Our first training pigeon of the year has hatched today. Always a sign that spring is here.

We’re gearing up for another week.  We’re going to get  some spring cleaning done this week and get the whelping room ready to go for Lacey. She is at day 50 of 63. We will soon have little paws running around again. Izzie puppies will follow about 2 weeks later. Puppies Galore!

All the new puppies will be gone to their new homes by the first of July. That will leave Jenni and I some free time to head to Idaho on Vacation. We will stop on the way to visit family and then up to Lewiston to see friends and share in a special time in their lives as they get married. We’re looking forward to the trip!

Next week she will be just 6 months old.  She has been out several times now on liberated birds and is doing well. We’ll spend the summer reinforcing everything she has learned and catch a couple more released bird hunts before we head to Kansas.

I’m very excited about all she has accomplished and anticipating our hunt in the fall.

I so love this little dog.  It makes my day to watch her work!

Last Saturday Trip and Sherry came down to see how there their pup Bojo was doing. Bojo has been with us for about  two and a half months now going through our started dog program. He has been progressing well and was ready to show Trip and Sherry what he has learned.

We spent the morning out at the Box T Cowboy’s chasing down some quail.  The conditions were a little rough. High winds and a dry terrain made for tough work for the most experienced of dogs.

Despite all that, Bojo made some nice finds and held his points well. He will be with us for a couple more weeks finishing up his training and then will be ready to take on the upcoming season. We’re going to miss him and his scrappy little attitude!

Today we went out to the Chico Basin Ranch and guided a hunt for the Box T Cowboys. It was a nice 40 degree day and the quail were flying. Rio, Josie, Willow and Murphy did a great job putting up the birds. Each of them had their time to shine. They worked hard and at the end of the morning 16 quail were shot.    We came home, hosed off the mud and they were so tired they all crashed taking a well deserved nap.

The partnership will allow all the Box T customers a chance to have a guided hunt with Upland Outfitters and the RVK dogs and our customers to be able to hunt 87,000 acres. Yep! That’s not a typo.

We will also have better pricing on birds. This will translate to less expensive hunts and a reduction in bird cost for training.

The 2010 – 2011 seasons will run from September to April.

We’re looking forward to a relationship that will benefit everyone.    See you in the field!

11635 E. Range View Dr. Calhan, CO 80808 (719) 339-4878

TRAINING AGREEMENT

Owner Information

Name:

Address:

City, State Zip:

Phone #:

E-mail:

Puppy’s / Dog’s Information:

AKC Registered Name:

AKC Registration #:

AKC Litter Registration #:

Date of Birth:

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Gender:

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  Terms and Conditions

Range View Kennels agrees to train the above named dog.  Training is at the cost of $500 a month and includes training, food and board. All upland game birds used to train your dog will be charged at an additional fee. All fees must be paid at the beginning of each 30 day period. A fee of $17.00 per day will be imposed for late payments.  Dogs left past the end of their training will be charged $35.00 a day boarding fee for each day until the dog is picked up.

This contract starts on______________ and will renew on the ______day of each month until terminated by Range View kennels or the owner. Dogs removed by the owner prior to the end of their 30 day training period do not qualify for any refund. All late fees must be paid in full before the release of the dog.

Owner agrees to be responsible for all veterinary care needed to ensure the health and wellbeing of the above named dog and gives RVK authority to secure veterinary care to insure the health of said dog if so deemed needed.

As per Colorado State Law the above named dog must be current on all vaccinations and a record of vaccinations provided. If a record cannot be provided Range View Kennels will provide the vaccinations at the owners expense.

There is no guarantee as to the progress of the dog. All dogs are different and work and learn at different rates. Every effort will be made to train your dog to a satisfactory level. If we decide that your dog is not trainable, we will notify you and this contract will be terminated and prorated at our discretion.

Any changes to this agreement must be made in writing by Range view kennels.

 Bob & Jenni Buckley – Range View Kennels

Rev: 060310-01