A Bird Dog Training Method Refined by Generations and Improved With Every Bird Dog We Train.
We have a deep-rooted passion for training bird dogs and helping owners develop strong, lasting relationships with their dogs. With decades of experience in upland hunting and bird dog development, we share what bird dogs have taught us—both in the field and in life.
Refined over generations, our Smith Method of Bird Dog Training — also referred to as the Delmar Smith Method, Silent Command System, or Huntsmith — is built on the belief that the mindset of the dog is critical in determining that dog’s success. We view our training as a developmental process which imprints your dog with all of the skills necessary to be a top performer. This training format is beneficial whether your dog will be performing as a gun dog in the hunting field or a competing in any type of trials. Our training method is designed to develop confident, composed, and compliant bird dogs by working with their natural instincts, not against them.
Two Training Options to Developing a Well-Trained Bird Dog
TRAINING CLASSES FOR BIRD DOGS
Put our knowledge and experience to work for you by sending your pointing dog to us for training. We train two small classes a year at our facility in Oklahoma.
Our training classes will develop your dog’s steadiness on birds, instill handling cues, and general bird dog manners, which can be applied in every day life.
SEMINARS FOR BIRD DOG OWNERS
Attend a hands-on seminar to learn our step-by-step bird dog training method and gain valuable insight into your bird dog’s mindset, behavior, and learning style.
Our seminars are designed to help you better handle and train your own bird dog. Each weekend seminar covers a month’s worth of training topics.
BIRD DOGS, THE OUTDOORS, & FAMILY
An Enduring Passion
We understand the love, pride, and dedication bird dog owners have for their dogs. Three generations of our family have been involved in breeding, raising, and developing our own pointers and Brittanys, as well as training dogs for people from across the country. We are deeply invested in the success of bird dogs and the sporting world.
It is our mission to provide you with the tools and training that will bring you lasting success in the field—and a lifelong bond with your bird dog. Every bird dog we work with teaches us something and we are happy to share with you what the bird dogs have taught us in our nearly 70 years in business.
LET’S TALK ABOUT BIRD DOGS!
We would love to help you achieve your goals as a bird dog owner. Fill out some info below and we will be in touch as soon as we can. We look forward to talking bird dogs with you!