Basic Obedience
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Our basic obedience program is far from basic! We hold all dogs to a high standard. During the program your pup will learn sit, stay, here, heel and place. Also during the program your pup will learn loose leash walking, no jumping, biting, barking or begging!
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The program is a six we program at just $300 per week! For only $1800 you could have an obedient dog that anyone would enjoy to be around! Oh and did we mention we guarantee the results?
Intro To guns and birds
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Like we always say, enjoy the process! If your looking for a hunting dog this is where the process starts. First and for most we need a dog who loves live birds and knows that gun fire means birds are down! So let us gun break your dog!!
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This program is $225 per week plus the cost of birds! Program is just a short 2 weeks but one of the most crucial parts of training!
Basic upland program!
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During this program we include basic obedience and quartering in the upland! Your pup will know how to work a basic upland field in moderate cover! This is an entry level program where we discover what natural abilities your dog has! After the completion of the program you should expect and hunting dog that listens and knows how to hunt the upland.
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The cost of this program is $225 per week and is 7 weeks long. You will get everything that is listed in the basic obedience program and the ability to hunt in the upland.
The per-requisit to this program is the completion of intro to guns and birds.
Intermediate duck and upland Dog!
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This program is for your serious hunters who want a turn key ready to hunt dog. This program includes Basic obedience, basic upland and intro to guns and birds along with waterfowl training.
What to expect after the completion of this program.
Intro to guns and birds
Basic obedience
retrieving birds on both land and water while navigating through decoys out to 100+ yards.
Force fetch to ensure every bird is delivered to hand.
Steady to gun fire in the duck blind to ensure the safety of your dog! Your pup will sit still until released to get a downed bird.
Your pup will be well behaved and controllable with all the commands both in the field and in the home.
After this program you will have a fully finished upland dog along with a intermediate level waterfowl dog. Your pup will be ready for the duck blind!
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This program is a 4-5 month program from start to finish. This includes the basic obedience program, intro to guns and birds and the upland program.
The cost is $225 per week plus birds.
Advanced duck dog!
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This program is for your die hard hunnter or guide operations. Or even for a guys who just wants a fully finished dog who can mark multiple down birds and run consistent blind retrieves.
What this program includes.
Everything from the Intermediate program
T-drill
Pattern blinds
Swim-by
Running cold blinds on land and water
Marking multiple birds out to 200 yards on land and water
This program requires a special dog and owner that are willing to get to this level! Not every breed and dog are able to do this! So please call!!
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This program is 8-10 months long and includes the following programs.
Basic obedience
Intro to guns and birds
upland program
intermediate duck dog
The cost of this program is $225 per week plus birds!
HRC and AKC hunt test programs
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During this program we include all the above options depending on what level you want to reach. This is for serious clients who really want to see what there pup is capable of doing. Now lets go get some ribbons!
We offer the following titles
Junior and Started
this is a dog who is through the intermediate duck dog program
Senior and Seasoned
this is a dog who is through the advanced duck dog program
Master and Finished
This is a dog who is above the advanced level program!
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Junior and Started
4-6 months
Senior and Seasoned
8-12 months
Master and finished
12+ months
Theses programs can be broke into summer training programs of 4-8 months of training done each summer so you can still take your dog home and hunt! The cost is $225 per week plus birds.
Our Promise to you
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Honesty
We are extremely honest with each of our clients no matter the news. If your dog isn’t going to fit our program you will be the first to know! Training is expensive and we don’t want you to waist any money!
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Cleanliness
We strive in having a clean, comfortable and organized operation. We promise to always take great care of your pup and keep you updated with any problems that might arise!
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Fairness
We promise to always be fair to both you and your pup! We will always use the best method to train your pup while being fair to each dog that comes through our program. Here at river bottom we are proud of our programs and ensure we will treat your fur baby fairly!