GOOD GO ING TRAINING CENTER

PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 
FOR UPLAND BIRD AND WATERFOWL DOGS

PROGRAM GUIDE FOR POINTING BREEDS

HEAD START HUNTING PROGRAM
2 weeks

Penny (Vizsla) is developing her natural talent for pointing in our Head Start Program

Our Head Start Program is designed for young dogs 5-6 months of age or older dogs that have not yet had these first experiences.  In the hunting program we focus on developing a dog’s natural ability for hunting.  We begin by exposing young dogs to birds through simple retrieving drills and hunts in light cover for liberated game birds.  These drills develop a young pointers natural retrieve and their talent for finding and pointing game.  As the dogs become more skilled and confident, we create more challenging hunts.  We work to develop a young upland hunter with a strong interest in quartering through cover to find game and develop their natural instinct to point through bird exposure.  At the same time we are gradually introducing gun fire along with the bird work so the young dog learns to associate the gun in a positive and exciting manner with hunting and retrieving.  We begin by introducing a .22 black pistol in moderation during bird drills.  We then introduce the 28 gauge and finally graduate to the 12 gauge.     

HEAD START OBEDIENCE PROGRAM
2 weeks

In the obedience program we teach and develop basic commands and introduce the electronic collar.  The initial commands include heel, whoa, come, come around, off, ok and kennel.  We begin with simple obedience sessions in a basic yard or indoor area.  Then gradually add additional distractions as dogs are ready.  Our techniques help teach consistency with commands in real life situations and develop a confident young dog.

These two programs can be combined for a complete 4 week program or done separately.  

GUN DOG PROGRAM
4-10 Weeks

Started Hunting Dogs - 4-6 weeks
Advanced Hunting Dogs - 8-10 weeks

For dogs 8-10 months of age and older

KC (Brittany) is learning to  hold a steady point.

Our Gun Dog Program is designed to take hunting experience and obedience training to the next level, for your hunting companion.  Valuable hunting experience is gained in more challenging upland situations.  Obedience is taught and reinforced in higher distraction and real hunting situations.  This helps ensure a well behaved companion during day-to-day life, whether at home, the dog park or afield.

We focus on:

• Advanced obedience and e-collar conditioning
• Staunch points
• Establishing quartering in the hunting zone
• Recall on fly away and missed birds
• Steady to wing
• Stop to flush
• Retrieving
• Handling and relocating running game
• Whistle commands

FINISHED DOG PROGRAM
4-8 Weeks  

Hagrid (Red Setter) honoring Tanner's  (English Pointer) point during a training  session at Good Go Ing.

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
2-4 weeks  

Shay (German Shorthair) regularly  visits Good Go Ing to keep her  skill shart for the fall.

 

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Jason working with a client and  his young English Setter, Ronnie,  during a private lesson.

 

 

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Carly (English Pointer) has learned a  proper retrieve and delivery to hand.

You are encouraged to come out and see your dog every 2-3 weeks during training.  As you visit, you will be able to see your dog’s progress first hand.  We will demonstrate your dog to you in a way that you understand the training we are doing and how to handle your dog for yourself.  At certain stages of the training we will have you work with your dog under our guidance.  This is to help you and your dog become more comfortable working together.  We are always available to answer any questions you have after you bring your dog home or help with any future training needs you may have.