This is a newly formed club and we are not yet sanctioned by the American Brittany Club (ABC) or the American Kennel Club (AKC). We are working toward this as rapidly as possible.
Montana German Shorthair Pointer Club
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Montana Brittany Club
Present:
-Gun shot response problems
-Hunting: use of wind, recognizing cover, effective hunting pattern
-Pointing: holding point, achieving an intense, stylish point
-How to train your dog to hold point until a shot is fired, or to be “steady-to-wing”
-Complete step by step “steady-to-wing-and-shot” process
-Teaching your dog to “honor” with style and intensity
-“Hard mouth” problems
-Emphasis on live demo and hands-on training
Hunt Test Strategy Topics include:
What the judges are looking for in JH, SH, and Master Hunter levels: This would allow each handler an opportunity to make an honest evaluation of his/her dog's strengths and areas needing improvements. Based on Mike’s experience as a hunting dog test participant/judge for the last 26 years he can offer some handling tactics/tips in order for one to become better hunt test dog handler. Some of the concerns we'd address may include, but not limited to: short hunting range, chasing brace mate, not pointing long enough, not finding birds, not sure if the dog will "honor", poor retrieving habits, or any other problems encountered by dog trainers. This clinic welcomes new students and will also build upon last year’s clinic.
Caution: Pointing dogs young and old are encouraged to participate; however, we will ask owners of dogs not used during gun discharge periods to be parked sufficiently away from the training area.
Mike Okamura’s Experience includes:
--German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Idaho since 1982, awarded "Lifetime Membership"
--Judged for all levels of AKC Hunt Tests, AKC field trials, and NSTRA field trials for 20 years
--Conducted "Thursday night training sessions" for the club from 1985 through 2002.
--Trained gun dogs for local kennels and hunters for many years
--Owned and trained three AKC Master Hunters (2 GSPs and a Pointer), a National Shoot To Retrieve Association Champion (GSP), and one AKC All Age Field Champion (GSP)
For more information contact:
Diane Boyd, 406-461-4744, diane.boyd@bresnan.net
Bob Myers, bobmyers@bresnan.net
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Montana Brittany Club
Present:
Pointing Dog
Training Clinic
by Mike Okamura
Sat & Sun, May 17-18,
White Earth Campground, Winston, MT
Dog Training topics include (something for all levels, from young
dogs to Master):by Mike Okamura
Sat & Sun, May 17-18,
White Earth Campground, Winston, MT
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-Gun shot response problems
-Hunting: use of wind, recognizing cover, effective hunting pattern
-Pointing: holding point, achieving an intense, stylish point
-How to train your dog to hold point until a shot is fired, or to be “steady-to-wing”
-Complete step by step “steady-to-wing-and-shot” process
-Teaching your dog to “honor” with style and intensity
-“Hard mouth” problems
-Emphasis on live demo and hands-on training
Hunt Test Strategy Topics include:
What the judges are looking for in JH, SH, and Master Hunter levels: This would allow each handler an opportunity to make an honest evaluation of his/her dog's strengths and areas needing improvements. Based on Mike’s experience as a hunting dog test participant/judge for the last 26 years he can offer some handling tactics/tips in order for one to become better hunt test dog handler. Some of the concerns we'd address may include, but not limited to: short hunting range, chasing brace mate, not pointing long enough, not finding birds, not sure if the dog will "honor", poor retrieving habits, or any other problems encountered by dog trainers. This clinic welcomes new students and will also build upon last year’s clinic.
Date & Time:
Saturday 5/17, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm,
Sunday 5/18, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: Club members $100, non-members $125, couple rates available
Includes 2 days of hands-on training, lunch, a training DVD
Bring your dog & your challenges, this course will be
field-based w/ live birds, and sometimes with shotgun/blank pistol
discharge. Mike will offer one-on-one time for clinic participants. Saturday 5/17, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm,
Sunday 5/18, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: Club members $100, non-members $125, couple rates available
Includes 2 days of hands-on training, lunch, a training DVD
Caution: Pointing dogs young and old are encouraged to participate; however, we will ask owners of dogs not used during gun discharge periods to be parked sufficiently away from the training area.
Mike Okamura’s Experience includes:
--German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Idaho since 1982, awarded "Lifetime Membership"
--Judged for all levels of AKC Hunt Tests, AKC field trials, and NSTRA field trials for 20 years
--Conducted "Thursday night training sessions" for the club from 1985 through 2002.
--Trained gun dogs for local kennels and hunters for many years
--Owned and trained three AKC Master Hunters (2 GSPs and a Pointer), a National Shoot To Retrieve Association Champion (GSP), and one AKC All Age Field Champion (GSP)
For more information contact:
Diane Boyd, 406-461-4744, diane.boyd@bresnan.net
Bob Myers, bobmyers@bresnan.net
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