After reviewing our variety of training programs, please complete the Gun Dog Training Form and send it to Countryside Kennels. This will allow us to better understand your needs.

Gun Dog Training FAQ's:
 
Q: What age do you prefer a dog to come in for training?
A: We don't get as concerned as the age of the dog as we do with the current abilities. Regardless of age, the more advanced he is when he arrives, the more advanced he will be when he departs.
 
Q: How to reserve a kennel?
A: We recommend mailing the preferred form along with a deposit of $200 will reserve a kennel for your desired time frame.
 
Q: What supplies should be brought?
A: We recommend bringing your own food as this is one less transition your dog will have to undergo. We supply all bedding and training equipment necessary. Also, a copy of all current vaccinations is required.
 
Q: What are Countryside Kennels' Business hours?
A: 8am - 5pm, 7 days a week

Training Program #1:

Gun Dog Intro
 
This is a shotgun approach to becoming a gun dog. This is a 28 day pressure free board and train program. Your dog will be introduced to guns, birds, fun retrieves, field and water work. The cost is $600, with an optional $50 bird fee if you would like live game birds shot over your dog. This program includes a 3 bird hunt with you and your pet.

Training Program #2:

Obedience and Bird Work
   
This program is recommended for those incorrigible dogs that have little obedience or direction. Our intent is to promote the natural hunting ability then work on basic obedience over a two month period. This creates a confident dog and elevates pressure involved with new commands and responsibilities. At the completion of the coarse your pet will be collar conditioned, obedient, well mannered and locating game.

This includes a free one on one session with you and a 4 bird hunt. The cost is $1,100 not including an optional $100 bird fee.

Training Program #3:

Gun Dog Training 
 
This is our most productive and most popular program. During this 3 month board and train program your dog will be force fetched, collar conditioned, and whistle trained. He or she will be pointing/flushing, responding to basic hand signals and retrieving to hand. This is very popular with the waterfowl hunters due to the discipline required of a waterfowl dog. The total cost is $1,500 with an optional $150 bird fee.

This also includes a one on one session and a 5 bird hunt with you and your pet.

Training Program #4:

One on One Training Program includes you, me and your dog. This 2 hour program is geared toward improving both the owner and the dogs skills afield. Please book early with a $50 deposit as these sessions are in great demand.

$150.00

Countryside Kennels is currently scheduling Gun Dog Handler Classes.

Come join the fun! We have had a number of Saturday classes which are intended to improve handler skills while "turning on young dogs". These classes cover everything from behavior issues, basic obedience, field work, intro to guns, water, crates, the whole 9 yards.

Classes start at 8:00 a.m. and end at noon. Continental breakfast and lunch included.  $200.00. Stay tuned for a list of upcoming sessions..

Typical agenda for the Gun Dog Handler class is:

• 8:00 - 8:30: Introductions

• 8:30 - 9:00: Obedience (Leashwork/Whoa/Sit/Heel)

• 9:00 - 10:00: Intro to Birds and Shooting (Tether/Launcher/Fly Byes/Starter Pistol)

• 10:00 - 10:15: Water Intro

• 10:15 - 10:45: Table Work/E-collar Intro

• 10:45 - Noon: Simulated Bird Hunt

• Lunch and Brag!

Call 989-551-7790 for more details!
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Note: all prices are effective 3/1/08.

Last Updated: December 4, 2011