Colorado Gun Dog Association
Service area: The main club is located at 73700 E 144th Ave, Hoyt, CO 80654. The annual Snake Avoidance Course is held at a separate location near Rueter-Hess Reservoir, west of Heirloom Parkway on the north side of Hess Road, with specific directions provided from I-25.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
The Colorado Gun Dog Association offers members access to a leased property for year-round dog training and exercise. The club hosts field trials from February through April, typically twice a month, featuring novice and open divisions for pointing dogs, with live birds and scoring for find and retrieve.
An annual Snake Avoidance Course is also provided, utilizing live diamondback rattlesnakes and electronic stimulating collars to teach dogs to avoid snakes. This one-day event is conducted by a professional handler and is open to all dog breeds and sizes.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Annual membership is $150.00, with a reduced rate of $130.00 for new members. The Snake Avoidance Course costs $100.00 per dog. Field trial entry fees are mentioned but no specific amount is provided.
About the Trainer
The Colorado Gun Dog Association is a club dedicated to providing a venue for members to train their dogs and participate in friendly competition. Members gain 365-day access to the club’s leased property for training, exercise, and trialing.
The club hosts field trials generally twice a month from February through April. These trials encourage friendly competition, extend the hunting season, and provide a forum for exercising, training, and enjoying pointing dogs. They feature novice and open divisions to help new dogs and handlers succeed, with volunteer judges and planters, live birds (chukars) in a 38-acre field, and scoring based on find (point) and retrieve.
Additionally, the Colorado Gun Dog Association organizes an annual Snake Avoidance Course, typically held on June 7th. This one-day event brings in live diamondback rattlesnakes from Texas, handled by a professional, to educate hundreds of dogs. The course uses electronic stimulating dog collars to teach dogs to associate discomfort with snakes, aiming to suppress their natural curiosity and encourage avoidance.
Accomplishments
The Colorado Gun Dog Association has been hosting snake avoidance training for over 20 years. The club recognizes top performers in its competitions, with 2024 Top 3 Finalists including Troy Greeno/Murph, David Lovato/Dietz, and Tom Clark/Joe. Troy Greeno and Benton won the 2023 CGDA Championship.
How to Get Started!
To join the Colorado Gun Dog Association, interested individuals can download and submit the 2025 CGDA Membership Application and Liability Waiver. For the annual Snake Avoidance Course, participants can find information, a registration link, and a PayPal payment option at the bottom of the course page, with online pre-registration and payment preferred.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekends
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
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