Pointing Dog Training 4–5 Month Program

The Pointing Dog Program at Cour’s Retrievers is designed for upland hunting breeds and focuses on developing reliable, confident hunting dogs capable of working in the field. Over 4–5 months, your dog will learn to quarter with hunters, locate game, point naturally, and remain steady to wing and shot — essential skills for a successful hunting season.

• Quartering with hunters – move efficiently and cover ground while working with a handler
• Finding game – locate upland birds such as quail, pheasant, chukar, sharp tail grouse, Hungarian partridge, and more
• Pointing and holding point – remain steady when birds are in position
• Field discipline – learn steadiness to wing and shot for safe and effective hunting
   

Pointing breeds require a lot of running and field exposure. During summer months, we take our dogs to North Dakota to train on wild birds in natural hunting conditions. Nothing prepares a dog for hunting season like coveys of sharp tail, Hungarian partridge, and pheasants on the open prairies.

• Mature pointing breeds, typically 6 months of age and older
• Puppies starting at 12–16 weeks can enroll in our Pointing Head Start Program to build early hunting drive and natural pointing instincts
   

• Hands-on, field-based training with experienced upland hunting trainers
• Exposure to multiple bird species and realistic hunting scenarios
• Develops confidence, reliability, and consistency in pointing dogs
• Prepares dogs for upland hunting season and advanced training opportunities
   

Prepare your pointing breed to be a confident, skilled, and steady hunting companion.

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