Rockin Robin Kennel & Outfitters

Rockin Robin Kennel & Outfitters offers several dog training programs: Pointing Dog Training, Flushing Dog Training, Puppy Training, Obedience Training, One-On-One Training, and Tune-Up Training. All programs require up-to-date immunization records, including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Influenza.

The Pointing Dog Training program is for dogs 6 to 9 months of age and lasts approximately 3 months. It teaches commands such as sit, kennel, here, whoa, and heel, along with collar conditioning, holding point, steady-to-flush, backing/honoring another dog’s point, and retrieving to hand. The program emphasizes hunting in a suitable range and provides extensive experience on live birds in simulated hunting situations.

The Flushing Dog Training program, also for dogs 6 to 9 months of age and approximately 3 months in duration, focuses on collar conditioning for sit, heel, here, and kennel commands. Dogs learn to hunt and quarter in range, sit on gunfire, sit to flush, and sit on a whistle, while also being conditioned to retrieve and deliver to hand. This program incorporates plenty of live birds in diverse hunting environments like woods and fields.

The Puppy Training program is designed for dogs 3 months of age and is 1 month in length. It introduces puppies to birds, guns, and heeling on a leash to develop prey drive and prevent gun-shyness. Obedience Training is a 1-month program that teaches off-leash commands including sit, heel, here, kennel, and addresses jumping.

One-On-One Dog Training is available for owners who wish to be directly involved in their dog’s training or to tune up their hunting companion. This program is offered on an hourly basis. Tune-Up Dog Training is for previously trained dogs needing a refresher before hunting season and can be done on a weekly or monthly basis. The trainers emphasize that successful training requires consistent exposure to live birds and encourage owners to work with their dog at the program’s completion to ensure clarity on learned commands and reinforce continued training.

Pricing Summary

The training fee for all programs is $1050 per month, with the first month paid in advance and subsequent months billed thereafter. One-on-one dog training costs $100 per hour, plus the cost of birds.

Dog boarding is available at $35 per day, with an option for boarding with daily training at $45 per day. For quail hunting packages, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.

Policies

Clients are required to provide up-to-date immunization records for their dogs upon arrival, including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Influenza. For quail hunting bookings, a 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking.

If a client cannot make their scheduled hunt dates, they may reschedule for a future date; however, failure to reschedule will result in the loss of the 50% deposit. If a hunt is canceled by Rockin Robin Outfitters due to inclement weather, they will reschedule the client. Hunters bringing their own dogs for quail hunts must provide written proof of vaccinations, including Bordetella, 10 days prior to the hunt date.

Rockin Robin Kennel & Outfitters is a family-owned business that operates as a dog trainer, kennel, and upland guide service. Their primary focus is on developing high-quality bird dogs, aiming to create experienced and enjoyable hunting companions, whether pointing or flushing breeds, that can transfer their training to the field.

The business offers professional dog training programs including pointing, flushing, basic obedience, and puppy training. They also provide one-on-one training for owners who wish to be actively involved in their dog’s training, as well as tune-up training for previously trained dogs. Additionally, Rockin Robin Kennel & Outfitters provides dog boarding services.

Scott Keown, the primary trainer, has a lifetime of dog training experience, having started at 13 years old. He has developed highly effective training programs tailored to each individual dog’s personality and needs. Scott has experience training various breeds, including Irish Setters, Coon Hounds, and Labrador Retrievers, and has attended a George Hickox dog training school.

Beyond dog training, the business specializes in guided quail hunts in partnership with Almost Heaven Plantation. These hunts offer a traditional Southern hunting experience, accompanied by experienced guides and well-trained pointing and flushing dogs.

Accomplishments

Scott Keown, the primary trainer, began training his own dogs at the age of 13, developing a lifetime of dog training experience. He has created highly effective training programs tailored to individual dogs. Scott gained experience in competition hunting events with Coon Hounds and worked for approximately five years at a plantation, providing hunting dog training and guide services.

He further enhanced his skills by attending a George Hickox dog training school in Michigan. Scott is recognized as a high-performance hunting dog trainer, proficient in training various breeds, including pointing and flushing dogs. He prides himself on producing well-socialized dogs with excellent temperaments and strong natural bird-finding and retrieving abilities. Scott has also served as a quail hunting guide in South Carolina for decades.

How to Get Started!

Clients can get started by filling out the contact form on the Rockin Robin Kennel & Outfitters website to request more information or book a spot for their dog.