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TRAINING
HANDLING COURSE The introduction course in handling is normally held over 2 days, consisting of two classes, each class approximately 4 hours. - Day 1, class 1: The first class starts off with an introduction and some classroom theory, where Gerard in an entertaining and humorous way, explains the layout of the course. This the first class focuses mainly on the philosophies and theories needed for modern dog training. All the techniques are initially explained and demonstrated by Gerard without dogs. He points out numerous of the variations in body signals that we all give out to our dogs without even recognising, giving an explanation to many occurring (miss) behaviours in the ring. - “Feel good factor”: The feel good factor is something Gerard tries hard to establish within the group before starting any training. We spend some time breaking down the stress that may occur when you bring 20 dogs, unknown to each other, out for hard work and training. After we have established this feel good factor we start working on our communication skills. The lack of communication skills, combined with stress and lack of handling is probably the main reason as to why so many dogs and handlers have a tough time in the ring. As day 1 and class 1 proceeds, Gerard slowly introduces more and more choreography. Making us look more like handlers, and the dogs more like the show dogs we want them to be. - Day 2, class 2: On this the second day, Gerard and the class begin to concentrate on all the factors needed to make you and your dog more competitive in the ring. With Gerard’s extensive experience as an international judge and a professional handler, he explains and demonstrates effective methods as how to create a good first impression as well as teaching both dogs and owners how to move with good carriage and forward attitude. We are also taught techniques designed to make our handling more economical when in the ring and short of time. The class finishes off with more theory and a break down of home exercises for you and your dog, so that you can create a winning team. ATTENTION, summer handling seminar-camp with GERARD O’SHEA is to happen on July 6th -7th -8th, 2010! Just as last summer, there will be 2 groups each day: One group (morning) for beginners – those who either never trained with Gerard, or those who trained once or twice, but had questions or problems while training dogs using Gerard’s methods, those who would still like “to polish” their skill and be reminded of what they heard. So morning group will be training same BASIC course. Second group (evening) will be for advanced handlers – those who had been training with Gerard at least 2 times (and best if not only attended, but actively trained with the dogs), those who use Gerard’s methods in everyday relations with their dog and have achieved certain level of skill and success. Let us remind you, that bitches in heat and aggressive dogs are not welcomed! Handling seminar is one whole seminar lasting for 3 days – there is no option to register just for 1 or 2 days. Seminar will be held in village tourism homestead “KERNAVĖS BAJORYNĖ”, 35km from Vilnius. http://www.kernavesbajoryne.lt There will be option to eat and spend night in the homestead in 2-floor log houses, accommodating 4-5 persons (2 persons in first floor and 2-3 persons on second floor) or in double/twin hotel rooms. For payment and accomodation reservation details ask by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ПО РУССКИ ONLINE REGISTRATION /REGISTRACIJA
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