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George's
goal is to help you enjoy years of team success with your
dog. For more than fifteen years dog owners from Alaska to
Texas have benefited from attending one of our training
schools. A proven training program that incorporates an
understanding of how dogs learn is essential for a dog to
develop into a bragging-rights hunting companion.
Training a dog and maintaining a level of excellence
requires trainer knowledge. All clients purchasing a level
I, II, III, Setter or Pointer or a Level I Retriever
have the option of attending one of the 4-day George Hickox
School of Dog Training seminars for $595. Both the dog and
the owner will benefit.
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PUPPIES
All of our puppies have been wormed, have been given initial
immunizations and have been examined by a veterinarian. A
veterinarian health certificate accompanies each puppy. All
litters are registered with the Field Dog Stud Book, and our
breeding dogs are X-rayed to ensure sound patellae, elbows
and hips.
Puppies are available for pick up at the facility where they
were whelped. Puppies can be shipped via air carrier at
eight weeks of age.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 will reserve a puppy. Of
course, if Mother Nature does not co-operate or your sex
preference is not available, you may either reserve a pup
from another litter or have your deposit refunded.
To reserve a
puppy or discuss a Level 1, 2, 3 call or email our office.
George will contact you and discuss the breeding and your
requirements.
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Approximate age 6 months
$4000
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Here to see our pointer training Level I video
The documented imprinting stage for a dog spans the
developmental time frame of six weeks to twenty weeks of
age. The most crucial period is from eight to sixteen weeks
of age. It is critical that the dog be exposed to live
birds, the field, and basic consistent structure and
socialized with other dogs during this period for the dog to
maximize its full potential. When a dog in the imprinting
stage is properly exposed to structure and the elements of
field work he becomes more receptive to learning. Such a dog
will become not only a better companion but also a better
bird dog for the hunter.
A dog that has been exposed to critical environmental
factors during the imprinting stage has a mind that is open
to learning and it is a joy to work with such a dog. We are
dog trainers. Letting us prepare your young dog for his
future training with you and having us take care of the
necessary foundational prerequisites is money well spent. Do
it right from the start. Then spend time with us and
formulate a plan for the direction to take with your dog.
A Stonecreek level I dog will have had a proper introduction
to scores of live birds and has had numbers of
birds shot over him. This dog
demonstrates strong pointing and hunting instincts. He has
traveled, is accustomed to the crate and is well socialized
with dogs and people. The level I dog is ready to graduate
to more advanced stages in training. His program has been an
extensive one involving clicker training, proper
introduction to low level e-collar stimulation, point drills
and field work.
We know how the dog trains. We know the dog is a bird finder
and has strong pointing instincts. The level I dog is a wise
investment and deserves
strong consideration by any owner.
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Approximate age 18
months
$5500
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The level
II dog is ready to go hunting. The dog holds point with
style and class, hunts in range and control, backs, and is
fully obedience trained in the field. The level II dog is
ready to put his field and yard training to work in a first
year hunting season to gain the experience that will develop
him into a polished veteran performer.
George
will discuss the needs of the future owner in order to
develop the level II dog to handle in the range dictated by
the game birds and topography he will hunt. The new owner
will be involved in the selection process and is encouraged
to see the dog develop. At the time of delivery, George will
ensure the buyer understands how to handle and maintain his
new companion and hunter.
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Approximate
age 2 ˝ to 3 years
Price is established on an individual basis
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Here to see our pointer training Level III
video
A level III shooting dog is a
world-class, bragging-rights hunting companion. Only the
very best of the best are developed to a level III dog. The
level III dog holds point with style, is steady to wing and
shot, backs and handles in control. This is a dog that has
guided on our A team and has handled birds and hunting
situations across North America. The level III dog is a top
shelf, experienced bird dog exhibiting style, class and
impeccable bird manners.
During the training and
development of the level III dog George will discuss with
the buyer the specific aspects of training desired. The dog
will be developed according to the range dictated by the
covers the future owner will hunt. Whether the dog will live
in the house or an outside kennel are all factors in
developing and selecting the “Right” dog. At the time of
delivery to the new home, George will work with the owner to
ensure a smooth transition.
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Labrador Retrievers
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Puppies
All of our puppies have been wormed, have been given initial
immunizations and been examined by a veterinarian. A
veterinarian health certificate accompanies each puppy. All
litters are registered with the American Kennel Club, and
our breeding dogs are X-rayed to ensure sound patellae,
elbows and hips.
Puppies are available for pick up at the facility where they
were whelped. Puppies can be shipped via air carrier at
eight weeks of age.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 will reserve a puppy. Of course, if Mother
Nature does not co-operate or your sex preference is not
available, you may either reserve a pup from another litter
or have your deposit refunded.
To reserve a puppy or discuss a Level 1 lab, call or email our office.
George will contact you and discuss the breeding and your
requirements.
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LEVEL I
Approximate age 6
months
$5000
Click
Here to see our lab training Level I video
A level I dog will have had a proper introduction to live
birds and has had numbers of birds shot over him. The dog
has been exposed to intensive yard work involving clicker
training. He understands the basic commands of
"Sit", "Kennel", and "Here."
Initial yard work is well started and proper introduction to
low level e-collar stimulation has been completed.
The imprinting stage spans the developmental time frame from
six weeks to twenty weeks of age. The most crucial period is
from eight to sixteen weeks of age. It is critical that the
dog be exposed to live birds, the field and basic structure
during this period if the dog is to maximize his full
potential. A dog that has been exposed to critical
environmental factors during the imprinting stage has a mind
that is open to learning. It is a joy to work with such an
animal. If a hunting dog is to maximize his full genetic
potential, it is imperative that the dog is properly exposed
to live birds and that he receives a measure of basic,
consistent structure during the imprinting period. We are
dog trainers. Letting us prepare your young dog for his
future training with you and having us take care of the
necessary foundational prerequisites is money well spent. Do
it right from the start. Then spend time with us and
formulate a plan for the direction to take with your dog.
George's goal is to help you
enjoy years of team success with your dog. For more than
fifteen years dog owners from Alaska to Texas have benefited
from attending one of our training schools. A proven
training program that incorporates an understanding of how
dogs learn is essential for a dog to develop into a
bragging-rights hunting companion.
Training a dog and maintaining a level of excellence
requires trainer knowledge. All clients purchasing a level I
Labrador retriever has the option of attending one of the
4-day George Hickox School of Dog Training seminars for
$595. Both the dog and the owner will benefit.
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LEVEL II
Age 2 to 2 ˝ years of age
Price is established on an individual basis
Click
Here to see our lab training Level II video
A Level II Labrador Retriever is a truly exceptional upland
hunting companion. Whether retrieving in the dove field or
retrieving a pheasant to hand, the Level II Labrador
Retriever exhibits style and class. This dog has impeccable
line manners, sits on the flush and shot, a single whistle
blast stops him on running birds, and retrieves to
hand.
The Level II Labrador Retriever is a dog that will make any
owner and family proud.
During the training and development of the level II dog
George will discuss with the buyer the specific aspects of
training desired. The dog will be developed according to the
range dictated by the covers the future owner will hunt.
Whether the dog will live in the house or an outside kennel
are all factors in developing and selecting the
"Right" dog. At the time of delivery to the new
home, George will work with the owner to ensure a smooth
transition.
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