Post by: ttown on October 21, 2011, 04:12:20 PM
Rocking M Retrievers in Spanaway
Northwest Performance Dogs in Monroe
Or who else do you recommend?
I have been reading this book..
Thanks
Post by: Goldeneye on October 21, 2011, 04:17:30 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Water-Dog-Revolutionary-Training-Method/dp/0525247343 (http://www.amazon.com/Water-Dog-Revolutionary-Training-Method/dp/0525247343)
Post by: gasman on October 21, 2011, 04:33:05 PM
I know them personally and have got more involved with volunteering in helping with teh Field Trails. Its a blast :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: ttown on October 21, 2011, 05:35:26 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on October 21, 2011, 09:27:04 PM
All are very different and demand different trainers who specialize in their craft.
Lastly, visit all the people you narrow down and be sure to watch them train dogs that they have in their kennel. Ask to attend a training day. Choose a trainer who best fits your personality and goals for your dog.
All of the above mentioned are very good trainers and will give you good results depending upon your goals some might be a better fit than others....location and convenience are also important so you can spend time with them learning how to work your trained dog properly.
my two pennies added....
Post by: whitey on October 22, 2011, 12:01:54 AM
Cant say enough good about these guys.
Either duck or Upland they will do them both.
The upland school is 2 months. very good.
The duck is a month at a time.
Check them out.
Post by: Waldo84 on November 16, 2011, 08:31:36 PM
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Post by: vandeman17 on November 17, 2011, 01:42:47 PM
I'm just gonna assume you mean for that little black pup on your avitar.
http://www.conwaykennels.com/ (http://www.conwaykennels.com/)
They trained my lab and she's a rockstar. Best dog I've ever owned.
:yeah: This is my uncle's kennel and they do a great job!
Post by: Happy Gilmore on November 17, 2011, 03:44:55 PM
I'm just gonna assume you mean for that little black pup on your avitar.
http://www.conwaykennels.com/ (http://www.conwaykennels.com/)
They trained my lab and she's a rockstar. Best dog I've ever owned.
:yeah: This is my uncle's kennel and they do a great job!
Tell your Uncle Happy Gilmore said he's a punk! :chuckle:
Post by: vandeman17 on November 17, 2011, 04:06:08 PM
I'm just gonna assume you mean for that little black pup on your avitar.
http://www.conwaykennels.com/ (http://www.conwaykennels.com/)
They trained my lab and she's a rockstar. Best dog I've ever owned.
:yeah: This is my uncle's kennel and they do a great job!
Tell your Uncle Happy Gilmore said he's a punk! :chuckle:
My uncle or Bucko? :P
Post by: st8uppointers on November 17, 2011, 05:12:48 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on November 17, 2011, 05:20:59 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 17, 2011, 05:24:22 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on November 17, 2011, 06:52:35 PM
me ! :chuckle:
I meant Bucco....is that Bucco??
Post by: vandeman17 on November 17, 2011, 06:55:41 PM
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Post by: vandeman17 on November 17, 2011, 06:58:06 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on November 17, 2011, 07:00:54 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on November 17, 2011, 07:19:50 PM
I know this has been a topic of the past but I thought I would ask if anyone has experience with the following Dog Trainers:
Rocking M Retrievers in Spanaway
Northwest Performance Dogs in Monroe
Or who else do you recommend?
I have been reading this book..
Thanks
i trained my first ever lab with that book and she out hunted any of my buddies dogs any day. She is 12 now and more content to lay in the blind at my feet. But that is ok because she earned it. if I do again I will do it the same.
Post by: vandeman17 on November 17, 2011, 07:46:23 PM
Thanks for the info vanderman, do you know if they do train pointing dogs or just retrievers? I live in marysvillle so its nice that they are so close
They do it all. check out conwaykennels.com and it gives you a breakdown of what they can do.
Post by: ttown on November 17, 2011, 09:08:12 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on November 18, 2011, 06:40:56 PM
I talked to Pat and Conway Kennels. Its tough to leave her for a month. They all sound really good.. Still hard to decide. :dunno:
Leave her for two! One month is barely long enough to get used to the surroundings and start learning. Seriously.
Post by: vandeman17 on November 18, 2011, 06:43:22 PM
I talked to Pat and Conway Kennels. Its tough to leave her for a month. They all sound really good.. Still hard to decide. :dunno:
Leave her for two! One month is barely long enough to get used to the surroundings and start learning. Seriously.
I agree. Normally it takes a week or two for the dog to relax enough for them to even start working and learning. I left my pup there almost 2 months this summer and will be sending her back up next summer for at least another month.
Post by: ttown on March 14, 2012, 11:57:03 PM
Post by: wildweeds on March 15, 2012, 06:29:35 AM
I talked to Pat and Conway Kennels. Its tough to leave her for a month. They all sound really good.. Still hard to decide. :dunno:
Leave her for two! One month is barely long enough to get used to the surroundings and start learning. Seriously.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 15, 2012, 11:29:31 PM
Dog training isn't a couple month process. It's through the life of the dog. After two years, you'll know where you're at and how far it can go or, how far you want to take the dog by your own commitment.
Post by: jetjockey on March 16, 2012, 11:31:05 AM
With that said, in trials, most dogs won't mature and be able to compete regularly for ribbons until they reach 3 years or older typically. Prime age for a pointing trial dog is probably 6-8 years old, but its not uncommon for dogs to achieve FC status before 3 years old. The AF AA National Champion a couple years back hadnt even turned 4 yet.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 16, 2012, 12:11:07 PM
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Post by: ttown on March 26, 2012, 09:19:21 AM
I met with NW Performance Dogs for an hour at the end of week 1 Sunday.
Lola did really well for being a week into training. Pat planted some Pheasants and she flushed them I shot them and they were picked up and dropped at my feet. She loves to swim and returned birds to my feet from the water also. (she's a swimming machine) Lola is really understanding the commands for a 7 month old and stayed with us the entire time. I am excited to see what she is going to be doing in week 2. We threw a lot of birds at her Sunday and I could tell she was having fun with them.
I attached a picture that I took after we were done. I could have got one in action but I did not want to be that guy taking pictures instead of training.
Post by: ttown on March 26, 2012, 09:28:02 AM
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