Training
Retriever Training
Waterfowl: I have trained and hunted retrievers since 1980. Waterfowl are my favorite and nothing is finer than having a retrieving buddy to share it with. No two dogs are alike so I tailor my program to fit each dog as an individual. You tell me what you’d like to see in your gundog and I will personalize the program to fit your needs. My goal is to help create companions that you can proud to take anywhere.
Obedience: For the non-hunter, or for non-retrieving breeds we have a 4-6 week program for basic obedience. It covers Sit, Stay, Here, Heel, Down, and Kennel.
Puppy training: We can do a one month program for your puppy at 3-4 months old at which time they are exposed to operate conditioning, birds, water, possibly gunfire and getting them ready for more formal training in the future.
Basic training: Three to six month program depending on the pup and the needs of the owner.
Our goal here is to have a dog obedience trained, hold conditioned, shot over,
have live and dead birds retrieved and delivered to hand, be exposed to duck blinds, decoys, tree stands,
and should be able to do double retrieves on both land and water.
Advanced training: Four to six month program. This program teaches a dog basic handling techniques, such as taking lines, simple baseball, single and double "T’s", and walking baseball. I blend both British and American training methods to bring out the best in your dog. There is no one system, instead I look at the needs of the dog and the owners desires and shape the program to fit the client.
Upland Game
If you want your retriever to learn to quarter and flush that can be arranged as well. With a 5 month season on shooting preserves, it sure is something to consider. We have quality bird pens and will train your dog on live flushing pigeons, chucker, and pheasant. The upland program would last 3 - 6 months.