A young dog enters this program around six months of age. The main objective is to prepare this young dog for Field Trial or Hunt Test competition. It takes approximately 6 to 8 months to progress dogs through the series of steps in the program. Each step is a building process of skills and tools for the next step. At the conclusion of this training the dog has a complete understanding of what is expected.
This program is designed to promote style and the dog’s full potential. Our teaching approach allows a young dog to move through the levels of basics at it’s own pace. We tailor our Young Dog Program to fit the dog instead of pushing a young dog through a program. This is how our Young Dog Program has been so successful for over 20 years.