Northfield Dog Training

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Prerequisites: basic obedience course, interest in retrieving 

Intro to Antler Shed Hunting

Antler shed hunting is a great sport that appeals to a variety of dogs. There is no shed hunting experience necessary to participate, however your dog should be interested in retrieving and able to work outside with reasonable focus and a somewhat reliable recall.  If the recall is an emerging skill then we will utilize long lines to help facilitate learning.  

We will build solid retrieves, learn how to work outdoors, manage distractions, perform visual and scent searches, along with learning air movement and the best point to start a search. 

NOTE: No dogs the first week of class.

Equipment

We provide a kit that includes one antler and rack wax

You will need to purchase (you will get links to where to source these items in the syllabus that you'll get the first week):

• plastic antler(s) for practice
• canvas retrieving dummy,
• long line (15-25 feet) or flexi-leash
• whistle
• treats
• “no scent” spray 

Class size limited to six students.  

Please email Kim Poisson with questions.