Countryside Gun Dogs

4.7 Stars,6 Reviews

4785 Cedar Ridge Rd, Center Point, IA 52213

Service area: Serves clients primarily in Iowa and surrounding states including Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska; clients travel to the facility in Center Point, IA for training.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Working Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

Basic Obedience
Puppy Training
Recall
steering
stepping
whoa
fetch
steady
force-broke
honoring

Training Formats Offered

Private Facility
Board and Train

Program Formats

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
✓ Balanced Training

Equipment:

✓ Food Rewards
✓ E-Collars
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Martingale Collars
✓ Pinch Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Training programs include: Basic Obedience (4–6 weeks), Puppy Package (6–8 weeks), Gun Dog (12 weeks), and Finished Gun Dog (16+ weeks). All programs include field exposure to birds, shot introduction, and force fetching. Finished dogs are steady to wing, shot, and fall; honor other dogs; and retrieve to hand on land and water. Fall conditioning is offered for dogs previously trained by Countryside Gun Dogs to maintain peak performance.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; programs are structured by duration (4–16+ weeks) and level of training. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for quotes. Fall conditioning and puppy purchases are additional services with separate pricing.

Policies

Jeff provides ongoing support after training completion, including follow-up calls and field visits to address issues. Dogs may be returned for conditioning or troubleshooting. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact directly with concerns.

Testimonials

“Jeff did a tremendous job getting Harley into hunting shape. Harley has become a nice dog to hunt behind. Clients and friends provide compliments after a day in the field. He is all work in the field. Does not say quit.
Jeff is genuine. Provides straight forward feedback on progress. He spent time to ensure I was comfortable giving commands. Called me to check in on Harley. Some of my friends have had dogs trained by others. And never heard from them again.
Would I recommend or utilize his training again? Without a doubt. In fact being so impressed with how Harley has progressed. I purchased a puppy (Bailey) from Jeff. This puppy just hit six months of age. Has been remarkable in the field. She possess traits to make a father proud. Honors other dogs, sticking solid points, and has began to retrieve back.
Guess who is going to be putting the finishing touches to Bailey! Jeff will be the man!”
– Greg Palas

“I met Jeff in 2001 and since our first meeting he has trained two of my German shorthairs to the master hunter level. both of them received their master hunt test titles thanks to the knowledge Jeff has about dogs. you see both aj and maddy have very different personalities, but Jeff has the gift to figure out exactly what each dog needed from him as a trainer to bring out the best in both of them.”
– Chet Goemaat

“I sent my 2 ½ year old Visla Toby that had a great nose and good bloodlines but no training to Jeff 2 years ago hoping for the best and that is exactly what I feel I got. … 12 weeks later Toby was a hunting machine he is a blast to hunt behind handles excellent in the field holds his birds until shot and most important he retrieves to hand on land and water, I get compliments on him every time I take him out.”
– Mike Banks

About the Trainer

Countryside Gun Dogs is a specialized hunting dog training facility operated by Jeff Chapman in Center Point, Iowa. They offer intensive, facility-based training programs for German Shorthair Pointers and other pointing breeds, focusing on preparing dogs for hunting season with skills like steadiness to wing, shot, and fall; force fetching; honoring; and whoa breaking. Training programs range from Basic Obedience (4–6 weeks) to Finished Gun Dog programs (16+ weeks), with additional Fall conditioning available for previously trained dogs. Jeff trains a limited number of dogs at a time to ensure individualized attention and uses live bird exposure and field exercises to build real-world hunting skills. The business also sells puppies and started/finished hunting dogs, and provides ongoing support to clients after training completion, including follow-up calls and field refresher sessions. They emphasize honesty, transparency, and long-term partnership with dog owners.

Clients frequently report that Jeff’s training produces dogs that are highly responsive, steady in the field, and reliable retrievers on land and water. Many owners return for additional training for new puppies or to refresh their dogs’ skills, citing Jeff’s consistent results and personal involvement as key reasons for their loyalty.

The facility is located on private land in rural Iowa, allowing for extensive field training in natural hunting environments.

Accomplishments

Jeff Chapman has trained multiple dogs to AKC and NAVHDA Master Hunter levels, including dogs achieving 100+ point Natural Ability scores. Clients have reported their dogs earning Master Hunter titles and excelling in field trials. Many clients return for multiple dogs, indicating consistent high-quality results over years of operation.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Jeff directly via phone or email to discuss training needs, availability, and program options. Due to limited spots, early reservation is recommended to secure a spot before hunting season.

Contact

21+ Years Experience
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Associations

AKC
NAVHDA

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Dog breeder

Location