Granite State Gun Dogs

Granite State Gun Dogs LLC is a full-time training and boarding facility in Cornish, NH run by Derek Antonioni. The operation focuses on versatile hunting dogs with access to 200+ acres of training fields, ponds, and numerous grouse and woodcock coverts across the North Woods of New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

They accommodate: - Upland pointing dog breeds - Flushing dogs - Retrievers - Blood tracking dogs - Companion house pets (obedience)

Their own breeding program focuses on German Wirehaired Pointers—versatile dogs capable of handling upland, waterfowl, and retriever work.

• •Obedience-Only Programs ($350/week)
• •2-week on-leash: recall, place, crate, sit, down, heel, loose lead walking, whoa, impulse control
• •4-week off-leash: expands on basics, introduces e-collar training
• •Breeds from Chihuahuas to Great Danes accepted

Gun Dog Foundation (8 weeks, $400/week) Includes bird and gun introduction plus basic obedience. For upland dogs: develops bird drive, retrieve drive, hunting pattern, tracking intro, field handling, and cover experience. For waterfowl dogs: retrieve drive, marking, blind manners, boat exposure, water intro, duck calls and decoys.

Bird and Gun Introduction (3 weeks, $400/week) Gradual positive bird exposure overlaid with gunfire progression from .22 acorn crimps to 12-gauge hunting loads. Prevents gun shyness—critical foundation work done right the first time.

Intermediate & Advanced Programs (8-12 weeks, $400/week) Whoa breaking, steady to wing and shot, honor other dogs' points and retrieves, trained retrieve program. Requires basic hunting background and age/experience thresholds.

Summer Wild Bird Camp (10 weeks, $3,600) Runs June 29 through September 7. Dogs work wild grouse and woodcock in productive local covers plus frequent trips to NH's North Woods and Vermont's NEK. First-year dogs start with obedience and bird work before season. Older dogs condition through swimming and roading while developing steadiness on wild birds.

Pre-Season Tune-Up (2-4 weeks, $400/week) Late August into September conditioning, steadiness work, roading, and wild bird runs to prime dogs for opening day.

$40 per night. Every dog gets its own heated/air-conditioned 4x6 or 4x4 run with raised bed, group outdoor run, and socialization. All boarding dogs must have current flea/tick preventative, heartworm medication, DAPP, rabies, bordetella, and leptospirosis vaccines. Vet records required before drop-off.

Granite State Gun Dogs guides upland hunts in NH's North Woods and Vermont's NEK, tailored to hunter ability and goals.

Half-day includes drinks and snacks. Full-day includes drinks and field lunch. 50% non-refundable deposit at booking (refundable if cancelled 60+ days prior). Valid hunting license required; HIP permit for woodcock. Break-open shotguns (over-under or side-by-side) mandatory for safety—rentals available if needed.

Recommended Setup: - 20 or 28 gauge lightweight O/U or S×S - 7½ shot for woodcock and grouse (6 shot for late-season longer shots) - Open chokes: Skeet/Skeet or Skeet/Improved Cylinder - Quality waterproof boots (Xtratuf, Lacrosse, Muck, or supportive hiking boots) - Brush pants, long sleeves, gloves - Blaze orange hat and vest - Rain gear

• •Inukshuk Professional Dog Food - Authorized reseller. Pick-up at kennel only.

• •Dogtra E-Collars & Launchers - Used daily in training. Call (603) 558-1475 for pricing and availability.

• •Kuranda Dog Beds - Used in kennel and recommended for place training indoors and outdoors.

All training and boarding dogs must have: - Flea and tick preventative - Heartworm medication - DAPP vaccines - Rabies - Bordetella vaccine (kennel cough) - Leptospirosis vaccine

Vet records forwarded to [email protected] before drop-off. Special diet food must be provided in plastic vault containers.

• •Contact: Derek Antonioni | (603) 558-1475 | [email protected] | Cornish, NH