Ronnie Smith Kennels :: Bird Dog Training, Training Seminars, and Equipment

We focus on a dog's natural instincts in training them to be the best bird dog they can be. Our training format allows us to work as a member of the dog's pack, as the leader of that pack. We encourage people to seek a true relationship with their dog, a relationship not clouded by anthropomorphism. As people we all tend to give human values and characteristics to our animals. Yet in order to preserve the dignity of the dog, we must emulate nature and perfect inter-species communication by understanding body language and natural instincts. As trainers and handlers we need to understand the terms of our relationship with our hunting dog. By doing so we can earn our bird dog's respect without fear, create a true bond, and hunt with our dogs in partnership.

Our mission is to allow bird dogs to reach their full potential by speaking the dog's language during training and hunting. In order for the dog to be successful it is critical that owners be involved. Dogs are not machines and even the best trained dog needs their handler to be a leader. It is important to be aware of your own body language. The precision and timing of every gesture and every move sends a message to your dog. We want to help owners recognize the type of dog they are working and then help them create that symbiotic relationship with their dog.

We offer a wide variety of services to help owners have more enjoyable experiences with their hunting dog. We train pointing and flushing breeds during the summer (both gun dogs and field trial dogs alike) while here at our Oklahoma facilities. Every hunting season (November through February) we can be found guiding hunts and working dogs in Texas. Your dog is welcome to join us for any of these training opportunities.

Every spring we travel across the US giving seminars. These bird dog training seminars are a great opportunity to gain hands on instruction on how to train your bird dog. We also offer bird dog training videos to help you in raising a young bird dog puppy and successfully training bird dogs. Our online store offers further backup through the availability of the dog training equipment that we rely on and use everyday. In our store you will find equipment such as checkcords, command leads (also known as "wonder leads"), leather collars, field first aide kits and more. Check out our Dogs for Sale page to see if we have any puppies or trained bird dogs that will fit your needs.

"Buddy"

It was a pleasure meeting you and Ronnie. I was amazed and happy to see your kennels and property. They are just beautiful and very clean. It shows how much work and caring you both put into your business. Though I miss my little friend, I know he is in loving and caring hands. Thank you so much for the photos, he sure looks like he is having fun. My friend was really impressed with your facility and has not stopped talking about on our way home! Anyway, thank you again for making us welcomed and for the great dinner. -- Buddy's Dad

Dogs for Sale

Ronnie Smith Kennels offers a variety of breeds of trained dogs & puppies for sale.
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Training in unison with bird dogs since 1956.