Shed Introduction is 2
weeks long. (Dogs must be at
least 5 months old.)
The Shed Introduction is a
key step in starting a
companion shed hunting dog.
This program is designed to
bring out and enhance your
dog’s natural retrieving
instincts. In this program
your dog will be introduced
to shed antlers, as well as
an evaluation for further
training. All dogs in this
program are worked on a
check cord to develop a
retrieve. All phases of this
program are positive and
fun. We will not work on
obedience in this program
because we want to bring out
the drive and natural desire
of each individual puppy.
Shed Dog Intermediate Program
(Dogs must be at least 8 months
old.)
The program is 12 weeks long. If your dog has already done our Gun Dog Intermediate class then the Shed Program is 6 weeks. The first two weeks of this 6 weeks is the Shed evaluation week for dogs who have already done the Gun Dog Intermediate.
This program is designed to give
your dog one on one attention. We
will establish on and off leash
control of your dog. This will give
you control of your dog both at home
and in the field. We will establish
a whistle control. We will force
fetch your dog for a finish to heel
delivery and hold until you give the
command to release the shed into
your hand. All dogs will be worked
under a wide range of shed hunting
conditions. This will consist of
sight and scent training in wooded
areas as well as search and find in
food plots as well as grasslands.
Special emphasis on nose development
and sight identification training.
If we have any concerns with the
training of your dog we will call
during the first month of the
program.
Your key part in this program is to
call at the 1 month mark and leave a
message with the office staff for
your trainer. Because our trainers
spend most of their day working with
the dogs to ensure every dog reaches
their full potential, you will need
to leave a message. The trainer will
call you and go over the progress of
your individual dog. He also will
schedule your 3 lessons at that
time. These lessons are crucial for
you to attend. The lessons will go
over the commands and steps you need
to know to keep your dog’s skills
sharp. You will also learn the
drills that you need to work on to
establish team work between yourself
and your dog. These lessons will be
approximately an hour and a half
long. It is crucial that you are on
time so you can go over these drills
and any questions you may have about
your individual dog. These lessons
will be scheduled on Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays and occasionally
on Saturdays from 8:00am to 3:30pm.
We do not schedule the days
completely full because our trainers
continue to train each dog on those
days.
For reservations or further
questions, please feel free to call
our office at 507-744-2616.
We
also offer a free evaluation for
your dog if you are unsure which
program they would fall into. If you
are interested in an evaluation
please just give us a call
507-744-2616.
Vaccination Requirements:
Rabies current within 2 years.
(Current within 1 year if it is
their 1st Rabies vacc.) DHLPP
w/Corona within 1 year. Bordetella
current within 1 year. (Certificate
required at check in appointment.)
Vaccinations must be given at least
14 days before your appointment.
Antler Tracking/Shed Dog
Seminar with Tom Dokken
Antler Tracking / Shed Dog Seminar with Tom Dokken (Part 1)
Antler
Tracking / Shed Dog Seminar with Tom Dokken (Part 2)
Comments from our valued
customers...
Tom,
I've been a fan
of yours for many years and never
miss an opportunity to attend one of
your seminars. I've also solicited
your advice from time to time to
help me with my own dogs. When you
agreed to give a seminar on
"Training Your Dog to Hunt Sheds" at
the Minnesota Deer Classic I knew
the seminar would be packed and it
was. Thanks for coming back a second
year for the 29th anniversary of the
Minnesota Deer Classic. I predict
standing room only crowds.
Hugh
Price, Minnesota Deer Classic
When it comes
to dog training Tom Dokken's cutting
edge training techniques and
training products have brought shed
dog training to a whole new level.
Tom's easy to use methods make it
possible for even the novice dog
owner to enjoy the fastest growing
canine sport in North America.
Hugh McAloon,
Owner
of Deer fest and former publisher of
Deer and Deer hunting magazine.
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