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OBEDIENCE SKILLS FOR FIELD TRAINING WORKSHOP
Interested in earning your dog’s first AKC Junior Hunter (JH), WC, or WCX title?
Whether you’re new to field training or looking to have a better understanding of the obedience skills
needed for success in field events, this beginner-friendly class will teach you and your dog the skills needed
for AKC hunting tests and GRCA WC/X titles.
Instructors: Karen Scotti, Donna Morgan, and Susan Lynch
WHAT THE WORKSHOP IS ABOUT
This two-part workshop focuses on the foundation obedience skills needed for field training:
● Getting out of the car under control
● Moving on leash in a distracted environment under control
● Holding blind behavior: entering, waiting in, and exiting a holding blind under control
● Encouraging the retrieve, introducing the hold, and the required retrieve
● Sit at the line under control
● Reliable recall Who this class is for: Anyone interested in participating in YGRC field classes
WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR
Anyone interested in participating in YGRC field classes
EVENT DETAILS Dates: Please note this is a 2-part workshop. You MUST attend Saturday’s session (without your dog) to participate with your dog on Sunday! Session 1: Saturday 9:00-1:00 (indoors, handlers only): Learn the concepts and techniques you’ll use to build your retriever and your confidence as a handler. Session 2: Sunday 9:00-3:00 (outdoors with dogs): Practice those skills with your dog in small groups with instructor guidance, preparing you to get the most out of YGRC’s spring classes. Location: Fitchburg Sportsman Club, 289 Rindge State Road, Ashburnham, MA Cost: $40 members - $50 non-members REGISTRATION DETAILS Members: Opens October 1, 2026 Non-members: Opens October 14, 2026 Closes: October 30, 2026 Registration link: Coming Soon! QUESTIONS Contact Susan Lynch at susanlynch27@gmail.com CANCELLATION POLICY A refund less service fees to cover our banking costs |