Montana Brittany ClubMontana Brittany Club
Is Hosting:
Rick Smith's
Pointing Dog Training Foundation Seminar
Fri., Sat. & Sun., June 10-12, 2011
Whitehall, MT            Enrollment Form
Directions to Site:
Friday: Registration and Introduction - Meet at the Biology room of Whitehall High School.  From the Whitehall exit off of I-90 turn south into Town.  Go about 2 blocks, you will see a Whitehall Schools sign on your right.  Turn left into the school parking lot (watch the large speed bumps).  Angle left around to the north side of the flat roofed High School building (the parking lot turns to gravel here).  There is a white and green "Zero Spread" anti noxious weed sign above the door to the biology room.

If you are self contained, we have permission to camp in this parking lot and under some trees on the edge of the foot ball field.  No RV hook ups or electricity available.

Saturday: We will meet at the biology room at 7 AM and drive out together.  However, if you miss this or prefer to drive out by yourself here are directions from I-90: Take the Whitehall exit and turn south into Town.  You will be on Whitehall Street.  Go about 5 blocks and you will hit a "T" (at a Conoco Station).  Turn right on Legion and go 6-7 blocks.  Turn (angle) left (south) onto HW 55 (at the Chinese Garden restruant).  The site is about 7.5 miles south of Town.  Just past mile post 4 you will cross Fish Creek.  The turn is the 2nd drive way on the left, past the creek.  Turn left at the "Perfect Circle Horses" round shaped, black and white sign.  If you hit the turn off to Waterloo you are too far.
    Proceed down the somewhat bumpy gravel drive way.  You will note an old metal barn and a yellow home.  Drive to the parking area at the barn (do not park at the home, please) and park.  You have arrived. :-)

If you have any questions or want me to help you get settled in at the school parking lot, please call 406-498-5236, Todd Breitenfeldt :^)
    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 puppyhood through the basics of being a bird dog, all the basic skills you and your dog will need can be found here. You will be trained to train your dog, with Rick’s guidance. You’ll work with the Command Lead, check cord, and whoa post, as well as the chain, and your dog will have numerous opportunities to work birds. These seminars are very popular and fill rapidly, so please call the host to reserve your spot.

Rick Smith

For more information on seminars see Rick’s website http://www.huntsmith.com
SCHEDULE:
Friday 6/10:        
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM    Registration & Introduction
Saturday 6/11:     8:00 AM – Noon    Foundation Tools and Techniques
Noon – 1:00 PM    Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM    Live Bird Field Exercises
Sunday 6/12: 8:00 AM – Noon    Whoa Post Training
Noon – 1:00 PM    Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM    Trained Retrieve
TUITION   $400 – Paid in advance to hold reservation

Student enrollment is strictly limited, and Rick’s seminars tend to fill up quickly. Checks will not be cashed before the date of the event: however, if you cancel, the fee is not refundable unless we are able to fill your place with another student.

For information or to enroll contact Todd Breitenfeldt, 406-498-5236 - breit1@bigplanet.com

Location:
The Foundation Seminar will be held at: Whitehall, MT.  Whitehall is along I-90 22 miles E. of Butte and 60 miles W. of Bozeman.
Whitehall Dog Friendly Accommodations:
Super 8 Motel  406-287-5588
Whitetail Creek Motel & RV Park 406-287-5315
Chief Motel 406-287-7884
Equipment Needed:
Lawn Chair (a must)
Flat Leather Collar*
Check Cord*
Lead Rope*
Gloves (a must - good fitting leather gloves for check cord work)
Rain Gear (seminar continues regardless of weather)
Insect Repellent
Walking boots (the area is somewhat rocky)
Rubber Boots for damp conditions
Pans for water and feed
*Items available for purchase at the seminar
Meals:
Lunches will be available Saturday and Sunday for a nominal price. Order and pay at registration on Friday evening. Students are welcome to bring their own food and beverage.
Beverages will be available at no cost.
Local Veterinarians:
Jefferson Veterinary Clinic 406-287-3847 (after hours) 287-5615.
Western Veterinary Service 406-287-3333  (24 hours).
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