Hunting Dog Training

Develop your dog’s natural instincts into practical skills for the field. Our Hunting Dog Training program is tailored to your dog’s experience and hunting goals, and may include bird and gunfire introduction, pointing or flushing, steadiness, retrieving, tracking, and water work.

Minimum age: 4 months

One-month minimum; two months often recommended for more complete development.

Intake & Care

• Please bring your dog’s regular food for the duration of training. Food supplied by ALACIE costs an additional $4 per day, per dog.
• Required vaccinations include Rabies, DHPP/DAPP, and Bordetella.
• All breeds are considered, subject to appropriate temperament and safe participation. Aggressive dogs are not accepted.
• Provide your preferred drop-off and pickup dates when requesting training. Your booking is confirmed only after ALACIE approves it.

Training & Going Home

• Training is tailored to your dog’s experience, abilities, and your hunting goals. Progress and timelines vary, and dogs may reach different levels within the same training period.
• If additional training time is recommended, we’ll discuss it with you before extending the stay or adding charges.
• Dogs generally stay for the full booked period. Please contact us directly about special circumstances.
• Visits are available by appointment and should be limited to help maintain a consistent training routine.
• We’ll stay in contact, and you’re welcome to request progress updates. Photos or videos may appear on our social channels; scheduled individual videos are not included.
• An end-of-stay lesson is included and strongly recommended. We’ll review field commands, handling, and how to maintain your dog’s progress at home and in the field.
• Depending on the program, continued training may involve an e-collar, whistle, lead, place board, or other equipment. We’ll explain its use at pickup and recommend options suited to your dog.