Beginning Gun Dog Seminar
The Kinetic Canine will be hosting Jim Barry, CDBC, CPDT-KA, author of “Positive Gun Dogs: Clicker Training for Sport Breeds”, as he presents a two-day Beginning Gun Dog Seminar on November 20-21, 2010.
About the Seminar
Day 1 (indoors):
- An overview of positive gun dog training
- Clicker training basics
- Foundation training: Sit, Stay, Heel, Recall
- Scent games
- The clicker retrieve
Day 2 (outdoors):
- Into the field: Adding distance and distractions
- Introduction to field training equipment
- The Beginning Retriever, Spaniel or Versatile Gundog Test
Day 1 will be held at an indoor location in south Austin (TBA shortly) and Day 2 will be held outdoors at The Kinetic Canine. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided both days, as well as coffee and cold beverages. You will also receive a free autographed copy of Positive Gun Dogs: Clicker Training for Sporting Breeds, the first book on positive gun dog training published in the United States.
CEU’s: This seminar has been approved for 10.5 CEU’s by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
For more information about an auditing spot, or to register, download the Auditing Spot Registration Packet.
For more information about a working spot, or to register, download the Working Spot Registration Packet.
Cost/Payment
The cost for auditing is $175 ($150 Early Bird Registration if registration and payment are received before September 15). The cost for a working spot is $450 ($425 Early Bird Registration).
Payment may be made via check or online with a credit card.
- If paying by check:
- Make checks payable to “The Kinetic Canine, LLC”
- Send your check and registration form to:
The Kinetic Canine, LLC
18350 FM 150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619
- If paying online, use the buttons below. Please note:
- A $5 processing fee has been added to the auditing sot registration fee.
- A $12 processing fee has been added to the working spot registration fee.
About the Presenter
Jim Barry, CPDT, CDBC, is Reston Dog Training’s principal training instructor. He is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant under the auspices of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Jim also has the designation of Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Knowledge Assessed) from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, an independent body that administers qualifying examinations for trainers. He is also a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Jim takes a leading role in the dog training profession. He he has been editor of the ethics column for the APDT newsletter and manager of the tutorial case study program for members of IAABC. Jim has served on APDT’s Member Relations and Communications Committee and on IAABC’s Ethics Committee. He is author of The Ethical Dog Trainer (Dogwise, 2008) and co-author of Positive Gun Dogs: Clicker Training for Sporting Breeds (Sunshine Books, 2007). He is one of only two trainers in the United States authorized to give awards for field tests sponsored by the UK Gundog Club.
