Utah Bird Dog Training provides professional bird dog and obedience training in Payson, Utah, backed by nearly 20 years of experience. We train retrievers, pointing dogs, and family dogs through structured board-and-train programs, from puppy foundations and obedience to advanced upland and waterfowl training. Our goal is to develop reliable, confident dogs that perform in the field and are enjoyable to live with at home. We work with dog owners throughout Utah and across the West.
Training & services
Training goals
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Our board-and-train obedience program gives dogs consistent daily training while staying at our facility. We focus on dependable obedience, better manners and creating a dog that is easier and more enjoyable to live with.
Structured obedience training designed to create a dependable dog at home and in everyday situations. We work on recall, leash manners, place, sit, kennel behavior, impulse control and reliable response around distractions.
Recall training
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Board-and-train programs for hunting dogs and family dogs. Dogs stay at our Payson, Utah facility while receiving structured daily training customized to their experience level and training goals.
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced training
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Photo updates
Assistance and working dogs
Hunting dog trainingProgram details
Professional bird dog training from foundational skills through advanced field work. Programs are customized to each dog and may include obedience, bird introduction, steadiness, retrieving, handling and hunting preparation.
Complete hunting dog training for retrievers and pointing breeds. Programs are tailored to the individual dog and may include obedience, bird work, retrieving, field handling, steadiness and preparation for real hunting situations.
Retriever training for hunting dogs at all levels, from young-dog foundations through advanced handling. Training may include marking, blinds, whistle work, water retrieves, steadiness and realistic hunting setups.
Dog sports
Scent work
Additional services
Boarding
Other listed services
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Breeding Program
Dog Crates
Dog Home
Dog Running
Dog Shows
Dog Training Method
Dog Training Program
Dog Training Team
Dog Training Training
Dog's Collar
Electronic Dog Training
Family Dog
Handling TrainingProgram details
Advanced training for retrievers that already have a solid foundation. We develop handling, blind retrieves, multiple marks, whistle response, steadiness and increasingly challenging land and water setups.
Lab Pup
Old Dog
Place Training
Scent Training
Teaching The Dog
Timid Dog
Trainers Training
Training Lessons
Training Your Dog
Shed Dog TrainingProgram details
Train your dog to hunt for and retrieve shed antlers using scent, search patterns and retrieving skills. Programs are customized to the dog’s experience level and build toward confident, independent searching.
Retreiver Dog TrainingProgram details
Training for retrievers preparing for duck and goose hunting. Dogs may work on steadiness, marking, water retrieves, decoys, blinds, whistle handling and realistic hunting setups designed to prepare them for the field.
Pointer Dog TrainingProgram details
Field training for pointing breeds focused on developing natural ability, confidence and reliable performance. Training may include bird introduction, quartering, pointing, steadiness, recall and preparation for upland hunting.
Gun Introduction / Gun Conditioning
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5/5Excellent Experience With The Pointer Foundation Training Program.
Jeff B. was the primary trainer for my seven month old Gordon Setter.
She not only learned to hunt, but her overall confidence is much improved in daily social situations.
My pup has a very soft temperament, and …Read full reviewClose full review
Excellent Experience With The Pointer Foundation Training Program.
Jeff B. was the primary trainer for my seven month old Gordon Setter.
She not only learned to hunt, but her overall confidence is much improved in daily social situations.
My pup has a very soft temperament, and Jeff was able to manipulate the training program to best fit her temperament and maximize the training effectiveness.
Was great to see the videos of her actually hunting in the field, during last week of training.
Gives me confidence when we start hunting that I have a knowing and willing partner.
What a great start to a fun life of hunting.
Thanks to Jeff, and all the staff at Utah Bird Dog Training.
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Kenny Peck
5/5
I sent two puppies to Tyce and his crew, my experience was outstanding. Tyce is a man of honor and really cares. His trainers are awesome and kept me informed on what was going on, at all times. Thank you Tyce, job well done. I’ll be back!
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Emma Stucki
5/5
Such an amazing experience! So grateful for the team at Utah Bird Dog Training for all the work they put in towards Teddy. He is a stubborn dog but we have been able to see such a difference since his obedience training. I’m so impressed with the work that they have done! Thank you guys so much!
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Nick Finlinson
5/5
I just got my French Brittany back from these guys and they did amazing with him! I can’t state how impressed I am with the training he received. Orlyn did an awesome job with him and took the time with me to make sure I was comfortable with the new commands before we brought him home. I will definitely be sending our other Brittany to them!!
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Zac Jones
5/5
Tyce and Orlyn have been great! They are very knowledgeable and Professional! It was a great decision to take my dog Gus to them!
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