ABOUT
RETRIEVER TRAINING IN DALLAS, TEXAS
Southern Gun Dogs was started by Mark Williams in Tennessee. With a love for duck hunting and dogs, Mark started working to provide retriever training to his own family dogs almost ten years ago. Quickly realizing what a joy it was to watch those dogs progress, other opportunities came his way to help other dogs realize their full potential. After a move to Dallas, Texas late in 2021 Southern Gun Dogs put down new roots and continues to help pups bring out their natural ability to please and willingness to work.
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We have multiple different options to get your dog where it should be:
Mission
Southern Gun Dogs keeps their promise, “providing a family companion that brings something to the table.”
Training Packages
Basic Obedience:
Using balanced reinforcement to teach the dog basic commands such as; Here, Heel, Sit, and Place. With a focus on engagement and generalization to ensure follow through of commands.
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Basic Gun Dog Package:
Introduction to most hunting scenarios while teaching the following:
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Basic obedience
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Here, Heel, Sit, Place
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Advanced obedience
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Adding distance, distractions, and duration to basic commands
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Generalization of all basic obedience
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Whistle work
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Whistle stop and recall
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Bird introduction
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Ducks, Quail, Pheasants
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Gun introduction
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Collar conditioning
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Advanced Gun Dog Package:
Continuing from our basic package and adding skills;
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Force fetch
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Fetch
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Hold
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Release
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Pile work and force to pile
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Single marks
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Mini T, T drill, and double T
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Swim by
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Double marks
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Poison bird
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Pattern blinds
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Cold blinds
Everything your dog needs to know to be your favorite hunting buddy.
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