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I offer basic obedience and retriever training for gun dogs and hunting tests. I accept
a very limited number of clients. I continue to maintain my monthly rate at $400, which includes kenneling
and all costs, including food, training and plenty of exposure to birds, both pigeons and live and dead ducks. Monthly heartworm
treatment, flea and tick treatment and the cost of veterinary services, both routine and emergency, are not included in the
monthly fee. Usually, I accept no puppies less than 5-6 months of age for intensive obedience and field training, but I am
willing to talk to those with younger dogs about starting earlier and I am prepared to work with owners of younger retrievers
for brief stays with me and socialization training at special rates.
Novice Training: The novice or basic field program is intended for those dogs that have
had no formal training. Although usually these are younger retrievers, I have successfully trained retrievers as old as 5
years of age that have had no field or obedience training before. The program is normally 3-4 months, but may be longer, depending
upon the abilities of the individual dog. It includes obedience, both on and off lead, including voice and whistle response,
force fetching, collar conditioning, gunfire conditioning and training on marked retrieves, with plenty of birds, both on
land and water. Emphasis will be placed on your dog’s steadiness to wing and shot. When the program is completed, your
dog will be a good basic retrieving companion for hunting and will be dependable on birds when it marks the bird’s fall.
The dog that has finished the basic program will be able to satisfactorily compete in hunting tests at the AKC Junior Hunter
and HRC/UKC Started levels.
Intermediate Training: Intermediate training is offered for those retrievers that have
completed a beginning field program. My preliminary evaluation will determine whether the dog is a candidate for intermediate
training or whether a refresher course is required. Intermediate training is intended for
those who want their retriever trained for basic land and water blind retrieves with whistle and hand signals. Training will
also include multiple marked retrieves. Obedience, steadiness and field and blind manners will be emphasized. The program
is normally 3-4 months in duration, but may be longer based upon the dog’s abilities. The dog that has completed the
intermediate program will be able to handle a variety of waterfowl hunting situation and be able to compete at the AKC Senior
Hunter and HRC/UKC Seasoned levels.
 Advanced Training: Dogs in advanced training receive more complex marking and blind work
than in intermediate training. They will be presented with complicated multiple retrieve situations designed for their success
and to improve their abilities as a finished waterfowl hunting retriever. They will be exposed to a variety of different retrieving
problems, minimizing the chance of your buddy being presented with an unfamiliar situation while afield with you. At the end
of the 6-8 month program, your dog will be able to compete at the AKC Master Hunter and HRC/UKC Finished levels. Your dog
must be trained to the intermediate level before being accepted for the advanced program.
Pre-season tune up: This program is intended for those retrievers which have had prior
field training, but have been given a bit too long of a much deserved rest after the waterfowl season has ended. Your buddy
will be brought back into shape and those abilities for which he has been trained will be polished up. The program focuses
on steadiness, delivery to hand, marked retrieves and, to the extent your dog has been trained to them, blind retrieves. No
new skills or abilities will be taught. The goal is to have your buddy ready for you to enjoy another waterfowl season together.
Duration is 1-2 months, depending on the dog’s needs and what you want to accomplish.With all training programs, I encourage
owners to visit, if at all possible, on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis, depending on the stage of training and, of course,
are encouraged to check regularly on progress. It is imperative that the owner becomes familiar with his or her dog’s
progress and abilities and learns how to handle their dog.
Handling fees: Handling: I am more than happy to handle those client dogs that I have
trained at hunting tests. I will also handle other client dogs as long as I have had the opportunity to work with the dog
beforehand. Feel free to contact me for rates.
 I have a fully equipped stainless steel, dual axle, 8-hole Jones dog trailer for your dog’s comfort. In October 2010, I purchased a second truck with an 8-hole stainless steel Mountain Top topper. Between that and my cap-equipped truck. Between the trailer and the topper, I can transport as many as 16 dogs in comfort and safety.
No dogs are accepted for training without a recent veterinary examination, being cleared
for any parasites and diseases and must be current on all inoculations for contagious diseases. Please contact me for availability.
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Don Smith 614-855-7944  seo marketing
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