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HUNTING DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS

"Harley" waits his turn

Have you ever thought that you can't afford to have your Bird Dog trained? Add up all the costs. The purchase of a puppy. The equipment to train your dog yourself. Launchers, e-collars, check cords, books, videos etc. Find and buy your own birds. Find a place to train. The cost of fuel to go train. Take time off work and family and drive to this place 3-5 times a week to train. Now go out and put together all you saw and read in your videos and books!
Now weigh all that against the cost of a few months of training. Not spending the money to have your dog professionally trained is like buying a new car in pieces and trying to put it together yourself. It certainly can be done but not many will finish the job.
Not every dog is the same, and not all dogs will respond to the same training techniques. Here is where most novice trainers fail. If your dog doesn't conform to your set regimented training program, or what the book or video says, he may end up scared, confused, untrained or even ruined. It has often been said that dog training is as much an art as a science. It is this ability to move away from a set program, think outside the box and develop a personal program tailored to meet the needs of your individual dog, which separates an average trainer from a great one.

Beginning training on a checkcord

In all our training programs all Bird Dogs are started with basic obedience, handling in and out of the field, and the proper introduction to birds and gunfire. Our "Foundation Series", "Steady to Wing and Shot", "Honor" and "Stop to Wild Flush" will produce a complete gun dog and a magnificent "Hunting" experience for you and your dog in the field for many years and memories to last a lifetime. These complete hunting dogs can then be hunted on wild birds or at your favorite Hunt Club. We feed all our dogs the highest quality dog food, "Purina Pro Plan" "Performance" in Hunting Season and in the off season to give your dog all the Nutrition and Vitamins it will need during and after the hunting season . Our training is for Bird Dogs and their Owners and our relationship with our clients doesn't end when you drive away. Our clients are welcome to return with their dogs to keep their dogs in tune anytime they want year round.

Head Start Program

Developing Buck's "Natural Instincts"

Our "Head Start" program is for young 4-6 month old dogs. We introduce your young dog to birds, pointing, whistles, check cords, field commands and the proper introduction to gunfire. This exposure is for developing your dog's natural instincts and involves no corrections. An extremely important part of a puppies' development is to enjoy all the new hunting experiences without any pressure. At the end of your dogs introductory work when you come to pick up your dog, we will spend time working with you and your dog together. We will instruct you on what to work on and what not to work on at home to prepare your dog for more advanced training. This introductory work is designed to educate your pup on how to get the most out of his or her early sessions during this critical stage of rapid development and lay the foundation for a great hunting dog. A poorly started pup often will be unsuccessful in their later training. The Training Fee is $600.00 for the one month introductory course.


Foundation Training

Jesse showing off his "Foundation Training"

The "Foundation Training" program is for young dogs starting at 10-12 months old. This is where formal training begins. Your dog will be taught to handle in and out of the field off leash, on whistle and verbal commands. We will begin to develop the dog's natural pointing instinct, the dog's patience on point, and bring out his or her natural retrieving ability. Training Fees are $600.00 per month for 3 months including birds.

Steady To Wing And Shot

Teaching "Steady to Wing and Shot"

In training your dog to become "Steady to Wing and Shot", the dog will first be "Whoa" broke. The dog will then be trained in the field on birds in actual hunting conditions to get him or her Steady to "Wing and Shot". When your dogs training is finished it will handle in and out of the field, be steady to wing and shot and retrieve to hand. These finished broke dogs can also be taught to "Honor" another dog's point, and to "Stop to Wild Flush" as additional training to produce the "Complete Hunting Dog". Training Fees are $600.00 per month for 4 months including birds.

Retrieving

"Hank" Retrieving to hand

We do Force Breaking to Retrieve if your dog does not retrieve naturally, or is a little lazy on his or her retrieve. Training Fee is a flat $1000.00.





Field Trial Training and Campaigning
Carl Porter and Eldon Hongo, one of the countries top field trial trainers, do training on puppy/derby dogs, gun dogs, shooting dogs, and all age dogs. These dogs can be trained and campaigned on a national and regional level by Eldon or trained for local field trials by Carl so your dog can be campaigned locally and you can handle your dog on your own. All basic training is started on foot and then your dog will be trained and handled on horseback to get the most out of your Field Trial Dog. Training fees are $500.00 per month. Entry fees and transportation fees are separate.


 

Basic Obedience & Boarding
Basic obedience training is teaching your dog to "Come Here", "Sit", "Stay" and "Heel". This course is a one month minimum course and the fee is $550 per month. We instruct you how to discipline and work with your dog in an organized, step-by-step program. Pre-scheduled, one-on-one, owner training sessions with you and the trainer are included in the fee, as well as follow up sessions you may need. Obedience training helps make dogs more manageable and responsive to commands. An obedient dog is a joy to own and a rewarding family companion. Feel free to call Carl and he will be happy to discuss what training solutions may be available to address your dog's specific needs.

Boarding is also available for your hunting dog or your pet. Long term Boarding  fee is $500.00 per month or $20 per day. Your dog will be kept indoors in a safe, clean heated/cooled kennel building. They will be fed your food or the best Purina Pro Plan "Performance" dog food we feed our dogs here. We offer a wide selection of training and exercise programs for your dog, while he or she is boarding with us. Whether you are going on a long vacation or just a few days, you can be confident your dog is being well cared for, and exercised at the level he is accustomed to. Our kennel is suitable to house medium to large size dogs of all breeds. We will be happy to administer special food or medication, that you provide for your dog, as per your instructions, at no additional charge.  We recommend that you don't bring an expensive pet bed, but your dog's favorite old blanket (wintertime) and one toy are fine.

at carl@huntingdogtrainer.net

760-885-1612 - 760-885-5924

 

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Sign up for "Summer" or "Winter Camp"

 

SUMMER CAMP

June - October

Carl will be taking dogs for the Summer Camp Training starting mid May. Training starts in Lucerne Valley until mid June and off to the High Sierra's they go. He will stay and train there until the end of September. All customers are welcome to come out and camp with him and enjoy the beautiful High Sierra's and all they have to offer. Fishing , Hunting, motels and restaurants are all within 30 minutes of our camp site. Carl trains in the High Sierras of California for 12-14 weeks to escape the heat in Southern CA and to work dogs on wild and liberated birds. He is accepting dogs until Mid May for this trip. Book early, so you can be sure to get a spot.

WINTER CAMP

November - January

Carl and Eldon travel to Arizona or So. California in Winter for 4-6 weeks to work dogs on wild quail. The winter camp will start in late November, early December when they join up to train Hunting and Field Trial dogs alike. This session will last through January. Be sure to call and get your dog booked for a trip to winter camp with two of the best trainers in the country.

Both these camps are an excellent opportunity for your dog to be worked on wild quail during the wild bird season, and away from the extreme weather conditions that make training impossible in much of the country during summer. We also offer you as an owner, a chance to "get away from it all". Come up with us and your dog to camp out, hunt, and train.

Both Summer and Winter camps are for Foot Hunting Dogs as well as National Caliber Field Trial Dog training.

These winter and summer training programs are great for developing gun dogs and field trial dogs alike. Your dogs will gain experience and knowledge with high quality training and plenty of liberated and wild birds. Give your dog the winning edge. Call us today.

For the remainder of the year all other Bird Dog Training is done at our Hunting Dog Trainer Kennels in Lucerne Valley, CA. Our own 20 acre training and boarding facility surrounded by thousands of acres of unfenced, open high desert, wild bird habitat for training your dog on grounds very similar to your favorite hunting spots. 

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          1400 sq.ft. Indoor Kennel Building                   Outdoor Training grounds.

(All photo's and info of Eldon Hongo courtesy of Hongo Bird Dogs L.L.C.)

at carl@huntingdogtrainer.net