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Seminars/Speaking

We offer seminars & speaking events for learning and teaching about the world of positive gun dog training and reward based field work, Including Antler Shed dogs and forage & field dogs (Morel mushroom hunting with dogs).

Upcoming Seminars:
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Scent-sational Field Fun:
Excusive Workshop

May 2nd, 2025
Mankato, MN
​Info 

Positive Gun Dog Seminar- Mixed level

Beginner & Intermediate weekend.
May 3rd & 4th, 2025
Mankato, Minnesota
Info 

Contact us about hosting a 2025/2026 seminar or speaking engagement in your area!

Past seminars:


Scent-sational Field Fun:
Excusive Workshop

May 3rd, 2024
Saint Peter, MN
​Info 

Positive Gun Dog Seminar- Mixed level
Beginner & Intermediate weekend.
May 4th & 5th, 2024
Saint Peter, Minnesota

Training seminar at the:
2023 SCOA National Specialty
Spinone Club of America 
May 22nd, 2023
​West Virginia


Positive Gun Dog Seminar- Mixed level
Beginner & Intermediate weekend.
May 6th & 7th, 2023
Location: Nicollet County Fair Grounds, St. Peter, MN 

Scent Training for Gun Dogs Workshop
September 13th, 2019
Seattle, WA

Positive Gun Dog Seminar- Mixed level
Beginner & Intermediate weekend
September 14th & 15th, 2019
Seattle, WA

Positive Gun Dog Seminar- Mixed level
May 9th & 10th, 2020
Beginner & Intermediate weekend.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Wisconsin & Washington seminars for Mixed Level Positive Gun Dogs in 2019

Positive Gun Dog Seminar- Mixed level

May 5th & 6th, 2018
Beginner & Intermediate weekend.
Twin Cities, MN

Positive Gun Dog Seminar
May 6th & 7th, 2017
Beginner & Intermediate weekend.
Blaine, MN

Positive Gun Dog Seminar
July 11th and 12th, 2015
Pup 'N Iron, Fredericksburg, VA

http://www.pupniron.com/positive-gun-dog-workshop


Beginner Positive Field Sports
for the Family Dog

May 2nd and 3rd, 2015
Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, Blaine, MN


Training Presentation at the:
2015 SCOA National Specialty
Spinone Club of America 
May 5th, 2015
Oconomowoc, WI
http://www.scoaannualspecialty.com/


Beginner Positive Field Dog  Weekend with Inga From 
May 3rd and 4th, 2014
Blaine, MN

Beginner Positive Field Dog Weekend 
with Inga From
Dallas/Addison, Texas 

 
Positive Gun Dogs of Minnesota
Welcomes Gun Dog Training Expert 
Stephen Rafe
, weekend seminar,
Blaine, MN

Professional Gun Dog Trainer: Helen Phillips (UK) - Her first appearance in the United States. Two workshops.
Kelley Farms, Marine on the St. Croix, MN

Junior/Intermediate Positive Field Dog Weekend Seminar 
With Jim Barry

Beginner Positive Field Dog Seminar with Inga From
Oak Creek, Wisconsin  

Positive Gun Dog Weekend Seminar - All Levels With Robert Milner

Beginner Positive Gun Dog Weekend Seminar With Jim Barry 

Host us for a seminar near you!


Group Classes 

We offer Antler Shed Dog and Forage & Field Dog (Morel mushroom dog training) group classes.  Both Remote and in-person.

Upcoming Group Classes: 


Antler Shed Dog Training Classes
(In-person Shed Dog classes are held in the spring and fall)

Outdoor Intro to Shed Dog Class
​The first class is a lecture via live zoom.  All other sessions are outdoors in person.
Sunday's:
March 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
4:30-5:30pm
Two locations to pick from.
Bloomington, MN
or 
St. Peter, MN
$155
Class info & Sign up

Remote Intro to Shed Dog Class
​All classes are live via zoom. 
Join from anywhere.
 
Level 2 Shed Dog Class 
Fall 2025

Shed Dog class info

Forage & Field Dog Classes (Finding Morel mushrooms with your dog)

Remote Intro to Forage & Field Dogs:
Finding Morel Mushrooms with your dog.

This class is to get your dog ready before the spring season..
This is a live class via zoom.
​Join from anywhere
Thursday's: April 10th, 17th, 24th
& May 1st
6:15-7:15pm CST

​Class Info & Sign up

Outdoor/In-person: Intro to
Forage & Field Dogs
Finding Morel Mushrooms with your dog.

This class is held during spring season.
​The first class is a live zoom session.  All other sessions are outdoors and in-person.
Saturday's: April 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th.
4:30-5:30pm
Moir Park in Bloomington, MN

Class Info & Sign up



Basic Manners Class- A foundation class for any future gun dog/field sport work
Can be found on our sister site.
​Ahippiedog.com



 











Consultations

We offer "Get Started" consultations. A private consult to help you get started in training your own puppy or dog in reward based field dog work.

Positive Gun Dog Training, Field Work, Shed Dogs and Morel Hunting Dog Training

  • Clicker retrieve, no e-collar or force fetch required 
  • Intro to gun fire and gun shy problems
  • Scent work
  • Field Skills
  • Antler Shed Dog Training
  • Forage & Field Dog (Morel mushroom hunting with your dog).


How It All Works:

Step 1:  Contact us about our services.  Email: [email protected] or call 612-701-7217.

Step 2: Set up a Get Started Consultation.  ($155)
45 minutes.


A Get Started Consultation begins with an evaluation of your Puppy or dog to determine your training goals. 
After the Consultation, we offer a 3 session training package.
 Puppy Package: 8 weeks to 24 weeks (5.5 months). $395.
Adult Dogs: $375

Step 3: Book your package session. 
45 minutes each.  









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Providing positive gun dog training, shed hunting, and Forage and Field Dog training in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Richfield, St. Peter, Mankato, and surrounding areas.
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