Durite Vizslas

Ranked #2 in Martinsville and #53 in Indiana

3.7 Stars,3 Reviews
5664 N Herbemont Rd, Martinsville, IN 46151

Service area: Durite Vizslas is located in Martinsville, Indiana, about 25 miles south of Indianapolis, which serves as their base for obedience training. For hunting/field dog training, they operate nationally, with a winter camp in South Georgia, a spring tour through the Midwest (including Grovespring, MO, and Ionia, MI), and a summer camp in Nebraska or Indiana.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Jumping on People
  • Biting / Nipping

Training Formats Offered

  • Board and Train
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • Intensive Program
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Sporting

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Durite Vizslas offers a 30-day board and train obedience program where dogs stay at their residence. During this time, dogs are taught skills such as sit, down, come, wait, sit stay, down stay, and heel, while also addressing negative behaviors like nipping, jumping, and leash pulling. The program includes ample time for play and socialization in a fully fenced yard, with owners meeting at the two-week mark and at the end of 30 days for instruction on implementing learned behaviors at home.

For hunting/field dog training, DuRite provides a comprehensive program for Vizslas and other pointing breeds, focusing on field trial competition and upland hunting. This program involves a series of training and competing, including a winter camp in South Georgia, a spring tour through the Midwest, and a summer camp in Nebraska or Indiana. They campaign dogs at national and regional championships throughout the year, with breaks in June and July.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

The 30-day board and train obedience program costs $900, payable by cash or check. For puppies purchased from DuRite, they offer a $50 refund for each AKC performance title earned (up to $200 total) and a $50 refund for a copy of the official OFA certificate at two years of age.

Policies

DuRite Vizslas guarantees that puppies will be free of genetic diseases until two years of age. If a licensed veterinarian diagnoses such a genetic disease, DuRite Vizslas will replace the puppy. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies for training programs are mentioned.

About the Trainer

Durite Vizslas is a family-run business based in Martinsville, Indiana, specializing in breeding and training Vizslas. They offer a 30-day board and train obedience program and extensive hunting/field dog training.

They emphasize praise-based training for obedience and focus on developing natural abilities and instincts for field dogs. The business is run by Michael and Carrie Syczylo, who are dedicated to the sport of horseback field trials and breeding high-class bird dogs with sound temperaments.

Durite Vizslas also provides puppies from their breeding program, which includes health and hip guarantees. They aim to improve the field abilities of the Vizsla breed and support their puppy buyers by offering refunds for performance titles and OFA certificates.

Accomplishments

Durite Vizslas has achieved significant success in horseback field trial competition, winning futurities, classics, championships, and national championships on both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and American Field (AF) sides with several different dogs. They have owned Vizslas awarded 3 National Championships and 1 Amateur Championship.

Their trained Vizslas have consistently ranked in the VCA top 10 field dog rankings, holding multiple puppy/Derby top 10 and #1 rankings, and have earned prestigious wins and placements at national and regional championships. Durite Vizslas is also recognized as an AKC breeder of merit.

How to Get Started!

To reserve a spot for the 30-day board and train program, clients are required to call Carrie or Michael. For hunting/field dog training or campaigning, interested individuals should call Carrie to discuss. For puppy reservations, serious inquiries are encouraged to contact Carrie or Michael via phone or email to discuss the reservation process.

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  • 20 Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Associations

  • AKC
  • Accredited

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog breeder
  • Pet boarding service

Location

5664 N Herbemont Rd, Martinsville, IN 46151