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Gun Dogs That Handle, Hunt, and Come Home Relaxed
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Spaniel Specialists with 30+ Years of Proven Field Experience
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Training that Builds a Trust-First Relationship
“We train the dog, then we train you.”
Finished Gun Dogs Aren’t Made Overnight. They’re Made Correctly.
A structured program, proven standards, and limited enrollment—so every dog gets the time, birds, and repetition it takes to perform when it counts.
Field Trial Development
Field trials reward the details: repetition, timing, conditioning, and a dog trained to perform under pressure. Our development track is designed for handlers who want a long-term plan, professional standards, and honest progress.
This is not a weekend project.
It’s a process—built with intention!
Limited Enrollment by Design
We accept a limited number of dogs at a time to protect training quality. That means better consistency, more hands-on work, and higher standards—without rushing the process.
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Where natural ability meets professional development.
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Building bird dogs that you’re proud to walk into any field with.
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A gun dog should be your partner — not your challenge.
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We prepare your dog for the flush, the shot, and everything in between.
Gun Dog Training Programs
Designed for the field and the home.
Build obedience, steadiness, control, and true partnership.
Puppy Development
The first months of your puppy’s life shape everything that comes after. Our program focuses on confidence, exposure, structure, and calmness — the ingredients every great gun dog needs before formal training ever begins.
Online Dog Training Videos &
Creating A Problem-Solver Online Course
Online Video Training Library
Train with Todd anywhere, anytime.
Clear lessons, real dogs, and a lifetime of expertise.
Creating A Problem-Solver
You will learn the importance of shaping behaviors, allowing your dog to make choices, developing a dog that will go to work, and getting your dog off to a good start without pressure.
The Spaniel Journal:
Field, Family, Foundation
Where hunting mornings, training afternoons, and the little details come together. Explore practical gundog training advice, puppy development, client stories, client wins and behind-the-scenes kennel life—the honest work that turns potential into a reliable hunting partner and a calm companion at home.
Real Spaniels. Real Training. Real-World Results.
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30+ years of professional experience.
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Was a Pheasant guide in Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota.
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Hundreds of successful hunting dogs.
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Consistency, control, and confidence: the pillars of a competitive dog.
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Trusted by hunters, families, and serious handlers around the country.
We train with Relationship → Trust → Skill.
A dog who trusts you will hunt for you. A dog with skill will make you proud in the field.”
