George Hickox - Bird Dog Training Schools

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What we Teach
4 Day Schools
5 Day Schools
Advanced / Hunt Schools
2009 Bird Dog Training School Schedule and Registration
Seminars for Dog Clubs, Kennels, and Hunt Clubs

Through their personalized, hands-on approach, George and his staff have helped hunters and their dogs reach excellence in training for well over two decades. Beginning trainers have learned how to train their young dogs into truly praise worthy hunting companions. More experienced trainers have learned how to bring their already seasoned hunting companions to even greater standards of excellence. Under George's guidance and with the help of his time-tested training methods, students are immersed in a comprehensive program covering all aspects of training the pointing, flushing, and retrieving breeds for upland hunting.

What We Teach

The Basics:

Introduction to birds and guns
The imprinting stages and how dogs learn
Clicker training and the use of positive reinforcement training techniques to open
the dog's mind for training
Obedience training for home & field
E-collar training
Nutrition and conditioning
Emergency vet care

The Specifics:

Pointing breeds:

Whoa
Holding point
Steady to wing and shot
Backing
Hunting in range and control

Flushing/retrieving breeds:

Hunting in range and control
Patterning
Handling running birds
Sitting to the flush and shot

4-Day Dog Training Schools for Hunting Dogs (Click Here for our Schedule / Registration)

The four days of hands-on training experience you receive under George's guidance will benefit you with the dog you have now, and it's also an investment in the dog you might have down the road. The wealth of knowledge gained from a four-day class saves years of making and fixing mistakes. Owners and dogs at every level will benefit. The exchange of ideas and questions about dog behavior and training along with the camaraderie and focus of other students makes for an unbeatable learning experience.
Price:
    $995 for owner and one dog
    $595 auditor without a dog
    $375 additional dogs

5-Day Dog Training Clinics for Hunting Dogs (Click Here for our Schedule / Registration)

Five days of hands-on experience conducted by George Hickox and Gary Wilkes, a leading animal behaviorist. Click Here for More Information about George Hickox and Gary Wilkes.
Price:
    $1295 for owner and one dog
    $695 auditor without a dog
    $375 additional dogs

Advanced / Hunt Schools (You must contact our office to register for these classes or hunts)

Advanced School/Hunt
November 12 - 17, 2009
Arrival - Wednesday afternoon - November 11
Departure - Wednesday morning - November 18
Location - Sand Wells Outdoors, Hugoton, KS
Price - $3175 per person.

The advanced school hunt is reserved for owners and their dogs who have attended a four or five day school previously. The experience is being held at Sand Wells Outdoors. The participants will have 14,000 acres of absolutely superb wild bird habitat to train and hunt their dogs.

The season opens on November 14. For the two days (Nov 12-13) prior to the opener George will work with the owners and their dogs in the field on wild birds. And there is no shortage of habitat and birds to give owners and their dog’s valuable hunting experience. Then the hunting starts on opening day.

This unique event is limited to six owners to ensure a blue ribbon experience.

Meals and lodging are included in the price. Owners need only their dogs, guns and shells, and a Kansas hunting license. Arrival is the afternoon of November 11 and departure is in the morning of November 18.

Kansas Wild Bird Hunt
November 19 - 22, 2009
Arrival - Wednesday afternoon - November 18
Departure- Monday morning - November 23
Location - Sand Wells Outdoors, Hugoton, KS
Price- $2850 per person

With over 14,000 acres of spectacular wild bird habitat at their disposals, participants will experience superb wild bird hunting. The hunt is limited to six people. Participants and their dogs will spend time with George in the field gaining valuable experience in this bird rich environment.

This event is ideally tailored for owners and their friends who have a dog that has been shot over and desire to hunt wild birds. This is not a block and drive hunt with guests surrounding a corn field while guides drive the birds. The habitat offers the best pheasant hunting for individuals and their dogs that I know.

Lodging and meals are included in the price. Guests need only a dog or dogs, their shotgun, shells, and a Kansas hunting license. George will also have his canine guide team available. Arrival is afternoon of November 18 and departure is morning of November 23.

Seminars for Dog Clubs, Kennels and Hunt Clubs.

George Hickox Bird Dogs offers seminars for dog clubs and hunt clubs.
Please contact our administrative office for more information:

George Hickox Bird Dogs
641 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 406-5400
E-mail: info@georgehickox.com
Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST.

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