Gun Dog Training | South Carolina
Our pointing breed training program is approximately 3 months in duration. The program provides you with a dog that will obediently respond to the "kennel, here, whoa and heel commands. The dog will be collar conditioned and will hold point, remain steady-to-flush, will back/honor another dog's point, and will retrieve and deliver to hand. We will also ensure that your dog will hunt in a range that suits your style of hunting.
Our flushing /retriever training program is approximately 3 months in duration. The program will provide you with a dog that will obediently respond to the kennel, here, heel, and sit commands. The dog will be collar conditioned and will sit, sit on gunfire, and sit on a whistle. The dog will have learned steadiness and will mark and retrieve to hand.
For our hunt training programs, we strongly believe that successful training requires steady exposure to the type of birds your dog will be hunting. As a result, your dog will be trained regularly and consistently over live birds. It is important to recognize that dogs, like people, learn at different speeds. We see dogs that respond more quickly to our training and others that require more patience and reinforcement. We are always eager to provide and discuss an objective assessment of your dog's progress. We also encourage you to spend a day working with your dog and us at the completion of the training program. This will ensure clarity about commands the dog has learned and encouragement for you to recognize that continual reinforcement is key to keeping your new hunting partner in top form. Up-to-date immunization records must be provided upon arrival. This should include Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Influenza.
The training fee for all programs is $1050 a month with the first month in advance and billed every month thereafter.
Pointing Dog
This program is for dogs 6 to 9 months of age. He or she will be collar conditioned to whoa, here, heel, and kennel. The dog will be taught to hold point and be steady on flush. He or she will learn to back another dog on point and conditioned retrieve to deliver to hand. Also, will be able to hunt in the owner's desired range. He or she will get plenty of experience on live birds and in simulated hunting situations. This program lasts approximately 3 months in length.
Flushing Dog
This program is for dogs 6 to 9 months of age. He or she will be collar conditioned to sit, heel, here, and kennel. The dog will hunt and quarter in range, sit to flush, and sit on a whistle. He or she will be conditioned to retrieve and deliver to hand. We introduce plenty of live birds in diverse hunting situations such as woods and fields. This program is approximately 3 months in length.
Puppy
The puppy program is for dogs 3 months of age. He or she will be introduced to birds, guns, and heeling on a leash. Introducing birds at a young age will develop the dog’s prey drive. Also, introducing guns in a safe and proper environment results in a puppy that is not gun-shy. This program is 1 month in length.
Tune-Up
This particular program is for previously trained dogs that need a little training reminder before hunting season begins. This program can be done on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the dog.
Obedience
We teach sit, heel, here, and kennel off leash. Also, no jumping. This program is 1 month in length.
One-On-One Training
This program is set up for the owner that wants to be involved in the training of his or her hunting companion. Also, for the owner that wants to be hands-on in tuning up the dog for the upcoming hunting season. The cost is $100 per hour plus the cost of birds.
Boarding
We offer boarding on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis at a cost of $35 per day. We also offer boarding with daily training at $45 per day.