Call us to talk about this program.
Cost of this program is $475 a month, plus birds.
Our Commitment to our clients is simply this: “Honesty, Integrity, and Hard Work”
We are a small kennel and only take a few dogs for training at any given time. You will be communicated with honestly and openly and if your dog does not display the basic necessary drive or desire to pursue game, you will be notified immediately. We will give you an honest evaluation and feedback of your dog thru out the training process, and you are encouraged to work hands on with us along the way. Our program is based on reading and understanding each dog individually and adjusting the technique to best fit that dog. We have many references available and encourage you to talk to some of them about their experience working with us. Email us for references.
Training Demo 1
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