- George Hickox offers customizable training schools for groups, clubs, hunting preserves, and organizations. Whether you and your group are interested in NAVHA, NSTRA, AKC Hunt Tests, Field Trials, or hunting, each program will be designed to achieve in-depth learning on how to maximize each dog’s genetics.
- Individuals with one or multiple dogs work on field drills, yard drills, learn the proven methods of developing a dog to hold point, be steady to wing and shot, back, retrieve, and hunt in range and control. Whether your interest is in hunt tests, field trials, hunting, or all of the above, you and your dog will benefit by the George Hickox one-on-one training.
- Depending on the objectives discussed prior to school, the training will cover in depth:
- Proper introduction to birds
- Introduction to the gun
- Instilling the pointing instinct and the desire to hunt
- Canine behavior, how dogs learn, the myths and preconceived ideas of canine behavior. It is imperative to fully understand canine behavior in order to develop a responsive cooperative hunting partner that finds birds with stellar bird manners all while exhibiting style and enthusiasm.
- How to correctly introduce a dog to avoidance training, proper introduction to the e-collar and how to effectively use low level stimulation
- The benefits of incorporating clicker/marker training in developing an enthusiastic student. When to use positive reinforcement and how to do so
- Developing a stylish dog that holds point and is steady to wing and shot
- Understanding the nutrition and health benefits of glycogen, proteins, and fats and how it contributes to recovery after exercise and the overall conditioning of the canine athlete.
- How to deal with life threatening emergencies
For information on booking school, individual consultation, individualized programs, and discuss a revenue source for hunt clubs, preserves, and organizations please contact George Hickox at [email protected] or fill out the form on the book now page.