• Started Gun Dog

This course is typically 2-3 months depending on the dog, some even going into 4 months. All dogs will start off with basic obedience. A started dog is one who will search for birds, point, breaks at the flush, acclimated to gun fire​, and if they have a natural retrieve, this can be shaped. There is no force fetching in the started dog program. These are usually first year dogs. 

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• Broke Gun Dog

A broke gun dog is one that is steady to wing, shot, and fall, with a retrieve to hand. This is not a course you can put a time limit on. It takes as long as it takes, which varies from dog to dog. These are NOT first year dogs. ​

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• Started Retriever Training

We lay heavy on obedience for the retriever dog. We will incorporate marks, retrieving to hand, water work, and field. No force fetch at this stage. ​ We will also acclimate them to gun fire.

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• Finished Retriever Training

We will continue obedience. Force fetch will slowly be introduced, if your dog needs it. We will keep your dog steady until released in a blind type hunting setting.​ Double/triple marks will be also introduced. Really it will be your preference and goals for your dog.

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​Handling: If you would like me to handle your dog in a test, there will be a $50 line fee for AKC Hunt tests, and a $100 line fee for NAVHDA. If a hotel is needed, my expenses (gas+hotel) will be split between owners, or covered by a single owner if there is only one dog being tested.

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