Professional dog training

Dog training, from start to finish, is all about finding the right balance; the balance between giving the dog enough to learn and progress without overloading or causing confusion. Some dogs can take more pressure than others and advance quickly. Some are softer and may shut down using the same regimen that worked for the last dog. This softer student may require a completely different technique to get the same end result. As a trainer you need to be able to read the dog, understand his body language and find that balance.

It can be different with each dog and it can be different with each phase of that dog’s training. If at the end of every session your dog is happy and looks forward to the next session then you have found that balance.

Dogs have an amazing ability to read or pick up on the energy we convey. If we are frustrated, angry or unsure we are conveying negative energy. Your dog will sense this and you won’t have his trust; you are fighting an uphill battle. On the other hand if we are calm and confident and convey a positive energy, man’s best friend is capable of learning and advancing at a surprising and almost unbelievable rate.

In the world of professional trainers there is an endless variety of techniques used to train a dog. What separates the average trainer from the true professional is knowing how to read dogs, convey positive energy and find the right balance with each student. You can’t learn these things from simply reading a book or watching a training video. You learn them in the dog training school of hard knocks, from years of training numerous dogs, day in and day out.

our commitment

Here at Central Oregon Sporting Dog, our commitment is to make every dog the best they can possibly be. We make it a point to keep the number of dogs we take for training at any one time at a minimum. This allows us to focus on Quality not Quantity and gives each dog the time and attention required to learn and advance quickly.

We clearly outline in advance what your dog will learn during its time with us.

This means that if you decide to sign your dog up for the Pointing Dog Program, your dog will be trained for every aspect listed.

We Guarantee it!

Training packages

Note: Training space is limited and we are often booked 6 to 9 months in advance.

We offer a variety of training options and rates to fit you and your dog’s individual needs. Program details and pricing are listed to the right in the expandable sections. Please Contact Us to ensure space is available.

  • Ages 4 - 6 months

    4 week program

    Birds, birds and more birds!

    We use homing pigeons for all bird exposure in all our listed training programs.

    We also introduce your pup to basic obedience and
commands. More importantly this four week program is designed to make sure
your future hunting companion gets off to the right start. It is all about building a
confident outgoing pup that will advance rapidly later when formal training begins.

    $1,400

  • Ages 6 months - 1 year

    8 week program

    • Here

    • Whoa

    • Whistles

    • Point instinctively *

    • Steady to wing

    • Heel

    • Quarter on command

    • Gun introduction

    • Encouraged to retrieve instinctively*

    $2,900

    *Instinctively: to perform a specified task naturally and automatically without training.

  • Ages 6 months - 1 year

    8 week program

    • Here

    • Sit

    • Whistles

    • Flush

    • Hand signals

    • Heel

    • Quarter on command

    • Gun introduction

    • Encouraged to retrieve instinctively*

    $2,900

    *Instinctively: to perform a specified task naturally and automatically without training.

  • 6 - 8 week program

    For the hunting companion that doesn’t retrieve instinctively or adequately. Your dog will retrieve to hand after this approximate 6 - 8 week program.

    $2,400

    NOTE: Conditioned Retrieve is required for a majority of dogs to qualify for our Advanced Retriever program.

  • 8 week program

    • Advanced hand signals & whistles 

    • Controlled on command retrieves 

    • Baseball diamond retrieves 

    • Distance retrieves 

    • Back retrieves 

    • From the blind retrieves

    • Steady to the gun 

    $3,200

    NOTE:

    To qualify for this program, dogs must have completed our Retriever Gun Dog Program or a foundation of training that’s equivalent.

    The majority of dogs may also require our Condition Retrieve option before this advanced program.

  • This option is designed for the dog that has maybe had some training but may need work on specific problem areas.

    $1,600

  • A good option if you have the time and ability to train your own dog but need some
 help and guidance.

    $80/per session

  • We offer guided training hunts for clients who want a truly customized option.

    This is ideal for those wanting help with your dog’s first hunting exposure to game birds at a local preserve.

    Pricing varies

“As a professional dog trainer and guide from Alaska I would highly recommend Tim Curry for dog training, guided hunts and kennel care.

Tim is well organized, patient, caring and an efficient and effective trainer of which I would trust any of my dogs to be in his care and training program. I have known Tim for about five years and have had great days in the field shooting over his highly trained pointing and retrieving gun dogs.”

Lori

Wasilla, Alaska