| Hunting Retriever Foundation Training |
As pups advance in training, we can use hackled pigeons and add in
calling and gunfire. Below, we use decoys in the background which are
used to start some basic steps in socializing the pup to a real life waterfowl
hunting environment. Drills like this are two fold. First, we get more birds
in the pups mouth which builds predator drive. Second, the pup quickly
learns to ignore the decoys and look for real birds.
calling and gunfire. Below, we use decoys in the background which are
used to start some basic steps in socializing the pup to a real life waterfowl
hunting environment. Drills like this are two fold. First, we get more birds
in the pups mouth which builds predator drive. Second, the pup quickly
learns to ignore the decoys and look for real birds.
A calm, steady retriever is a must. Pups must
respect the leash and be calm on the mat. The
place mat is used to teach a pup where to hunt
from for waterfowl work and aids in teaching him
to remain calm and will aid the pup when steady
work is introduced.
respect the leash and be calm on the mat. The
place mat is used to teach a pup where to hunt
from for waterfowl work and aids in teaching him
to remain calm and will aid the pup when steady
work is introduced.
Above...This young retriever pup gets scent of a pheasant, tracks it into the food
plot and then flushes the bird. Click on the pictures for a larger view......
plot and then flushes the bird. Click on the pictures for a larger view......
Premier Gundogs Training Kennel
Dale and Kris Taylor
402-787-2048
Hallam, Nebraska 68368
Dale and Kris Taylor
402-787-2048
Hallam, Nebraska 68368
Copyright 2005 Dale Taylor
PREMIER GUNDOGS
TRAINING KENNEL
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| OBEDIENCE |
| WATERFOWL |
Our Foundation Training program introduces your retriever to water
that is "pup friendly" and easy to access for your young hunting
partner. We introduce the youngster to water that is warm
(summertime water) and without sticks, logs, weeds, etc. We make
sure it is a pleasant experience. Shallows build confidence, as the
pup can wade around at the start. We only advance when the pup
tells us he is ready. As the pups advance, we add in decoys,
calling, etc, much in the same way we advance a young hunting
retriever on the ground.
that is "pup friendly" and easy to access for your young hunting
partner. We introduce the youngster to water that is warm
(summertime water) and without sticks, logs, weeds, etc. We make
sure it is a pleasant experience. Shallows build confidence, as the
pup can wade around at the start. We only advance when the pup
tells us he is ready. As the pups advance, we add in decoys,
calling, etc, much in the same way we advance a young hunting
retriever on the ground.
A large part of an effective hunting retriever is an obedient dog that is calm and quiet in the blind. The building blocks of
obedience are started at this time. Whistle work and Leash work, to show the pup how to behave, is a must and is much
easier perfected later in our Formal Training, if started at a young age.
obedience are started at this time. Whistle work and Leash work, to show the pup how to behave, is a must and is much
easier perfected later in our Formal Training, if started at a young age.
Our building blocks approach to Foundation Training brings out the pups natural bird drive instincts. By
allowing the pup to flush and chase birds, we create a strong desire to hunt and locate birds, as well as building
confidence in the field. We always start by allowing the pup to find and flush quail first and then advance to
larger birds like pigeons, chuckar and hen pheasants.
allowing the pup to flush and chase birds, we create a strong desire to hunt and locate birds, as well as building
confidence in the field. We always start by allowing the pup to find and flush quail first and then advance to
larger birds like pigeons, chuckar and hen pheasants.
Our Foundation Training Programs teach the pups where to hunt for birds. Young pups learn by "association"
or "imprinting". By allowing the pups to find birds in true hunting cover, the pups imprint where to hunt for birds.
Our training grounds provide several types of cover such as food plots, CRP and brome. The pups quickly
learn to aggressively search these areas and are rewarded by finding, flushing and chasing birds out of the
heavy cover.
or "imprinting". By allowing the pups to find birds in true hunting cover, the pups imprint where to hunt for birds.
Our training grounds provide several types of cover such as food plots, CRP and brome. The pups quickly
learn to aggressively search these areas and are rewarded by finding, flushing and chasing birds out of the
heavy cover.
A pup that is bird crazy is easy to gun break. Not
until the pup is flushing and chasing birds with
confidence, do we introducing gunfire. This method
of introducing the sound of a gun ties the flight of
birds to gunfire. Pups advance quickly from the
sound of the .22 crimp, .209 primers and then the
sound of a light gauge shotgun.
until the pup is flushing and chasing birds with
confidence, do we introducing gunfire. This method
of introducing the sound of a gun ties the flight of
birds to gunfire. Pups advance quickly from the
sound of the .22 crimp, .209 primers and then the
sound of a light gauge shotgun.
| GUNFIRE |
Many 5 to 6 month old pups that have been through this
program are able to go on an "easy" teal hunt in the
early fall when temperatures and water are still warm.
program are able to go on an "easy" teal hunt in the
early fall when temperatures and water are still warm.
Left and above: This four month old pup aggressively chases
and then retrieves a fresh killed chuckar. We cap the gun from
a longer distance at first and slowly move in. This pup has
advanced to where he knows the sound of the cap gun means a
"dead bird" and he will advance quickly to actually shooting
birds to him.
Drills like this not only socialize a young pup to gunfire, they
develop predator drive by getting more birds in the pups mouth
and teach marking skills of a downed bird and retrieving.
and then retrieves a fresh killed chuckar. We cap the gun from
a longer distance at first and slowly move in. This pup has
advanced to where he knows the sound of the cap gun means a
"dead bird" and he will advance quickly to actually shooting
birds to him.
Drills like this not only socialize a young pup to gunfire, they
develop predator drive by getting more birds in the pups mouth
and teach marking skills of a downed bird and retrieving.
Foundation Training... the footings to the building of any Hunting Retriever. This
program is completely about building a bird dog. The love of birds, confidence with
gunfire and the hunting environment both on land and water are the essentials we build
into your pup. Without these, you have no hunting dog. Our Hunting Retriever
Foundation Training Program is designed to bring out the natural predator instincts in
your pup and create in him a strong desire to hunt and retrieve and to learn that gunfire
means birds. The training techniques used in this program advance the young retriever
as both a waterfowl and an upland dog There is no substitute for foundation training
and all retrievers, regardless of age, must have the basics and become a bird dog before
advancing in their training.
program is completely about building a bird dog. The love of birds, confidence with
gunfire and the hunting environment both on land and water are the essentials we build
into your pup. Without these, you have no hunting dog. Our Hunting Retriever
Foundation Training Program is designed to bring out the natural predator instincts in
your pup and create in him a strong desire to hunt and retrieve and to learn that gunfire
means birds. The training techniques used in this program advance the young retriever
as both a waterfowl and an upland dog There is no substitute for foundation training
and all retrievers, regardless of age, must have the basics and become a bird dog before
advancing in their training.
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