Training information

• Introduction to Top Gun Kennel
   
• Day One
   
• Goals/Guidelines
   
• Immunization
   
• Training Tools
   
• Commands
   
• Introduction to Equipment
   
• Backing/Honoring
   
• Steadiness
   
• Nutrition
   
• Conditioning
   
• Trained Retrieving
   
• First Aid Kit
   
• Key Phrases
   

Team Sport Trainers

• Steve Ries
   
• Chuck Woods
   
• Russ Richner
   
• John Prikosovich
   
• Dave Troup
   
• Fees and Training
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Training Articles

• The 3 Types of Upland Sporting Dogs
   
• Determining Factors in Bird Dog Abilities
   
• Pre-Season Conditioning
   
• Seasonal Feeding Programs
   
• Transitioning To A New Dog Food
   
• What Level Is Your Dog?

Other Articles

• Conditioning our Canines
   
• Hunting Tips & Locations
   
• Taking the "Anticipation" out of Your Training

Training

Key Phrases to Remember

1. Dogs learn from Repetition, Repetition, Repetition and more Repetition!
2. Teach before you train!
3. Never give a command that you cannot enforce!
4. You can lead a dog to water but you cannot make him swim!
5. Finish each command before starting a new one!
6. Work toward silent commands (Verbal, Visual and Silent).
7. Learning stops when confusion begins!
8. Single-word commands, not sentences!
9. There are many things a dog must learn on their own!
10. You only get one chance to start a puppy!
11. The pack dependence and survival rate is determined by its alpha leader!
12. Always put your dog in a position to succeed!

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