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High Brass Gundog Kennels operates from Newark, Ohio, about 30 miles east of Columbus. Terry and Jill Gough run the operation with a focus on turning hunting dogs into what they call "brag dogs" — animals ready for field work or AKC hunt test competition.
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High Brass Gundog Kennels operates from Newark, Ohio, about 30 miles east of Columbus. Terry and Jill Gough run the operation with a focus on turning hunting dogs into what they call "brag dogs" — animals ready for field work or AKC hunt test competition.
They offer three structured programs:
| Training Cost | Details |
|---|---|
| $325/week | 28-day month = $1,300 (plus bird costs) |
| Daily training | 6 days per week |
| Birds | Hundreds of pigeons per program |
| Food | Quality Victor 24/20 dog food |
| Care | Brushing, nail trimming, bathing as needed |
| Facilities | Kennels cleaned and disinfected multiple times daily |
They also offer in-house boarding for dogs that don't do well kenneled, with customized care and training combinations.
The kennel features brand-new, modern facilities with 12 kennels (5' × 10' runs each) connected to a 40' × 64' exercise pen for extensive running space. Dogs stay clean, well-fed, and get constant attention.
Their dogs regularly qualify and finish AKC hunt tests at senior and master hunter levels:
These aren't casual completions — their dogs score high and handle demanding field conditions consistently.
High Brass also sells training supplies:
Call Terry Gough at 740-404-4389 or email through their contact form. They're located in Newark, Ohio, and operate by appointment only, 7 am to 5 pm. They'll discuss your dog's specific needs and build a customized training and boarding plan.
They also maintain a "Dog of the Month" feature on their site and regularly post photos from client dogs in training, titled achievements, and testimonials from owners whose dogs have finished their hunt test goals.