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General Topics and Theories
	Upcoming Seminar Information Listed here are all of the Upcoming Smith Seminar. These seminar dates are also listed under the Events Calendar Feature in this Forum.	111	219	Jun 28 2009 11:02:35 AM by: Lost Arrow Gun Dogs	Londa
	Lounge An area to send messages to other members, renew old acquaintances chew the fat and simply hang out. If you have a question specific to another forum, please post it there.	1134	9431	Jun 16 2009 11:59:58 AM by: SteveO	Sharon Potter
	General Training Discussion Discussion on any topic of general interest not covered by one of the other forums.	477	4664	Jul 02 2009 12:32:15 PM by: RonnieH	Sharon Potter
	Anti Legislature Any legislature alerts that infringe on our rights as pet owners, hunters or gun owners. Please feel free to distribute any information found in this forum to any or all people who may be affected.	136	310	Jun 28 2009 3:41:12 PM by: eaglerock814
	Silent Training Specifics on the Silent Command Theory and it's advantages. "What are Silent Commands?" "If I'm not talking to the dog how do I communicate?" "What Silent Commands are used in which situations?"	26	196	Apr 24 2007 12:42:02 PM by: SloppyMouth
	Overlaying Commands Discuss the concept of overlaying a command. When is the proper time to overlay a specific command? How should the overlay progress? Can I overlay multiple commands?	11	100	May 30 2008 10:52:55 AM by: baileyfarms
	Brag Area Let everyone know about the success you have had with your dog! We always love to hear stories about how people using the Silent Command System have had success with their dogs. This doesn't have to be limited to Hunt Tests or Trials, let us know about yo	111	795	Oct 27 2008 12:57:47 AM by: Rose	Londa
	Problems - General Discuss general problems or faults that have cropped up in your dog.	114	1251	Jan 26 2009 11:08:28 PM by: DavidS
Yard Work
	Chain Gang Issues pertaining to and dealing with the chain.	68	615	Feb 18 2009 12:53:35 AM by: ldame	Pointer
	Command Lead Use of and basis for the use of this invaluable tool	9	70	Sep 11 2008 1:45:37 PM by: john
	Whoa Post This Forum deals exclusively with the proper use of the Whoa Post	81	1025	Apr 17 2009 12:17:49 PM by: Sharon Potter
Field Training
	Quartering Discussions regarding quartering work with your dog. What needs to be done prior to quartering your dog in the field, proper techniques and questions as to problems that you may have encountered.	25	208	Jan 05 2009 08:48:45 AM by: tgraham
	Bird Work Proper ways to introduce a dog to birds. What needs to be accomplished prior to introduction and how to get through problems that may arise.	125	1257	Jun 28 2009 04:54:46 AM by: ldame
	Backing/Honoring Techniques that are used to train this very necessary task.	13	189	Oct 21 2008 6:44:54 PM by: Weimperson
	Problems - Field Discussion on any problems that you may be having in field training that is not covered in the previous Topics.	45	294	Jan 05 2009 05:38:59 AM by: Sharon Potter
Trained Retrieve
	Apparatus Discussions deal with the tools that are needed to successfully accomplish the Trained Retrieve. If anyone has any innovative table designs thay want to share with the group, I'm sure we would all appreciate it.	8	46	Jul 03 2008 11:28:03 AM by: Renedy	Sharon Potter
	Table Work Discussions include, but are not limited to, introduction to the table, Sacking out the dog, "head strapping" the dog, introducing the training buck and the toe hitch.	37	227	Nov 07 2008 1:59:06 PM by: Sharon Potter	Sharon Potter
	Training to Retrieve General discussion and conversation regarding training a dog to retrieve. Does not have to be limited to the Trained Retrieve specifically.	62	570	Mar 20 2009 10:14:50 PM by: kninebirddog	Sharon Potter
Training Equipment
	Electronic Pros and Cons of electronic equipment. Ask questions about other peoples experiences with specific equipment and the best ways to integrate state of the art electronics into 21st Century Training philosophies.	85	905	Jun 18 2009 09:23:11 AM by: Kmack
	Manual Pros and Cons of manual equipment. Since some manual equipment is home made, any contraptions that you have invented that you want to share with the members of this forum would be appreciated. Ask others what types of gadgets they have had success with fo	10	70	Mar 17 2009 4:44:22 PM by: rsqswmr
Competition
	Horses and Tack Discussions about horses and tack as it pertains to Field Trials and Hunt Tests	23	212	Jan 19 2009 7:37:52 PM by: Sharon Potter	Bullet Proof
	Field Trials If you are thinking about getting involved in Field Trials this is an area where you can get answers as to what is involved.	54	432	Feb 07 2009 09:19:22 AM by: Guy Shelander	Londa
	Hunt Tests If you are thinking about getting involved in Hunt Tests this is an area where you can get answers as to what is involved.	7	38	Feb 12 2008 10:11:39 AM by: 2Gordons
Health
	Field First Aide This forum pertains to all matters of health and first aide in the field.	25	193	Jan 04 2009 03:59:36 AM by: Londa
	Conditioning and Exercise Discuss issues dealing with keeping a well bred field dog in top condition. Whether you hunt or trial keeping your dog in top form is essential.	33	226	Jan 31 2009 5:07:12 PM by: Susan
	Nutrition and Health Any questions about feed, vitamins and general health concerns pertaining to gun dogs. Any preventative "tricks" you might want to share would be greatly appreciated by all.	202	1677	Jun 18 2009 6:24:13 PM by: RonnieH
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