Specific training with a high presence of woodcocks in an area excluded from hunting
In February, the high presence of woodcock on ours territories excluded from hunting activities, combined with the beginning of the migration of theese birds going back to the Scandinavian and Russian countries, create an environment with absolutely favorable conditions for those who want to give their working dogs, important knowledge and experience of hunting.
This is specific woodcock training in Scotland.
The dogs are taken out every day, both individually and in pairs to improve the various aspects of woodcock hunting (searching, pointing and consenting). Sometimes a more experienced dog is paired with a younger one to make him encounter more woodcocks.
Zero hunting pressure means territories in which dogs have the possibility of approaching and threatening woodcocks with a more confident and calm behaviour. These conditions make a big difference for younger dogs.
All training sessions are filmed, the videos are delivered to the owner who will be able to see the work carried out by us, the progress of the dog, evaluating his hunting skills.
Zero hunting pressure means territories in which dogs have the possibility of approaching and threatening woodcocks with a more confident and calm behaviour. These conditions make a big difference for younger dogs.
All training sessions are filmed, the videos are delivered to the owner who will be able to see the work carried out by us, the progress of the dog, evaluating his hunting skills.
The well-being of dogs is our main prerogative: ours kennels are safe and comfortable; equipped with an infrared light system for night heating.
For food, we suggest that owners provide us with the usual food and feed products that the dog knows and is used to eating. Given them an high level of training, it is ours prerogative to add natural energetic supplements such as cod liver oil and vitamins tablets throughout the period.
FUNDAMENTAL POINTS
Period: second half of February
Dog
Every day each dog can meet a dozen woodcock. The number of encounters always tends to increase with the passing of the days; it depends on his experience and on that bit of luck that never hurts.
In pair training, among other skills, we also take care of consensus, which is fundamental in woodcock hunting.
Training
The training ground is mostly natural woods with undergrowth of ferns and heather.
Some territories represent an easy start for young dogs, others will put their hunting skills to the test; this will be useful when they have already acquired knowledge about woodcock.
Video
We take videos for all training sessions for each dog and we then give to you upon return so you can see the dogs’ improvements.
Theese videos represent proof of his real hunting experience and growth and give the owner the opportunity to see the work done.
Travel
We personally organize the trip, the transport of the dogs with our equipped and certified vehicle, bringing your dogs in Scotland and training them for the two weeks.
The period is 16 days in total: 12 of training + 2 of travel to go and 2 to return.
- Dog travel in Scotland return
- Transport of your own dogs with an equipped minibus, certified with double EU/UK certification
- 12 days of training + 4 days of return travel,
- Personalized training for singles and couples,
- All permits, highways, tolls and ferries,
- Room and board for the dog,
- Equipment (beeper, satellite and bell collars),
- Training photos and videos to see your dog’s progress.
- European Pet passport or Vet Health Certificate,
- Vaccination against Rabies,
- Anti-parasite treatments.
