Family/Hunting Dog Course

Two trained German Wirehaired Pointers Hunting Hungarian partridge, chukar, pheasant, blue and ruffed grouse in Kamiah, Idaho.

Also Included

Properly Noise Proofing for Gunshot
Kennel Training: Many people use a kennel as a safe and comfortable way to transport their pet to the field. A dog should be taught that the kennel is a safe place and not a punishment.

Note: Our training is conveniently located in Boise, you will need to take this training foundation and introduce birds in the country on your own time.

Commands

Heel

This will teach your dog to walk next to your side off leash.

Come and Swing Finish

To Come when called on the first command! The moment your dog comes back to you when called he/she will swing to your left side and sit.

Sit-Stay

Teach your dog to sit and stay in that position while you go about doing other things.

Down

To lie down on the first command or hand signal.

Down-Stay

Teach your dog to lie down and stay until you release him with another working command (i.e. ”come“, ”heel“ or ”your free“ etc.)

Fetch, Hold and Give

The foundation to your retrieval work. The hold command insures that your pet will hold onto the object until you give the release command!!!

Casting

Sit from a distance, turn and look for your hand signal

Directional Control with Hand Signals

This will cover the necessary casting exercises your dog will need. Sending him “back” away from the handler. Sending him “over” whether left or right depending on your hand signal.