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Club & training programs
Train with a club,not just a trainer.
IGP is a team sport. You train with a club, a helper, a tracking crew and handlers who have been where you are. Here's how to join, and what it costs.
Sport programs
Pick yourstarting point.
All sport programs start with a drive and temperament evaluation ($175, credited to your first month).
Puppy foundation
For puppies 10 weeks to 8 months. Small groups on Saturday mornings.
- Engagement, markers and food drive
- Grip foundation on rags and pillows
- First tracks and environmental confidence
Club membership
Field sessions four times a week, with helper work in every session. $250 one-time field fee.
- Tue & Thu evenings, Sat & Sun mornings
- Bite work with certified helpers
- Group tracking days, mock trials and DVG membership
Private lessons
One-on-one with Cal or a senior trainer. Packages of five for $540.
- Obedience detail work
- Problem solving: out, grip, heeling
- Video review of your trial runs
Board & train
Four weeks on our field,a clear plan to take home.
For handlers short on time, or dogs that need a solid foundation from a pro. Your dog lives in our climate-controlled kennel and trains twice a day.
- $3,800 for 4 weeks, or $6,900 for 8 weeks
- Weekly video updates and two handler sessions per week
- Trial prep option: we can handle your dog at a BH-VT or IGP1 trial
The week
Field schedule
From June through September, weekend sessions start at 6:30 AM to beat the Texas heat.
| Day | Time | Session | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30–9:30 PM | Obedience & protection (under lights) | Club members |
| Thursday | 6:30–9:30 PM | Protection & blind work | Club members |
| Saturday | 7:00–8:00 AM | Puppy foundation group | Foundation enrollees |
| Saturday | 8:00–11:00 AM | Tracking, then obedience | Club members |
| Sunday | 7:00–11:00 AM | Full club day: all three phases | Club members |
| Mon / Wed / Fri | By appointment | Private lessons & evaluations | Everyone |
Step one
Every dog startswith an evaluation.
Ninety minutes on our field. We test drive, grip, environmental nerve and how your dog handles pressure, then tell you honestly what your dog is suited for.