INTRODUCTION TO STEVE STEVENS AND

HIS  PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING

Steve has been involved with Labrador Retrievers since 1972. In 1973 he married Kathy and together they both have turned a hobby into a successful business,

Applewood Retrievers

Brow beating is not the way we like to train. Consistency is how we feel they learn. Steve has also seen where reading books and watching videos have gotten people into a lot of trouble. We are hoping that hands on will be helpful.

Steve realizes that whether your dog is in hunting, hunt tests, or field trials, the basics are always the same. Not all dogs make a good hunting dog, due to personal disposition, genetics, and temperament. Steve is well known not only for his ability to train very successful dogs, but to help guide handlers to become the best, to their ability.

In these sessions, you will be introduced to:

SESSION ONE

Begins Aug. 20, 2008

Basic Obedience:

• Sit

• Here/Come

• Whistle here, whistle sit

• Heel

• Heel sit

• Marking

Introduction to electricity:

• Sit

• Here

• Heel

• De-Bolting

Introduction of the Bench:

• Hold

• Sit

• Here

Basic Force:

• Ear Pinch

• Walk and Hold

• Fetch

• Fetch Jerk

• Fetch Whip

• Fetch with electricity