Pointing Dog Training and Mentoring
Phase 1 Foundational – Control and Conditioning
Our comprehensive bird dog training program is designed to develop both the dog and handler as a successful working team. Phase 1 Foundational Training focuses on establishing the core skills essential for a well-trained pointing dog. Through hands-on instruction and proven training methods, we build trust, confidence, obedience, and reliable control—laying the foundation for success in both training and upland hunting situations.
If you don’t have control of your dog everything becomes more difficult.
Outcomes:
Non-verbal & verbal Obedience control.
Stop your dog “WHOA” and Stand Still.
Your dog will not RELEASE/BREAK until a command is given.
LEAVE IT! turning away.
Introduction to Honoring and Backing.
Introduction to early bird recognition and contact in a controlled setting.
Phase 2 Steady to Flush, Wing, Shot and Fall “Field Ready”
Developing a confident and dependable bird dog requires time, consistency, and proper exposure to birds in a variety of field conditions. Our training program focuses on building steadiness, confidence, and natural bird-finding ability while working in diverse terrain. The result is a composed, reliable bird dog that performs with confidence and consistency in real hunting situations.
Outcomes:
Your dog will stop and stand still 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.
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 bird dogs side-by-side creates a rewarding and hands-on learning experience for both dog and handler. We share valuable training knowledge, proven techniques, and real hunting experience to help strengthen your handling skills and build confidence in the field. Take your bird dog training and handling abilities to the next level.
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.