• Basic Obedience

• Introduction to Retrieving

• Introduction to Birds

• Introduction to Guns

• Line Manners

• Learn the Basics correctly

Reliable Singles

• Learn to Use Nose and Eyes

• Work With the Wind

• Work in Varying Terrain

• Learn Scent Discrimination

• Develop Confidence and Perseverance

Advanced Fetch and Hold Skills

• Dependable, Business-like Retrieving

• Prompt Return and Delivery

• Proper Bird Handling

• Establish a Good Working/Learning Attitude

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Training in Texas

Preacher, Make'n a splash!

Beginning Handling - Pre-Senior

• Stopping on Whistle

• Three-Handed Casting

• Basic Handling Drills

Intermediate Handling - Pre-Master

• Precision Stopping

• Sharpen Casting Skills

• Advanced Handling Drills

Multiple Marks

• Work in Challenging Terrain

• Work at Longer Distances

• Work with Wind (downwind/into the wind marks)

• Learn How to Handle Drag-back Scent

• Learn Diversion Marks

• Learn Delayed Marks

• Honoring

Handler's jacket - $60
Whistle lanyard - $40
Training hours - hundreds
Communication - priceless!

Advanced Hunting Skills

• Quartering

• Trailing (cold and hot)

• Honoring

• Duck Blind Manners

Private Lessons

• by appointment only

• training/problem solving assistance at all levels

Hunt Test and Field Trial Procedures

• Handler Responsibilities

• Sportsmanship/Courtesy to Other Entrants

• Hunt Test Rules/Field Trial Standard Procedures

• Responsibilities of Marshalls, Judges, Hunt Test Committee

Advanced Handling Skills - Master Tests/Field Trials

• Refined Line Manners

• Require Absolute Steadiness

• Advanced Multiple Marks - back pocket, in-line, inverted triples

• Out-of-order Flyers

• Retired Guns

• Poison Birds