Training

LOCKHARD offers full-service training. Please email or call us at 530-865-2895 for reservations and pricing. Special pricing is still in effect, so make a reservation soon!

Please note: Behavioral problems in your dog must be worked out prior to any bird training. We will evaluate your dog in the first week of training.

Jake has been getting a lot of thumbs-up in his daily training sessions. Click for big and more (3 photos).

Bud gets steady on a bird. He has settled down and is learning his obedience well. Click for big and more (5 photos).

Visits by appointment only. No guns are allowed on Lockhard property. Dogs must be leashed.

Obedience Training
Instill a good foundation

Obedience training is a must for all dogs, whether or not they will be hunters. Your pup will learn to listen and obey commands. We ftrain on the leash only, as we find it is most effective. All of the basics are covered: heel, sit, come, and down. Teaching you, the owner, how to handle your pup at home is also included. Please inquire about private sessions for one-on-one attention with you and your dog. Our kennels are set up for large breeds only at this time. This program lasts an average of 4 weeks.

PuppyGarden
Basic manners for the bird dog

We like to get PuppyGarden started when your dog is 4-6 months old. Lots of birds, lots of obedience. Builds desire and takes obedience to the highest level your dog can tolerate without pressure. This is a fun, exciting experience for a pup. Their first introduction creates interest and desire, and prepares them for formal training. Takes 3-5 weeks, depending on the dog. Requirement: your dog must be 4 months old with all vaccinations completed.

For exercises that you can do with your pup prior to PuppyGarden, go to Puppy Training Tips.

Formal Training
Full bird dog training

Best started from 10 months to a year old. An older dog can learn new tricks, though, so don’t hesitate. We'll teach all the skills needed to get the best performance from your dog while hunting in the field. Your dog will get the full benefit of this training in about 2-3 months.

Cody learned the trained retrieve quickly. Click for big and more (8 photos).

Follow-Up Training
Keeping your dog on the right track

We like to follow up on our started dogs to make sure they're on the right track. We met Lockhard's Jake at Clear Creek Sports Club, where they are known for their fast-flying pheasants. This training is done in the field for dogs who have had previous training. Call for pricing.

Lockhard's Jake showed 3 fine points and retrieves in his follow-up session (13 photos).

1-on-1 Training
Custom training for you & your dog

LOCKHARD's unique individual training sessions help you take your bird dog to the next level of obedience. They are held on-site in our training field. Sessions are custom tailored to your special needs. Please contact us to schedule a time. After you tell us your needs, we will tailor a session just for you.

Cost: $60/1-hr session, $80/1.5-hr session. Add $20 /session for birds.

English Pointer, Miss Darcy in a Fall 2006 individual training session. Click for big and more (5 photos).