About Copperwood Kennels

Gun dog training in Weiser

Copperwood Kennels is a family-owned, full-service gun dog and bird dog training kennel at 1452 Weiser River Road in Weiser, geared toward AKC hunt tests and hunting dogs. Space is kept limited because the kennel believes one-on-one time is crucial to each dog's development, and it works closely with owners on their goals for the dog.

Retriever levels

The Starter level, taking 3-6 months, covers basic obedience, collar conditioning, sit, heel to both sides, here, kennel, single marked retrieves and introductions to live birds and gunfire, preparing dogs for AKC Junior Hunt Tests. Intermediate adds double T, swim-by, multiple marks, simple blinds, walk-up birds, steadiness and honoring for Senior Hunt Tests. Advanced trains a finished gun dog for AKC Master Hunt Tests with doubles, triples, advanced blinds, shore breaking, diversion birds and retired guns.

Upland and rates

Upland programs for pointers and flushers start with a 1-2 month introduction covering obedience, e-collar conditioning, bird introduction, gun breaking and retrieving, followed by a finished bird dog level. A pre-season tune-up is available for returning dogs. Monthly rates are $1,000 for waterfowl, $1,300 for upland and $1,500 for obedience, with a military and first responder discount.