Introducing:
Junior Hunter: Step-by-Step
This course by Kevin Cheff shows you how to confidently prepare for and train every skill needed to earn an AKC Junior Hunter title.
Follow a proven progression! Walk into your first test knowing exactly how to handle the setup, the judges, and your dog, from the first mark to the final ribbon.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Reliable Retrieves — from a solid 'hold' to confident delivery to hand
✅ Marking Development — build accurate, precise marking on both land and water
✅ Introducing Birds & Flyers — increase bird drive and avoid bad habits
✅ Gunfire Conditioning — safely, and confidently!
✅ Test Procedures — understand the standard, scoring, and judging criteria
✅ Hunt Test Logistics — how to find, enter, and navigate your first hunt test
✅ What to Expect on Test Day — from check-in to completing your run
✅ Key Do’s and Don’ts — avoid common mistakes that can cost you a pass
How it Works
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This is a complete, self-paced online course you can access anytime - from your desktop or our mobile app.
âś… Clear instruction with both video and written lessons
âś… Real training footage plus simple, step-by-step teaching
âś… Progress at your pace with lifetime access
✅ Covers more than training - includes judging criteria, test procedures, & handler skills
✅ Bonus content on finding clubs, sourcing birds, & getting started in the sport
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$147 USD
This course gives you the structure and support to train your dog, understand the test, and walk to the line with confidence.
Meet Kevin Cheff . . .Â
Over the past 30 years, I’ve trained and handled some incredible retrievers, including 6 Canadian National Champions, multiple U.S. and Canadian National Finalists, and dozens of field champions with hundreds of all-age points.
But in 2015, I made a shift.
I stepped away from training dogs full-time and leaned into what had become my greatest passion: coaching people and helping them understand how to train their own dogs.
I love helping passionate amateurs learn the art and science of retriever training—guiding them through the tough stuff, building their confidence, and watching their dogs thrive.
Because there’s nothing more rewarding than standing beside a dog you’ve trained yourself—knowing every step, every lesson, every challenge got you there.
