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 finished 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 using his “Silent Command System”. From puppies to finished birddogs, there is something for everyone and every dog. The event dates are May 1-3, 2009 and will be held at our facility in Port Matilda, PA, and at nearby Warriors Mark Shooting Preserve. Everyone should bring his or her dog. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Call 1-800-662-5202 for more information or to register today.

Seminar Schedule:

• Friday, May 1st – 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 up Saturday if you want, you do not have to be here for this portion of the event.

• Saturday, May 2nd - 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• Arrive by 7:30 A.M. at Warriors Mark Shooting Preserve 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 Warriors Mark 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 3rd - 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• Arrive by 7:30 A.M. at Warriors Mark Shooting Preserve 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 Warriors Mark clubhouse provided free by Lion Country Supply.
• 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 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 insures 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 checkcord and electronic collar.

What to Bring:

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