Pointer training

I have an opportunity to partake in a training seminar with Rick Smith of Huntsmith INC. An American bird dog trainer this summer.

I was wondering if any other members have trained with him before or have had experiences with him or his dogs?

I am currently looking for a trainer to help me “finish” my dog. I'm having issues when hunting with other dogs. I need to train my dog to “honor” other points/retrieves as well as hold point with other dogs working around her or in-between her and the bird. She likes to jump the bird if another dog gets too close. I believe it’s called the jealously factor lol

If there are dog trainers reading this post I am all open ears.

Thank you

I have been to two Huntsmith seminars the Foundation and intermediate and highly recommend them. When you get the opportunity to get hands on instruction and training from a world class trainer and Bird dog hall of fame member you don't pass it up.

X2 Don't miss it. :)

(Rick was recently inaugurated into the Bird Dog Hall of Fame.)

I have been through the whole program and I know Rick well. I am priviledged to be part of a small group of pro and amateur trainers that are mentored by Rick. It is well worth your time and money to go take part in the seminar.

Have watched his videos and would recommend them to everybody.

Are peoples working with there own dogs on this seminar or Mr. Smith have a dog and just show you everything on that one?

Jozsef

What level of seminar should a 3.5yr old dog that is steady to shot be entered in? My dog will break when the bird drops and while he retrieves everything he doesn't present to to hand.

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Originally Posted by Jnyiri

Are peoples working with there own dogs on this seminar or Mr. Smith have a dog and just show you everything on that one?

Jozsef

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Both happens. You take your dog and half the time is working with your dog.

You work with your own dogs at the seminar and everyone starts at the foundation level. The foundation level a lot about general dog behaviour and building a foundation for sound training. No matter what stage your dog is at in its training you will come away from the seminar with a better understanding of your dog and the means to build a better relationship with your dog.

These seminars are for all types of bird dogs, pointers, flushers and retrievers working upland game.

No matter what the age of your dog, you need the foundation seminar to understand his principles of training etc. After many years of gun dog experience, I took the Foundation seminar and learned PLENTY!.

I did the foundation seminar and it was great. I would go again if the opportunity was there when I have another pup to train. He knows dogs and is a great teacher as well as a real nice guy. He teaches his training methods, but I learned the most just from watching him handle the dogs, the patience and knowledge he has rubs off and will make you a better trainer.

When you see Rick take any dog randomly off the chain gang at his seminar and has it doing things that the owner of the dog can't even believe it's his dog, that it's all of a sudden standing and not moving with a bird in front of him with about 5/10 minutes of handling by Rick, without saying a word to the dog, you almost feel/think that it's a set up, but it's not, it's real and it's happening.....

Bdog, Sharon and Jakezilla are right, no matter what level your dog is at, the Foundation Seminar will change what you think and what you expect from your dog. I have taken the Foundation and Intermediate Levels and both were inspirational. Rick is a remarkable individual and excellent instructor. Highly recommend the programme.

Where would one of these take place? Definitely would like to do a seminar when I get my pup.

Thanks Sharon.

If anyone is planning to attend one of these seminars please contact the person hosting the seminar you wish to attend. The poor economy has affected attendance over the past couple years and some seminars have had to be cancelled. I am pretty sure the one in Michigan got cancelled last year.

August 9th and 10th at Gold Creek

This is Sportdog's game farm, where the seminar is held. I'm sure he would be glad to answer any questions about the week end.


http://www.goldcreek.ca/?page_id=149

Thank you everyone. I am going to reserve my spot tomorrow.

Time to sign up folks.

Valuable for any pointing breed ,and actually the philosophy of training a gundog is so well covered that any gundog owner would learn plenty.

It is a very good seminar to attend here are some pictures from the latest Huntsmith seminar in South Dakota.
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