This
is a basic hunting retriever training
program with a high standard of
quality and the beginning of a solid
working foundation. The process
begins with a solid obedience program
which includes training your dog
to deliver each bird to hand. Dogs
finishing this program are ready
for their first hunting season and
their introduction to AKC and HRC
hunt tests/field competition training
course.
Dogs and owners new to hunting and
hunting with a retriever are encouraged
to actively participate in the dog's
training. La Paloma's "Basic
Gun Dog Training" classes are
working classes; you and
your dog learn by actual "hands
on" participation. Each
weekly session includes step-by-step
instructions and demonstrations
followed by your active participation
in the lessons. Our small
class size ensures ample individual
assistance from the instructor
to answer your questions and
review any aspects of the lesson.
La Paloma Retrievers strives
to make your training experience
and progress successful!
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The interaction by students during their
training and learning experience creates
a problem-solving environment and develops an
understanding of how to effectively
and consistently communicate with their
dog. As improved skills are acquired,
both you and your dog will more fully
enjoy many experiences in the field
The emphasis is on obedience and steadiness
and developing the dogs marking ability
on land and water. Dogs are prepared
to learn handling in the field (directional
hand signals).In this phase dogs are
force-fetched and conditioned to an
electronic collar.
What is
covered in Basic Gun Dog Training Class?
What can you expect?
The
reliable retrieve of your dove, duck,
or quail is the foundation to all subsequent
field work. The focus of this class
is on teaching the necessary steps that
lead to a reliable retrieve 'upon command'
and under the variety of conditions
encountered in hunting situations.
- Dog evaluations
- Obedience and whistle commands for
field work
- The Trained Retrieve:
'FETCH', 'HOLD', and 'GIVE'
commands
Reading and understanding your dog's
behavior during training
- The importance of 'timing' to effective
training- Appropriate praise and
correction for your dog
- Transition of the Reliable Retrieve
to field application
- Introduction to field equipment
and birds
Basic
Requirements/Prerequisites: Dogs
Must Have:
*Permanent Teeth:
Dogs
who are 'teething' do experience
discomfort. This discomfort impedes
the 'positive association' developed in
our training between the mouth and the
act of fetching an object. Your dog
will be more receptive to learning having
its permanent set of teeth.
*Current on Shots:
For
the protection of all participants,
dogs must be current on rabies, Bordatella
(kennel cough vaccination) and
other annual vaccinations. Documentation
must be provided before training begins.
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