If you're looking for a better relationship
with your dog, both at home and in the field, you've
come to the right place.
From puppyhood through the basics of being a bird dog,
all the basic skills you and your dog will need can
be found here. You will be trained to train your dog,
with Rick and Ronnie's guidance.
You'll
work with the Command Lead, check cord, and whoa
post, as well as the chain, and your dog will have
numerous opportunities to work birds. These seminars
are very popular and fill rapidly, so please call
the host to reserve your spot or contact Rick or
Ronnie.
Intermediate
Seminars are $750 per student, llimited to 12 students
and a 50% deposit is needed to reserve your spot.
Prerequisite:
Must have attended a Foundation Seminar
If
your dog has the foundation prepared and your're ready
for a new challenge, sign up for the Intermediate
Seminar! You will work one-on-one with your instructor
on live pigeeons in field conditions. This will help
you work out any basic problems you've been having,
as well as providing your dog with numerous opportunities
to hunt.
The Camaraderie,
support and fun helps everybody learn, and you'll
be amazed at the difference these finishing touches
can make. As you watch your fellow participants
with their dogs, you'll find yourself learning by
leaps and bounds. Don't miss this!
The
Advanced Academy is $1250 per student, limited to 10
students and a 50% deposit is needed to reserve your
spot.
Prerequisite:
Must have attended a Intermediate Seminar
Here's
your chance to put the finishing touches on your dog!
Work on-on-one with your instructor and your dog on
over 400 quail over the corse of the Academy. You
will put the final touches on whoa, steady to flush,
and honoring/backing. This is the top level class
available and will give you all the extra touches
that make a good bird dog great.
Plan
on long days, hard work, fun and learning. When
you're not running your dog, you will watch and
learn from seeing your fellow students work with
their dogs. It all combines into a learning and
training experience that is second to none.
The Trained Retrieve is $350 per student and pre-registration is required.
Learn how to work this important step in your dog's training, spending a weekend immersed in the procedure, one-on-one with your dog under professional instruction.
The Trained Retrieve, also referred to as Force Fetch, is the key to a finished retriever. There are numerous books that touch on the subject, but without hands on experience, it is difficult to do on your own.
The seminar begins on the first evening with a lecture and discussion describing the process and for the next two days, you will be working with your dog under supervision and progressing through the basic steps as the weekend continues.
Puppy Develoment seminar pre-registration is required.
Everyone tells you to not rush your puppy's training. What does that mean? It doesn't mean do nothing...rather, it refers to teaching your pup to respect your leadership by developing behavioral boundaries, without expecting the dog to perform like an adult. These puppy seminars give you the tools to do just that. By the time your dog is old enough for formal training and serious bird work to begin, you'll have it prepared and ready, accepting and willing. Think of this as a kind of "puppy kindergarten" for bird dogs.
You'll learn to work with your puppy using the Silent Command System developed by Rick Smith. You will be amazed at how well your dog responds to training when we don't allow our emotions and our voice to interfere!
During the seminar, you'll work with your puppy on going with you, standing or sitting still, and coming to you. An introduction to birds will be offered, using live pigeons. Other topics covered will include socialization, leading, letting the dog learn from experience, and much more.
2009
Puppy Development Seminar dates and locations
