[FowlDogs]

Avery Outdoors® Sporting Dog & Mack’s Prairie Wings
Presents
“Trainin’ in the Timber”

When:
Camp #1: March 30 through April 1 (A. Arthur, D. Randle, C. Akin)
Camp #2 April 27 through April 29 (D. Heard, R. Best, D. Farmer)
Camp #3 May 25 through May 27 (S. Greer, D. Heard, R. Best)

Where: Stuttgart, Ar. (Mack’s Prairie Wings)

What: Retriever Training with Avery’s® Team Waterdog

Details: 12 handlers and their dogs will be chosen per camp.

Fees: $0.00

Schedule of Events:

Friday
12:00 pm. Arrival and check in at Mack’s Prairie Wings
1:00-2:00 pm “Welcome to Stuttgart” - Chuck Lock/Christian Curtis
2:00-5:00 pm “Retriever Evaluations” – Team Waterdog
6:00-7:30 pm Training Recap – Avery Lodge / Casscoe, Ar.
7:30 pm Dinner and Lodging - Avery Lodge / Casscoe, Ar.

Saturday
6:00 am Breakfast
7:00-11:30 am Break Out Training
12:00 pm Lunch - Mack’s Prairie Wings
1:00-3:00 pm Break Out Training
4:30-6:00 pm Break Out Training
6:30-8:00 pm Training Recap – Avery Lodge / Casscoe, Ar.
8:00 pm Dinner and Lodging - Avery Lodge / Casscoe, Ar.

Sunday
6:00 am Breakfast - Avery Lodge / Casscoe, Ar.
7:00-11:30 am Group Training / Land Marks, Water Marks, and Blinds
12:00 pm Departure

All interested applicants should submit a letter stating why they would like to attend the camp. Please list the dates you can attend as well as the age, level of training, and any titles your retriever holds if applicable. This information will be used to establish “training groups at the camp.” Please make certain you can attend before applying. All letters should be forwarded to [email protected] Retrievers of all ages are welcome but only one dog per handler to ensure maximum benefit to all participants. Accepted participants will be notified on March 15th.




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[achiro]

Man I wish my dogs were more advanced, I'd be all over this.

 

[Chris Atkinson]

Man I wish my dogs were more advanced, I'd be all over this.

Russ,

I suggest you start typing your letter to Christian. I can't speak for these guys, but my gut tells me they'd probably like the whole spectrum, from QAA level to entry level, in each session....

Don't write yourself out...

But you RTF'ers better get on it quick, because I promise you the Waterdoggie folks have already submitted about 5 dozen and Christian's mailbox is likely getting full.

- Straight lines,

Chris

 

[Angie B]

What will they be working on??? What's the format?

Angie

 

[Chris Atkinson]

What will they be working on??? What's the format?

Angie

Angie,

For the amount of detail involved in your two sentence inquiries, I am of the opinion that Roger gave a pretty darn detailed format.

If you want more detail in response, you probably need to ask more detail in your inquiry! :wink:

I bet Christian would be a good source for more detailed info...or Tackett, or David Carrington, or any one of the trainers mentioned in Roger's announcement.

This little Joe Black pup is doing well.... 8)

Chris

 

[Wildfowl Adventures]

I guess the answer to this could be about 3 pages long but I will take the easy road and make it short and sweet...

We have 3 trainers coming in per session. Each will work with 4 dog/handler groups. One will work with young dogs, one with transition, and one with an advanced group.

I'm not a trainer so I'm not exactly sure what drills they will be doing. That is to say that the trainers have complete freedom to follow their normal training/seminar format. I also believe that the trainers will tailor their seminars to the needs of their group. This is another reason that we are going with such small personalized groups...we, and the trainers feel that they can address the needs and work more individually in a small group such as this.

I think that it will be a great time and look forward to meeting everyone that attends...

Thanks for the question!

 

[Driftdude]

Ang,

The fellas will have time to work with everyone on what they'd like to get some help with. I'm sure they'll even work on some things that they don't necessarily feel they need help with too.

We've done this type of format with a lot of success quite a bit. It works good and hopefully everyone gets something out of it.

Come on over and you and I will do some SRS stuff. We are going to eat big, and have a bunch of fun.

Thanks,

JT

 

[Scott Harris]

I have sent a PM but will post this anyway, is there a way to attend and observe with no dog if you are willing to pay?

Scott Harris
[email protected]
314-348-4152

 

[Angie B]

Ang,

The fellas will have time to work with everyone on what they'd like to get some help with. I'm sure they'll even work on some things that they don't necessarily feel they need help with too.

We've done this type of format with a lot of success quite a bit. It works good and hopefully everyone gets something out of it.

Come on over and you and I will do some SRS stuff. We are going to eat big, and have a bunch of fun.

Thanks,

JT

Well,,, I guess I'd be stupid to turn ya down JT!!! Let me check my test schedule and I'll drop you a pm. See ya there!

Angie

 

[Driftdude]

I have sent a PM but will post this anyway, is there a way to attend and observe with no dog if you are willing to pay?

Scott Harris
[email protected]
314-348-4152

Scott,

You don't have to pay a dime to come watch and be involved in discussion etc. without a retriever. But, unfortunately you'll have to cover your lodging and food expenses.

But, please fell free to come and roam from group to group or stay with whomever you'd like. Look forward to seeing you there.

I know there has been a lot of people write and ask if they could bring a video camera.....you bet. The reason Avery wanted to do this was to help as many as possible.....

I understand that some people may think there is some kind of hidden agenda....Avery finances the whole thing from trainers fees to lodging, all the way to pro-staffers for support. There will be no speech's about use this product or that product....it's not a sales pitch at all. No one is going to hit you with a bill at the end for anything. Knowing Avery/Mack's I wouldn't be surprised if there weren't a nice care package included??

Thanks,

JT

 

[Jerry]

Just e-mailed my application.

Jerry

 

[franklauzon]

SO FAR!

Amazing opportunity, wish is was situated closer!

 

[Lab Dad]

I'm putting in for it!

 

[Chris Atkinson]

Who knows...maybe the later submissions will wind up at the top of the pile come "picking" time!

If any of you get selected, please let us know!

Chris

 

[Donald Hatfield]

I AM PUMPED!! Just got email sayin I was selected for the 3rd session of Trainin the Timber......Oh YEA

 

[Angie B]

I'm there for session one with the advanced group and Al Arthur. I'm always up for a new experience!!! Sounds like it's going to be a class act....

No Guthrie you can't rummage through my "take home" bag when I get back....

Angie

 

[Donna Kerr]

Trooper and I have been selected for session #3!!! CAN'T WAIT!!

 

[Greg Seddon]

Delete

 

[Jeff Huntington]

Me and my pup (Jazz) have been selected in the #2 session for young dogs. Lookin forward to it.

Jeff

 

[Lab Dad]

My prayers were answered! I got in!