Gun Dog Training Program

Double A Gun Dogs offers training services for the discerning dog owner.

Hunting and gun dogs are a way of life here! Our kennel and training program offer a hands-on, intimate experience for the owner/handler and dog. We provide a level of care we expect for our own dogs – “all day service.” Our home is located a few yards away from the kennel, allowing for instant access and 24 hour surveillance. We train a small group of dogs per session to allow for the best training results.

We are located near the  Sioux City, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska areas.

AA Program

Double A offers a saturated two-month program that has been developed over years of guiding and dog training between the Midwest and the west coast. We offer training for both upland and waterfowl dogs that focuses on performance while still allowing your dog to be a family dog.

The Training Program

Birds make the dog. Birds will train your dog better than any other training method. Our training program includes scenarios with planted birds that bring out the natural ability in your dog’s breeding. Heavy bird work provides the best results for your time and money. We build a prey drive and then fine tune that drive for the owner/handler.

With any training program here at AA, we train WITH you and your pup as long as needed to get you both comfortable with the commands and handling that have been introduced in training. We encourage you to come a few times during your dogs’ sessions to train along with your dog. You will be helping throw marks, learn how to plant/handle live birds, and learn different training scenarios for your dog that you can perform at home with the help of your family. You’ll watch many different dogs training, including your own! These sessions will increase your effectiveness as a handler. Plan on a few hours for these sessions. Depending on where your dog is in the training program, you may have an opportunity to shoot over your dog.

Communication is THE most important part of our program. We keep in close contact with the dog owner, tracking and reporting your dog’s progress every step of the way. Calls or texts are welcome whenever you are wondering how your dog is doing. We take videos when we can and when there is a really special moment, we try to get it on camera!

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Advanced Training

Conditioned retrieves are a major component of our advanced training. We have developed a low pressure method for teaching a responsive “fetch” command. This has proven effective for even the most stubborn or “soft” dog. We built a very comfortable and large retriever bench that the dogs love! We train “fetch” and “hold” and use various retrieving tools on this bench before we move into the yard….including birds!

Once we move into the yard we do piles and obedience: “sit/whistle sit” and “heel.”
During these sessions the dog is introduced to the “back” command. In most cases this is the middle of the second month.

Advanced training also includes doing marks on our pasture property. There is flat grass, cover breaks, and water obstacles. We stretch the dog out to maximize its marking ability and fine-tune the retrieve and general obedience.

When your dog reaches this point we strongly encourage you to join us for these sessions, helping throw marks and learn more about handling.

 

 

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90 Bird Tune-up

I created the “90 Bird Tune Up” in Washington while working with Tiger Mountain Pointing Labs. As we were fine tuning gun dogs for clients that had waited all year to make one week of hunting in eastern Montana last a whole season, we realized….. IT HAS TO COUNT.

This program offers a training “cram session”  for dogs to learn how to negotiate all of the terrain and scenarios they will encounter in the upcoming season.

This is my favorite training program to teach because it’s straight up bird finding for your dog, with challenging planting scenarios in a variety of terrain.

90 birds in 30 days – generally more than the average hunter shoots in a season! This is how I train my own guide pack for the busy upcoming season.

I only want you to have an enjoyable time in the field with your dog. There is nothing better than appreciating a dog’s performance in the field.  Most of the time, anymore, I leave my gun home and watch my friends and clients enjoy the show… and that is what it’s all about.

Google Reviews

We sent our boy back again for advanced training and am quite amazed at what Aaron can accomplish in just 2 months. We would highly recommend Double A to anyone looking for bird training for their dogs. We get weekly updates and can see the progression of what Vash has learned.

Ope Avatar Ope
August 20, 2025

Aaron is a great dog trainer. He worked with our Golden Retriever eight years ago and most recently worked with our Lab puppy. We’ve recommended his services to family and friends and will continue to do so. We appreciate his dedication not only to taking great care of our dogs while with him, but also his love of training.

Jamie White Avatar Jamie White
August 20, 2025

He is literally the best and only person straight forward easy to work with and does a phenomenal job at training, he will be the only one I take my hunting dogs too

Kyle Wanderscheid Avatar Kyle Wanderscheid
June 27, 2025

Aaron was very knowledgeable and did a great job with our German shorthair pointer. He kept us in the loop the entire time he was at training and had us come down for multiple training days to see his progress. Can’t wait to see him in the field this fall. I would highly recommend Double A gun dogs!

Chelsea Hodapp Avatar Chelsea Hodapp
April 27, 2025

Aaron first met with me and my gsp Rip to see if he had the drive to complete his training. From there he gave me honest communication throughout the training process. I really enjoyed my one-on-one work I would do with Aaron to learn where my gsp was out and how to handle him in different situations. Not only did Aaron train my dog at a very high level he helped me to improve as a dog handler. I went back to Aaron again to force fetch my gsp and had excellent results throughout the process and continued with great communication and teaching. He sent me home at the end of the process with specific drills to continue to build on Rips skills. I would recommend Aaron without hesitation, he is an excellent trainer and person.

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Erich Warner Avatar Erich Warner
December 27, 2024

Would give Aaron 10 stars if we could! Our GSP did the 2-month foundation training and he did not disappoint! Aaron involved us in the training as to better handle and understand our dog's high prey drive. We always got updates. Vash (our dog) just had his first hunting trip and was phenomenal! If you are looking for a bird dog trainer, we would definitely recommend Double A Gun Dogs!

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Ashley Isebrand Avatar Ashley Isebrand
November 27, 2024

Aaron is a great person all around! I talk to him about my GSP and finally pulled the trigger of sending him to foundation training when he was 6 months old. My GSP was a soft male and didn’t have much attitude to him but you could tell he was interested in birds and the hunting aspect. In the off season out of training before his first time going out I had not good thought that maybe my GSP wouldn’t have it in him and Aaron informed me he has it in him I can see that and he wants to be engaged, I have seen this before in dogs. And man was he right I got him in the field and my just over a year old puppy does not act like a year old puppy in the field! Thanks Aaron for pushing my dog to do good things and helping him turn that corner!

Dustin Harris Avatar Dustin Harris
November 27, 2024

Brought my Brittany pup there this past spring and immediately noticed changes in his obedience and drive to hunt! Got Merle out for his first few hunts this season and could not be happier. The training i sent him off to was the perfect boost of knowledge he needed to head down the right path of being a great bird dog!

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Jackmanhunter H Avatar Jackmanhunter H
November 27, 2024

Refused to work with my dog. Kept me waiting for over a Week. I only train hunting dogs kind of Snob.

spanky carroll Avatar spanky carroll
August 27, 2024

Highly recommend Aaron and his program for all your training needs. Easy to work with, honest and open with expectations from start to finish. Field days are owner/dog tailored and he takes the time to teach you along with your pup. 10/10 experience, will be going back for additional needs and future dogs!

William Vanover Avatar William Vanover
July 6, 2024

I will forever send my dogs to Double A. Aaron was great! He always responded quickly with any questions, he gave me a weekly update too! We missed our pup very much and he always gave us time to visit with her during our training sessions. My black lab turned out great, and we are excited for season. It was a great first expeirence and i cant wait to send more dogs there!!! I recommend having Aaron train your pup!!

Kade Peters Avatar Kade Peters
April 25, 2024

I took a chance on a cheap English setter on Facebook that had a lot of drive and loved to run. I sent the dog to Aaron for 8 weeks our setter came back a changed beast. Finally we can control his energy and focus him on birds. Recall, pointing, and retrieving has been flawless since the training. Yes, we may have got lucky with genetics but Aaron really did good work with him and when we see our setter pointing birds we couldn’t be more proud of him.

Kyle Brockhaus Avatar Kyle Brockhaus
April 19, 2024

I was recommended to Aaron through a work friend. I live in Bozeman, and figured I would find someone closer but give him a call anyways. SO GLAD I DID. Immediately I could tell he was different than the other few people I had spoken to, and I went for it. It was a bit of a chore, but worth every bit of it. The man just gets dogs. I could tell my dog was well taken care of, and is an absolute beast of a bird dog now. If you’re reading this but haven’t talked to Aaron, trust me, give him a call and you will know what I’m talking about.

Michael Dunaway Avatar Michael Dunaway
October 15, 2023

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Daniel Rasmussen Avatar Daniel Rasmussen
September 25, 2023

I took my 14 month old Llewelyn Setter to Aaron and absolutely love how she responded to his training technique. She had great instincts already, (Paint River Setters in Michigan is where I purchased her) but I didn’t have the time or the skill to bring them to fruition. I was amazed at how well she did on week 3 with the check chord and then again at week 5 with the e-collar. I can’t wait to see how she does in the field for pheasant. Thank you Aaron, I’ll send some pics this fall!!

Mike Poole Avatar Mike Poole
August 13, 2023

I took my lab to Aaron for foundation training. He did a great job with her and gave updates every week on how she was doing. I also got to go down and work with her during the 2 months and he showed me what he was doing and explained why he did it. Very friendly and great experience for me and my dog. Thanks again

Alex Beier Avatar Alex Beier
July 16, 2023

Aaron did a great foundation training with my chocolate Dexter at 8-9 months. Dexter is 13 months now and does an excellent job finding and flushing birds. He started his first season used to the gun and responds very well to the collar. He’s had some nice retrieves too. I just hunt upland so I’m still deciding if we’ll do more advanced retrieving training. Aaron has been really helpful with questions and excellent communication. I also just boarded Dexter with Aaron for over a week which was really a life saver for our family trip. Thanks Aaron!

Mike Guntren Avatar Mike Guntren
November 28, 2022

I will forever take my dogs to Aaron to be trained and boarded. Right when I met him you could see his passion for training. From my dog’s initial training to each time I drop him off while I go out of town, I come back to a dog ready for the hunt. I can’t give this guy enough stars! Pictures are from an end of season hunt at a local place.

Wade Kellett Avatar Wade Kellett
November 3, 2022

My 11 month old GSP just came home from 2 months of foundation training and I couldn’t be happier. Aaron has a wealth of knowledge and a true passion for what he does. I was able to go and work with Aaron and my dog during training and Aaron was always very willing to share his extensive knowledge. I highly recommend

Josh G Avatar Josh G
October 13, 2022

Took my 10 month old male lab pup Rock up to Aaron for 2 months of foundation training. I was very pleased with what Aaron was able to accomplish in those 2 months. It was tough to send my dog away for that long but I was able to go up and train with Rock 3 times and Aaron always sent me update texts. It was a great experience for me and my pup and I will definitely be sending Rock back up for the Force Fetch Training. Anyone thinking about sending their dog off for training should definitely look into AA. Aaron does everything the right way and does a great job of explaining why he does things a certain way. Thanks again Aaron!

Jon Cathcart Avatar Jon Cathcart
October 6, 2022

I contacted Aaron after reading the reviews and after a short phone conversation I knew he was the right man for the job. His training methods help the dogs develop their natural abilities and he puts them on plenty of birds not bumpers. I brought my silver lab Goose to Aaron at 5 months. She was very nervous the day of her evaluation with the new experiences and people, but Aaron had her adjusted and ready to learn in just 24 hours. Although the weather wasn’t always the greatest the days I came to visit and work wit Aaron and Goose Aaron was always ready to go and show what she had been doing. He always sent photos or videos of her accomplishments and milestones. I truly felt that Aaron treated her as one of his own. This was never more evident than when the fire came through, Aaron’s first thought was to get the dogs loaded and get them to safety without a second thought to his personal belongings he made sure to care for the dogs in trusted to his care. Goose will be coming back next spring for advanced training and I look forward to continuing to build my relationship with Aaron.

Rob Miller Avatar Rob Miller
June 7, 2022

Aaron has done an amazing job with my lab, Mia. Her first two months with him she is gun broken, knows how to find and flush planted birds, and is collar conditioned with the command “here.” Definitely going back to him for two more months to build off of what she knows and be ready for the upcoming waterfowl season!

Cory Poehling Avatar Cory Poehling
April 6, 2022

Took my second german shorthaired pointer to Aaron at Double A Gundogs and once again he did an amazing job training with my dog. He put my GSP on a high number of birds, provided weekly updates on progress and took exceptional care of my GSP during the training process. I would highly recommend Double A Gundogs to anyone wanting to invest training in there hunting partner.

Nebraska Kid Avatar Nebraska Kid
January 24, 2022

We took our 7 month old GSP to Aaron for training and it was phenomenal! Daisy was there for two months and returned gun broke, collar trained, and ready for the field. She hunts all day with intensity and doesn’t lose a step. Aaron was great about giving us updates on her progress and the price can’t be beat. I’ll send my dogs to AA from now on.

Scott Muhle Avatar Scott Muhle
January 15, 2022

Boarding services for your bird dog.

We offer limited boarding in a relaxed, rural environment.

Let your dog come and hang out with his hunting buddies while you need to travel for work or take the kids on vacation.