bird dog training frequently asked questions / answer

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Q. Where do I take my dog, where do we start and how much will you be covering in the 30 day class

Every dog start with the foundation program. Assuming dog has no known problems to begin with, after the 30 days, majority (97%) leave here pattern / hunt to the front, showing confidence for the field, point & hold game to a certain extent and gun broke. In the process they will be exposed to many aspects, landscape and objectives as in hunting situation. Though, each dog develop in their own rate, some may be more advanced or otherwise.

Q: Steve, I plan on to send Amy to you in the spring of 2006, so far, I've teach her the basic obedience stuff and I wan to see if there anything I should prepare before turning her over to you

Daniel, Sounds like you are off to a good start with Amy. Instill basic obedience at her age certainly is a good thing, with that, you are teaching her “how to learn”. I find pups with that type of experience early in life usually excel in my program when it comes time for their formal training. Here is a list of thing that you can do on your own for the preparation, feel free to call me if you have any more questions, I'm looking forward to see Amy in the spring.

Q: Hi there, If I elect to send a dog by air cargo, what's the closest airport to you?

Hi Jim, We are near D.I.A (Denver International Airport), please allow 2 day notice so we can arrange for pick up. Shipping need to be freight pre-paid, also remember to ID your crate so we can return in the same crate it comes in.

Q: Steve, This is the first time we have a dog train by a professional, we would like to know if there are any hidden charges we should be aware of ?

A: Hello Tonya, include with the monthly fee is the training, boarding, feed and parasite manager in this case we administer Ivomectin. What is not included in the charge is bird fees, grooming & vet bill (if apply). We use multiple recall stations in our training program, these birds are “recycled” to keep your fees to a minimum, in most cases, at the finishing stage of the training, birds are shot for the dog, at that time the bird fee may be $70~100 a month.

Q: I see you mainly work with setter, GSP, Brittany and pointer but didn’t mention anything about wirehair, is that a breed you train? If not, can you refer me to some one who does?

A: Michelle, Previously mentioned are the most common breed we see day in and day out and we have trained all breeds including pointing labs. Regardless of the breed, each birddogs is a unique individual, they have their distinctive personality and mature at their own rate. Each dog and breed is trained the same, that's with my "gentle hands" approach.

Q: Are you planning on having weekend classes this spring? I have a red setter which will be one year old in March and would like to participate in the classes.

07/03/21 lindseylee@ya....wrote

Q: This is great news! We'll be sending in our deposit shortly. I do have a few quick other questions for you though. I wanted to confirm that the price is $600 (as listed on your website) and that our $100 deposit will be applied to the purchase price. Also, I wanted to find out at what age you wean the pups from the mom. Can you help me understand your process a bit more clearly? Will you contact us if we are able to get one of the pups and then we will visit and make our selection?

A: The $100 deposit is a part of the total, another word, the balance $500 is due at the time of pick up. Normally, we do not wean the pups based on a timed schedule, we let the mama dog make that decision, usually is when she can no longer tolerate their puppy teeth it can be anywhere during 3~5 week before they start on the solid diet. I also start their collar conditioning and potty training at that age, so by the time they leave here at 7~8 weeks of age they are used to having a lead on the collar and most are 80~90% potty trained. I'll provide you with a set of instructions for you to follow through after getting home to complete their potty training. You may pick any pup in this breeding based on the order your deposit is received, we can always help you making the selection to ensure you end up with a pup with the personality to match your lifestyle, don't be afraid to ask.

The standard deed such as dew claw and tail docking goes with out saying, each will have their first vaccination and worm manager before leaving here at 7~8 weeks of age.

You may visit us as soon as their eyes are open, usually that's right about 17-day old and we will make weekly posting of their picture on our web site at around the same time so every one can watch them grow up with us. I hope I answered your questions, feel free to call me if I missed anything.

Steve

Q: I’m looking for my first hunting dog, but we don't need a field trial dog. What can you tell us about your breeding?

A: Hi Dave, Thank you for you inquiry. Form a breeder point of view, in my opinion, there is no difference between the two (trial or hunting). The difference lies in the way of training, even that, it’s only in their range. With me, a hunting dog is trained to quater with in 60~100 yard, I may let the trial dogs stretch as far as I can see them. In your case, I would recommend selecting a pup that is not as independent, which in many cases a independent pup can get rangy.

Q: Hi Steve, This is Linda Dysart, as it turned out, we can not accept a pup this spring, I'm going in for my hip surgery in March and my husband and I won't be able to take care the pup under the condition, so can you refund our deposit?

A: Hi Linda, We regret to hear about your surgery, I hope all is going to be well. As you probably know we haven't cash your check yet. We don't normally cash in the deposit till the pups are born, we will return you check today, please keep us in mind when you are ready. Get Well Soon!! Steve

Q: Hello Again, Bess started spotting last night and we would like to bring her by next weekend, is there any thing we need to bring?

A: Hi Brad, you need to bring a signed negative of Brucelosis report from a vet and the stud fee for the breeding.

A: Dennis, It's not to my knowledge, I don't see any liver dogs in his 7 gen pedigree, I would say he is not.

A: Mike, We are 35 min south-west of Denver International. Common carriers used are United, Northwest, Delta, AA and Southwest. Please send her freight P-P, preferably a direct flight. Please provide 1-day notice before sending her, so we can arrange for her pick up.

Q: Steve, we like your Bugsy dog, I'm thinking of breed my 2 year old female to him, would you accept a pick of the litter puppy instead of stud fee?

A: Hi Dave, thank you for asking. Please tell me more about your female, if she is a dog along the bloodlines we have in our program, I would consider keeping a pup constitute the stud fee. Provide you do a good job raising and starting the litter. If this is not something you have done in the past, we can help you as much as needed. However, one thing you should know before hand, raising a litter right is quite chore, but its not rocket science : )

If there are no hunting dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went- Well Roger

We give hunting dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare, And in return, dogs give us their all. it's the best deal man has ever made- M. Acklam

I have any believes about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons. - James Thurber

Women will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. - Robert Heinlein

You can say any foolish thing to your hunting dogs and the dog will give you a look that says " WOW

If you think hunting dogs can't count, try put 3 dog biscuits in your game vest then only give pup two of them.-Phil Pastoret