2008 Hunting Test Workshop

Workshop Description

This workshop is designed to help handlers and their dogs make the transition from the Junior Level to Senior and Master level work. Classes will be held every Monday night for 4 weeks. Training will begin at 5pm at Swift River Retrievers training grounds in Templeton Ma. The workshop will run just like a Hunt Test with multiple mark set ups, holding blinds, birds, shotguns, honor dogs, etc.

Handlers will have the ability to watch other handlers at the line, Buck will provide private instruction while the handler is on line. There will be discussions concerning such things as the difference between handling in a test vs. a training situation, how set the dog up for success and how to set up training tests.

Cost of the workshop is $260, this includes the cost of the bird boy, birds and ammo. You must sign up in advance, no refunds once the class has started. We must have a minimum of 5 dogs for each class to be held.

Workshop Prerequisites

Dogs that have been through Buck’s Basic Avoidance Program will be given preference. All dogs must be able to at least run a simple land blind.

2008 Dates

May workshop: Held on Monday evenings and limited to 12 dogs

4/28/08
5/5/08
5/12/08
5/19/08

June workshop: Held on Monday evenings and limited to 12 dogs

6/2/08
6/9/08
6/16/08
6/23/08

July workshop: Held on Monday evenings and limited to 12 dogs

7/9/08
7/14/08
7/21/08
7/28/08

August workshop: Held on Monday evenings and limited to 12 dogs

8/4/08
8/11/08
8/18/08
8/25/08

Fall workshop: Held Sunday afternoons beginning at noon and limited to 12 dogs. These are tentative dates and are subject to change due to the Master National

9/7/08
9/14/8
9/21/08
9/28/08

To enroll in a workshop, please contact Buck at 978-544-7891 or via e-mail.