Conditioning/Brush-up

Get Your Dog Dialed In Before Opening Day

At Lumpy’s Kennels, our Pre-Season Tune-Up Program is built to have your dog performing at its absolute best when it matters most—opening day. After months away from consistent work, even experienced hunting dogs can get a little rusty.
This program is designed to sharpen instincts, rebuild consistency, and bring your dog back into peak hunting condition. What This Program Focuses On:

Daily bird exposure to reignite drive and intensity
Re-establishing timing, scent work, and bird handling
Improving steadiness, pointing, and retrieving performance
Building endurance and mental sharpness for long days in the field
Correcting bad habits picked up during the previous season

Whether your dog is coming off a successful hunting season or just needs a refresher, this program ensures they return to the field confident, focused, and fully prepared.

Why It Matters:

The difference between a good hunting dog and a great one often comes down to preparation. Dogs that see consistent birds and structured work before the season:

Handle birds more cleanly
Stay composed under pressure
Perform reliably in real hunting situations

The Result: A dog that hits the field opening day in rhythm, in shape, and ready to perform at a high level—not one that needs the first few hunts to “figure it out.”

Contact us today to learn more or reserve a training spot.

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TEstimonials

I took my 4 month old black lab to Jeff for puppy gun dog training. Jeff was very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions I had. This is my first hunting dog and he took the time to listen to any questions or concerns I had. I can tell he loves working with the dogs. At the end of 2 weeks he instilled the basics and had my dog highly motivated to perform in the field. Thanks so much Jeff!

Patrick Hugget

I had my German Shorthair Pointer trained by Lumpy. Jeff took time to understand me, my family and my hunting and I couldn’t be more impressed or grateful with how Belle works in the field and behaves at home. Whether it’s retrieving ducks in September on the Wolf River, grouse up north in October, or upland game at the club in November, Lumpy helped me by reinforcing Belles instincts and created a huntress who is a true joy to hunt over or enjoy in my home. I neither knew what to do to train this dog or what to expect once I tried. Jeff trained me and the pup. I just received a German Shorthair Pointer puppy from Lumpy’s and can’t wait to work with his training program again. First, I’ll send her to puppy school, then I’ll send her back so Jeff can finish her. Best hunting and family related money I ever spent

Gary Lorge

I also want to say thank you for taking the time to “train me” as I was probably the most inexperienced first-time dog owner you have ever dealt with. I had my doubts about spending the money to have a dog professionally trained, but I can honestly say it was worth every penny. I will be in touch to bring her back for a pre-hunting season refresher session…thanks again Just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for the training you did with our black lab (Bella). We have had her back for a little over a month now and what you did in the 7 weeks you had her is nothing short of amazing! She came back an awesome family pet who listens, won’t jump on the neighbors, and can be walked around the neighborhood off-leash. You also brought out her hunting instinct and her swimming skills – I can hardly wait until Fall to get her on some Pheasants.

Phil Premschak from Wisconsin

I have owned German shorthaired pointers my entire life and have had some fabulous dogs along the way. Each one has their own unique personality, behavior patterns and skill sets. This is important to note, because I have a comprehensive background in owning GSP’s and in addition have hunted over a lot of other dogs, this experience affords me a unique perspective and a barometer to evaluate them. As you may know puppies can be a challenge on a number of fronts. Mika was without question the easiest dog I have ever had to house break and he was a non-destructive puppy with regard to furniture, remotes, shoes, and clothing items. I raised him with two other GSP’s and he socialized very well with them. I run him in the park every day where he has encountered dozens of dogs, off leash, over the last two years and he has never had a physical confrontation with any them. I frequently take him to my office where he socializes with people. He is gentle, well mannered, obedient, and very tolerant of children.