Frequently Asked Questions
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A working dog kennel is a training-focused facility that specializes in dogs bred or driven to perform specific tasks such as hunting, tracking, protection, or advanced obedience. Unlike traditional boarding or pet training, working dog kennels emphasize structure, discipline, and real-world performance.
We train a wide range of dogs, including:
- Working and hunting breeds
- High-drive dogs
- Family companions needing structure
- Dogs with behavioral challenges
Each dog is evaluated individually, and training is customized based on temperament, drive, and goals.
We offer three primary training paths:
- Working Dog Training – Performance-driven training for hunting, field work, tracking, and advanced obedience
- Best Buddies Training – General obedience and manners for companion dogs
- Custom Track Training – A-la-carte, modular training where owners select specific skills
General obedience training typically includes:
- Sit and stay on command
- Reliable recall (“Here”)
- Leash and walking heel
- Kennel or place command
- Leave it and impulse control
- No jumping (“Off”)
Training focuses on reliability in real-life environments.
Yes. We offer comprehensive retriever and upland bird dog training, including:
- Bird and gun introduction
- Marking drills on land and water
- Steady to shot
- Force fetch / forced retrieve
- Decoy work and water confidence
- Real hunting scenario training
Dogs must complete basic obedience before advanced field work.
Yes. Upland training includes:
- Whoa training
- Whistle commands
- Kenneling and recall
- E-collar conditioning (only on known commands)
- Bird work across varied terrain
- Live hunting scenarios
Training is designed to develop natural pointing and hunting instincts while maintaining control.
Yes. Our shed and hound training focuses on:
- Scent and nose development
- Trail and track work
- Pack manners and group control
- Field obedience
- Efficient shed search and indication
Yes. Aggression training begins with a comprehensive behavior assessment and includes:
- Root-cause evaluation
- Customized training plans
- Impulse control and obedience
- Desensitization and counterconditioning
- Controlled socialization
Not all dogs are suitable for every approach; safety and realism guide all training decisions.
Yes, for suitable dogs only. Bite and protection work includes:
- Temperament evaluation
- Foundation obedience
- Grip and targeting development
- Reliable outs and release
- Drive building and threat recognition
Protection training is only offered after careful evaluation and is never rushed.
Training length depends on:
- The dog’s age and experience
- The type of training selected
- The dog’s drive and temperament
Programs range from short, targeted sessions to multi-month immersive training.
Yes. Owner education is a core part of every program. We teach:
- Proper handling and timing
- Reinforcement techniques
- Field control and follow-through
This ensures training holds up after the dog goes home.
We use humane, proven training methods based on:
- Clear communication
- Consistency and structure
- Reinforcement and accountability
E-collars are used only after commands are fully understood and never as a teaching shortcut.
Yes. High-drive and working dogs are our specialty. Our programs are designed to channel drive into controlled, purposeful behavior rather than suppressing it.
You can schedule training directly through our website by selecting the program or Custom Track options that best fit your goals.
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