Summer and Winter Training Grounds

• Summers (May thru November) we headquarter out of Kelly Farms near Hugo, MN. We have access to technical water nearby.
• Winters (Dec thru April) are spent in Rockport, TX. No snow and warm water is the way to go! Please let us know if you are interested in the winter trip!

Puppy socialization Program
Puppy socialization for a single puppy 7 weeks to 6 months of age. Puppy will live inside, taken into the community for social outings, socialized to the training environment and trailer, introduced to birds, fun retrieves, fun obedience games, and thinking games meant to take advantage and optimize this vital time of brain development. Puppy training most closely follows Bill Hillmann's philosophy of encouraging "balance" from the beginning. We absolutely recommend the Hillmann puppy training DVD for those working with their own pup. Go to WWW.HAWKEYEMEDIA.NET for more info.

Hunt Test Program

Dynamic Dogs are competed almost year around in the AKC Hunt Test Program and attain the titles of Senior Hunter (SH) and Master Hunter (MH). Training involves marking and blind retrieve training as well as strong obedience and control. Training occurs on technical and natural water and a variety of terrain, often in group settings with live fliers shot to simulate the Hunt Test atmosphere. Training is conducted for all three levels (Junior, Senior, and Master) and handling services for Senior and Master only. Owners are encouraged to run their own dogs in the junior level, when appropriate, to gain experience as a handler. If you have never ran a hunt test be careful, it's a lot of fun and can be addicting!

Gun Dog/Hunting Dog Program

Initially the same as the Hunt Test Program concerning obedience, conditioned retrieve, and e-collar conditioning. Those dogs that will not run hunt tests or field trials get less work with technical aspects and more work with finding birds, dead and alive. Training will be done to match your style of hunting. Dogs may be trained to flush birds, chase down a live running rooster pheasant or a diving duck. We do our best to bring out the birdiness while maintaining obedience at the same time. We strive to have our trained gun dogs be pleasant to be around when at home, or in the field.

Field Trial Training (Young Dogs)
Training for field trials at Dynamic Retrievers is appropriate for younger dogs approx 6 month to 2 years of age, or older dogs that are pursuing QAA status. Dogs are trained to handle and mark off white coat guns and are exposed to a lot of retired guns. Training encourages focus and sensibility on line, wild line manners are not allowed and are largely prevented.

Private Lessons
One on one session lasting about 45 min to an hour in length as scheduled with you and your dog(s).

Rates and Contact Info
Please contact Tim for rate information.

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