Training

Training

Training Philosophy

Copper Point Kennels training philosophy is heavily rooted in the traditional British styles. Our mission is to have a passionate, high performing, and confident companion with the family and in the field.

We believe positive behaviors are established from the puppy stage and are built upon as the dog gets bigger and bolder. We limit the number of retrieves with a puppy; instead, choosing to focus on socialization and steadiness. Socialization is major component to build the foundation of a calm and confident gundog.

We believe positive reinforcement is the key to success—mainly through use of treats and praise. Dogs in our programs train in a variety of environments, from local parks to remote marshes. The dogs will learn, become educated and then will be able to demonstrate with confidence the objectives that are asked of them with the family and in the field.

Copper Point Kennels is driven to unlock the natural genetic traits of your dog to achieve the highest success possible.

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Puppy Program

A one-month program where the pup will live and socialize with our family in the home. The puppy will become socialized, potty trained, and crate trained. The puppy will learn how important it is to sit, stay calm, and be released by their name—these are key components of gundog success.

Obedience Program

A three-month basic obedience program during which your dog will learn to place, sit, remote sit, recall, and heel on and off leash. The program will take place, in the home, in the yard, and other various locations, such as our local coffee shops, family gatherings, hardware stores, and youth sporting events.

Gundog Training

Gundog Training

Bird and Gun Introduction

A one-month bird and gun introduction that will unlock your dog’s prey drive and desire to get birds. The dogs will also be introduced to using their nose to find and flush birds. They will properly be introduced to gunfire with the incorporation of birds.

Ages: 7 months or older

Started Gundog

A three to four month Started Gundog program. In the program the dog will receive Bird and Gun introduction, deliver to hand, single marks on land and water within decoys. This offering can be customized to your style of hunting upland or waterfowl.

Ages: 8 months or older

Intermediate Gundog

A four to six month Seasoned Gundog program. Your dog will need to have completed the started Gundog program.  Dogs will learn how to mark and memorize two marks on land and water. They will begin whistle sits that are then incorporated with basic blind retrieves and casting on land and water. The dog will be introduced to honoring for other dogs. This offering can be customized to your style of hunting upland or waterfowl.

Ages: 1 year or older

Advanced Gundog

A four to six month Advanced Gundog program. Your dog must have completed Started and Intermediate gundog to qualify for the Advanced Gundog program. Your dog will learn how to mark and memorize three marks on land and water. The dog will learn how to handle diversion birds. The dog will learn technical blinds on land and water. The dog will solidify their training in honoring for other dogs. This offering can be customized to your style of hunting upland or waterfowl.

Ages: 1.5 years or older

Seminars & Speaking Engagements

 

We offer in-person seminars on the following topics:

 Intro to British Labrador Pedigree

      • Puppies 101
      • Building Obedience
      • Bird and Firearm Introduction
      • Gundogs: Started through Advanced
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