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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: Huskerwannabe on March 31, 2015, 04:36:10 PM

Title: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Huskerwannabe on March 31, 2015, 04:36:10 PM: Interested in seeking dog training help with my lab. Primarily for ducks but also upland. If anyone knows of any reasonably priced trainers in the wenatchee area that would be great.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: WRL on March 31, 2015, 04:46:46 PM: Closest one to you would be Mike Taylor in Othello. Skyhigh Retrievers.

WRL
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Huskerwannabe on March 31, 2015, 04:56:45 PM: Maybe I should clarify, I would prefer to not leave my dog for upwards of 4 months with a trainer. Is that an option with skyhigh?
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: AspenBud on March 31, 2015, 05:02:22 PM: Quote from: Huskerwannabe on March 31, 2015, 04:56:45 PM
Maybe I should clarify, I would prefer to not leave my dog for upwards of 4 months with a trainer. Is that an option with skyhigh?

I'd imagine it depends on what you expect to have accomplished. You're not going to have a finished dog in 2-4 weeks.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: mburrows on March 31, 2015, 05:06:36 PM: Long Hollow Retrievers in Ellensburg. Only heard of em so i couldnt vouch for them but thats an option.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Huskerwannabe on March 31, 2015, 05:08:13 PM: I understand that 4 weeks is not possible. I guess what I want is to take my dog to a trainer 1-2 times a week and then work with the pup at home until hunting season. Paying someone 500-700 a month for 4 months doesn't sound appealing.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: addicted2hunting on March 31, 2015, 06:07:12 PM: some trainers will work with you to help you. I'm not sure of any retriever guys by you except long hollow in Ellensburg.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Huskerwannabe on March 31, 2015, 06:42:56 PM: I saw them and sent an email. I'm just hoping they won't require to leave my dog.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: mburrows on March 31, 2015, 07:24:03 PM: If your just looking for some training tips and ideas there are some half way decent videos and books out there. Tom Dokken has some good stuff. Youtube is also a good resource.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 31, 2015, 08:47:43 PM: Quote from: mburrows on March 31, 2015, 05:06:36 PM
Long Hollow Retrievers in Ellensburg. Only heard of em so i couldnt vouch for them but thats an option.
I'm told he is no longer training and working full time
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: lokidog on March 31, 2015, 08:58:08 PM: Here's a link to a page with someone that might be able to lead you in the right direction. We belong to Whistling Wings Hunt Retriever Club here on the westside and many people are very helpful in the training department.

http://www.refugeforums.com/refuge/showthread.php?t=948184 (http://www.refugeforums.com/refuge/showthread.php?t=948184)

This is from a couple years ago, but here is also a link to his home page which looks current.

http://www.pointinglabcasey.itgo.com/ (http://www.pointinglabcasey.itgo.com/)

Good luck.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: WRL on April 01, 2015, 07:23:56 AM: I am sure most trainers will work with you one or two days a week but you are going to end up paying more.

For an hour of their time, they are going to charge you probably $50. 2x a week and that is $400 for 8 hours. Leave them there for 24 hours a day and they are going to get way way more effective training for $700 or so a month.

Ryan at Longhollow is no longer training dogs. I believe he is working a full time job as Happy said.

Mike at Skyhigh is your closest trainer.

If you just want to meet with some amateurs that might be able to help you, I can get some names for you.

Where did you get your pup? How old is it?

WRL
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Huskerwannabe on April 01, 2015, 02:50:03 PM: My pup will be 5 months old in a few weeks. He is a yellow lab from a breeder up the methow. Her stud she used is from tiger mountain in ellensburg. If you have names of people that would be willing to guide me along and meet a few times that would be great. He's a family dog and my wife wouldn't be to pleased to ship him off for 3-4 months.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: addicted2hunting on April 01, 2015, 07:02:52 PM: Meeting with other amateurs is best.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: WRL on April 03, 2015, 05:05:45 PM: Huskerwannabe,

Pm me your info and I will forward it on.

WRL
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 05, 2015, 12:29:54 AM: Labs only point because they are scared of the birds
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: constructeur on April 05, 2015, 12:43:38 PM: You may want to look into a HRC club. The Cascade club will be having a test on Pat Murphy's property (West side of Monroe) this coming weekend and a few of us will be there. Yes, it's not very convenient to you, but some windshield time and making social training connections now will pay dividends come this Fall...

http://www.meetup.com/Cascade-Hunting-Retriever-Club/ (http://www.meetup.com/Cascade-Hunting-Retriever-Club/)
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: follow maggie on April 07, 2015, 11:34:52 PM: Doug & Scott at Cook Canyon in Ellensburg did a great job with my lab. I'd go back there without a second thought.
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Meades1 on April 11, 2015, 05:48:35 AM: RJ Marquart is in Moses Lake @ Quicksilver Kennels
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 11, 2015, 11:00:09 PM: Quote from: Meades1 on April 11, 2015, 05:48:35 AM
RJ Marquart is in Moses Lake @ Quicksilver Kennels

I hear he only trains pit bulls now
Title: Re: Looking for a dog trainer
Post by: ribka on April 12, 2015, 08:41:54 AM: Quote from: Happy Gilmore on April 11, 2015, 11:00:09 PM
Quote from: Meades1 on April 11, 2015, 05:48:35 AM
RJ Marquart is in Moses Lake @ Quicksilver Kennels

I hear he only trains pit bulls now

:chuckle:

i spoke to RJ at the sportmens show and he is still training. He has a one week class in June where you can stay at his place and train all day with him all week