Training Programs
Obedience Training
2 Week On Leash Program
During this time your dog will learn recall, place, crate, sit, down, heel, walk on lead, whoa (upland dogs) and work on impulse control through a combination of marker training and leash work.
4 Week Off Leash Program
Pre req for this program is the 2 week on leash program. In this program we expand on what the dog learned in it’s first 2 weeks on leash and begin to introduce the E-collar. By the end of this program you should expect a well mannered dog that is under control and ready for off leash freedom.
Bird and Gun Introduction
This is a 3 week program designed to give your puppy / dog tons of positive bird exposure while gradually overlaying gunfire from .22 acorn crimps up to 12ga hunting loads and get them ready for they’re first season of hunting. Gun intro should never be rushed, because it is very hard to bring a dog back from being gun shy if not impossible in some cases. Better to start them off on the right foot then deal with a mess later down the line.
Gun Dog Foundation Program
Pre req: 2 Week on Leash Program or equivalent training. This program can be for Upland, Waterfowl or both. This program gets your dog ready for it’s first hunting season and includes the Bird and Gun Intro and the Off Leash Program.
For upland dogs we work on developing bird drive, retrieve drive, hunting pattern, intro to tracking, in the field handling and experience working in different types of covers and water. Depending on the age and maturity of pointing dogs we may work on steadiness to flush.
For waterfowl dogs we work on developing retrieve drive, marking, manners in a blind, boat exposure, water introduction and duck calls / decoys.
This Program is typically a 6 - 8 week program.
Intermediate Upland Program
Pre req: Basic Hunting Program or equivalent training and generally 1 full season of hunting.
In this program we begin to work on “Whoa” in conjunction with birds, Steady to Wing and Shot and begin honoring other dogs. Dogs will also go through a trained retrieve program during this time.
Generally a 12 week Program
Advanced Upland Program
Pre req: Intermediate Upland Program or equivalent training and dogs are typically 2+ years old.
The Advanced program is your fully finished dog, Steady to Wing Shot and Fall, Honoring other dog’s points and retrieves, and proofing the trained retrieve on different objects / game birds, on land and in the water.
Wild Bird Camp
Starts June 30th and goes to September 21st. This camp can accommodate all levels of dogs from gun dog foundation to advanced dogs. If your goal is to hunt grouse and woodcock then this is program. We can start with obedience / bird and gun intro (for Foundation Dogs), conditioning through free running, swimming and roading, develop bird manors, then move on to working grouse and woodcock. Through ample contacts with wild birds your dog will learn how to work the varied coverts that these birds live in and how to handle them.
12 weeks long.
Pre Season Tune UP
The end of August and into September is a great time to get your dog back in shape with a conditioning program and working on steadiness for the upcoming season. We will be roading, tidying up bird work and running on wild birds. With a couple weeks running Grouse and Woodcock your dog will be primed and ready to go for the season!
Generally 2 -4 weeks long.
Boarding
Going on vacation? Send your dog to us. We treat every dog as our own. Every dog has it's own 4x6 or 4x4 run and raised bed in a heated and air conditioned kennel, group outside run and plenty of socialization! Price per day for boarding is $45.
Training and Boarding Requirements
These requirements are for the health and safety of not only your dog, but of all dogs here at Granite State Gun Dogs. If any medical issues were to arise during your dogs stay, we will of course notify you immediately and can seek veterinary assistance at the the owners expense unless otherwise specified. I ask that you forward your dogs vet records to me ahead of your drop off date. They can be sent to Granitestategundogs@gmail.com
All Dogs must have:
Flea and Tick Preventative
Heartworm Medication
DAPP vaccines
Rabies
Bordetella Vaccine (Kennel Cough)
Leptospirosis Vaccine
Pricing
Obedience programs are $350 per week and Hunting programs are $375 per week. This includes all training, boarding, birds and food. Wild Bird Camp is $3600. If your dog requires a special diet food then you will need to provide it in a plastic vault container (no bags), otherwise we feed Inuksuk for our very active dogs.