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| Retriever Training IN-KENNEL TRAINING The most popular choice of service that we offer is the in-kennel retriever training. In today's busy world, most owners do not have the time that is required to properly train their retriever. Lincoln Creek Labs offers a variety of in-kennel training programs whereby we board, feed, and train your dog to the desired level of performance you seek for your hunting companion. Below are a list of the types of In-Kennel training and a breakdown of what is involved: |
Basic Program
The beginning program is designed to provide the owner with a retriever
that is obedient, steady to shot, and reliably retrieves and delivers the
birds to hand under a variety of hunting scenarios.
* We begin first with a thorough obedience program that teaches your
dog three basic commands: Sit, Heel, and Here. We train your retriever
on a leash and then transition to off-leash obedience on an electronic
collar. Basic Obedience is the foundation of a good retriever and a high
priority is placed on this stage of training. We also introduce and expose
your dog to birds (ducks and pigeons), gunfire, and swimming; and
encourage the desire to retrieve with lots of fun bumpers.
The beginning program is designed to provide the owner with a retriever
that is obedient, steady to shot, and reliably retrieves and delivers the
birds to hand under a variety of hunting scenarios.
* We begin first with a thorough obedience program that teaches your
dog three basic commands: Sit, Heel, and Here. We train your retriever
on a leash and then transition to off-leash obedience on an electronic
collar. Basic Obedience is the foundation of a good retriever and a high
priority is placed on this stage of training. We also introduce and expose
your dog to birds (ducks and pigeons), gunfire, and swimming; and
encourage the desire to retrieve with lots of fun bumpers.
* Next, we forch fetch your retriever. This teaches your retriever how to properly hold, drop, and fetch bumpers and birds on
command. This process is important because it teaches the dog how to heel and deliver the birds to hand, and avoid problems
such as playing, eating, or mouthing the birds.
* Last but not least, we take the training that your dog has learned in the previous months and apply it to a basic retrieve in the
field. We show your retriever how to retrieve on command and be steady until sent, how to hunt and find birds in cover, and
how to reliably return your birds to hand. We apply this to both land and water.
The Basic Program is also designed so that your dog is prepared to run the basic level hunt test program for both AKC (Junior)
and HRC (Started).
command. This process is important because it teaches the dog how to heel and deliver the birds to hand, and avoid problems
such as playing, eating, or mouthing the birds.
* Last but not least, we take the training that your dog has learned in the previous months and apply it to a basic retrieve in the
field. We show your retriever how to retrieve on command and be steady until sent, how to hunt and find birds in cover, and
how to reliably return your birds to hand. We apply this to both land and water.
The Basic Program is also designed so that your dog is prepared to run the basic level hunt test program for both AKC (Junior)
and HRC (Started).
Advanced Training
Many times in the field, we need a retriever that can mark and retrieve multiple
birds in the field, and be able to take hand and whistle signals. The advanced
stage of training takes approximately four to six months (in addition to the basic
program) and prepares your retriever to perform at a level which will make you
the envy of all your hunting buddies. Below is a breakdown of what is involved
in the advanced training program:
* Multiple Retrieves- Your retriever is taught how to watch and memorize the fall
of multiple birds in the field, and retrieve them efficiently.
* Blind Retrieves- This is the core of the advanced training program. Your
retriever is taught how to take hand and whistle signals so that you can direct
him or her to the fall of a bird that he or she didn't see fall.
*Diversions- When your retriever is coming back from a retrieve during a hunt,
sometimes we manage to shoot another bird down and we don't want them to
switch birds. Your retriever is trained to finish the retrieve before going out for
the diversion bird.
Many times in the field, we need a retriever that can mark and retrieve multiple
birds in the field, and be able to take hand and whistle signals. The advanced
stage of training takes approximately four to six months (in addition to the basic
program) and prepares your retriever to perform at a level which will make you
the envy of all your hunting buddies. Below is a breakdown of what is involved
in the advanced training program:
* Multiple Retrieves- Your retriever is taught how to watch and memorize the fall
of multiple birds in the field, and retrieve them efficiently.
* Blind Retrieves- This is the core of the advanced training program. Your
retriever is taught how to take hand and whistle signals so that you can direct
him or her to the fall of a bird that he or she didn't see fall.
*Diversions- When your retriever is coming back from a retrieve during a hunt,
sometimes we manage to shoot another bird down and we don't want them to
switch birds. Your retriever is trained to finish the retrieve before going out for
the diversion bird.
* Walk-ups- When jump-shooting a duck pond or walking a fence line for doves, we train your retriever to be steady to shot so
that he or she doesn't scare the birds or break before being sent to retrieve.
* Honoring- Many of our hunting buddies have retrievers that they take with them to the field and it is important to teach our
retriever that every bird that falls is not necessarily theirs to retrieve! Hence, we teach your retriever to 'honor' another dog's
retrieve.
The Advanced Program is designed to also prepare your retriever for the advanced levels of the hunt test programs- AKC
(Senior and Master) and HRC (Seasoned, Finished, and Upland).
that he or she doesn't scare the birds or break before being sent to retrieve.
* Honoring- Many of our hunting buddies have retrievers that they take with them to the field and it is important to teach our
retriever that every bird that falls is not necessarily theirs to retrieve! Hence, we teach your retriever to 'honor' another dog's
retrieve.
The Advanced Program is designed to also prepare your retriever for the advanced levels of the hunt test programs- AKC
(Senior and Master) and HRC (Seasoned, Finished, and Upland).
| FOR MORE TRAINING INFO CONTACT: Matt Steward (616) 889-9340 msteward@lincolncreeklabs.com |
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