Rainwater Kennels

Training Accomplishments

At Rainwater Kennels, we strive to train the best hunting dogs possible. We also train dogs for competition. The following are some accomplishments attained by dogs trained at our facility. These are from the American Kennel Club and the American Pointing Labrador Association.

VINCENT P. COALTRAIN MH
Lab Male
(Open and Amateur All-Age points)

TANKANN'S COOL AS ICE MH
Lab Male
(Amateur All-Age points)

BONEFISH WILLIE MH
Lab Male
(Open and Amateur All-Age points)

DAVE'S NOTHIN' BUT NET SH
Lab Male

CHOCTAW'S WHITE LIGHTNING SH
Golden Male

RAINWATERS JUST DEW IT JH
Lab Female

RAINWATERS KOBALT SPLASH JH
Lab Female

HELM'S RED DUKE OF GRANT CP, IPR, JH
Lab Male

HPK'S HOT CHOCOLATE HUNTER JH
Lab Female

RAINWATER'S MILLENIUM MINI ME JH, SH
Lab Female

DEEZ SMART BOY JH, SH
Lab Male

RAINWATER'S FREE WHEELER SH
Lab Male

RAM RIVERS MOLLEY JH
Golden Retriever Female

FIRST ROCK FROM THE SUN 3 Master Passes
Chesapeake Male

Training Options

See below for information about Obedience, Gun Dog, Hunt Test, Family Protection, and Attack Training.

Obedience   Our program is designed to match the dog's abilities and its owner's needs.  We train all basic obedience commands on and off leash.  We use a FIVE-STEP program with conventional training techniques that allow the dog to learn on it's own pace  and abilities.  

We also train problem dogs that may require some type of behavioral modification.  We continually update the owners with their dog's progress and also train the dog's owner to handle their dog before they return home.

OBEDIENCE TRAINING
 


Gun Dog  

The GUN DOG TRAINING PROGRAM usually consists of 2-4 months in length depending upon your dog's needs and abilities.  We offer a ten day evaluation period to review your dog and advise you of an approximate length of training period

We specialize in gun dog training.  We want you to get the best out of your hunting dog.   We train all breed types, whether it is a flusher, retriever ,or pointer.  We begin with the necessary basic obedience, then move on to bird and gun introduction.   Next we work on quartering and steadying, trained retrieves and any special requirements.

Whether the duck blind is your favorite or an upland bird hunt is your specialty,we can train your dog to do either or both. We have access to several training locations which include about 2,000 acres of ponds, lakes, flatlands, hills and marshes.

We try to keep your costs to minimum by including bird costs in the training fee.   Should your dog require additional birds because of a specific problem, you will be advised before the expense is incurred.  The bird introduction begins with pigeons and progresses to the game birds such as ducks, pheasants, or quail.  We also have access to chucker partridge if necessary.

GUN DOG TRAINING
 




Hunt Test   This type of training is available for retrievers.  This training is an extension of the gun dog training on a competitive level.  Should you have an interest in competing your retriever at this level, we can train your dog to attain all levels: Junior, Senior, or Master. Please call us if you need additional information on this type of training.

HUNT TEST TRAINING
 


 

Family Protection   We offer  family protection training to those dogs that have the ability and their owners have a need for basic guard dog protection.  This program begins after an extensive obedience program has been completed.   Your dog is then evaluated on the two behavioral traits to determine its ability as a protection dog. Once that has been completed, we move on to train your dog to bark at an intruder and not to attack.  Please call us for any additional information on this program.

FAMILY PROTECTION TRAINING
 




Classes   We offer a six week training class for owners and their dogs. This class will help you control your pet with the minimum of stress for you and your dog. The class is a hands on, weekly session to teach the basic commands of sit, stay, and leash training. The class is limited in size and advance reservations are generally required.

TRAINING CLASSES