Perfection Kennel

Perfection Kennel offers four core programs: 1) Puppy Program (30 days, ages 4–6 months+) — introduces birds, gun acclimation, HERE command, electronic collar, and basic handling; 2) Finish Program (3 months) — teaches HEEL, WHOA, steadiness to wing, shot, and fall, plus backing; 3) Retrieve Training (4–6 weeks) — builds reliable, enthusiastic retrieving without force training; 4) Gun Shy Correction — individualized program with no fixed timeline, using positive association to rebuild confidence around gunfire. They also offer Seminars for owners and a Summer Camp in North Dakota. All programs require owner attendance at pickup for hands-on transfer of skills.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Program: $1500 plus birds; Finish Program: $2000/month plus birds; Retrieve Training: $1500 per dog plus birds; Gun Shy program priced individually after evaluation. A 3% fee applies to Venmo and PayPal payments. All programs require payment in advance and include birds for training. Drop-off dates must be confirmed by the owner two weeks prior.

Policies

Owners must contact Perfection Kennel two weeks prior to the estimated drop-off date to confirm dates; the kennel will not initiate contact. All programs require payment in advance. Gun Shy dogs are accepted on a two-week trial basis to evaluate success potential before finalizing cost and timeline. No refunds or rescheduling policies are stated beyond these requirements.

Perfection Kennel is a professional gun dog training facility located in Buffalo, Oklahoma, specializing in training pointing and retrieving breeds for hunting, field trials, and hunt tests. Founded and operated by Jon Hann, who has been training bird dogs since age 17, the kennel offers intensive board-and-train programs tailored to each dog’s personality, with a focus on building confidence and natural hunting instincts. Their signature programs include a 30-day Puppy Program, a 3-month Finish Program, Retrieve Training, and Gun Shy Correction, all using humane, positive-association methods developed over 40 years of experience. The facility is situated on thousands of acres of prime training terrain with crops, native grasses, ditches, and timber, providing realistic hunting environments. Jon and his wife Jessica Hann work side by side daily, combining their expertise in bird dogs and horse training to deliver consistent, high-quality results. They also offer in-person seminars and training DVDs to help owners continue training at home.

Perfection Kennel does not offer grooming, boarding for non-training dogs, daycare, or walking services. Their focus is exclusively on professional gun dog training for hunting and competition purposes. They emphasize owner involvement through mandatory take-home sessions to ensure handlers can maintain their dog’s training, eliminating the need for yearly tune-ups.

The kennel has a 100% success rate in correcting gun-shy dogs and has trained numerous champions in NGSPA, field trials, and hunt tests. Their methods avoid harsh corrections and instead rely on positive reinforcement, electronic collar use for precision, and individualized training plans.

They accept dogs from across the U.S. and require owners to schedule drop-offs and attend pickup sessions in person.

The kennel also offers a Summer Camp program in North Dakota during August–September for dogs needing exposure to wild birds like Sharptail and Hungarian Partridge.

Accomplishments

Perfection Kennel has trained numerous National Champions in NGSPA, field trials, and hunt tests across all breeds and disciplines. Jon Hann has a 100% success rate in correcting gun-shy dogs over 14 years. Perfection Huckleberry won the NGSPA OSD Invitational 2022. Jon developed the original 3-month Finish Program 23 years ago, now widely imitated but unmatched in results. The kennel is recognized as one of the most successful gun dog training facilities in the U.S.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must call to discuss program suitability and schedule a drop-off date. For Gun Shy dogs, a two-week trial is required first to evaluate the dog and determine cost and timeline. Owners must attend a mandatory take-home session upon pickup to learn how to maintain training. No online booking; all arrangements are made by phone.