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Included in every level of training and program

Puppy Headstart - $900/ month

This program is a precursor to gun dog training. We offer it for pups at 4 months of age. We cover positive repetition of obedience concepts and introduce them to all of the major components of the gun dog program such as live birds, lateral marking, swimming, crating, reward based simulated gun fire, and many other experiences to help mold your pups young mind and to set them up for success!

Basic Gun Dog- $900/ month

The basic gun dog program is four to five months total. This includes the two months of obedience listed above. There is a price break given due to the longevity of this program. After the two months of obedience, in which gun dog prospects are also receiving fetch drive-building exercises, we then move to the force fetch portion in the third month. This is where pups learn to fetch on-command. Then pups combine these skills with their obedience and we move to field work in month four. Here pups learn to be steady to shot, and start practicing hunting scenarios. We teach concepts in land and water through decoys, layouts, duck blinds, boats, and stands. We use pen-raised mallards and pigeons to prepare your pups for their hunting careers. At completion of this program your pup has the tool set to complete an AKC Junior or HRC Started Retriever test. To summarize, your pup will be obedient on- and off-lead, and steady to shot. He or she will be ready to go hunt, focused on retrieving solid single marks on land and in water.

Obedience- $1100/month

Obedience is a two month program. The first month, we cover all leash obedience where your pup learns proper heeling, sit, place, kennel, down, build spacial boundaries (no jumping), introduction to “stay”, and begin to learn how to deal with the distraction of multiple people and dogs while working. In month two, we e-collar condition the pups and begin our off-leash portion of the program. This is where your pup will learn their solid recall to you when you call for them. They learn off-leash heeling, sit/stay, remote place and extended stay, and how to work efficiently among distractions and other people. We like to have our owners out at the end of each training month so we can transition pups smoothly back into home life.

Advanced Gun Dog- $900/ month

The advanced program is 4-5 months on after completion of basic gun dog. We will typically make recommendations at completion of basic on candidates that are suited for advanced work. Pups at the advanced level learn to mark multiple birds and we build their memory skills. We progress pups through a structured drill program to teach them how to run blind retrieves ,and also teach owners in the process, how to maintain these drills and skills for there dog on land and in water. At this level pups are able to complete an AKC senior/ UKC seasoned test.

Master/ Finished

After completion of the first level of advanced training, owners and pups looking for more intense work and efficiency can enter the master program. Typically these pups are running in retriever tests with us at this level and the length of time is usually on a per dogs needs basis and per events needs. Most average 12-16 months in total training at this level depending on if they are working towards the AKC and or UKC titles.

Blood tracking - $1100/ month

We take select blood tracking candidates every year during the hunting season. Typically is a 3 month course and includes obedience and collar conditioning.

Antler Retrieving - $900

In most cases we can combine antler work with the gun dog training basics as an addition or stand alone ability.