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by Ruger1 on 18 March 2014 - 16:03
In the horse world we have something called "clinics",,Well known trainers from around the country offer a weekend or week long clinics / seminar for horses and their riders. Its a time to work on specific issues or just general training and brushing up. It's a nice time to get away and focus on working with your partner without distractions of everyday life. Also, it has the added benefit of meeting others with similar interests and issues, Is their such a thing in the canine world?...Specifictly GSD,, but it doesnt have to be GSD specific,,,Just thought I would throw it out there and see,,,thanks,,:)
by Dog1 on 18 March 2014 - 16:03
The GSD world has them also. They are all over the country.
by VKGSDs on 18 March 2014 - 16:03
Yes, usually referred to as "seminars". Very common in Schutzhund/IPO and agility!
by Ruger1 on 18 March 2014 - 17:03
thanks,,,
I know that there are seminars for specific " sports" ,,I am thinking more along the lines of OB ...Michal Ellis I thought focused on OB and behavior ,,,,Any names to share??
I know that there are seminars for specific " sports" ,,I am thinking more along the lines of OB ...Michal Ellis I thought focused on OB and behavior ,,,,Any names to share??
by dragonfry on 18 March 2014 - 17:03
I know there is a handling seminar for AKC style obedience coming up in St Petersburg Fl soon. Many different sorts of seminars available you just ahve to look around.
Fry
Fry
by VKGSDs on 18 March 2014 - 18:03
Celeste Meade, Denise Fenzi
by laura271 on 18 March 2014 - 18:03
I would love to go to a Matthew Twitty competition obedience seminar - I really love his writing.
http://www.canuckdogs.com/upload/DogShowDocs/72cc1bb0-1e82-11e3-b232-0050568f0be7.pdf
http://www.canuckdogs.com/upload/DogShowDocs/72cc1bb0-1e82-11e3-b232-0050568f0be7.pdf
by Ruger1 on 18 March 2014 - 19:03
Thanks for the suggestions and names,,
Is it safe to assume that most of these seminars you bring your dog with you?,,I might just be headed up to Kelly and Topps for a weekend getaway!!,,,Need that every so often :)
Is it safe to assume that most of these seminars you bring your dog with you?,,I might just be headed up to Kelly and Topps for a weekend getaway!!,,,Need that every so often :)
by OGBS on 18 March 2014 - 19:03
Ruger,
Read your PM.
Read your PM.
by laura271 on 18 March 2014 - 20:03
Seeing Kelly sounds like a great idea.
In general, seminars have working spots (with your dog) and spectator spots (you leave your dog at home).
Although I see them advertised, I personally wouldn't attend a behavior modification seminar for aggression issues. I really think you need to work one on one with an experienced trainer who can assess when your dog is ready for distractions, such as a neutral dog, experienced person, etc., to be introduced at a specific point in time in a controlled environment.
In general, seminars have working spots (with your dog) and spectator spots (you leave your dog at home).
Although I see them advertised, I personally wouldn't attend a behavior modification seminar for aggression issues. I really think you need to work one on one with an experienced trainer who can assess when your dog is ready for distractions, such as a neutral dog, experienced person, etc., to be introduced at a specific point in time in a controlled environment.
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