Gun dog training develops hunting and retrieving skills on land and water. Dogs are first trained in obedience and retrieving skills and bird interest are evaluated. Dogs who are good candidates for gun dog work are then taught hold and forced fetched trained. Upon completion of force fetching, dogs go into the field and are placed in actual hunting situations with live birds. The dogs are run through decoys, in and out of a boat, a hunting blind, and various types of cover. Final finishing includes steadying to shot, improved marking, lengthening to retrieve and confidence building. We enjoy working with any gun dog breed. Over the years we have worked with Pointers, Chesapeakes, Goldens, and many of the Spaniel breeds.
We also offer Upland work for your gun dog. This is something a good started retriever enjoys, and has become increasingly popular.
Our started program usually takes about 12-16 weeks. We prefer pups to be at least 5-6 months old before beginning our gun dog training program.
Developing to a started dog level usually takes twelve to sixteen weeks.
Randy and Cathy Hoffman
35 Retriever Creek Lane, St. Matthews, SC 29135-9566
Phone: 803.655.5391
E-mail:
beavercreek@ntinet.com