Puppy Head Start is for pups 18 weeks to six months old.  It is an introduction to the skills the dog will need to know, to be ready for more advanced, Gun dog training. We have found that people often don't know what to emphasize in their early training and many puppies are poorly started. Some people don't do anything at all thinking that at least they will not be doing the wrong things. Head Start is designed to help you and your pup develop into a successful hunting and retrieving team. 

The cost is $350.00 for the two week program, due when you drop off your pup. Dogs stay at the kennel during their training and are housed in individual runs. We feed Purina Pro Plan Performance diet which is a top rated dog food and is suitable to meet the needs of your active, growing puppy. Your one on one, pre scheduled, owner training session is included in the fee.  The pups are worked individually and their training starts on the day following their arrival.

At Hightest, we strive to provide a high quality, positive learning experience for dogs and their owners.

The puppies are started on basic obedience, to walk at heal, and sit on a leash. They will be worked on retrieving on both land and water.  For many this is their first introduction to water and swimming. We also introduce them to retrieving birds and accustom them to the gunshot.

We promise to care for your dog as if it were our own!

At the end of two weeks when you come to pick up your dog, we will spend approximately an hour working with you and your dog together. We will instruct you on what to work on at home to prepare your dog for more advanced training. This training is designed to educate you on how to get the most out of your early training sessions with your pup, during this critical stage, of rapid development. Often, poorly started pups will be unsuccessful in their later training.

Experience the joy of a Hightest trained dog!