2009 Midwest LM Workshop

Information, Events and Directions

*** NOTE Location Listed Below ***

 The 2009 Midwest Large Munsterlander Workshop has been scheduled for Saturday, August 8th, 2009 in Three Rivers, Michigan.  The one-day training session/clinic will be conducted by Hal Standish, a professional gun dog trainer with extensive LM experience, for LMs and their owners/handlers of all ages and experience.  Although called a “workshop”, it’s also just a fun day of getting together with other LM owners and watching these fine dogs doing their thing in the field and generally having a good time, and possibly picking up a training tip or two in the process.  Last year’s event was very successful with 11 dogs and their respective humans attending.  Hal will conduct a general training workshop as well as answer participants’ specific questions and address their particular training problems or goals.  All dogs will be able to work individually in the field on live birds with their handlers and Hal.   Guests are also welcomed and encouraged to follow along in the field to watch, listen and ask questions when not running their own dogs. Organizer Randy Hamilton can provide contact info for nearby dog-friendly motels or campgrounds for those needing accommodations, and nearby dog boarding is also available at the Justamuc Training Center.  Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided, all of which are included in the fee. 

The workshop will be held on NEW PREMISES located at LaubenHaid acres, 13601 Garber Rd in Constantine, Michigan.  This property is located about 4 miles south of Hals' Justamuc Training Center (269.279.5747, email spaniels@justamuc.com) and 2miles west of US-131.  The premises is 56 acres including a large prairie venue in the north end and a great wood lot bordering a small pond at the south end of the property.  Shooters are provided, as well as all necessary training equipment, and live birds (pigeons, chukar and pheasants).  The program will include a discussion of training goals, field work demonstration, hands on instructions, and questions and answers.  Specific topics covered will include starting a dog, encouraging the point, field handling, retrieving on land and water, teaching a dog to search for game, use of whistle, use of the wind, when and how to introduce the dog to game, when and how to shoot over a dog, steadying to wing and shot, and finishing the dog.

 

       

The cost is as follows:

$50 Workshop attendance (with or without a dog to run)

$20 for each extra dog (with same handler)

$15 for a member of family or household of a handler running a dog.

The workshop fee includes refreshments and a buffet lunch. 

For those needing “forgotten items”, shopping and restaurants are 1-1/2 miles from Justamuc.


Things you will need to bring: 

Dogs will be expected to be confined or walked “on leash” away from the training area until it is their turn to work.  Other instructions may be provided upon arrival or upon registration.

Fees may be paid upon check-in the day of the workshop, but please register as soon as possible, or by Sunday, July 26th and get more information and/or directions, by contacting Randy Hamilton, 18521 Cotherman Lake Rd., Three Rivers, MI (269) 278-8018, or email him at  rjh1899@mwconnections.com (please put “LM Workshop” in the Subject line! ).  Approximately 25 dogs may be accommodated in the one-day workshop.


Clinic & Workshop Topics --

Specific topics covered will include starting a dog, encouraging the point, field handling, retrieving on land and water, teaching a dog to quest, whistle use, use of wind, when and how to introduce the dog to game, when and how to shoot over a dog; steadying to wing and shot, and finishing the dog.  Dogs not yet gun-proofed (puppies and less-experienced dogs) will be run separately from the gun-proofed dogs.

 

 

Starting Your Dog

 Introduction to Game

When to introduce to game

How to introduce to game

Pointing

Handling

Retrieving ... Land &Water

 

 

Questing & Handling

Teaching the dog to quest

Use of the Whistle

Use of the Wind

 

 

Shooting Over Your Dog

When to Shoot Over Your Dog

How to Shoot Over Your Dog 

 

 

Finishing Your Dog

Yard Work - Yard Steady

Steadying to Wing and Shot

 

 

Food & Refreshments

Water, Soda and other beverages available throughout the day

A mid-day luncheon will be provided

Schedule

Check-in -- 8:30 - 9:00 AM

Get Acquainted -- 9:00 AM

Training Clinic & Workshop (younger dogs) -- 9:30 - 12:00PM

Lunch -- 12:00 - 1:00

Training Clinic & Workshop  (experienced dogs) -- 1:00 - 5:00PM (?)

Wrap-up -- Approximately 5:00 PM

 Directions

Driving directions: If coming from the east or west, take I-94 then US-131 South, or take I-80 then US-131 North.

From I-94, take US-131 South through Schoolcraft and the edge of Three Rivers (about 20 miles) to Garber Rd. Turn right on Garber.   NOTE:  When passing Braodway St. in Three Rivers, stay in the middle lane of the road, because the right lane splits off to M-60 and you want to take the LEFT branch to keep on US_131.

From I-80, take US-131 North approximately 11 miles to Garber Rd. Turn left onto Garber .

When on Garber, continue straight down the road about a 2 miles to the 2nd drive west of Shaffer Rd on the south side of Garber Rd. to the training area (look for the signs). Park in the area provided and you're there!

 

 

Accomodations

Hotels:

Holiday Inn Express

Pet Friendly: NO
 1207 W. Broadway St.
Three Rivers Mich 49093
269-278-7766

Three Rivers Inn
Pet Friendly: YES ($10.00)
 1200 W Broadway St ( Across the Street From Holiday Inn)
Three Rivers Michigan 49093
269-273-9521

Super 8 Motel
Pet Friendly: YES ($10.00)
 711 N. US Highway 131
Three Rivers, Michigan
269-279-8888

Campgrounds

Beech Grove Campground
51439 M-40 North
Marcellus, MI 49067
Voice: (269)646-7845
Fax: (269)646-2012

Cranberry Lake Campground
10301 Bent Street
Marcellus, MI 49067
Voice: (269)6463336

This rustic campground with electric only allows tenting also.


Hemlock Lake Campground

Pet-friendly:  Yes, one per RV, leashed.
50500 Maple Road
Box 247
Marcellus, MI 49067
Fax: (269)646-5355
Voice: (269)646-2814
Email: HemlockLakeCG@aol.com

Dog Boarding

Alpha Dog Boarding (on US-131 between Schoolcraft and Three Rivers) -- (269) 278-8100 (copies of health records are required).

Boarding is also available at Justamuc -- (269) 279.5747