UPLAND TRAINING PROGRAMS

Our “Started Pointing Dog Program” is for all pointing dog breeds, including DeCoverly setters and outside pointing dogs. The program lasts four to eight weeks depending on the dog’s age, level of development, previous experience, etc. A started dog finishing the program will be:

• Pointing birds
• Having birds shot over good points
• Trained in basic field obedience
• Hunting effectively – showing a knowledge of cover and scenting conditions
• E-collar conditioned
• Hunting dead – may or may not be reliably retrieving based on natural aptitude

Our “Started Flushing Dog Program” is for all flushing dog breeds. This program, like the pointing dog program, lasts four to eight weeks depending on the dog’s age, level of development, previous experience, etc. A started dog finishing this program will be:

• Having birds shot over them
• Trained in basic field obedience – responding to “Come in” whistle and “Check” whistle to control range.
• Hunting effectively – showing a knowledge of cover and scenting conditions
• E-collar conditioned
• Hunting dead
• Retrieving (based on natural aptitude, if not additional training time may be required)

Barb Mattes’ Show Champion “Breeze” done with Senior Hunter on to Master Hunter!

Additional Pointing Dog Services include:

• Annual pre-season “Tune Up” (2 weeks, typically hunting 15-20 birds)
• Training for honoring and backing
• Steady to Wing and Shot

For more information, view our brochure.