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
$900/MONTH
Foundational Obedience On and Off Leash
Behavioral Training
Intro To Sheds
Hold/Force Fetch
- 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.