NTK Shed Hunting Program 

We accept dogs into this program between 6 months old (after baby teeth are out) and one year old.  Please book ahead of time to ensure your spot with us. 

FOUNDATION SHED PROGRAM (3 MONTHS) 
$900/MONTH

​Foundational Obedience On and Off Leash

• Sit, Here, Stay, Heel, Kennel, & No (On and Off Leash)
• Intro to the E collar for Off Leash Insurance
• ​E collar Conditioning 

Behavioral Training

• ​No jumping, mouthing/biting, barking
• ​Understanding that I am the leader and they are to follow
• Good social skills with the other dogs 
• Building confidence

​Intro To Sheds

• ​If the dog has a natural retrieve I will start getting the dog to retrieve antlers consistently. If the dog is focused enough I will start hiding them with scent in basic courses. (Get the nose working) 
• ​Getting the dog to use the wind, work in front of me. ​

Hold/Force Fetch 

• ​If your dog has a great retrieve drive or I can't finish a force fetch, I will simply only do hold conditioning
• Force fetch is like insurance. It insures that shed will get from it's hiding spot along with many perks!

Advanced  Program
(2-3MONTHS)   $900/MO

​Finishing Up

• ​Setting more difficult courses.  We go to more difficult cover and terrain.  More challenging set ups to increase persistence and drive to find those sheds.
• Working the dog on less and less scent to increase focus and accuracy
• Working on handling and building range. Every dog has a natural range but we can push or pull sometimes to increase or rein in. 
• Building enthusiasm  and endurance for the hunt.