Retriever Training

We offer a number of retriever training programs available for all skill levels.

Getting Started

• Basic Obedience
• Introduction to Retrieving
• Introduction to Birds
• Introduction to Guns
• Line Manners
• Learn the Basics correctly

Reliable Singles

• Learn to Use Nose and Eyes
• Work With the Wind
• Work in Varying Terrain
• Learn Scent Discrimination
• Develop Confidence and Perseverance

Advanced Fetch and Hold Skills

• Dependable, Business-like Retrieving
• Prompt Return and Delivery
• Proper Bird Handling
• Establish a Good Working/Learning Attitude

Beginning Handling - Pre-Senior

• Stopping on Whistle
• Three-Handed Casting
• Basic Handling Drills

Intermediate Handling - Pre-Master

• Precision Stopping
• Sharpen Casting Skills
• Advanced Handling Drills

Multiple Marks

• Work in Challenging Terrain
• Work at Longer Distances
• Work with Wind (downwind/into the wind marks)
• Learn How to Handle Drag-back Scent
• Learn Diversion Marks
• Learn Delayed Marks
• Honoring

Advanced Hunting Skills

• Quartering
• Trailing (cold and hot)
• Honoring
• Duck Blind Manners

Advanced Handling Skills - Master Tests/Field Trials

• Refined Line Manners
• Require Absolute Steadiness
• Advanced Multiple Marks - back pocket, in-line, inverted triples
• Out-of-order Flyers
• Retired Guns
• Poison Birds

Hunt Test and Field Trial Procedures

• Handler Responsibilities
• Sportsmanship/Courtesy to Other Entrants
• Hunt Test Rules/Field Trial Standard Procedures
• Responsibilities of Marshalls, Judges, Hunt Test Committee

Private Lessons

• by appointment only
• training/problem solving assistance at all levels