Purpose-Built Bird Dog Training for Everyday Hunters
At Elk Haven, our training programs are tailored to each individual dog. Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, we believe effective training depends on understanding the dog in front of us. Just because a dog doesn’t fit into a predefined mold doesn’t mean they can’t be trained—it means they need the right timing, guidance, and methods suited to them. While the techniques we use may vary, the goals and results we strive for in every program remain consistent.
Board and Train Program
Started Bird Dog
Started Bird Dog
Started Bird Dog
- Socialization
- Basic obedience
- Introduction to birds
- Building prey drive through bird work
- Introduction to gun fire
- Quartering drills
- Heeling on and off lead
- Developing the point
- Polishing natural retrieve if the desire exists
- Steady to wing
- Physical conditioning
When your dog finishes this program they would be ready to start their career as a bird dog!
Finished Bird Dog
Started Bird Dog
Started Bird Dog
- Started bird dog skills
- Formal fetch and retrieve to hand training
- Recognizing and honoring other dogs in the field (Backing)
- Steadying the point
(Stopping any creeping)
- Steady to wing and shot
- Working with other dogs in the field