2024 German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Illinois

Introduction to Field Training Workshop

9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Sunday, March 23

East Grounds, Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

Kick off your 2024 field training program with us on Saturday, March 23. The workshop will serve as an introduction for new handlers as well as a review for handlers who have participated in previous years’ GSPCI Dog Days of Summer Field Training.

During the workshop we will explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of the training system we use for our spring and summer training sessions.

 To reserve your spot contact Training Director, Christine Selep at chris.selep@gmail.com.  Registration closes Wednesday, March 20.

Highlights of the workshop

·       Held both indoors and outdoors on the East Grounds of the Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area, 30507 S. Boathouse Road, Wilmington, Illinois 60481

From I 55 exit on North River Road. After exiting, turn east to the first intersection on your right, Boathouse Road. Turn south on Boathouse Road, the entrance to the parking lot will be approximately ¼ mile on your left.

·       There is no charge for this workshop for GSPCI Members

·       We will introduce and demonstrate how to use the command lead, an integral part of this training system. We have a limited number of leads available for $35. To reserve your lead to be delivered at the workshop Venmo $35 to @pdlugie. The leads can also be purchased online from retailers like gundogsupply.com and dogsunlimited.com.  

·       The morning session will be indoors in a classroom style setting (coffee and donuts provided). After a break for lunch (BYO). We will finish the day working dogs outside.

·       There will be extra dogs available if you want to work with them.

·       Time allowing, there may also be a short field demonstration.

Notes for the day:

·       Check-in starts at 8:45.

·       Plan on bringing a beverage, bag lunch and snacks for yourself and your dog.

·       We recommend that you purchase a command lead in advance, or at least bring a 6’ lead and 1” solid leather collar for your dog.

·       All-weather gear is recommended, we plan on spending time outside, including possibly in the field for a demonstration.

·       Dogs are not allowed in the building and must be on a leash or check-cord at all times, including in the parking lot or field. Please do not run dogs in the field prior to the workshop.

For questions contact: Christine Selep at chris.selep@gmail.com

                                         or Perry Dlugie at perrydlu@comcast.net