A Revolution in Dog Training Has Arrived
Training you to train your dog, silently
Train Your Dog with Calm Confidence
Inspired by the Smith System, the Silent Command Academy empowers you to train your dog with calm confidence, using minimal verbal cues. We focus on creating a positive and effective learning environment that avoids frustration, anger, or punishment.
Our Approach:
Mindful Training: We teach you how to open your dog's mind to training, fostering a cooperative and willing attitude.
Body Language Mastery: Learn to communicate effectively with your dog through body language and read their cues.
Positive Reinforcement: Use gentle praise and touch to reward your dog's good behavior.
Silent Commands: Master the art of silent communication using training collars to teach fundamental skills.
Core Commands:
"COME WITH ME": Be a cooperative family member and hunting partner
"COME TO ME": Achieve reliable recall without excessive verbal cues.
"BE STILL": Teach calmness and focus in various situations, from waiting patiently to staying in place.
Training Options:
Group Workshops: Learn alongside other dog owners in a supportive group setting.
Private Training: Receive personalized one-on-one training tailored to your dog's specific needs.
Behavior Correction: Address specific behavioral issues with our in-home training sessions.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or enroll in a training program.
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Only need to correct an undesirable behavior? We offer personal training at home too. Contact us to sign up or to discuss.
Training Workshops
or private personal training
Any Dog, Any Age, Any Breed
GUN DOG TRAINING
Foundations 101 Workshop Overview
In this workshop, limited to a small group of 5 or fewer, you'll learn the essential skills to create a truly "joined-up" hunting dog. We'll focus on teaching silent commands that foster cooperation and obedience without relying on punishment or intimidation.
Key Silent Commands You'll Learn:
"COME WITH ME": Establish yourself as the leader of the hunt and guide your dog silently through the field.
"COME TO ME": Master a reliable recall without constant verbal cues or whistles.
"BE STILL": Develop a rock-solid foundation for pointing, backing, and maintaining focus, even in the most exciting hunting situations.
Workshop Structure:
Morning Session:
Foundation Training: Learn how to train foundational commands with your dog at your side.
Field Work: Practice "Go with Me" to quarter the field effectively and "Come to Me" for reliable recall.
Honoring and Steadiness: Build a strong foundation for "Be Still," essential for pointing, backing, and honoring other dogs.
Afternoon Session:
Bird Work: Apply the morning's lessons to hunting scenarios.
Advanced Training: Explore advanced techniques to refine your dog's skills and create an exceptional hunting partner.
We'll conclude the day with a Q&A session and provide you with actionable training tips to continue your dog's education at home and prepare for a successful hunting season.
You'll also learn how to:
Effectively use an e-collar for handling and training.
Safely introduce your dog to gunfire through proper gun sensitivity training.
Teach your dog to track and retrieve game reliably.
Ready for the next level? Enroll your dog in our Intermediate 201 course to refine advanced hunting skills.
Intermediate 201 Workshop Overview:
Build on Your Dog's Skills
In this intermediate workshop, we'll delve deeper into advanced training techniques to refine your hunting dog's skills. This small-group setting (maximum 5 dogs) allows for personalized instruction and hands-on training.
What You'll Learn:
Refresher on Foundation Skills: Reinforce the core principles from our Foundations 101 workshop.
Mastering the E-Collar: Learn proper e-collar usage for effective handling and training.
Advanced Steadiness: Improve your dog's steadiness on point, wing, and shot.
Honoring and Backing: Teach your dog to respect other dogs' points and retrieves.
Tracking and Retrieving: Develop your dog's natural instincts for tracking and retrieving game.
Whoa Post Work: Perfect your dog's ability to stay put on command.
Workshop Structure:
Morning Session:
Review and Refresh: We'll start by reviewing fundamental skills and addressing any questions.
Field Work: We'll loosen up your dog and fine-tune their field work, including stopping with check cords.
E-Collar Training: We'll introduce and practice proper e-collar techniques for effective handling.
Afternoon Session:
Advanced Steadiness: We'll work on advanced steadiness exercises
Honoring and Backing: We'll teach your dog to respect other dogs' points and retrieves.
Tracking and Retrieving: We'll introduce basic tracking and retrieving skills.
Whoa Post Work: We'll practice whoa post work to improve your dog's ability to stay put.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have the tools and knowledge to take your dog's training to the next level and create a truly exceptional hunting partner.
