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Contact us if you're interested in hosting a seminar. 2008 dates confirmed so far are listed below.
The Trained Retrieve 
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.
I will be both demonstrating and assisting you as needed, and we will be able to work two dogs at a time using multiple tables set up for the class. This phase of training really makes a dog responsive and respectful, while enhancing their natural desire to retrieve. It bolds up a passive dog, and gains the respect of assertive dogs.
Cost: $350 per person Pre-registration required
April 18-20 2008, Alpine, California
Mary Sarmiento (619) 659-9393
May 2-4, 2007 Big Cabin, Oklahoma
Ronnie Smith ( 918) 783-5400 or Sharon Potter (715) 499-4008
rsk@junct.com or slpotter@frontiernet.net
Lonsdale, MN - dates to be announced
Rob Enedy (
Puppy Development for Bird Dogs
All you'll need to know to help your puppy grow into a trainable, confident hunting companion!
9AM to 4PM
May 10, 2008 Waupaca, Wisconsin
Sharon Potter (715) 499-4008
August 16, 2008 Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Sharon Potter (715) 499-4008
Cost: $100 per person Pre-registration 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.
These are fun and packed with loads of good information and experience. We hope to see you there!
For More Information Contact:
Red Branch Kennels
Sharon Potter
2954 Hancock Lake Rd. Harshaw, WI 54529
Tel: 715-282-5558
Internet: slpotter@frontiernet.net