
Skills and Drills
A Two-Day Training Workshop for Retriever Handlers
July 3 – 4, 2021
Presented by Mitch White of Gamekeepers Retrievers, Ltd.
Hosted By: The Retriever Retreat
3058 Martha Washington Road, Clarkrange TN 38553
Workshop Schedule
Saturday – July 3, 2021 Check in 8:30 am. Workshop begins 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday – July 4, 2021 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
SATURDAY: Check in will begin at 8:30 am. Seminar will begin at 9:00 am. Introduction. Day 1 will focus on basic skills and drills. From helping new dogs and handlers get started, to working with more experienced dogs to identify and repair any holes in foundation work. After the basics are covered Mitch will introduce drills designed to build teamwork and advance your dog’s training. Day will end with Q&A.
SUNDAY: 8:30 am Discussion of previous day’s work. Mitch will begin the day teaching drills for all levels. He will then introduce more advanced skills needed to for success at the higher levels of field competition. Q&A, discussion and final address will be held at the conclusion of the workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is fluid and topics covered will be based on the needs of the dogs as they present training weaknesses. Topics covered each day may be adjusted due to the needs of the working teams, the weather or other factors. Topics listed are representative and not meant to be all inclusive.
Call 865-803-1187 for more information