Teal Run Retrievers offers a training program for all levels and abilities for your retriever. We work with your dog’s natural ability and desire to reach their maximum potential along with your goals. A retriever should be excited about the retrieving task but also obedient in the field. We work with your to build your own handling and communication skills to improve trust and respect to work as a team.

We begin formal training when their adult canine teeth are present (usually around 6 - 8 months of age. You are encouraged to call ahead of your anticipated date to assure space availability.

All dogs do not learn at the same rate, your dog may take more or less time depending on working attitude, desire, age, trainability, etc.

Basic Retriever Training:

In this program, the foundation skills are taught. Voice obedience commands of sit, heel, here, kennel and quiet are taught. These commands will be reinforced with an electronic collar. The trained retrieve will also be taught which ensures delivery to hand. They will be introduced to gunfire, birds, water, decoys, etc. Time frame is approximately 3-4 months. With completion of this program, your retriever would be able to compete in AKC Junior Hunt Tests.

Handling Training:

This program is for the person who wants his/her dog to be capable of basic blind retrieves with the help of whistle and hand signals. Retrievers must have successfully completed the basic retriever training program. Time frame is approximately 2-4 months after completion of basic retriever training. With completion of this program, your retriever would be able to compete in AKC Senior Hunt Tests.

Advanced Training:

This program is for the enthusiast who wants a fine-tuned finished gun dog or is interested in running Advanced Hunt Tests. Teal Run Retrievers currently campaigns in AKC and HRC Hunt Tests. Your retriever will be highly tuned at the end of this program and able to run AKC Master Hunt Tests. Time frame is approximately 6-8 months after completion of Handling Training.

Pre-Season Tune Ups:

This program is for retrievers with previous training and field experience, but needs those skills sharpened prior to the upcoming hunting season. This program helps getting your retriever back in shape, hand delivery, steadiness, marking and any other commands you have with to have polished up. Time frame is approximately 1-2 months.

One-On-One Sessions:

A One-on-One session allows time where you and your dog can come meet us. We will work with you and your dog for evaluation of future training possibilities or problem solving sessions.

Please e-mail or call us to discuss which training option may be best for you and your dog.

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