Welcome
to Wolf Creek Retrievers. We are dedicated to training retrievers
for hunting as well as for those that compete in AKC and
UKC hunt tests. We understand that your retriever is not
only a hunting companion, but a valued member of your family.
Hunt
Tests are events held for retrievers which attempt to simulate
actual hunting conditions. Retrievers passing a Hunt Test
receive a "leg" or qualification toward their
Hunt Test Title.
There
are two organizations that hold hunt tests. The American
Kennel Club "AKC", and United Kennel Club "UKC"
are the two organizations and each organization has their
own titles.
The
AKC titles are (Junior Hunter (JH), Senior Hunter (SH),
or Master Hunter (MH)). The titles becomes an actual part
of their registered name and are listed at the end of there
AKC registered name, i.e. C&C Sir Running Bear , M.H.
The
UKC titles are (Started Hunter Retriever (SHR), Hunting
Retriever (HR), or Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH), Upland
Hunter (UH), Grand Hunting Retriever Champion (GRHRCH)).
The titles becomes an actual part of their registered name,
and are listed at the front of there UKS registered name,
i.e. HRCH UH C&C Sir Running Bear.
There
is no difference in the training of retrievers used for
Hunt tests vs. gundogs. The methods, concepts, and training
scenarios are the same. We use duck calls, shots from the
line, walk-up (flushing) situations, and both land and water
scenarios to simulate actual hunting for ducks, geese, doves,
and pheasants, etc.
Our training
program is one that will encourage both the owner and the
retriever to work together as a team. Owners are encouraged
to participate throughout the training process in order
to strengthen the relationship between retriever and owner.
Our training methods are designed to build a solid foundation
by using innovative and conventional training methods to
get maximum accomplishments from all retrievers.
