Workshop Calendar

“I just finished the Positive Gun Dog training seminar in Houston and I will tell you it was the most informative seminar I have ever attended. I audited and then did a private session with Tom on Sunday with my 5 1/2 month old weim. I could not tell you how much I came away with! This is for everyone, not just hunters/field trial people! My puppy is very challenging for me and I now have the information I need for US to be successful! Do not miss this seminar! Thank you Tom and Linda! (R. Fowler)

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Workshop Calendar

Last Courses For 2018!

Gun Dog Acquisition, Exposures and Upbringing (Positive Gun Dog 1)

Fall 2018 Session: 10/29/2018 to 11/2/2018

The Started Positive Gun Dog (Positive Gun Dog 2)

Fall 2018 Session: 11/5/2018 to 11/9/2018

The Finished Positive Gun Dog (Positive Gun Dog 3)

Fall 2018 Session: 11/12/2018 to 11/16/2018

Certificate Program Dates

Positive Pet Dog Trainer Certificate Program

Spring 2019 Session: 2/18/2019 to 4/19/2019

Positive Gun Dog Trainer Certificate Program

Spring 2019 Session: 2/18/2019 to 4/19/2019

Individual Course Dates

Course 1: History, Stages of Development and Dog Selection

Spring 2019 Session: 2/18/2019 – 2/22/2019

Course 2: Training Concepts

Spring 2019 Session: 2/25/2019 – 3/1/2019

Course 3: Functional Skills for Life (Obedience 1)

Spring 2019 Session: 3/4/2019 – 3/8/2019

Course 4: Positively Developing Reliability

Spring 2019 Session: 3/11/2019 – 3/15/2019

Course 5: Field-Grade Obedience (Obedience 2)

Spring 2019 Session: 3/18/2019 – 3/22/2019

Course 6: Scent Work and the Positive Trained Retrieve

Spring 2019 Session: 3/25/2019 – 3/29/2019

Course 7: Solving Common Behavior Problem (Behavior Modification 1)

Spring 2019 Session: 4/1/2019 – 4/5/2019

Course 8: Solving Advanced Behavior Problem (Behavior Modification 2)

Spring 2019 Session: 4/8/2019 – 4/12/2019

Course 9: Running a Successful Dog Training Business

Spring 2019 Session: 4/15/2018 – 4/19/2018

Course 10: Gun Dog Acquisition, Exposures and Upbringing (Positive Gun Dog 1)

Fall 2018 Session: 10/29/2018 to 11/2/2018

Spring 2019 Session: 3/25/2019 – 3/29/2019

Course 11: The Started Positive Gun Dog (Positive Gun Dog 2)

Fall 2018 Session: 11/5/2018 to 11/9/2018

Spring 2019 Session: 4/1/2019 – 4/5/2019

Course 12: The Finished Positive Gun Dog (Positive Gun Dog 3)

Fall 2018 Session: 11/12/2018 to 11/16/2018

Spring 2019 Session: 4/8/2019 – 4/12/2019

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PAST WORKSHOPS

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KANSAS CITY

Positive Gun Dog & High-Drive Pet Dogs – Open Forum Q&A

Date/Time: May 10, 2018, 8-11 AM

Fee: $25

Format: Lecture-Only. We will have a demo dog or two.

Location:

KANSAS CITY WEST / LAWRENCE KOA

1473 Highway 40

Lawrence , KS 66044

COLUMBIA, MO

Positive Gun Dog & High-Drive Pet Dogs – Open Forum Q&A

Date/Time: May 12, 2018, 9-12 AM

Fee: $25

Format: Lecture-Only. We will have a demo dog or two.

Location:

COTTONWOOD RV PARK

5170 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.

Columbia, MO 65202

OMAHA, NE

Positive Gun Dog & High-Drive Pet Dogs – Open Forum Q&A

Date/Time: May 16, 2018, 8-11 AM

Fee: $25

Format: Lecture-Only. We will have a demo dog or two.

Location:

WEST OMAHA / NE LINCOLN KOA

14601 Highway 6

Gretna , NE 68028

THE TEXAS RV TOUR (February, 2017)

HOUSTON, TX — February 3, 4, 5 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED.)

DALLAS, TX — February 10, 11, 12 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED.)

THE GREAT LAKES RV TOUR (June, 2017)

PERRY, NY — June 2, 3, 4 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)

COLUMBUS, OH — June 9, 10, 11 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)

RAPID CITY, SD — June 23, 24, 25 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)

THE SOUTHEASTERN RV TOUR (September/October 2017)

RICHMOND, VA — September 28 through October 1 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)

CHARLOTTE, NC — October 6, 7, 8 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)

COLUMBIA, SC — October 20, 21, 22 (ENROLLMENT CLOSED)

FUNDAMENTALS OF POSITIVE GUN DOG TRAINING DIY WORKSHOP
PRICE: $150
ENROLLMENT CLOSED
DATE: 9/14/2017
TIME: 4PM – 9PM
FORMAT: LECTURE ONLY – NO WORKING SPOTS
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This workshop is a pre-requesite for anyone interested in private coaching services for the FetchMasters’ Positive Gun Dog Training DIY Program.
TOPICS COVERED: Fundamentals of Positive Dog Training, Selecting and Raising a Gun Dog, Socialization Concerns, Developing Reliable Behaviors, Retrieving, Developing Impulse Control and Steadiness.
SEATS AVAILABLE: Limited (DIY Clients Only)
TO REQUEST ENROLLMENT: ENROLLMENT CLOSED

FUNDAMENTALS OF POSITIVE GUN DOG TRAINING DIY WORKSHOP
PRICE: $150
ENROLLMENT OPEN
DATE: 7/15/2017
TIME: 9AM – 5PM
FORMAT: LECTURE ONLY – NO WORKING SPOTS
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This workshop is a pre-requesite for anyone interested in private coaching services for the FetchMasters’ Positive Gun Dog Training DIY Program.
TOPICS COVERED: Fundamentals of Positive Dog Training, Selecting and Raising a Gun Dog, Socialization Concerns, Developing Reliable Behaviors, Retrieving, Developing Impulse Control and Steadiness.
SEATS AVAILABLE: Limited (DIY Clients Only)
TO REQUEST ENROLLMENT: FILLED

FUNDAMENTALS OF POSITIVE GUN DOG TRAINING DIY WORKSHOP
ENROLLMENT CLOSED. WORKSHOP COMPLETED
DATE: 4/8/2017
TIME: 9AM – 5PM
FORMAT: LECTURE and HANDS-ON
TOPICS COVERED: Obedience, Developing Off-Leash Reliability, Tracking, Retrieving, Steadiness, Quartering.
Limited Spots Available

Special One-Day Denver Positive Gun Dog Training Lecture

This lecture is ideal for anyone wanting to train or maintain their gun dog without the use of harsh methods, shock collars, chokechains, etc. The workshop is lecture-only and provides an overview of, and training tips for, most gun dog skills.
When: October 15th, 2016 from 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Noble Beast Dog Training (4335 Vine Street, Denver, CO 80216)
Enrollment: CLOSED
Curriculum: This is a lecture-only workshop on Positive Gun Dog Training. The presenters will have a demo-dog to help explain processes and give a visual of what gun dog skills look like. We will cover most aspects of positive gun dog training, including but not limited to: dog selection, fundamentals of positive training, scent tracking, steadiness without shock collars and aversive methods, the positive trained retrieve, and much more.
Presenters:Thomas Aaron (CPDT-KA) and Linda Aaron (CPDT-KA)
How to sign up: Email trainer@fetchmasters.com for availability and payment information.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

When: November 5-6, 2016

Where: First day in the field, focusing on the Positive Trained Retrieve, in Fallbrook on 50+ acres of private property. The second day will be in-house at Dogs Abound, training Reliable Off Leash behaviors.

Topics: Positive Trained Retrieve for Hunting and Fun, Off-Leash Reliability for Field and Everywhere

CEU’s: Available

Registration: Closed

Pricing:

Working $175 per day
Audit $75 per day, or $125 for both days.

Maryland

When: September 16-18, 2016

Where: Poolesville, MD

Topics: Steady to Wing, Shot and Fall & Positive Trained Retrieve Intro

CEU’s: Available

Pricing:

Working (10 Spots) – $150/Day before July 1 –OR– $175/Day after July 1
Audit (15 Spots) – $75/Day before July 1 –OR– $100/Day after July 1

Become a Positive Gun Dog Trainer

Denver, CO

Workshop Description: Read Full Description Here
When: September 3-9, 2016
Where: Denver, CO
Enrollment Status: Closed

Enrollment Instructions: Email FetchMasters at trainer@fetchmasters.com or call 720-837-2573

Become a Positive Gun Dog Trainer

Denver, CO

Workshop Description: Read Full Description Here
When: May 12th – 21st, 2016

Where: Denver, CO

Enrollment Status: Closed

Enrollment Instructions: Email FetchMasters at trainer@fetchmasters.com or call 720-837-2573

Boise, Idaho

When: October 25, 2016 (3 PM to 9 PM)

Hosted by Pet.a.go.gy, LLC, Training Spot, and Helping Dogs Idaho

Where: Temptations Areana, 2933 N. Locust Grove Rd, Kuna, ID 83634

Presenters: Thomas Aaron, CPDT-KA, ABCDT and Linda Aaron, CPDT-KA, CMT

Topics Covered: Development of the positive gun dog training niche, proper dog evaluation and selection, developing off-leash reliability (of use to both pet and gun dogs), the positive trained retrieve (of use to both pet and gun dogs), and a Q&A session with Tom and Linda

Format: Lecture Only. No Working Spots Available. FetchMasters will Provide Demo Dogs.

CEU’s: 8 through CCPDT

Enrollment Status: CLOSED

Enrollment Instructions: Purchase ticket with PayPal Button. Be sure to include your name and email address. Receipt, directions and instructions provided on the check-out page.

Price: $95

Vancouver, Washington

When: October 28th, 2016 (3 PM to 9 PM)

Hosted by Dog Days NW

Where: 7206 NE 37th Ave., Unit A, Vancouver, WA 98665

Presenters: Thomas Aaron, CPDT-KA, ABCDT and Linda Aaron, CPDT-KA, CMT

Format: Lecture Only. No Working Spots Available. FetchMasters will Provide Demo Dogs.

CEU’s: 8 through CCPDT

Enrollment Status: CLOSED

Enrollment Instructions: Purchase ticket with PayPal Button. Be sure to include your name and email address. Receipt, directions and instructions provided on the check-out page.

Price: $95

Ione, California

When: November 2nd, 2016 (3 PM to 9 PM)

Hosted by Gold Country Pet Resort and Training Center, Inc.

Where: 6355 State Hwy. 104, Ione, CA 95640

Presenters: Thomas Aaron, CPDT-KA, ABCDT and Linda Aaron, CPDT-KA, CMT

Format: Lecture Only. No Working Spots Available. FetchMasters will Provide Demo Dogs.

CEU’s: 8 through CCPDT

Enrollment Status: CLOSED

Enrollment Instructions: Purchase ticket with PayPal Button. Be sure to include your name and email address. Receipt, directions and instructions provided on the check-out page.

Price: $95

Saint Louis, MO

When: June 12th, 2016 (9 AM to 4 PM)

Where: Helping Hounds Traning / St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center

10521 Baur Blvd

Olivette, MO 63132

Presenters: Thomas Aaron, CPDT-KA, ABCDT and Linda Aaron, CPDT-KA, CMT

Topics Covered: Selecting and Raising the Hunting Dog, Breed Selection and Hunting Sytles, Gun Proofing and Bird Intros, Developing Steadiness, The Positive Trained Retrieve, Teaching Directional Hand Signals. Q&A with Tom and Linda.

Format: Lecture Only. No Working Spots Available. FetchMasters will Provide Demo Dogs.

CEU’s: 8-1/2

Enrollment Status: Closed

Enrollment Instructions: Purchase ticket with PayPal Button. Be sure to include your name and email address. Receipt, directions and instructions provided on the check-out page.

Lexington, KY

When: June 15th, 2016 (3 PM to 9 PM)

Where: Manners Matter

113 MacArthur Court, Unit B

Nicholasville, KY 40356

Presenters: Thomas Aaron, CPDT-KA, ABCDT and Linda Aaron, CPDT-KA, CMT

Topics Covered: Overview and Fundamentals of Positive Gun Dog Training, Developing Off-Leash Reliability, Gun Dog Handling, Developing Steadiness, Q&A with Tom and Linda.

Format: Lecture Only. No Working Spots Available. FetchMasters will Provide Demo Dogs.

CEU’s: 8-1/2

Enrollment Status: Closed

Enrollment Instructions: Purchase ticket with PayPal Button. Be sure to include your name and email address. Receipt, directions and instructions provided on the check-out page.