LCS Rick Smith Foundation Basics Seminar 2013

• Cost: $400
• Seminar Dates: Friday, May 3rd - 5th, 2013
• Location: Spring Lane Hunt Club - Tyrone, PA

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 puppy hood through the basics of being a bird dog, all the basic skills you and your dog will need are covered at this seminar. You will be trained to train your dog, with Rick's guidance. From problem dogs to complete beginners, there is something for everyone and every dog.

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.

The event dates are May 3 - May 5, 2013 and will be held at Spring Lane Hunt Club in Tyrone, PA . You are urged to bring your dog and class size is limited. Call 1-800-662-5202 for more information.


MOTEL INFORMATION: We have 8 rooms at the Comfort Suites 140 Stroehman Rd, Altoona PA - 16601. Please call 814-942-2600 and make your reservation by April 10th. Rooms are not pet friendly. $109.95 / night.


Seminar Schedule:
Friday, May 3rd - 6:00 P.M. To 9:00 P.M.
-- Seminar registration and refreshments at the Lion Country Supply retail store.
-- Overview of the seminar and registration
-- Presentation plus questions and answers with Rick Smith
-- You may also drive in Saturday if you want, you do not have to be here for this portion of the event.

Saturday, May 4th - 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
-- Arrive by 7:30 A.M. at Spring Lane Hunt Club in Tyrone, PA for coffee and doughnuts.
-- 8:00 A.M until noon - Hands on training in the field with Rick. Bring your dog and he will work one-on-one with you and teach you his "Silent Command
System" step-by-step. -- Noon - Lunch at the Spring Lane clubhouse provided free by Lion Country Supply.
-- 1:30 P.M- 5:00 P.M. - Training in the field with your dog on live birds.

Sunday, May 5th - 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
-- Arrive by 7:30 A.M. at Spring Lane Hunt Club in Tyrone, PA for coffee and doughnuts. -- 8:00 A.M until Noon - Into the fields for a day of lectures and hands on training with you and your dog.
-- Noon - Lunch at the Spring Lane clubhouse provided free by Lion Country Supply.
-- 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Finishing dogs out, force breaking, and diplomas Awarded

You will Learn:
The Rick Smith Bird Dog Seminar (for all breeds of sporting dogs, including pointers, retrievers and flushers) will take you through every step necessary to develop your dog from playful puppy to mature, responsive and responsible bird dog.

Seminar Highlights:
The Seminar begins with a slide presentation on Friday evening designed to overview the training process. Saturday and Sunday are spent all day in the field with you and your dog practicing traing techniques that have been used for over 80 years by Rick, his father, Delmar Smith, and his grandfather, Dutch Epperson. (Inclement weather will bring the seminar indoors for lecture, demonstration and slides.) Opportunity for individual counseling ensures that every step is mastered before moving on to more advanced work. Areas to be covered are: laying the proper foundation, yard and field training, preventing and correcting faults, bird work, natural and force retrieving, and using both the check cord and electronic collar.

What to Bring:
1. Your dog and a water bowl
2. Lawn chair
3. Wonder lead and check cord (20-30 feet)
4. Waterproof boots and a jacket (Weather can be fickle; anything from 35 degrees in the morning to 75 degrees in the afternoon so dress appropriately)
5. Gloves; leather is best

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