Puppy Head Start is for pups four to six months old. It is an introduction to the skills the dog will need to know, to be ready for more advanced, gundog training. We have found that people often don't know what to emphasize in their early training and many puppies are poorly started. Some people don't do anything at all thinking that at least they will not be doing the wrong things. Head Start is designed to help you and your pup develop into a successful hunting and retrieving team.
Dogs stay at the kennel during training.
The pups are worked individually and their training starts on the day following their arrival. The puppies are started on basic obedience, to walk at heal, and sit on a leash. They will be worked on retrieving on both land and water. For many this is their first introduction to water and swimming. We also introduce them to retrieving birds and accustom them to the gunshot.