Retriever Training
I offer two comprehensive boarding and training programs at my dog boarding school located at my kennel in Scappoose Oregon, near Portland Oregon. You can enroll your dog in the 90 day Gun Dog Training Boarding school program or the 90+ day Hunt Test Training Boarding school program. Additionally, I offer group classes, workshops, private one-on-one lessons and group training days. All of these options can and will cover all the essentials in preparing your hunting dog for all types of waterfowl hunting, (duck hunting and goose hunting) upland bird hunting and/or successful Hunt Test Training. Read more about the different professional retriever training options below then contact me and we can create a plan just for you and your retriever.
-Learn more about Retriever Training-
Gun Dog Boarding School offers:
Retriever Puppy Head Start for retriever puppies under 5 months. Training can be for a few months or a week here and there. Puppy Head Start is a great way to get your puppy on the right path for all future training.
Basic gun-dog training and boarding for retrievers 6 months and older. This basic program will get your retriever ready to be your hunting companion or can be the foundation for any future training.
Advanced training is for an owner that wants an EXCELLENT bird hunting dog or wants to compete with their retriever in AKC or UKC Hunt Tests. Advanced training includes handling and running blinds.
Hunt Test Training Boarding School offers:
Retriever Puppy Head Start for retriever puppies under 5 months. Training can be for a few months or a week here and there. Puppy Head Start is a great way to get your puppy on the right path for all future training.
Hunt Test Foundation Training and boarding for retrievers 6 months and older. This basic program is the foundation for any future training. After approximately 90 days your retriever will be ready to compete at the AKC Junior Level or the UKC Started Level.
Advanced Hunt Test training (Senior/Master Level) for an owner that wants an EXCELLENT waterfowl hunting partner or wants to compete with their retriever in higher AKC or UKC Hunt Tests levels. Advanced training includes handling and running blinds.
Lessons: If an owner is committed to retriever training on their own, but needs a little help from a professional dog trainer from time to time, retriever training lessons are the way to go. Retriever training lessons will be tailored to the individual retriever's level at that time and then progress at the dog and owner's pace.
Retriever Puppy Class-A GREAT way to start your retriever puppy the right way! Coming Spring/Summer 2012
AKC Hunt Test Class-Hunt Test Class is mostly for owners. This class is to train you! Coming Spring/Summer 2012
Mark/Blind Class-Teaches you and your retriever to advance from just retrieving singles to running drills and then to running blinds. Coming Spring/Summer 2012
Latest blog entries
Aug 06, 2013
My Little Brown dog, "Hemi"
The last 30 days have been hard for Hemi and I. I went from entering Hemi in Summer Hunt Tests and getting her ready for her first Agility trial. To sleeping on the floor with her as she quivered in pain. To her feeling better and exercising. To once again taking her to the veterinarian but this time a specialist.
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Jul 25, 2013
Dog Drill Team (Rogue Rally)
This is just a quick little blog to share some photos and thank the ladies that were on our Drill Team. Thank you all for helping, not being afraid to do something new with your dog, and having fun!
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Apr 21, 2013
Meet Tulip My First Show Dog!
This is the first of many blogs about my new show dog puppy, Tulip, and my adventures in a whole new dog arena. The show world! So far it is a lot harder then I thought. Please read my blog(s) for more in sight to the labrador show world through the eyes of a field dog owner!
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Dec 04, 2012
Holiday Gift Guide for your Dog!
For most of us our dogs are our family. So of coarse we would buy them gifts for Christmas! This year's gift guide has ideas for your pet dog, your hunting dog, and your dog loving friend.
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Nov 19, 2012
Thanksgiving with your "Family"
Read my blog for some quick helpful ideas to keep your pet happy and healthy this Thanksgiving!
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Nov 13, 2012
Lost Dog
In an effort to NEVER have to hang a "lost dog" sign please read my blog!
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Dog news
Jan 31, 2014
Most popular dog breed for 23 years, a record run
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's puppy love for the record books: The Labrador retriever was the nation's most popular dog breed last year for a 23rd year in a row, the American Kennel Club announced Friday.
Jan 31, 2014
Labrador retrievers set popularity-ranking record
New York ? It's puppy love for the record books: The Labrador retriever was the nation's most popular dog breed last year for a 23rd year in a row, the American Kennel Club announced Friday.
Jan 31, 2014
Top dog: Which breed sets popularity-ranking record in U.S.?
German shepherds, golden retrievers, beagles and bulldogs are in the top-five pack ? but one breed is No. 1 for 23rd year in a row
Jan 29, 2014
Outdoors column: The Labrador Retriever ? America?s Dog
This yellow Lab waits for his master in their duck blind. He?s ready to go anytime, no matter the time of day or the weather.
Jan 31, 2014
Labrador retrievers enjoy record 23rd year as most popular US dog; top 10 steady
NEW YORK ? It's puppy love for the record books: The Labrador retriever was the nation's most popular dog breed last year for a 23rd year in a row, the American Kennel Club announced Friday.