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Stonecreek English Setters
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Puppies: 0
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We will post upcoming litters when the breeding
is confirmed. If you would like to be notified when the next
pups will be available, please give us your contact information.
No deposits are required. Click
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We will post the dogs on this web site
as they become available. To reserve a future English Setter please call the office for additional information:
412-773-7310 |
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George's
goal is to help you enjoy years of team success with
your dog. For more than fifteen years dog owners from Alaska
to Texas have benefited from attending one of our training
schools. A proven training program that incorporates an
understanding of how dogs learn is essential for a dog to
develop into a bragging-rights hunting companion.
Training a dog and maintaining a level of excellence
requires trainer knowledge. All clients purchasing a level
I, II, III, Setter or Pointer have the option of
attending one of the 4-day George Hickox School of Dog
Training seminars for $595. Both the dog and the owner will
benefit.
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PUPPIES
All of our puppies have been wormed, have been given initial
immunizations and have been examined by a veterinarian. A
veterinarian health certificate accompanies each puppy. All
litters are registered with the Field Dog Stud Book, and our
breeding dogs are X-rayed to ensure sound patellae, elbows
and hips.
Puppies are available for pick up at the facility where they
were whelped. Puppies can be shipped via air carrier at
eight weeks of age.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 will reserve a puppy. Of
course, if Mother Nature does not co-operate or your sex
preference is not available, you may either reserve a pup
from another litter or have your deposit refunded.
To reserve a
puppy or discuss a Level 1, 2, 3 call or email our office.
George will contact you and discuss the breeding and your
requirements.
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 LEVEL I
Approximate age 6 months
$4000
Click
Here to see our setter training Level I video
The documented imprinting stage for a dog spans the
developmental time frame of six weeks to twenty weeks of
age. The most crucial period is from eight to sixteen weeks
of age. It is critical that the dog be exposed to live
birds, the field, and basic consistent structure and
socialized with other dogs during this period for the dog to
maximize its full potential. When a dog in the imprinting
stage is properly exposed to structure and the elements of
field work he becomes more receptive to learning. Such a dog
will become not only a better companion but also a better
bird dog for the hunter.
A dog that has been exposed to critical environmental
factors during the imprinting stage has a mind that is open
to learning and it is a joy to work with such a dog. We are
dog trainers. Letting us prepare your young dog for his
future training with you and having us take care of the
necessary foundational prerequisites is money well spent. Do
it right from the start. Then spend time with us and
formulate a plan for the direction to take with your dog.
A Stonecreek level I dog will have had a proper introduction
to scores of live birds and has had numbers of
birds shot over him. This dog
demonstrates strong pointing and hunting instincts. He has
traveled, is accustomed to the crate and is well socialized
with dogs and people. The level I dog is ready to graduate
to more advanced stages in training. His program has been an
extensive one involving clicker training, proper
introduction to low level e-collar stimulation, point drills
and field work.
We know how the dog trains. We know the dog is a bird finder
and has strong pointing instincts. The level I dog is a wise
investment and deserves
strong consideration by any owner.
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 LEVEL II
Approximate age 18
months
$5500
Click
Here to see our setter training Level II video
The level
II dog is ready to go hunting. The dog holds point with
style and class, hunts in range and control, backs, and is
fully obedience trained in the field. The level II dog is
ready to put his field and yard training to work in a first
year hunting season to gain the experience that will develop
him into a polished veteran performer.
George
will discuss the needs of the future owner in order to
develop the level II dog to handle in the range dictated by
the game birds and topography he will hunt. The new owner
will be involved in the selection process and is encouraged
to see the dog develop. Upon delivery, George will
ensure the buyer understands how to handle and maintain his
new companion & hunter.
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 LEVEL III
Approximate
age 2 ˝ to 3 years
Price is established on an individual basis
Click
Here to see our setter training Level III video
A
level III shooting dog is a world-class, bragging-rights
hunting companion. Only the very best of the best are
developed to a level III dog. The level III dog holds point
with style, is steady to wing and shot, backs and handles in
control. This is a dog that has guided on our A team and has
handled birds and hunting situations across North America.
The level III dog is a top shelf, experienced bird dog
exhibiting style, class and impeccable bird manners.
During the training and development of the level III dog
George will discuss with the buyer the specific aspects of
training desired. The dog will be developed according to the
range dictated by the covers the future owner will
hunt. Whether the dog will live in the house or an outside
kennel are all factors
in developing and selecting the “Right” dog. At the time
of delivery to the new home, George will work with the owner
to ensure a smooth transition.
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