Midwest LM Workshop 2008 Information, Events and Directions

*** NOTE:  NEW LOCATION listed below ***

 The 2008 Midwest Large Munsterlander Workshop has been scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Three Rivers, Michigan.  The one-day training session/clinic will be conducted by Hal Standish, a professional trainer with 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.