We specialize in Spaniel and Retriever training. 

Our Puppy Program
Every Holliday’s Gundogs puppy goes through our puppy raising program before heading to their new home between 8–12 weeks of age. During their time with us, we focus on crate training, socialization, and building a strong retrieve drive—laying the foundation for a confident, trainable gundog.

Each puppy also comes with access to our exclusive video training series, designed to guide you step-by-step in training your new hunting partner.

Deposits & Pricing
To reserve your spot on our waitlist, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required, payable by check, Venmo, or PayPal. Once the litter is on the ground, a second $500 deposit is due. The remaining balance is paid at pickup.

Prices range from $1,700–$2,500, depending on the parents’ titles and the level of training received.

📞 Call us at (828) 734-3249 with any questions or to secure a puppy from an upcoming litter

 Training Programs

DIY Group Training

“Train Your Dog — With Pro Guidance.”

Designed for owners who want to train their own dogs but benefit from weekly coaching, structured drills, and access to professional training grounds.

This program gives handlers guided instruction while working their dogs in real environments with access to ponds, fields, and homing pigeons. You’ll learn how to build a reliable hunting partner step by step.

Includes:
• Weekly group training sessions
• Access to training fields & water
• Homing pigeons for drills
• Handler coaching and problem solving

Pricing:
$200 per month (April–September)
Game birds available for purchase.

Board & Train Programs

“Building a Hunting Dog You Can Trust.”

Our Board & Train system is a structured 4-month progression program, designed so each phase builds on the previous one. Dogs live and train with us daily in real hunting environments.

At the completion of training, owners are required to participate in a mock hunt day to ensure a smooth transition from trainer to handler. We only take on 8 client dogs at a time to ensure your dog gets the care and attention it deserves.

Lodging available on-site: $50 per person per night.

Pricing:
Basic Gun Dog $1,500 per month

Finished Gun Dog $1,500 per month

Hunt Test Crew $1000 per month plus entry fees

Basic Gun Dog Program

“Foundation. Control. Confidence.”

Every dog begins with a one-month evaluation period focused on obedience, exposure, and temperament. During this phase we evaluate:

• Obedience foundation
• Bird exposure
• Gunfire introduction
• Water confidence

If the dog passes evaluation, training continues for three additional months focusing on:

• Retrieving to hand
• Steadiness
• Basic handling and control
• Field manners and hunting exposure

This program creates the foundation for a reliable hunting companion and prepares the dog for more advanced work.

Finished Gun Dog Program

“Polished for the Field.”

Designed for dogs that have completed the Basic Gun Dog program and have been through at least one hunting season.

We focus on correcting issues that surfaced during real hunts while polishing performance for consistency and control.

Training focuses on:

• Advanced steadiness
• Handling and control at distance
• Clean retrieves and delivery
• Hunting scenarios for pheasant, dove, and duck

The goal is a dog with the skill level and polish capable of competing at a Master Spaniel Test standard.

Hunt Test Crew (Fall & Winter)

“Train. Test. Title.”

For clients wanting to take their dogs to the next level through AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests.

Dogs who complete Basic Gun Dog will be prepared for Senior Level, while Finished Gun Dogs will compete at the Master Level.

Program Includes:
• Hunt test preparation
• Conditioning and tune-ups
• Handling and test strategy
• Scheduling support and reminders

Owner Responsibilities:
• Register dog for tests
• Pay entry fees

Hunt Test seasons typically run:
August–November and December–March