Five Star Sporting Dogs

Training programs include Upland Bird Training (teaching steady point, back, and retrieve), Water Training (forced retrieve, blind retrieves, and blind handling), Hunting Dog Boot Camp (basic commands, gun introduction, and bird exposure), and Obedience Training for domestic and problem dogs. Programs are customized and range from beginner to advanced levels, with options for board-and-train or owner-involvement. Boot Camp focuses on sit, stay, come, heel, and gun conditioning. All programs include follow-up guidance for owners to maintain training.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact Bob directly to discuss program costs based on individual dog needs and training duration, with minimum one-month commitment for behavior modification programs.

Policies

Minimum one-month commitment required for behavior modification programs. Clients are welcome to visit and observe training progress. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but communication with Bob Davis is encouraged for adjustments.

Five Star Sporting Dogs is a professional dog training business founded by Bob Davis, a trainer with over 50 years of experience specializing in hunting dogs and obedience training. Located in Southern Illinois, the facility offers customized training programs for sporting breeds such as pointers, flushers, and retrievers, including upland bird training, water retrieval training, and Hunting Dog Boot Camp. Bob emphasizes individualized training methods tailored to each dog’s unique temperament and the owner’s goals, ensuring the owner is trained to maintain the dog’s new behaviors. The business also provides kennel and boarding services with regular progress updates for boarding clients. In addition to hunting dog training, they offer obedience and behavior modification services for domestic dogs, including problem dog programs for issues like gun shyness, reactivity, and poor recall. Bob is known for his gentle, knowledgeable approach and hands-on involvement with every dog, often working with puppies through senior dogs across a wide range of breeds.

Clients are encouraged to be actively involved in the training process, whether through on-site visits or receiving detailed progress reports. The facility is conveniently located within a 45-minute drive from St. Louis, Missouri, a 1-hour drive from Evansville, Indiana, and a 4-hour drive from Chicago, Illinois, making it accessible to a broad regional clientele.

Accomplishments

Bob Davis has trained over 3,000 dogs nationwide and in Germany since 1980, including field trial and working hunting dogs. Clients have reported NAVHDA Natural Ability scores of 112/112 (perfect score) and successful hunting outcomes with multiple generations of dogs trained by him.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Bob Davis by phone or via the contact form to discuss their dog’s specific needs. A personalized evaluation is conducted to determine the appropriate training program, duration, and level of owner involvement.