We stress owner involvement. Put simply, no training classes are effective if life at home is not consistent with the training environment. In addition to teaching your dog new skills and perfecting existing ones, we will show you what needs to be done at home. We invite owners to watch or participate in their dog’s training. Local owners can come by to check in on the progress of their companion.
Owners that are too far to visit in person get periodic video updates so that they can keep an eye on how things are moving and what their dog is being taught. Whether in a duck blind or the living room, working effectively with your dog is a team effort. Keeping owners involved helps insure that they understand what is being taught and that they are confident when they return home.
We understand that even the most frequent hunters still have a pet for most of the year. We don’t forget the household obedience with the retrievers. Getting them to pick up birds is a big part of what we do – but, making sure they’re a joy for the rest of the year is just as important. The whole family should be able to enjoy a working dog.