Trinity Oak Labs is now offering training for hunting retrievers. We mainly work with Labradors, but will accept other retrieving breeds as well. Our program is tailored to each dog, keeping the owner's goals in mind, whether it be for AKC or UKC/HRC Hunt tests or a finished waterfowl/upland hunting retriever.
Our entire program is based off of obedience training, for if the dog cannot walk quietly beside you and sit still when told to, why would he obey when he is off the leash? This foundation is the same for every dog, whether you are wanting a Master Hunter and Grand Hunting Retriever Champion, or just a dog to go pick up the birds you shoot while hunting. Another important part in training dogs is consistency, that the dog understands that the same rules apply today as they did yesterday. Line manners are also very important to us, which is an additional concept that stems from obedience training and control of the dog.
Following is some information on the specific training programs that we have available at this time, but as stated above, these can be adjusted to meet the goals of the dog.
The prices listed include everything to do with training your dog: there are no hidden fees for birds, shells, dog food, boarding, etc.
#1: Puppy Head-Start Program
This is a 2 week program which helps to provide a solid foundation which is
used in later training to help produce a well rounded gun dog. It consists of
introduction to water, birds, loud noises - i.e gun shots, decoys, as well as
socialization around new people and other dogs. Crate training is also
included.
$200
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#2: Obedience Training Program
In our Obedience program, your retriever will be taught basic obedience commands such as sit, here, heel, and kennel. This is a 3 week course, and "Owner training" is included. $300
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#3: Basic Gun Dog Training
Single marks thrown up to 75-100 yards on land/water
Our basic training program will produce a dog that will be
able to pass "Started Hunting Retriever"(SHR) or AKC "Junior
Hunter"(JH) tests. This program usually takes a minimum of 3
months to complete, but may be more or less depending on the
dog. The result will be a dog that ignores decoys while hunting, delivers the birds to hand, and is capable of doing 50-75 yard marked retrieves on land or water. When finished with this program, gunshots will also not be an issue for the dog as shots will then mean "birds."
$450 per month
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# 4: Intermediate Retriever Training
Hand Signals
Force-to-pile
Extended Handling drills
Pattern Blinds
Swimbye
Lining Drills
Marks thrown up to 150 yards
Steady
A dog that has completed this program will be able to
pass a UKC seasoned test or an AKC Senior Hunter.
He will be able to run blind retrieves and obey hand signals in the field, run double marks, ignore diversion birds, and be steady at the line. This program is est. 4 months to complete and participants MUST have already completed Basic training.
$450 per month
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#5: Advanced Retriever Training
Triple Marked Retrieves
Advanced Blind Retrieves
Extreme obedience and control
A dog completing this level will be able to pass a UKC Finished or AKC Master Hunter Test. They will be able to mark multiple marks, run very difficult and technical marks and blinds, and basically have every tool necessary to exceed at these levels. The est. amount of time needed to get a dog up to this level coming from the seasoned level is 4 months, but may be more or less depending on the dog.
$450 per Month
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#6: Upland Hunter Program
Force-Fetch
Obedience Training
Lots of birds
Dogs completing this level of training will display finished
level control and be able to complete a UKC Upland Hunter
(UH) test. Dog will have obedience training, be steady to
wing and shot, deliver to hand, and sit for walk-ups. Includes
all listed above-left in italics.
$450 a month.
