Versatile Hunting Dogs

Foundation is only preparation for formal training a substantial companion hunting partner. This is the step in which preparation and goals are warranted. Understanding the prospects if tests and trials are going to be in the future or if a personal hunting partner is.

The following is what is expected in this level:

Formal bird work at about 6 months to a 1yr. Yard and table training begin with field commands as the puppy reaches a physiological state that allows for further conditioning. As the puppy develops in obedience and field work the conditioning becomes more responsive with each week . In allowing the experience to work the field and to develop skills in working wind change and located birds also utilizing the whistle in directional changes. Only natural retrieving is encompassed at this level. Water skills are also utilized and encouraged to create a versatile hunter. Understanding in the control for the “Whoa” command with sequence of wing, shot & fall.

Commands utilized in Primary work:

• “Whoa” or”Halt”
• “Ok” or “Yes”

At this level field work progresses to utilizing another dog and working with “braces” and teaching to “Honor” another dogs point on a bird. This takes control between dog and handler as well as the partnered dog and handler. Teaching and development is amongst Sondra’s veteran hunting dogs and than to other locations.
Retrieving skills are completed formally to land and water with presentation to hand. Stability and endurance is warranted with correct foundation at this level.

Commands utilized in Advanced work:

• “Whoa” “Ok”
• “Bring” or “Fetch”
• Testing and Trials

For titles and tests in NAVHDA and AKC Hunt Tests and the criteria involved as also with experience with those levels are offered. Private sessions and scheduled training days are available. Dedication and consistency is key in success for those accomplishments. A scheduled program and also boarding training is available.