Home Field Training and Kennels

Home Field Training and Kennels offers two main programs: Board and Train (monthly, intensive program with dog staying full-time) and One-on-One Training (in-person sessions with handler participation). Both programs use live birds, e-collars, and field equipment. Board and train clients receive two free post-program sessions. Dogs are trained individually at their own pace, with no assembly-line methods. Puppies and started dogs are raised in-house from early age with progressive field training.

Pricing Summary

Board and train programs cost $1,200 per month; one-on-one sessions are $150 per session. A 20% nonrefundable deposit is required for private sessions. Payment for boarding or training is due at drop-off. Puppies start at $2,500, started dogs at $4,500, and finished dogs available rarely with custom pricing. All purchased dogs include three free private training sessions.

Policies

Payment for private sessions is due at booking; cancellations within 48 hours forfeit the $50 payment. Board and train dogs must remain in training for the full duration—no weekend visits or personal trips are recommended. Owners must provide dog food at drop-off. All dogs must be vaccinated for rabies, bordetella, parvo/distemper, and on a dewormer. Special pick-up/drop-off arrangements may be made due to frequent travel.

Home Field Training and Kennels is a specialized dog training business focused on hunting breeds, particularly English Setters and other sporting dogs. Owned and operated by Barratt Gorshe, the business offers personalized board and train programs, one-on-one training sessions, and sells puppies, started, and finished hunting dogs. Barratt has decades of hands-on experience training and competing with bird dogs, including NSTRA field trials, and emphasizes letting each dog progress at its own pace without cookie-cutter methods. The facility provides comprehensive training using e-collars, bird launchers, and live birds, with a strong focus on developing natural hunting instincts. Owners are required to provide their dog’s food and transport them to the facility, though special arrangements may be made. All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations before drop-off.

In addition to training, Home Field Training and Kennels is a reputable breeder of English Setters, offering puppies and finished hunting dogs registered through the Field Dog Stud Book. Clients receive free follow-up training sessions with every purchased dog or board-and-train program. The business also recommends Inukshuk dog food and Dogtra e-collars, indicating deep integration with high-performance hunting dog care.

Barratt’s approach is highly individualized, with frequent progress updates provided to owners, and he frequently travels across western states to train and hunt with dogs, offering clients access to diverse hunting environments for advanced training.

Accomplishments

Barratt Gorshe championed his first dog in competition and has mentored multiple handlers to their first placements in NSTRA field trials. He has traveled extensively across the western U.S. training and hunting with dogs, and his kennel produces dogs registered with the Field Dog Stud Book.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should call to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule a consultation. Board and train programs require payment at drop-off; private sessions require a 20% deposit and must be booked at least one week in advance. All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations before arrival.