Sit-to-Retrieve

Training:

Elevate Your Retriever’s Skills! Our 3-Month Sit-to-Retrieve Program is a comprehensive and specialized training course designed to take your retriever’s abilities to new heights. This intensive program builds on the foundation established in our Foundations for Success Program, focusing specifically on enhancing your dog’s retrieving skills and discipline in the field.

3 Month Retrieving Program

Sit to Retrieve Program: Building Excellence

  • Sit: The cornerstone of this program is teaching your dog to remain seated and steady until given the command to retrieve. This training ensures your dog stays calm and focused, even in high-energy situations.

  • Trained Retrieve: We emphasize the importance of controlled and efficient retrieves. Your dog will learn to wait for your command before retrieving, promoting discipline and minimizing mistakes in the field.

  • Live Bird: We introduce your dog to live bird, allowing them to practice their skills in realistic hunting scenarios. This helps develop confidence and precision in actual hunting situations.

  • Gunfire Acclimation: To prepare your dog for hunting environments, we condition them to the sounds of live gunfire, ensuring they remain composed and responsive during hunts.

  • Place: Building on the place training from the Foundations for Success Program, we reinforce your dog’s ability to hold their position until directed, which is crucial for maintaining control during retrieving tasks.

  • Whistle and Tone Cues: We incorporate whistle and tone commands to enhance your dog’s responsiveness and ability to follow directional cues at a distance, crucial for successful retrieves in the field.

  • Retrieve to Hand: We focus on teaching your dog to deliver the retrieved game directly to your hand, ensuring a clean and efficient transfer every time.

Individualized Approach

We understand that each dog has unique strengths and areas for improvement. Our Sit to Retrieve Program is tailored to your dog’s specific needs, whether they are naturally inclined to retrieve or need more encouragement. We work closely with each dog to foster their natural abilities while addressing any challenges they may face.

Program Goals

The Sit to Retrieve Program is designed with the following key objectives to ensure your dog becomes a reliable and skilled retriever in various environments:

The Place Command: Your dog will learn to stay on a designated place until released, which is essential for maintaining control during hunting scenarios.

Heel Off-Lead: We focus on teaching your dog to heel off-lead, ensuring they walk calmly by your side without the need for a leash, even in high-distraction environments.

Recall: Your dog will be trained to reliably return to you when called, even when off-lead, which is critical for safety and control in the field.

Field Work: The program includes extensive fieldwork where your dog will practice retrieving in varied and realistic hunting conditions, including different terrains and environments.

Steadiness Until Released: We emphasize teaching your dog to remain steady and wait patiently until given the command to retrieve, preventing premature breaks and ensuring a controlled hunting experience.

Trained Retrieve: Your dog will be trained to execute both single and double marks on land and water, enhancing their ability to retrieve efficiently in different settings.

Introduction to Whistle Sit and Casting: A very basic introduction to whistle commands and casting (directing your dog to a specific location) will be provided, laying the groundwork for more advanced training

Why Choose Our 3-Month Sit to Retrieve Program?

  • Our trainers specialize in retriever training, with years of experience in developing disciplined and skilled hunting companions.

  • This 3-month program provides a deep focus on the essential skills needed for retrieving, ensuring your dog’s effectiveness and reliability during hunts.

  • We train your dog in environments that mimic real hunting scenarios, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of the field.

  • We offer continuous support to help you and your dog maintain and refine the skills learned during training, ensuring long-term success.

This 3-Month Sit to Retrieve Program runs in conjunction with our Foundations for Success Program, offering a comprehensive and seamless training experience. By combining foundational obedience with specialized retrieving skills, your dog will become a proficient and confident hunting companion.

Join us for the 3-Month Sit to Retrieve Program and witness the transformation in your retriever’s abilities. Enroll today to set your dog on the path to becoming a skilled and reliable hunting partner.

Solid Foundation Included

Your dog’s journey to retrieving excellence starts here. Contact us now to get started!