Hunting Dog Training, Retriever Training, Gun Dog Training

     At Silverton our dogs are our hunting partners. There are many reasons to have a well trained dog for hunting-locating birds in thick cover, retrieval of wounded birds and companionship are some of the biggest reasons. Anyone can train a dog as long as they are patient, take the time to read the dog, and follow logical steps, ie don't put the cart before the horse.
    One of my goals has always been for people to learn to enjoy their dogs as hunting companions. We offer our dog training membership which includes 10 chukar and 10 quail to be used in any combination, June - August. Our upland launchers are also available for use. Customers that have taken advantage of this program remark at the difference it made in their hunting season. Just because a dog is a hunting breed doesn't automatically mean it's going to go out and perform perfectly the first time out. Good genes give them the instincts and there is no substitution for that but the old adage "it takes birds to make a bird dog" is very true.
     We also offer our Retriever Training Classes starting in July and running for 8 weeks. These classes are once a week, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, and will start with basics of obedience, introduction to retrieving, whistle commands, handling, birds, guns etc. Everyone has a different idea of what makes a good hunting dog- we will help you make yours. Training by the month is also available for those that prefer to turn over the training duties.