About Uodibar Kennels

Bird dog training in Hondo

Uodibar Kennels and Stables is a kennel in Hondo that offers individualized training for hunting and field trial dogs. The Uodibar system follows a parallel path method of development and training that challenges and teaches the dog at the same time. Each dog is assessed on arrival and re-evaluated throughout its stay, and its program is adapted to factors such as maturity and temperament.

How dogs are developed

The kennel spends considerable time exposing young dogs to birds, both planted and wild. Young dogs are socialized in a way that builds self-confidence and assertiveness while avoiding situations that could overwhelm or frighten them. Specific skills such as heel, whoa, come and the introduction to the gunshot are taught only as the dog's physical and mental maturity allows. Dogs in long-term hunting or field trial training travel for the summer months so wild-bird exposure continues in a better climate. The kennel also stands stud dogs and runs seminars.

What to ask

Ask about program length and pricing, which breeds the kennel trains, and how summer camp works.