After our decade of behavioral training experience, a puppy without appropriate conditioning faces resistance throughout the rest of its life.
Meaning, that we see owners over-disciplining their unconditioned puppies in a downward spiral of miscommunication with dogs who the owners fear are messing up.
Conversely, puppies that are properly pre-conditioned, have a positive mood. A love for training. They are a joy to be around. Of course, these are the dogs that perform best as adults
Waterfowl Puppy Program
This program is designed to introduce all aspect of waterfowl and home life to the puppy in a positive and constructive way. This is where the puppy learns the rhythm of the retrieve and building trust for advance handling. People Manners, Socialization, House Manners, Sit, Stay, Here, Heel, Place, Quiet, Kennel, Hide, Waterfowl Specific Whistle Commands, Introduction to 4-Position Hand Signal, Introduction to Water, Gun Conditioning, Introduction to Birds, Focus Conditioning and Drive Conditioning.
Upland Puppy Program
This program is designed to establish the skills and confidence in a puppy to thrive at home and in the field. There is a wide array of temperaments inside the upland dog realm. Introducing fundamental concepts at an early age, gives softer tempered dogs the confidence to be bold in their decision making and cooperation with the hunter.
People Manners, Socialization, House Manners, Woah, Stay, Here, Heel, Place, Quiet, Kennel, Hide, Upland Specific Whistle Commands, Introduction to Directional Casting, Hand Signals, Introduction to Water, Gun Conditioning, Introduction to Birds, Focus Conditioning and Drive Conditioning.
Perfect Start Program
This program is designed for non-hunting homes. Focusing on understanding their roll as family members. Puppies thrive under structure. Once a puppy knows it’s routine it can be confident in it, producing good habits, that are self rewarding and fun.
People Manners, Socialization, House Manners, Sit, Stay, Here, Heel, Loose Leash Walk, Place, Quiet, Kennel, Hide, Whistle Commands, Introduction to Stop and Release, Introduction to Water, Loud Noise Conditioning (Fireworks and Thunder), and Focus Conditioning.