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| Hightest Gun Dog Training |
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  Gun dog training takes a minimum of three months, sometimes four for dogs that are
slower to advance or have had very little training before they arrive. The cost
is $850.00 per month. We require the first month in advance and then bill monthly. The monthly fee
includes boarding, feeding of a premium quality diet, and birds (pigeons &
ducks). Not included in the monthly fee are pheasants and veterinary expenses.
Dogs can begin Gun Dog training as early as 7 months of age. In the program we teach the basics of waterfowl and upland hunting, and obedience. It is our objective that by the end of the
program, the dog will lay down beside a duck blind, go out and hunt up a bird
that he can see fall, and retrieve it to hand. The dog will also be started on quartering, flushing and retrieving for upland birds, learn the basic obedience commands - heel (on and off leash), sit, stay, down and come when called.We provide a high quality, positive learning experience for dogs and their owners. 
Ideally, during the first month the dogs will learn their basic obedience, to hold and walk with a bumper, and be force trained to pick up the bumper on command. This is the basis of mouth control in the retriever. They are introduced to the gun and learn to retrieve a bird, and deliver it to hand, in the heel position. We also teach proper water delivery, to come up out of the water, sit, and deliver the bird to hand, before shaking off. At the end of the first month, if we are not satisfied with your dog's progress, we will call you to come up to observe and you can decide if you want to continue your dog's training.
During
the next two months the dogs are taken
out to different locations to learn
to retrieve birds in simulated hunting
situations. They are worked on retrieving
ducks over decoys in the water, and
taught to flush and retrieve live
birds for upland hunting. Every morning
the dogs are loaded into their own
kennel compartment on the dog truck,
and transported to different fields
and wetlands, where they are worked
individually. The dogs are trained
six days a week with Sundays off.
We use a choke chain and leash to
teach obedience and the electronic
collar to reinforce known commands.
We find that the use of the electronic
collar is the most effective method
to teach the dogs that they must come
when they are called in all situations,
and to stay within gun range during
upland hunting.  We recommend that you leave the dog the first month to
become familiar with the trainers and accustomed to the kennel environment.
During the next two months we like you to come up for two to three scheduled
training sessions, where we will work with you and your dog together,
instructing you in obedience and how to handle your dog in the
field. |
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 Debra: Now that Duck Season is over I wanted to say how thankful I have been that I pick up Rover as a puppy back in 2008 at the Hightest Kennels. Rover has gone through all of your training programs and believe me it does show the high quality of your trainers Ole and Andrew for their true passion training working hunting dogs. Plus all the pointers that Ole has given me over the years with Rover. To see Rover's enthusiasm working the rice fields retrieving ducks and geese and to get so many compliments form other hunters on Rover. I know there is no other place to train or board Rover then to drive out from San Francisco to take him the Hightest Kennels...thanks again for such a wonderful organization you have! Thanks for your help, Daniel Fuller February 2012 |
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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | |
| Will my dog forget me while being away from me so long during training? Dogs have a very long memory and six weeks to three months is not a long time for them. You will also be coming up to the kennel at scheduled intervals during the training to work with your dog and the trainer. Once your dog smells you and hears your voice he/she will recognize you and be happy to see you. Will training change my dog's personality? Training changes your dog's behavior but not his personality. Training helps organize the dogs thought processes so that he can be more self controlled and respond to commands. Will training correct my dog's undesirable habits such as digging, destructive chewing or nuisance barking? Training teaches the dog to respond to commands when you are present. It does not teach the dog to behave in a certain manner when you are absent. Digging and chewing are best addressed by confining your dog in a crate or dog run when you are unable to supervise him. Nuisance barking is best controlled with an electronic bark collar which picks up the vibration of the dog's vocal cords when he barks. They are variable intensity and can be adjusted to a suitable level. What vaccinations are required for kennel admittance? Full explanation HERE. |
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