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: Positive Gun Dog Seminar- Mixed level Beginner & Intermediate weekend. May 3rd & 4th, 2025 Saint Peter, Minnesota Info Contact us about hosting a 2025 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 Info & sign up 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! |
Classes
We offer Antler Shed Dog, Forage & Field Dog and Basic Manners Classes. Upcoming Classes: Manners Class info for puppies and adult dogs can be found here. Antler Shed Hunting Class (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: Sept. 15th, 22nd, 29th & Oct. 6th. 3:30-4:30pm Lions Coon Creek Park (1664 119th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN) $155 Class info & Sign up Remote Intro to Shed Dog Class All classes are live via zoom. Join from anywhere. Late winter 2025 Level 2 Shed Dog Class Spring 2025 Shed Dog class info 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 Early Spring 2025 Class Info & Sign up Outdoor 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. Sunday's 4:30-5:30pm Spring 2025 Class Info & Sign up Basic Manners Class- A foundation class for any future gun dog/field sport work For beginning dogs and puppies of all ages. This class is for all breeds of dog, not just sporting breeds. This class focuses on teaching you how to tell your dog what you want and motivate them to want to do it. We'll cover basic manners such as no jumping, stay, walk nicely on a leash, come when called, leave it and more. Breaking bad habits and shaping your dog into the well-mannered companion you've dreamed of is what this class is all about. The first night of class is a lecture for people only and is the most important class. * Age group: 8 weeks & up * Class length: 4 weeks (4 one-hour sessions on the same day and time) * Required vaccinations: Rabies * Required Equipment: a 6 foot leash, a variety of small treats, and a basic collar *Class size is kept small, 3-6 dogs in order to give you lots of personal attention. Registration: Registration and pre-payment are required in order to save your spot in class. And can be found on our sister site. Ahippiedog.com Sign up here |
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 and Field Work.
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. |