Dog Training Services.
Training Philosophy.
You don’t need more gear. You don’t need another YouTube tutorial.
What you need is a trainer who understands working dogs, field expectations, and what it takes to develop discipline without killing drive. At Secret Squirrel Kennel, we train structure, purpose, and respect for the dog’s drive and instincts. We use a balanced training approach tailored to the individual dog’s temperament and experience level. Our goal is not just obedience - it’s building a dog that works with you, not just for you.
Puppy Boot Camp.
Start Early. Start Right.
The foundation you lay in the few months of a hunting dog’s life will shape everything that comes after - from confidence in the field to steadiness under pressure.
We don’t rush the process. We build it right.
This isn’t basic puppy kindergarten. This is field prep with a purpose.
What Our Puppy Program Covers.
Ideal Age: 8 weeks to 6 months
Socialization the right way: people, dogs, surfaces, sounds, and environments - no chaos, just control.
Intro to e-collar: gentle foundational work
Name recognition & recall basics
Crate training
Intro to gunfire (done slowly and properly - no trauma here)
Scent games & bird wing teasers to spark early prey drive
Confidence drills: fields and water
Chill switch training: how to settle, not just go-go-go
Why it Matters
The worst thing you can do with a hunting dog is either:
Push them too hard, too fast
Do nothing and let bad habits set in
Our puppy program is balanced, intentional, and sets your pup up to graduate into advanced training when they’re ready - mentally and physically.
Pricing & Program Options:
Private Puppy Sessions - 1 hour $75/session
Puppy Board & Train - 2 weeks $600
Extended Board & Train - 4 weeks $1,500
All Things Bird Dogs.
Built for the Field. Sharpened for Results.
Your dog’s got drive - but drive without structure is just chaos in camo.
Our more advanced hunting dog training program is built for dogs who are ready to move beyond the basics and become reliable, responsive, and steady under pressure. This is for handlers who expect discipline, instinct, and performance - every time the boots hit the ground.
What Our Advanced Training Covers.
Ideal age & stages: 6+ months, with basic obedience already in place.
Upland Game Focus
Quartering patterns
“Whoa” command and steadying
Flushing and marking
Honoring other dogs
Steadiness to wing and shot
Waterfowl Focus
Blind retrieves
Hand signals and casting
Steady in the blind
Boat/platform steadiness
Delivery to hand
Long-distance marks
Training Philosophy
We train dogs to think under pressure, not just react. That means building solid communication between dog and handler, reinforcing habits through repetition, and keeping drive alive while tightening control. Every dog is trained at their own pace, with an emphasis on long-term success in the field.
Pricing & Program Options:
Field Tune-Up -
1.5 hour $100/session
Board & Train (standard)- 3 weeks $1,700
Board & Train (advanced)- 6 weeks $3,000