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This
program consists of a series of five sessions of private instruction
for you and your dog. These classes are for pointing breeds,
flushing breeds, and retriever breeds.
Professional
training of a young dog is a valuable service. Educating the
owner may be even more critical to success. You can accomplish
both with a package of one-on-one training lessons. Often
ineffective handling techniques and training can erode a dogs
hunting skills and confidence. Don’t let this happen
to you. The knowledge gained in these lessons will ensure
your ability to bring out the best in your current hunting
buddy and every dog you may enjoy in the future. The majority
of gun dog problems are easily prevented yet difficult, costly
and time consuming to cure. It pays to do it right the first
time by having an experienced professional be a training partner
to ensure success. You will be given homework assignments
after each lesson and the rate of your dog’s progress
hinges greatly on your commitment and follow through between
lessons. Our sessions will be spaced appropriately according
to your dog’s progress. Although lessons are customized
to suit your dog and your specific needs, the basic outline
is as follows:
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Introduction
to the field, birds, and gunfire.
Establishing
a productive hunting pattern and modifying range when
necessary.
Whoa
training (for pointing breeds) -essential for steadiness
on point.
Obedience
- includes both voice and whistle commands in the field
as well as general manners for family life.
Encouraging
and developing natural retrieving instincts.
Water
work (if applicable to your needs).
Problem
prevention.
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If
your dog is starting from square one and you wish to achieve
a high level of successful training, plan on two lesson packages.
The first prior to their first full hunting season, continued
with advanced training the following spring.
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