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PAT'S OFFERINGS

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DAY SCHOOL

The Day School experience is similar to the training experience that dogs and handlers experienced with Pat while at Handjem Retrievers for many years, now with more individual instruction and more customized training. This is unlike a “bootcamp or workshop" with extensive demonstrations and explanations, however more like every-day training. Day School is primarily for dogs that can run cold blinds and multiple marks and are ultimately training for Qualifying through All-age level field trials. And, we welcome advanced hunt test dogs and even a young dog in basics.

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WORKSHOPS

 

Supercharge your training season with a unique three to four-day experience. Workshops consists of 8 to 12 dog/handler teams. Observer spots are available, and will be limited. 

Most workshops are sponsored by clubs or training groups. 

  • Sessions allow plenty of time for dog work, as well as question and answer discussion and continuing education. 

  • Provides participants and observers with game day and training strategies that help dog and handler teams perform to their maximum potential. 

  • Learn how to incorporate yard work and drills to enhance fieldwork as well as problem solve. 

  • Often times video review is incorporated into the analyzing of dog and handler behaviors. This results in a dynamic event that presents a different experience based on the participants involved. â€‹

Day School
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Elite Day Schools

The Day School experience is similar to the training experience that dogs and handlers experienced with Pat while at Handjem Retrievers for many years, now with more individual instruction and more customized training. This is unlike a “bootcamp or workshop" with extensive demonstrations and explanations, however more like every-day training. Day School is primarily for dogs that can run cold blinds and multiple marks and are ultimately training for Qualifying through All-age level field trials. And, we welcome advanced hunt test dogs and even a young dog in basics.

The fall/winter day school will be held in BOSTON, GA starting October 16, 2023 - April 25, 2024

Upcoming Elite Day Schools

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Workshops

Workshops

 Supercharge your training season with a unique three to four-day experience. Workshops consists of 8 to 12 dog/handler teams. Observer spots are available, and will be limited. 

Most workshops are sponsored by clubs or training groups. Feel free to inquire regarding specific details. 

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  • Sessions allow plenty of time for dog work, as well as question and answer discussion and continuing education. 

  • Provides participants and observers with game day and training strategies that help dog and handler teams perform to their maximum potential. 

  • Learn how to incorporate yard work and drills to enhance fieldwork as well as problem solve. 

  • Often times video review is incorporated into the analyzing of dog and handler behaviors. This results in a dynamic event that presents a different experience based on the participants involved. 

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A typical workshop format:

 

Day 1- starts with a couple of field set-ups. This allows Pat to get a feel for the dogs’ trial behavior, handlers’ skills and goals.

Day 2- is likely to start with a review of day one. Pat will take a more active role in managing the challenges and corrections chosen. The day will be interspersed with discussions about problem solving and improving handler mechanics.

Day 3 & 4 will concentrate more on the individual teams. Pat’s increased depth of understanding of both dog and handler will allow him to bore in on specific needs. Then he will wrap-up with an emphasis on a training plan and a review of lessons learned. 

Upcoming Workshops

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Salt Lake City, Utah

Weber River Retriever Club Workshop

May 3-5, 2024

Salt Lake City, Utah

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Great Lakes Workshop

May 7-10, 2024

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Palmer, Alaska

Anchorage Retriever Club Workshop

May 25-27, 2024

Anchorage, Alaska

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Templeton, Massachusetts

Edsall Workshop

May 31 - June 2, 2024

Templeton, Massachusetts

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Millbrook, New York

Millbrook Workshop

June 3-6, 2024

Millbrook, New York

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Bethel, Ohio

Abby's Farm Workshop

July 9-11, 2024

Bethel, Ohio

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Great Lakes Workshop

July 13-16, 2024

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Private Event

Parrot Workshop

July 18-21,2024

Private Event

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Vancouver Island, Canada

Vancouver Island Workshop

August 9-11, 2024

Vancouver Island, Canada

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Millbrook, New York

Millbrook Workshop

August 19-22, 2024

Millbrook, New York

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Great Lakes Workshop

September 16-19, 2024

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elite Retriever Workshop 
Millbrook, New York

Millbrook Workshop

September 23-26, 2024

Millbrook, New York

Interested in scheduling a 2025 workshop with Pat?

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