TRAINING
Introduction
A well-trained gundog is a critical conservation tool and a true partner in the field. At Evergreen Gundogs, we see training as a shared journey, not a destination—a continuous process of growth and refinement for both dog and handler. Our approach is centered on building upon your dog's natural abilities and innate style, recognizing and encouraging the unique instincts they were born with. We also focus on fostering their confidence in you as a handler, creating a deep bond of trust that makes them a more reliable and responsive partner. This creates a versatile, stylish, and confident companion that makes every hunting experience more enjoyable for you both. We believe a confident dog is a successful dog.
Meet the Owner/Trainer
Brandon Smith
Brandon possesses over a decade of experience training versatile hunting dogs for various levels of testing, ranging from NAVHDA Natural Ability to the Utility levels. In addition, his expertise extends to handling dogs in AKC, UKC, and CKC Hunt Tests. He is a NAVHDA Senior Judge and has maintained a high level of engagement with the organization.
His passion for the field originated from his early twenties as an avid waterfowl hunter, where he trained his personal Labrador Retrievers. Brandon’s training philosophy is defined by an adaptive approach, which involves tailoring his methods to each dog’s unique temperament and abilities. This strategy is instrumental in building a strong working relationship with each animal and ensuring successful outcomes in both competitive and practical hunting scenarios.
Training Program
We Offer started through finished level training for Pudelpointers wanting to run NA, UPT, and UT hunt tests in the NAVHDA system. We also train and run dogs in all Levels of AKC, CKC and UKC. I am however a low volume dog trainer, I take in a limited number of dogs so that I can provide the most time possible with each individual dog. Evergreen Puppy buyers are my priority in my scheduling. Reach out to get on our list for training as our training schedules fill up fast.
One-on-One
We offer One-on-One training if that is something you are interested in. This setup allows more of a hands on learning experience for helping you learn to train your own dog and not have to board the dog.
Formal Retrieve Program
Our Formal Retrieve Program consists of taking a dog from square one to a finished reliable retrieve. Building the proper delivery in a confident and stylish manner takes repetition and time. This program typically takes around one month to complete but varies from dog to dog. We charge a flat rate for our Formal Retrieve Program.
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