Develop a Hunting Partner You Can Depend On
Individualized training that builds confidence, cooperation, and field performance, while developing the natural ability of each dog.
Colorado Gun Dog Training Built for the Field
At Devenney Ranch Gun Dog, we provide individualized gun dog training designed to develop confident, dependable hunting partners. From young dogs building their foundation to experienced hunting dogs advancing their field skills, each program is tailored to the dog, the handler, and the way they hunt.
Our training combines obedience, bird and field work, controlled gunfire introduction, confidence building, and real-world experience while respecting each dog's natural hunting ability.
Why Hunters Choose Devenney Ranch Gun Dog
We don’t train for shortcuts. We develop hunting dogs for the situations they’ll face in the real world — in the field, around birds, and alongside their handler.
Every dog receives individualized training designed to build confidence, cooperation, obedience, and dependable field performance while preserving the natural hunting ability that makes each dog unique.
What sets our training apart:
Decades of hands-on hunting dog experience
Individualized gun dog development
Real-world bird and field exposure
Ranch-based training in Colorado
Limited enrollment for personal attention
Field performance with home reliability
Experience Built in the Field
Rich Devenney’s training approach comes from decades spent hunting behind, working with, and developing versatile gun dogs.
From young dogs learning their first expectations to experienced hunting dogs refining steadiness, retrieving, field handling, and reliability, his training is grounded in what dogs are actually asked to do in the field.
His experience includes:
Developing dogs from puppy foundation through advanced field work
Working with versatile pointing breeds and retrievers
Bird introduction, steadiness, retrieving, honoring, and field handling
Preparing dogs for changing terrain, distractions, gunfire, and real hunting situations
Helping owners carry training from the ranch back into everyday life and the field
Dogs Developed at Devenney Ranch
Ferg
Returning training client, Started 5 Months Old
Puppy Development → Field Development
German Wirehaired Pointer
Remi
Returning training client, Started 7 Months Old
Puppy Development → Field Development
Started: Young dog needing structure and foundational obedience.
Development: Recall • Heel • Place • Wait • Retrieve control • Field foundation
After training: Returned home maintaining obedience and place work; later returned to Devenney Ranch for advanced training and live-bird development.
Labrador Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Woody
Puppy Gun Dog Development, Started 16 Weeks Old
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reach out to us via our Contact Us form and we will be in touch to discuss your dog and goals.
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We specialize in hunting and working dogs, including pointing, flushing, and retrieving breeds especially Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.
That said, we also train family dogs who need structure, obedience, and reliability.
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Pricing depends on the program and level of training. We focus on results, not shortcuts.
View our pricing here.
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Training is conducted on our private 44-acre ranch in Northern Colorado, providing: Open fields, Natural terrain and Real hunting environments
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8–16 weeks: Foundation, socialization, and exposure
4–12 months: Ideal for formal training
Adult dogs: Absolutely trainable with the right program
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Yes, and this is critical. A well-trained dog without a trained owner will regress.
We teach you:
How to handle your dog correctly
How to reinforce commands
How to maintain long-term results
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Yes, including:
Not listening / ignoring commands
Jumping
Poor recall
Lack of focus in the field
Severe behavioral issues are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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No trainer can guarantee perfection without owner involvement.
We build the foundation, but you are part of the process.
That’s why we include:
A 2-hour handler transfer session
Clear guidance on maintaining results at home
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Yes, when appropriate. E-collars are used as a communication tool, not punishment.
When introduced correctly, they create:
Off-leash reliability
Clear, consistent cues
Safer control in the field
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To help maintain consistency throughout training, please bring:
Your dog’s regular food
Collar and leash
Any current medications or supplements
We will provide additional preparation details and a recommended checklist prior to your scheduled training date.
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Yes, dogs participate in structured Stay & Train designed to provide consistent, individualized handling in a calm rural training environment.
Because we intentionally maintain limited enrollment, each dog receives focused one-on-one training tailored to its specific needs, temperament, and stage of development.
This approach allows us to:
Build consistency and reliability
Reinforce clear communication and structure
Develop dependable obedience and field responsiveness
Maintain a calm, controlled training environment
Ready to Build a Better Hunting Partner?
Whether you’re starting with a young dog or looking to advance an experienced hunting dog, we’ll help you determine the right training program for your goals.