Six Gun Kennel

Six Gun Kennel offers structured, intensive training programs: Puppy Development (10–20 weeks old) focuses on bird, gun, and field exposure with socialization; Foundation Level builds obedience, steadiness, and retrieves using lead and e-collar; Advanced Level develops bold patterns, backing, and advanced steadiness; Fall and Winter Wild Bird Camps provide real-world hunting scenarios on grouse, woodcock, and quail. Obedience training teaches recall, heel, sit, and behavior correction. All programs include daily progress updates, owner mentoring before pickup, and optional follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Early Puppy Development: $800 for 2 weeks. Foundation Level Bird Dog: $400/week (approx. $1,600 for 4 weeks). Advanced Level Bird Dog: $400/week (1–2 months, $1,600–$3,200). Fall Wisconsin Wild Bird Camp: $400/week. Winter Texas Wild Bird Camp: $3,500 total (includes travel, food, birds). Obedience Training: $400/week. All pricing is all-inclusive—no extra fees for food, boarding, birds, or equipment.

Policies

Space is limited for immersive bird dog trainings; early registration is encouraged. Mike offers a satisfaction guarantee. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Six Gun Kennel is a professional dog training facility led by Mike Miller, a certified bird dog trainer with over 22 years of specialized experience in gundog training. The business focuses on upland hunting dogs, obedience training for all dog types, and solving problematic behaviors. Mike uses a balanced approach rooted in the Silent Command System, combining natural instinct development with structured training using tools like e-collars, bird releases, and GPS trackers. Dogs are trained five days a week with rest days for recovery, and training occurs on a 10-acre fenced property in Eau Claire, WI, as well as on 45,000 acres of wild quail habitat in South Texas. The kennel offers intensive board-and-train programs, including puppy development, foundation and advanced bird dog training, and seasonal wild bird camps in Wisconsin and Texas. Mike also provides mentoring to owners before dogs return home, optional follow-up phone calls, and house calls for in-home training. All pricing is all-inclusive—no extra fees for food, birds, or equipment.

Six Gun Kennel stands out with access to live wild birds for realistic training, comprehensive progress documentation with photos, a satisfaction guarantee, and free initial assessments. Mike is a U.S. Army veteran and former sheriff’s investigator, bringing discipline and integrity to his training philosophy. The facility also offers guided grouse and woodcock hunts in Northern Wisconsin using professionally trained English Pointers.

In addition to training, Six Gun Kennel sells trained hunting dogs and provides free phone advice on breed selection and reputable breeders nationwide.

Accomplishments

Mike Miller has 22 years of specialized gundog training experience, completed apprenticeships at Hay Creek Kennel, and graduated from Huntsmith seminars (handler, foundation, intermediate, advanced). He trains his own dogs for annual hunts at the 45,000-acre Mariposa Ranch in Texas and guides hunts in Wisconsin, Kansas, and Texas. He is a U.S. Army veteran and retired Douglas County Sheriff’s investigator with 23 years of service.

How to Get Started!

Owners begin with a complimentary assessment of their dog to determine potential and the best training option. Contact via phone or email to schedule the evaluation and discuss goals.