Here at Tom Creek Kennels, we specialize in training pointing gun dogs for the foot hunter. We will take great pride and care in training your best friend. We also offer customized training for your gun dog.

If there is something special you want your gun dog to learn or a bad habit to break, just let us know. We think that all dogs can be trained, it just takes time, patience and a lot of different techniques to accomplish your goals. Socializing with your gun dog is the key to a bold and happy gun dog. Prior to arrival your dog must be updated on all vaccinations and worming.

There are three different steps for training gun dogs. Starting out in the puppy stage, we focus on socializing, interaction and chasing and playing with live birds. The next stage is intermediate training, where we focus on basic commands such as sit, stay, heel, give, etc. Advanced training encompasses ranging, hunt dead, holding point and other advanced gun dog commands.

The following links will detail each process in more detail for you. Gun dog training is a process that all gun dog owners should go to in order to maximize your hunting dog's potential. Tom Creek Kennels can bring out this potential using these training techniques:

• Gun Dog Puppy Training
• Gun Dog Intermediate Training
• Gun Dog Advanced Training

The training doesn't end there. Each year you should bring your hunting dog back to Tom Creek Kennels for refresher courses before the hunting season arrives. A combination of refresher courses and your own work at home with your gun dog will lead to successful hunting results!