Hunting Retriever Foundation Training
As pups advance in training, we can use hackled pigeons
and add in calling and gunfire. Notice the 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.
and add in calling and gunfire. Notice the 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.
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.
Once the pups are confident with birds,
we can advance the pups Upland skills
by using quail, pigeons and hen
pheasants. It's all about finding and
putting up birds in all types of cover.
Gun breaking is easily accomplished
once we have a "bridy" pup that chases
flushed game......
we can advance the pups Upland skills
by using quail, pigeons and hen
pheasants. It's all about finding and
putting up birds in all types of cover.
Gun breaking is easily accomplished
once we have a "bridy" pup that chases
flushed game......
These pups react to the find and flush of a
bird with lots of excitement and chase....
bird with lots of excitement and chase....
Above...This young retriever pup gets scent of a pheasant, tracks 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......
To contact us:
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
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RETRIEVING
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our building blocks approach to Foundation
Training brings out the pups natural predator
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.
Training brings out the pups natural predator
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GUNFIRE
Many five to seven 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.
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.
Left and below: A four month old water spaniel retrieving
out of the water.
out of the water.
Left and above: This four month old pup
aggressively chases and then retrieves a fresh
killed chuckar. We cap the gun at a distance as
he gets close to grabbing the bird. 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.
aggressively chases and then retrieves a fresh
killed chuckar. We cap the gun at a distance as
he gets close to grabbing the bird. 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.
Most pups have the desire to pick up and carry and love to retrieve
at a very early age. We use small canvas bumpers to get them
started and quickly advance to fresh killed quail. If you want your
gundog to retrieve birds naturally, they must start picking them up
at a young age. You will not be hunting bumpers! Our foundation
program builds on their natural desire by building strong bird
drive.
We can capitlaize on this desire by creating a game that is fun and
teaches a pup how to mark the fall of a bird all at the same time.
at a very early age. We use small canvas bumpers to get them
started and quickly advance to fresh killed quail. If you want your
gundog to retrieve birds naturally, they must start picking them up
at a young age. You will not be hunting bumpers! Our foundation
program builds on their natural desire by building strong bird
drive.
We can capitlaize on this desire by creating a game that is fun and
teaches a pup how to mark the fall of a bird all at the same time.
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