Water Training Half Day
From Early Confidence to Advanced Control
Water work is an essential skill for any gundog, but not every dog takes to it naturally. Our specialized water training focuses on building your dog's confidence through positive, structured progression, turning hesitant swimmers into bold, reliable retrievers.
Our Training Progression:
Building the Foundation: We start by developing your dog's confidence to willingly enter the water, swim strongly, and enjoy the retrieve.
Crossing Water: Dogs learn to swim out, confidently retrieve from the opposite bank, and—most importantly—return the exact same way through the water.
The Perfect Delivery: We focus heavily on the transition from water to land, ensuring a clean delivery to hand before the dog shakes off.
Advanced Handling: As your dog's confidence and skill progress, training advances to include complex directional work and handling while in the water.