Mark Fulmer
7 Sarahsetter Trail
Aiken, SC 29803
803-649-6492
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Seminars and Training

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Training Philosophy

We prefer to train without punishment – behavioral training methods and positive reinforcement will develop your dog to his full potential. This phrase ‘help your dog develop his full potential’ was coined in our first advertisements when Sarahsetter Kennels opened in 1991. The phrase is often seen now in many ads but no one does it better than Sarahsetter Kennels. We have always limited the number of dogs that we accept for training so that we have the time that is necessary to get your dog out every day for training so that progress is steady and consistent. We have pioneered advanced training methods with Tri-tronics training collars. The latest generation of Tri-tronics training collars enables us to use them as teaching tools because of our understanding of dog behavior. Knowing the difference between positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment training methods allow us to use shaping techniques with both positive and negative reinforcement.

Sarahsetter Kennels was the first and is still the only hunting dog kennel that trains for the public using the clicker. Clicker training is a very powerful training method of positive reinforcement training that is used with all of our puppies, some obedience dogs, and some dogs that need rehabilitation including dogs that have been abused on the force-training table.

Our early development program for puppies is unparalleled in the sporting dog world. Research for early development in children or animals has made tremendous advances in recent years. We have taken advantage of this research to produce the best birddog puppies available anywhere in the world.

We will always be looking for innovative ways to make it easier for your dog to learn and retain his training.

Training Fees/Rates

Training	Cost*	Description
Field	$600 Monthly/ $750 rehab training	Like a house, your dog's training is only as good as his/her foundation, we teach some obedience in field training. We train to hold point, to be steady to wing and shot and we teach retrieving. Your specific needs and wants will be combined with your dog's ability to insure the best possible training.
Obedience	$750 for five weeks	This includes teaching your dog to come when called, heel off leash, sit and stay, lie down and stay and get into and stay in a kennel crate.
Boarding	$18 per Day	Boarding is only done if there is enough space avaliable in the kennel. Please call in advance to request boarding your pet.
Private Lessons	$75 per hour/ $300 for 6 lessons plus the cost of training tools	This includes an assesment of your dog's temperment and behavior. We will also trouble shoot any of your dog's behavioral problems. As the owner you will help make the decisions as to what you wish to teach your dog. We will help you on the road to training your own dog.
Seminar	$300 for the weekend	Seminars are held on Saturdays and Sundays one weekend per month. There is a limit of 10 people to insure that everyone has one on one attention from the trainer. Your dog is invited to come also. The $300 includes three weekend seminars. Check for the upcoming dates below.

Seminar and Training Calendar

*Payment is expected at the beginning of each training period. Ten days after due date dog/dogs will go on board until payment is received.

**Seminars require pre-registration and a $50 non-refundable deposit.