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Grizzle:
I have a 7mo GSP and am considering sending him out to Sunnydell for 30 days.  I can't imagine there is many folks out there more capable or experienced training the pups for bird hunting thank Chuck Dryke.  We're worried about the pup getting separation anxiety, he gets worried even for drop off training.  Chuck says he'll settle in within a couple of days, not to worry.  Thoughts?

Thanks

merlo105:
Yeah, Well a month is not long enough to work with a dog so you try to fit as much stuff in as you can you'll brake your dog. Plus I just had a friend get a dog back from a trainer in Eastern, WA the dog came back way skinny, sick, and was worse then when he was sent I have seen that alot of times. So if you dont know them then you have a great chance of getting played. When my buddy got his dog back it didnt know any of the commands just wanted to bolt everytime off the leash. So really look in to it.

Schmalzfam:
We have sent two dogs off to be trained and they were very well taken care of. They settled in just fine and settled back in at home just as easy.
Make sure you know the trainer and have done your research on them. 30 days isn't long enough in my opinion for the trainer to do a whole lot but, if it's OB you want, I could see 30 days.
Ask around..if he is a good trainer, he will come highly recommended.
Congrads on your puppy :)

follow maggie:
Last summer, I sent my pup off "to school" for a month, and have been very happy I did.  I don't know how to train a dog for hunting, so it was a great, cost effective way to get a started pup to the point where I can work with her, now.

She didn't suffer any separation problems- in a couple days, she settled in, because she was having fun hunting every day.  When I picked her up, she wasn't skinny, shy from people or anything. 

Take the time to find a good trainer, one that has the same training philosophy as you.  A real important thing to do is go to wherever the trainer is and meet him/her with your dog, and see their operation in person.  This will tell you a lot about them and whether you should leave your dog there.

I know a couple good ones in ellensburg, if you're interested.

EbrgHunt:
what are your thoughts on the ellensburg area trainers?  Im graduating from CWU in June and wouldnt mind to see some of the options around here.

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