Residential Training
At Riverggins, we offer tailored residential training programs for your Riverggins Puppy to learn new skills or enhance the ones they already possess.
While residing in our purpose-built heated indoor kennels, your dog will be trained in the essential skills required for participation in the shooting field or for an active household.
'The Riverggins Approach'
Riverggins Gundog Training is independent of any specific training organisation. Our approach, which is both proven and successful, emphasizes consistent successful repetition and clear communication with praise and the anticipation of the next retrieve being their reward. All our training exercises are conducted positively. If a dog has difficulty with a technique, we simply revisit an earlier step. Once the dog consistently succeeds, we progress to the next challenge or skill. We refrain from using clickers or treats during training, but we do employ food as an incentive in the initial stages with our puppies or when training novice dogs.
With 25 years of experience and extensive knowledge in working with dogs, our track record speaks for itself. At Riverggins, we breed, raise, train, and work with a large team of our own dogs, showcasing our effective approach.
Our days at Riverggins are highly structured, allowing dogs to quickly adapt and settle into a routine. They understand what is expected through clear communication and guidance, taking cues from the behavior of other dogs. Each day is filled with a mix of games and training, interspersed with feeding, relaxation, and socialisation in larger groups. Your young dog will also experince the real world with trips to the shops, restaurants and local school runs.
Training is conducted both on an individual basis and in small groups. Observing and learning from more advanced dogs has proven to be beneficial, fostering patience and steadiness in the trainees.