TRAINING PROGRAM

Dog training for hunting and obedience

Steady On Point uses the latest methods of dog psychology in training all dogs. Training programs are made custom to your dog. Young dogs learn to 'manage' birds by bringing out their natural instincts.

Call Alan · 815-354-2893

From the trainer

“In my opinion the biggest mistake most dog trainers make is attempting to use the same method of training on all breeds and types of dogs. Dogs, like people, have distinct personalities and temperaments that make them unique to each other.”

“If you try to force a timid dog to respond to a command most often they will shut down and stop trying to learn. Too often this dog is labeled as untrainable and sent home. When in reality the dog probably had the drive and desire to make a great hunting companion if someone took the time to train them based on their personality.”

ALAN OTT

We train all breeds of Pointing dogs.

We continue to learn the latest methods in training all breeds of pointing dogs as well as Obedience Training.

The method in full

Draw the point out

We start by flushing birds out of remote launchers every time a young dog walks in rather than pointing. Pretty soon the young dog decides he should try to sneak up on the bird. That is their natural Point instinct coming out.

Hold steady

Next we teach them to hold their point while we flush the birds for them. This is done with very little voice conversation and more hand movements and cues from electronic collars. This method even works to encourage Labs to Point.

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Finish the job

This method also allows us to train the dog to be steady to shot and fall if desired by the owner. In addition we use a low pressure method to teach force fetch to bring a dog along that will really enjoy retrieving.

“You end up with a dog like this 6 month old Brittany that points with style, intensity, tail up and steady to at least flush of the bird.”

“The right training can encourage a young Brittany to make water retrieves.”

A young Brittany's water retrieve. LOW PRESSURE FORCE FETCH

Alan's commitments

Custom training program developed specifically for the owner's needs and the dog's abilities.
24 hour access to the owner while their dog is being trained.
Bi-weekly updates on the progress with email, voice contact and pictures/videos.
Veterinarian service on call 24 hours per day.
E-mail references on the website to current and former owners.
Personal service pet owners deserve.
Limited amount of dogs trained per month to insure they get the time and attention they deserve.
Personally train every dog myself.

Owner seminars

Full day seminars on basic techniques, plus advanced seminars where you practice with your dog under the guidance of Alan Ott. Held at Steady On Point or Coon Creek Hunt Club in Garden Prairie, Illinois.

Controlling range and distance

Encouraging their natural instinct to find, point and retrieve game birds

Better understanding of the psychology of dogs and how to develop the right relationship

Using a dog's natural drive and desire to encourage cooperation

Non verbal methods of communicating more effectively with their dog

Training dogs to be steady on point to the gun shot or to a verbal release to make a retrieve

Honoring another dog's point

Encouraging a natural retrieve

Force retrieving methods that produce results

Effective use of an electronic collar

Improving their skills in locating downed birds

Registration is limited in most cases to 8 owners and their hunting partners.

The training grounds

1994

ESTABLISHED

K. River Valley Professional Dog Training

2007

FACILITIES OPENED

Indoor heated boarding on site

42 x 81

INDOOR BUILDING

Dog training in all weather conditions

8 ft

OUTDOOR KENNELS

For nice weather days

Talk to Alan about your dog

One phone call. Tell him what your dog does in the field today, and what you want him to do next season.

Call Alan · 815-354-2893 Or write to info@steadyonpoint.com