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02-13-2020, 10:37 AM
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I am looking for an upland dog trainer hopefully for a GWP
I live in Calgary and I am looking for a GWP trainer for upland birds.
My pup is 10 months old has been out hunting since she was 6 months old and doing well but I can't really trust her not to run away, especially if there is a rabbit around or if I miss a pheasant she will chase it for about 500 yrds before coming back.
I have not used an ecollar yet. She knows the whoa command, sit, stay and come. Heeling is coming along but all of that goes out the window when there are animal distractions.
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02-13-2020, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
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Joining a NAVHDA chapter is a good idea, you will have access to a lot of knowledge, as well as access to a training field and birds. And if this is your first hunting dog, it will be beneficial to be involved with the training yourself, as you will earn as much as the dog.
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02-13-2020, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Calgary
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Have you looked into www.ultimategundog.ca Andre trains waterfowl and upland dogs just located east of High River... You could at least call and have a talk with him and get a feel for what he could do
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02-13-2020, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Give WW Birds from the forum a call to see if he will take your pup on. That would be my first call. It is never a bad thing when your dog trainer also owns a game bird shooting preserve Here is his website.
http://www.whitewolfbirds.com/
Should he not be able to, I would recommend either Ringneck Kennels or Blackfoot Kennels. Both are well regarded.
http://ringneckkennels.com/
http://www.blackfootkennels.ca/
All three are in southern Alberta close to Calgary.
Good luck. You've got a lovely dog. You will be amazed at what three months with a good trainer will produce.
There are others you will find with a Google search, but man o man, buyer beware. Hint: sometimes silence speaks louder than words.
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02-16-2020, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: calgary
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randy Blanchard
Blackfoot kennels
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02-16-2020, 07:27 PM
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Good idea seeking professional help. Another option would be get an ecollar, condition dog to it, reinforce commands with it. If he can hear you and is ignoring you let him feel it.
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02-20-2020, 01:09 PM
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Location: calgary
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If your only problem is call back I would look for some one that will work with you in teaching collar conditioning and call back . If your pup is busting birds or creeping than I would suggest a trainer randy is who inused he is very knowledgable and does not let the dogs get away with anything . End result well trained dog . When I get my next pointer I will be looking for someone to train me in how to train the dog as I feel it will be more rewarding . Ps if your pup is at all timid or easily scared do not take them to randy .
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02-20-2020, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by spazzy
Ps if your pup is at all timid or easily scared do not take them to randy .
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02-20-2020, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by WinefredCommander
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Do you have anything of substance to add?
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02-21-2020, 06:21 AM
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Yes, what is your point?
If you have something to say then say it. If not, a response like this is just trolling, and I will have no issue infracting you for being a simple jerk.
Totally uncalled for.
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02-21-2020, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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When I get my next pointer I will be looking for someone to train me in how to train the dog as I feel it will be more rewarding
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Not only more rewarding, but even a well trained dog can be ruined by an owner that handles the dog poorly. I made some mistakes training my dog, but working with the local NAVHDA chapter, was a huge aid in correcting my mistakes, and in preventing me from teaching my dog even more bad habits.
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02-21-2020, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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X2 As a first timer joining NAVHDA was the best thing I did for my dog. I probably got trained as much as my dog.
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02-21-2020, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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Originally Posted by caddisman
I live in Calgary and I am looking for a GWP trainer for upland birds.
My pup is 10 months old has been out hunting since she was 6 months old and doing well but I can't really trust her not to run away, especially if there is a rabbit around or if I miss a pheasant she will chase it for about 500 yrds before coming back.
I have not used an ecollar yet. She knows the whoa command, sit, stay and come. Heeling is coming along but all of that goes out the window when there are animal distractions.
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Join navhda 100% - you'll likely learn more in 1 day than your dog will.
https://www.wildrosenavhda.com/
The issue you're having is easily fixed with a couple training pigeons, a friend and a check cord. Shoot me a PM if you'd like some company training
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02-21-2020, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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I'm not a member of that Navhda group, but I have been out to Prairie Vista Navhda on a number of occasions to test and training days. I found the people to be quite nice, and for sure helpful. The key is not in being a wallflower when you get there. Introduce yourself to many people, and talk dogs. The members have no idea if you are brand new or an old hand.
https://www.prairievistanavhda.ca/
Last edited by sns2; 02-25-2020 at 06:24 AM.
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02-24-2020, 11:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spazzy
If your only problem is call back I would look for some one that will work with you in teaching collar conditioning and call back . If your pup is busting birds or creeping than I would suggest a trainer randy is who inused he is very knowledgable and does not let the dogs get away with anything . End result well trained dog . When I get my next pointer I will be looking for someone to train me in how to train the dog as I feel it will be more rewarding . Ps if your pup is at all timid or easily scared do not take them to randy .
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I used Randy too. I don’t know about being timid. My guy is pretty passive and did just fine. I think it’s more of a drive issue.
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