Hunting Retriever
Programs

1st Swim |

Teaching Hold |
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Basic
Hunting Retriever Program
* Basic Obedience Training
* Trained Retrieve (Hold, Fetch, Give)
* Introduction to single marked retrieves,
(yard work & field work
- light & Medium cover)
* Exposure to decoys, duck calls, gunfire, duck
blinds, dead birds, live birds, and duck boats
* Collar Conditioning - if requested by owner
(e-collar must be provided by owner/client by
the beginning of the second month of training,we
recommend the following brand collars: sportdog,dogtra,or
tri-tronics)
*Introduction to water
*Possible introduction to double marked retrieves
on Land & Water (if your dog is ready)
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Basic
Hunting Retriever Program
(6 Month training program)
(we recommend 5 months minimum training)
cost: $500.00 per month
Age - 5 months and older
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On the Mark
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Delivery To Hand |
| Advanced
Hunting Retriever Program
Depending on retriever's previous
training:
* Double marked retrieves Land &
Water
*Triple marked retrieves Land & Water
* Honoring Other Working Dogs
* Advanced Marks and Concepts including doubles
and diversions on land and water
* 3-Handed Directional Casting for blind retrieves
* Line Drills
* Water to Land, Land to Water Marks
* Marks, Marks and More Marks . . . Marks of
Every Concept
* Duration - 4 to 6 months after proper basics
are achieved, however the ability of the dog
will determine how quickly they progress. |
Advanced
Hunting Retriever Program
( 4 - 6 Month training program)
(we recommend 4 months minimum training)
cost: $500.00 per month
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Private
1 on 1 Retriever Training Sessions
Our private 1 on 1 retriever training
sessions with you and your retriever was designed
for the owner who wants to train his/her dog
with a little professional guidance. We will
work with you and your retriever to guide both
of you into becoming a better working team.
If you are just training a lifelong hunting
companion or a hunt test champion, let us help
you achieve both you and your retrievers goals. |
Private
1 on 1 Retriever Training Sessions
14 weeks and older
cost: $30.00 per session (by appointment
only)
(training birds used during training cost extra)
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Meat Dog

Get the Bird, Bring it Back |

No Frills, No Thrills, Just Birds |
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Dog Program
Do you just want your dog to retrieve
downed birds and return, nothing fancy. Then
you want "The Meat Dog", a dog that
puts the meat where it belongs, in the pot and
on the table.
* Sit, Stay, Here
* Intro to gunfire, duck calls, decoys, and
birds
* Intro to Singled Marked Retrieves on land
and water |
Meat
Dog Program
(90 Day training program)
6 months and older
cost: $450.00 per month
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The Trained Retrieve

Yard Work |

Hold, Hold, Hold |
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Trained
Retrieve Program
* Hold
* Fetch
* Give
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Trained
Retrieve Program
cost: $400.00 per month
( 90 Day training program)
6 months and older
Must have completed obedience
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Pre-Season Retriever Tune
Up

Getting the duck
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The end of another great day |
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Pre-Season
Retriever Tune Ups
If your hunting buddy has been sitting
around, get him ready for hunting season with
a tune up, so he will be ready for the hunt.
* Open to all trained retrievers
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Pre
Season Retriever Tune Ups
cost: $400.00 per month
( 30 - 90 Days training )
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Private Handler Sessions

Talking It Out |

Try it like this... |
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Handler Sessions
Would you like to become a better handler?
Are you having a problem communicating with
your dog? Try our one on one sessions with you
and your dog to become a more proficient handler.
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Private
Handler Session
cost: $30.00 per session
(by appointment only)
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Hunt Tests

Fetch It |

Job Well Done |
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Hunt Test Handling
We participate in UKC/HRC and AKC
hunt test. If you would like us to handle your
dog in a hunt test you will be responsible for
the hunt test entry fee as well as our handling
fee for each test. |
Hunt
Test Handling Fee
cost: $75.00 per dog, for 1 day
or
cost: $125.00 per dog, for 2 days
plus entry fees
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(Prices are subject to change without notice)
* Guarantee - We guarantee your
dogs working performance for 1 year after the successful
completion of our training program. If your dog is
removed from training before the completion of the
program the guarantee is void.
* Program Cost - per month includes
Training, Boarding, Food, Birds, and Ammunition. (Payments
are accepted in Cash, Personal Checks, & PayPal)
* We do not use E-Collars in our training program,
however we will collar condition dogs upon owner/client
request. Owner must supply the E-Collar.
* We Require Proof of Vaccinations at the time of
drop off. This includes Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella
(kennel cough).
* Heart Worm and Flea/Tick Preventatives should be
provided by the owner for the duration of your dogs
stay.
* If not provided, we will administer these products
from our stock and invoice you accordingly.
* For ALL Dogs in Training you will need to fill out
a Terms & Conditions and Client Information Form.
* Please Keep in Mind dogs progress at different rates
and not all dogs are capable of advancing through
all training levels.
Things to bring at time of drop off: Training
fee, copy of dogs most recent vaccinations to include
rabies, parvo, bordetella (kennel cough), heartworm
and flea/tick medication for the duration of your
dogs stay, and a nylon flat buckle or snap buckle
collar. Everything else will be provided by STDT Kennels.
Business/Training Hours:
Mon. - Fri.: 9am - 4pm
Saturdays: by appointment only
Sunday: closed
Holidays: closed
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