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Training

 

At Lighthouse Kennels, we have different training options to fit different training needs. We feel fortunate to have experience with the following breeds: English Springer Spaniels (field-bred and show-bred), English Cocker Spaniels (field-bred and show-bred), Clumber Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, American Cocker Spaniels (field-bred and show-bred), Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, American Water Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers (field-bred and show-bred), and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

 

We welcome all spaniels and retrievers used for upland hunting. If you are strictly a duck hunter or looking for help with Retriever Hunt Tests, please let us refer you elsewhere. We do not train any of the pointing breeds.

Private Sessions:

The perfect solution for those who want to train their dog themselves, private sessions allow you to get some excellent training, homework, and encouragement. Lasting from half an hour to an hour, these training sessions can do wonders if taken every week. Price: $50 first dog, $20 each additional dog. Birds used are additional and prices are seasonal. Please email for more information on private sessions.

Training while Boarding:

Going on vacation for a week or two and want to give your companion a chance at some birds? For $20 a day plus the cost of birds, you can do this! This reasonable price includes board, exercise three to five times a day, and training. This training option is reserved for dogs who have either been in training with us or had private sessions with us previously. Please bring your own food.

Full Time Training:

This option is best for hunters who want a really nice working dog for hunting season, but are starting out with a young or inexperienced dog. This is also best for those who want to steady their dog to wing and shot (for hunting or for Master Hunt Tests) and is a must for our field trial clients. Your dog will live in the kennel beside our dogs and be given excellent care. Full-time training dogs get free exercise three to five times a day, fun runs, obedience training, and bird training sessions. It's like a vacation for them! Full-time training for hunting dogs is $700 a month, which includes boarding, food, training, and birds. Please contact us for field trial rates. Those interested in having a dog campaigned in Field Trials may email us for our Field Trial Training information packet.

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