Hello, my name is James and I sent my wire hair to Jim and Frank for their 4 month training program and am very satisfied with the results. Jim and Frank made my dog Rip a part of their family! Every time I was able to make it to their program I could tell they were putting in serious amounts of time into my dog and he was loving every minute of it. Rip was getting the training he needed and also getting the time he needed around other dogs and people. When working with Jim and Frank with my dog they took me in as a friend not just a customer! If I know anyone who’s looking for a good bird dog training experience, Jim and Frank are it!
Thanks again Jim and Frank for the great experience.
Jim with Rip, Polly, Chukar, and Ruger
James Colombo
Jim trained me and my first bird dog and when I lost her he helped me find a replacement. He then helped me not only with her but the two pups that I kept(attached pictures). But to show his compassion not just for dogs but also people he had me assist him training dogs while I went through Radiation Treatment for cancer, giving me something constructive to do to keep my mind off of my medical condition. Thankfully I survived and have had many years to enjoy hunting and guiding over my dogs thanks to Jim!
Flash Retrieving
Ringo Pointing
Rod Shuping
Lancaster, Calif. 93536
Fine Tune / Gold Wing Records
http://www.finetunegoldwingmusic.com/
I have known Jim Rice & his family for over 30 yrs. They’re great people who love dogs.
Jimmy has trained 3 GWP for me over the years. I wouldn’t leave my dogs with anyone else. The last dog I sent him is an “independent” thinker lol. Most people would’ve thrown in the hat but Jimmy stayed patient with her & managed to get a JH on her.
Patience is Jimmy’s biggest virtue in training. He recognizes that he’s working with a dog not a machine. In all the years I’ve known him ,I’ve never once seen him be heavy handed.
Your dog will be in good hands with Jimmy & Frankie
Joan Payton
AKC Breeder of Merit
Jim Rice’s dedication to the advancement of professional and competitive dog training, and has made our Spinone Italiano and avid hunter. He truly understood our dog’s developmental and behavioral characteristics and gave my husband and me insights into working with this special breed.
Thanks to Jim’s Technique of Train the Trainer, our dog reached higher goals than we could have ever expected. With Jim’s help our dog completed her Junior and Senior Hunt Test Titles without flaw before the age of 18 months.
By 22 months she has completed her AKC Master Hunter Title. Beside being incredibly knowledgeable and professional, Jim was a pleasure to work with. He consistently took time to explain the right way to accomplish each goal set.
We would strongly recommend his services to anyone interested in having a well-trained hunting companion.
-Ellen and Doug Kincaid
I would like to take a minute to thank Jim and his wife for the hard work and personal touch they took with my dog. When I was considering a trainer I liked all across the country before finding Jim. I was asked to come by and see the accommodations and her his philosophy or training.
I was surprised he invited my new puppy and myself to his house. As we were talking my new puppy roamed the house and even got up on the couch. HE said, ‘Don’t worry about it, our dogs are our family’. This was the first clue that this was the right trainer. Many trainers and owners look at their dogs as ‘tools’ that come out only for bid season. Jim and his wife treated my dog as if he was their own!
I then looked at the facilities and it was a dog hotel. In the winter they are brought in a nd put on insulated crates and in the summer they have free roam of a large gated property and even have a dogs only kids pool. They were fed Eukanuba and had a medical plan in place for emergencies.
Next, I can’t say enough about Jim’s natural ability with he dogs. He has an uncanny ability to read a dog and cater to what works best for each dog. I have a schedule that allowed me a lot of time to go train with bones. Jim encourages the owners to take part in the training. If you’re looking for experience you can’t find better. He has trained for 30 plus years, has judged trials and competed. Jim uses real hunting grounds and scenarios. I would put my dog against any other trainers dog.
Lastly, my wife and I lost 2 pregnancies and our dogs are like our family. We had a hard time parting with him for the 4 months. He was very flexible with Bones coming home, this meant a lot to us considering it was more difficult for him. We were lucky to find Jim and his wife. We are grateful to call Jim our dog’s trainer and our friend
Bones and Chumlee
-Jay Nickell
Dear Jim,
Thank you so much for working with me and my Pointers, Arnold and Peyton, in preparing for AKC Hunting Test.
Arnold, Ch Cumbrian Governor, completed his AKC Master Hunter Title on February 16, 2008. Peyton, Ch Cumbrian Phantasm, completed her AKC Senior Hunter Title on the same day. I could not have qualified with he dogs so quickly without your kind advice and guidance.
Arnold passed six of the eight master hunter tests that he attempted. Peyton passed four of the six senior hunter tests that she attempted. I attribute that success rate to your training methods in preparing the dogs for the tests, and your help in teaching me effective test handling techniques.
Both of the dogs will begin competitive obedience trainman later this spring. I plan to hunt them next season. I hope you will allow us to come out occasionally to train in the field with you to keep their hunting skills sharp.
Again, Thank you so much for accepting my dogs and me into our training program and for helping us so much to achieve their senior and master hunter titles.
Sincerely,
Nancy D. Rapport
For months we trained our little rocket dog, ‘Rusty’ to hold steady to wing and shot but he was struggling with his retrieves.
Sometimes they were outstanding retrieves direct to ‘hand’ and other times Rusty would pick up the bird and bring it halfway back or all the way back and drop it a foot or so away. After evaluating our dog and what were expecting of our Brittney, Jim recommended we force break the dog to retrieve.
What a difference… Rusty came back to us a changed dog. His retrieves are outstanding and to hand. Direct to the bird and direct back to us… no hesitation. Jim used his many years of experience, firmness and compassion in converting Rusty to a retrieving machine.
Thanks Jim for preparing our dog for his Master Title!
Ed and Linda Wagher; Lancaster, CA
Dear Jim,
I just wanted to express my sincere appreciation in providing an excellent training program for my young German Wirehair Pointer. Your approach to training dogs is one of which involves the owner as much as the dog. My wife and I continue to be inspired by your gentle commanding presence in training with dogs young and old. You always kept a calm and steady demeanor and i never have heard your raise your voice to obtain a result from any dog. There are certain people in this world that have been given gifts in life and I firmly believe that your gift is to train bird dogs.
I can relay to you that planning to leave my young Germ Wirehair with you for 4 months was very tough decision for both me and my wife, However, it was the correct decision and the love and care that both of you and our wife gave my young dog was exceptional. I have been on several hunts with my dog within one week of completing your four month program and the results were outstanding. She is ‘steady to wing and shot’, quarters well and works like a seasoned veteran. This past hunting season was without a doubt, the most rewarding season in 40 years of hunting.
Like all of us, I appreciate value and money welspent. I am an Avid Hunter and have always wanted a well trained dog to share my passion for bird hunting. I can honesty say that your four month program is the best money I have spent to date. Again, Jim… I appreciate your commitment and dedication to training my young German Wirehair as we as your advice and training to me as her owner.
Sincerely,
Quentin L. Youngblood; Sierraville, CA
When I bought my GSP Maisy from Jim Rice last year I didn’t realize that I was going to get his professionalism and training.
Jim’s techniques to bring the best out of each dog also flow over to the owner and handlers. i have seen Jim take puppies and dogs of all breeds (Brittanys, English Pointers, Seters, Wirehaired Pointers, Shorthaired Pointers, Spinones, and Labradores) and have started, improved, and finish these breeds.
Jim takes time to explain his techniques and critiques your and your dog’s behavior and method to improve their hunting techniques. He will take you and your dog to whatever level you desire, whether it’s a broke dog or a Master Hunter.
He has steadied Maisy to ‘wing and shot’, improved her control and range, and made suggestions for handling and hunting.
Jim’s training goes beyond the average trainer. He has snake avoidance. He has found homes for abandoned hunting dogs. He has made suggestions for breeding and buying of bird dogs. He explains proper methodology and gives advice in AKC Hunt Tests. Jim always answers your question and inquiries with a positive approach and goo friendly suggestions.
Jim makes his bird training classes a friendly, family, weekly event that everyone enjoys coming to.
Thanks Jim for showing Maisy and Me the Proper Way.
Doug Whitaker; San Gabriel, CA