Building a solid foundation of the basics is the next step.  Obedience, manners, force-fetching, and collar conditioning are what make up this foundation.  This training is a must whether you’re looking for an upland and/or waterfowl dog or preparing to run retriever hunt tests.  With this technical training, we mesh the dog’s natural abilities to produce a finished hunting partner for the field.  The experiences working with birds in hunting or test situations bring it all together.

Advanced training to teach handling builds on top of your retriever’s solid basics.  It takes the teamwork between the dog and handler to the next level.  Having a dog that can do blind retrieves is a real treat and a must for the hardcore waterfowler.

Handler training is a big part of the process.  Your skills as a handler have a direct correlation to the performance of your dog.  Your time spent here will give you the confidence, knowledge, and experience to get the most out of your retriever.

Started Labradors

We usually have two to four started dogs for sale a year.  Each of these labs have very nice pedigrees from proven bloodlines.  They are all force fetched, collar conditioned, and have had plenty of bird work in training.  These young (9-14 month old) Labradors are ready to hit the field and contribute right away.  Check the Started and Finished Lab page for pictures, video, and complete pedigrees. 

Finished Labradors

We occasionally have a finished dog for sale.  These Labs do blind retrieves, multiple marks, usually have some hunting experience.  These dogs are really ready to hunt.  Check the Started and Finished Lab page for pictures, video, and complete pedigrees. 

Pointer Training

Young pointers introduction to birds and guns is similar to the retrievers, with a significant difference -to create point and retrieve.  The program shows the young pointer that there is an order to the hunt: search-point-gunshot-retrieve.  

The foundation training of basics include obedience, manners, collar conditioning, force fetching, and “whoa” breaking.  These basics along with bird work complete your hunting partner. 

Handler training completes the program so you and your dog work as a team. 

Winter Training Trip

Every February John takes dogs down south out of the snow to open water to train for eight weeks.  The headquarters for the trip is a duck hunting camp near Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.  This trip allows dogs to progress during a time in South Dakota that the winter prevents quality training.  The dogs on this trip have a real head start for the summer training and hunt test season.

Feel free to contact us for any of your needs.