HUNTING DOG TRAINING

Get that dog retrieving the bird to HAND!

Trained Retrieve Training is essential to recovering downed game with your gundog. We specialize in training dogs in all facets of retrieving, including blind retrieves and duck search work for the NAVHDA UT test.

Positive and Happy Dogs

Training dogs can be challenging, not all dogs WANT to do the job. Some just want to do it their way. We work intensively on positive reinforcement training in the early phases of training your hunting partner.

Performance Testing?

YES! Tate Martinsen and I offer owners the option of us training and testing your dog! If you are interested in testing your own dog, we can work with you to help make that happen!

Two sets of Eyes are better than One!

We are a well oiled team that complements each others strengths and weaknesses. We find out what makes your dog tick and help the dog succeed in whatever facet of training your dog is needing.

Early Birds Get the Worm

We take advantage of early mornings and late evenings to optimize your dogs ability to learn when the weather is challenging!

Are you looking to have your hunting buddy perform at his fullest potential?

I train puppies and advanced level dogs exclusively with Tate Martinsen at Martinsen's Red Point Kennel for 2021

We are the best at getting your hunting buddy prepared to be the amazing hunting dog you want for the fall!

Advanced Level Dog Training, Puppy Bird and Gun Introductions, and NAVHDA testing and training available!

HUNTING DOG TRAINING
and
PREPARING YOUR DOG FOR HUNTING

406-344-3796

We offer a select few spots for training dogs for hunting, obedience, and NAVHDA Testing.

Puppies can be taken in for Hunt Intro training and basic obedience

Adult dogs are more suited for advanced hunting training, NAVHDA and testing.

If you are planning to test your dog in the NAVHDA Utility test, planning ahead is CRUCIAL to the dogs success. Set your dog up to succeed by taking it duck hunting at least a few days during its first hunting season. When upland hunting, let the birds teach the dog and shoot only when they point a bird and hold it until you are within gun range. DO NOT SHOOT WILD FLUSHES OR BIRDS YOUR DOG BUSTS UP. You are setting it up for more challenging training in the future. When the hunting season ends, get the dog working on the trained retrieve during the dark winter months so when the weather gets nice, you can teach the dog advanced retrieving skills and duck searching!