Trinity Oak Labs | Training

Trinity Oak Labs offers basic, intermediate, and advanced Hunting

Retriever training. We mainly work with Labradors, but will accept

other retrieving breeds as well. Our program is tailored to each

dog, keeping the owner's goals in mind, whether it be for AKC or

UKC/HRC Hunt tests or as a finished waterfowl/upland hunting

retriever. Dogs are trained daily and individually, one on one with

a trainer. We encourage owner participation at all levels, and also

encourage dogs to return annually to build physical fitness for

hunting season.

*WHAT TO EXPECT*

Please keep in mind that all dogs are created differently in their ability to

learn and absorb information. We recommend beginning training for a dog 6 months old (depending on the dog's mental maturity). Dogs create bad habits just like humans, and by starting dogs at a young age, you leave less time for these habits to be made. The older the dog gets, the more bad habits they have, and the harder it is for both the dog to learn and the trainer to teach. Often, these "older" (2 yrs +) dogs that haven't had any training yet will double the time that it would have took as a young dog (under a year).

We believe in customizing your dogs training program to ensure maximum interest, success, and enthusiasm for both your dog and you. All of our training programs can be modified to fit you and your dogs personality and specific needs. Not all dogs will follow the agenda set out in our training programs. This is okay, we understand, and have no problem in individualizing any training program.

We are available via both telephone and email, and we encourage you to call or check in with us during your dog's training time as often as you like. You may also visit upon occasion as well. We will let you know with all honesty how your dog is progressing and his ability to reach various levels of training. You and your dog will be treated fairly and with the utmost respect at all times.

Your dog's success and enthusiasm, on and off the field, is what we strive for in our training and is why we love training dogs.

Remember, while the training outline is the same for each canine, the method and pace may differ based on the canine’s temperament, socialization, age, and ability to learn.

They are first schooled in the method of learning. Each canine entering into one of the programs below will include behavior modification (jumping up, pulling, etc.).

*Training Programs*

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#1: Obedience Training Program

In our Obedience program, your retriever will be taught basic obedience commands such as sit, here, heel, and kennel. This is a 3 week course, and "Owner training" is included. $300

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$475 per month

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#3: Intermediate Retriever Training

Hand Signals

Force-to-pile

Extended Handling drills

Pattern Blinds

Swimbye

Lining Drills

Single and Double Marks thrown up to 150 yards

Steady

A dog that has completed this program will be able to

pass a UKC seasoned test or an AKC Senior Hunter.

He will be able to run blind retrieves and obey hand

signals in the field, run double marks, ignore diversion birds, and be steady at the line. This program is est. 4 months to complete and participants MUST have already completed Basic training.

$475 per month

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#4: Advanced Retriever Training

Triple Marked Retrieves

Advanced Blind Retrieves

Extreme obedience and control

A dog completing this level will be able to pass a UKC Finished or AKC Master Hunter Test. They will be able to mark multiple marks, run very difficult and technical marks and blinds, and basically have every tool necessary to exceed at these levels. The est. amount of time needed to get a dog up to this level coming from the seasoned level is 4 months, but may be more or less depending on the dog.

$475 per month

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#5: Upland Hunter Program

Force-Fetch

Obedience Training

Marks

Lots of birds

Dogs completing this level of training will display finished

level control and be able to complete a UKC Upland Hunter

(UH) test. Dog will have obedience training, be steady to

wing and shot, deliver to hand, and sit for walk-ups.

Generally you will look at about 3 months of training

minimum to successfully complete this training program.

This includes all listed above-left in italics.

$475 per month

*Training Testimonies*

Trinity Oaks Lab is a kennel that I cannot thank enough. I

started training in 2008 after purchasing a yellow lab, from

another local kennel. I didn't know about TOL until after I

purchased my pup, or else it would've been from them.

I met Abby shortly after I joined the Backwater Retriever

Club. From day one, Trinity Oaks has helped me prepare

for AKC/UKC Hunt Tests and my success as a Trainer/Handler is mostly because

of the knowledge the Eash family has shared with me.

After training with Trinity Oaks several days a week, me and my lab - Tucker, have successfully passed 4 straight AKC Hunt Tests earning his Junior Hunter

Title. Training with Abby has allowed my dreams as a Trainer/Handler to become a reality. Even though my dog is not a Trinity Oaks Lab, when-ever I finish college, I am looking to purchase a puppy from this Kennel. THANKS TRINITY OAKS!!!

Bryan Bates

Boberosa Gundogs

Retriever Trainer

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My yellow lab female, Millie, was sent to your kennel for training when she was 9 months old in the spring of 2008. After she was there for just two months, she had very good obedience, sitting, staying, and heeling very well on command, and also respected our leash. She loves retrieving and has a good hunting instinct. She isn't afraid of gun reports and is attentive. She marks very well, holding until released, and then goes straight to the bird. Millie had also completed the Force-fetch program and she now brings it directly back to us, and releases on command.

Those were exactly the things we had been hoping for with training, and we are very pleased with the service and training that we received from Trinity Oak Labs. Our next dog will definitely be coming from your kennel and receive the training as well. Thanks so much!

= Gorden - Goshen, Indiana

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I recently brought my dog, Spider, to Trinity Oak Labs in fall 2009 with what I

thought was a serious problem handling birds. After a couple sessions correcting

me, and just a week with my dog, things are now going very well. Thank you very

much for getting us through this. What I thought was a big deal, you made it seem easy to correct. I would highly recommend anyone who is having any difficulty with their dog to come and see you right away. It sure makes a difference when things start to go bad!

= Gene and Spider

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About the Trainer

Abby Eash is the head trainer at Trinity Oaks, and has

been training retrievers for the past 7 years. She has

received Trainer training under some of the finest retriever

professionals in the nation, and learned a great deal in the

time spent with them.

Abby earned her first Hunting Retriever CHampion title on

a dog in fall 2008, and her 2nd title in Spring 2009. She

also attempted her first Grand Hunt Tests that spring,

making it to the 2nd series with Coach, while in the fall

going to the 3rd series with Tory.

She has earned over 25 titles throughout AKC and UKC hunt tests. In 2011, she handled three new Hunting Retriever Champions, two new Master Hunters - earning first passes on multiple others, and finished the year averaging a 92% hunt test pass rate in all levels of entry! We are excited about the addition of more titles to the kennel in the future as she continues to train.

Abby looks forward to running "her" dogs every day, and the day isn't over until each of them have been trained and exercised. She would also like to give glory to God for the talent that he has given her, because without his blessing on our lives, we have accomplished nothing.

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