High Brass Gundog Kennels

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:

• •Puppy Program covers socialization with young dogs, bird introduction (making them "bird crazy"), proper retrieves, gun introduction with birds, basic obedience (name, here, heel, kennel), and keeping training fun throughout.

• •Intermediate Program steps up to bird re-introduction, directional commands (name and here), proper retrieve to hand, heel, whoa commands (without and with birds), staunchness to wing, steadiness to shot and fall, water retrieves with fresh shot birds, and kennel loading.

• •Advanced Program demands extreme obedience and staunchness, advanced whoa training, steady to wing/shot/fall, retrieve to hand at heal side, water retrieve to hand, kennel and leave-it commands. This level produces hunt-test-ready dogs.

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:

• •GUENNISS — Master Hunter Advanced with perfect scores (9s and 10s across four tests)
• •ROOK — Master Hunter Brittany that completed a 50-minute test run with multiple bird finds and successful retrieves
• •BELL — GSP qualified 4 of 4 braces, ran highest score out of 32 dogs at Harrisville AKC hunt test
• •RIO — Completed Master Hunter at age 7 after 6 years of hunting
• •Multiple other clients' dogs consistently pass senior and master legs across Ohio and Pennsylvania hunt test venues

These aren't casual completions — their dogs score high and handle demanding field conditions consistently.

High Brass also sells training supplies:

• •Garmin Training Collars (authorized dealer)
• •Ultimate Check Cords — $1.00 per foot plus shipping
• •Ultimate Leads — 5.5' × 3/4" with brass snap, $9.50 plus shipping
• •Training Belts and Leather Products
• •Dog Collars
• •Majesty's Skin & Coat, Hip & Joint supplements

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.