Central Oregon Sporting Dog

Central Oregon Sporting Dog is committed to specialized training programs based on age and breed, focusing on quality by limiting the number of dogs taken at one time. They guarantee that dogs will learn every aspect outlined in their chosen program.

Programs offered include:
The Puppy Head Start Program (ages 4-6 months, 4 weeks) focuses on bird exposure using homing pigeons, basic obedience, and building a confident, outgoing pup.
The Pointing Dog Program (ages 6 months-1 year, 8 weeks) covers commands like Here, Whoa, Whistles, instinctive pointing, steady to wing, heel, quarter on command, gun introduction, and encouraged instinctive retrieving.
The Flusher/Retriever Gun Dog Program (ages 6 months-1 year, 8 weeks) includes Here, Sit, Whistles, Flush, Hand signals, Heel, Quarter on command, Gun introduction, and encouraged instinctive retrieving.
The Conditioned Retrieve program (6-8 weeks) teaches dogs to retrieve to hand, especially those who do not retrieve instinctively, and is often a prerequisite for the Advanced Retriever program.
The Advanced Retriever Program (8 weeks) builds on foundational training with advanced hand signals and whistles, controlled retrieves, baseball diamond retrieves, distance retrieves, back retrieves, from the blind retrieves, and steady to the gun.
A Four-Week Training option is available for dogs needing work on specific problem areas or with some prior training.
Private Training Sessions offer guidance for owners who train their own dogs.
Private Client Services provide customized options, including guided training hunts for first hunting exposure to game birds at a local preserve.

Pricing Summary

Central Oregon Sporting Dog offers a variety of training options and rates. The Puppy Head Start Program is $1,200 for 4 weeks. The Pointing Dog Program and Flusher/Retriever Gun Dog Program are both $2,800 for 8 weeks. The Conditioned Retrieve program costs $2,100 for 6-8 weeks, and the Advanced Retriever Program is $3,200 for 8 weeks. A general four-week training option is available for $1,400. Private Training Sessions are priced at $80 per session, while Private Client Services and guided training hunts have variable pricing. Training space is limited, and the business is often booked 6 to 9 months in advance.

Central Oregon Sporting Dog is a professional dog training and breeding business founded and owned by Tim Curry, who has over 25 years of experience. Tim specializes in training Pointers and Flushers to be top producers in the field, having trained the majority of hunting dogs in Central Oregon and beyond. His passion for dogs and wingshooting is exceptional, and he has experience as a Wingshooting Manager at two of the nation’s top wingshooting destinations.

The Curry Family is renowned throughout the Pacific Northwest for the quality of their German Shorthaired Pointers, Labrador Retrievers, and English Cocker Spaniels. These dogs are bred for their outstanding Field Champion Bloodlines, intelligence, athleticism, and ability to produce birds. Central Oregon Sporting Dog was also endorsed by Orvis as outstanding Breeders and Trainers of fine quality bird dogs.

The business offers specialized training programs tailored to a dog’s age and breed, focusing on quality over quantity by keeping the number of training dogs at a minimum. They clearly outline what each dog will learn during their program and guarantee the results. In addition to training, they offer world-class bloodlines for breeding and provide private client services, including guided training hunts.

Accomplishments

Tim Curry, the founder and owner of Central Oregon Sporting Dog, has over 25 years of professional experience training Pointers and Flushers. He has trained the majority of hunting dogs in Central Oregon and beyond. His resume includes decades of experience as a Wingshooting Manager at two of the nation’s top wingshooting destinations, where he was involved in training and breeding what many considered “the best dogs anywhere.”

The Curry Family is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest for the quality of their German Shorthaired Pointers, Labrador Retrievers, and English Cocker Spaniels, which are bred for their outstanding Field Champion Bloodlines, looks, intelligence, athleticism, and ability to produce birds. Tim Curry and Central Oregon Sporting Dog were endorsed by Orvis as outstanding Breeders and Trainers of fine quality bird dogs during the entire length of time Orvis offered the program, and they continue to be outstanding in their field.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to contact Central Oregon Sporting Dog by providing their name, email, and selecting an inquiry option via a contact form. Clients can also include a brief message to provide more information or to request a Training Program reservation. It is recommended to contact them to ensure space is available, as training space is limited and often booked 6 to 9 months in advance.