Pointing Dog Training and Mentoring
Phase 1 Foundational – Control and Conditioning
We teach a complete and enriching Bird dog program working directly with the owner/handler and dog. Our Phase 1 Foundational Training is all about setting your Bird dog up for success and learning how to training and control your dog. This builds trust, confidence and independent control that’s needed when training and hunting your Bird dog.
If you don’t have control of your dog everything becomes more difficult.
Outcomes:
Control management “ques” and knowing how to advance a training program.
Nonverbal & verbal command and control, as well as the introduction to E-collar.
Ability to WHOA your dog.
Correcting unnecessary movement when your dog is STANDING STILL.
Your dog will not RELEASE/BREAK until a command is given.
LEAVE IT! turning away.
Introduction to early bird recognition and contact in a controlled setting.
Honoring and Backing introduction.
Phase 2 Steady to Flush, Wing, Shot and Fall “Field Ready”
A lot of time goes into working dogs on birds, getting them steady and confident. We train in different field conditions (tall grasses, upland terrain, etc.) to increase your dog’s confidence in finding, holding and standing on birds.
Outcomes:
Your dog will stop and stand automatically on bird scent and sight without moving until released.
Steady to flush, wing, shot and fall.
Setting boundaries (when needed) on your bird dog when hunting.
Honoring and Backing.
Corrections and enforcement without shutting down your dog.
Knowing what to do when you first start hunting wild birds over your Pointing Dog.
This is a critical moment and taking the time to do-it-right will help you and your Pointing Dog for years to come.
Mentoring – Together we will build a better Pointing Dog
Training Pointers side-by-side is rewarding and educational. We share valuable training information and hunting experiences that will improve & expand your handling capabilities – Level Up!
What does it take to train a Pointing Dog and what goals and timelines are achievable. What are success zones during training and how to increase this zone with proper praise. We are here to help.
Tips:
Kennel training (House, Truck & Camp) Kennel Up
Recall exercises – Start early and often!
Retrieve exercises for a natural Retrieve – Start early and often!
Mentors should be helpful, trustworthy and creative thinkers that have a true passion to ‘pass-it on’ to the next wild bird hunter and companion.
Advice comes with a price? NO! We will answer your questions to help YOU make the right decisions for your bird dog.