GERARD O'SHEA SHOW DOG HANDLING COURSE
2008: Next Gerard O'Shea's handlingcourses
in Finland on week 40
WHEN = 29.9.- 2.10.2008
TIME = 5pm - 9pm
WHERE = TUUSULA, The Finnish Kennel Club's training center
(Lahelantie 280, 04300 Tuusula)
PRICE = 80e basic level course, 80e advanced level course,
30e participants without dogs
Monday (29.9.) & Wednesday (1.10.), 5pm-9pm = advanced level FULLcourse
Tuesday (30.9.) & Thursday (2.10.), 5pm-9pm= basic level course FULL
Advanced level course - FULL - is for those who have trained with their dogs with Mr. O'Shea before and are already familiar with his training methods, and are continually training their dogs with Gerard's techniques. Advanced level course is demanding and fast tempo course, so it's essential that both the handler and the dog have been training everyday with Gerard's methods and all the learnings from basic level course are in use in their everyday training.
Advanced level course is for people who aim to become competitive handlers.
You can also participate without a dog (30e).Basic level course - FULL - is for people who have not trained with Mr. O'Shea before, or have trained with him before but have a young or new dog, who is not familiar with Gerard's training methods. You can also participate the basic level course even though you have never even showed a dog before.
You can also participate without a dog (30e).
Basic level and advanced level courses are full now.
All the courses are two day courses; advanced level courses Mon & Wed, basic level Tue & Thu.
Female dogs in season are not allowed to participate the courses.
Registration form below.
Participants without dogs or the ones also registrating for Anatomy workshop: write down your entry in "Other" -box in the registration form.For more information, please contact:
Essi Sinikorpi
+358 400 767644 or email essi.sinikorpi@ luukku.com
Nora Syrjä
+358 50 512 2401 or email nora.syrja@ gmail.comwww.gerardoshea.com
2008: Gerard O'Shea's
"Anatomy workshop - all breeds"
in Finland on week 39
WHEN = Friday 26.9.- Sunday 28.9.2008
TIME = Fri 5pm - 9pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm
WHERE = TUUSULA, The Finnish Kennel Club's training center
PRICE = 100e
ANATOMY WORKSHOP – ALL BREED
Gerard O’Sheas anatomy workshops using many visual aids and physical demonstration, teaches us how to understand how and why dogs look and move like they do. Gerard’s unique ability to teach such a heavy subject with a great deal of information, but still maintaining to stimulate, entertain and keep the attention of the class is impressive. The courses are normally held over 2½ days: E.g. Friday evening, Saturday/Sunday daytime. The first 1½ days in mainly theory. E.g. Why do some dogs stand with a good top line but moves with a bad top line? We learn why some dogs stand with a strong and straight forehand but when in movement, the forehand is loose and unstable. Why a dog that appears to be built very well standing, may disappoint in movement and why sometimes the dog you expect to move well does not.
Rather than just pointing out, “this dog moves well or doesn’t move well”, Gerard will show and explain to you why. Many times being able to specify exactly which bone or proportion is creating the “problem”. He teaches his pupils how to analyse a dog as well as how to write it down in a critique form.
Last day practical: All pupils are encouraged to bring a dog with them to this last day of the seminar. We are split up into groups of 5-6 people, where with a carefully regulated system and cooperation we learn to judge and analyse one another’s dogs, and then we are taught how to summarize it into a written critique. Gerard is here rotating through the groups giving support, encouragement and advice. This course is very popular with prospective judges, breeders and all sorts of competitive people.NOTE - there will be NO translating in Anatomy workshop course.
Registration form below, participants for anatomy workshop, please, write down your entry in "Other" -box in the registration form.
For more information, please contact:
Essi Sinikorpi
+358 400 767644 or email essi.sinikorpi@ luukku.com
Nora Syrjä
+358 50 512 2401 or email nora.syrja@ gmail.com
Registration form to Gerard O'Shea handling course
Professional handling course with Gerard O'Shea
Popular Gerard O'Shea handling courses in Finland again!
Irish born Mr. O'Shea has been in dog business for over 30 years. He is a professional dog handler, international show judge and a Rottweiler breeder. These days he is living in Sweden.
Mr. O'Shea is keeping his extremely popular handling courses all over the world; USA, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand and Europe. His courses are long booked out, so don't miss your opportunity here in Finland!
The courses are lot of information and lot of training with gentle and modern dog training techniques; clicker, targeting, shaping etc. You get to know how to train yourself and your dog to create a flawless team in the show ring, how you get your dog to show 100% in the ring and also to enjoy the shows with all his heart. All the dogs are different, so everyone gets individual advises and tips how to make his/hers dog to show its best. You also get lot of information and hints about show rules and how to use them on your advantage. Each class is much more than just handling - it's also about making the connection of the handler and the dog stronger and teach you both to enjoy the wonderful sport of dog shows.
Mr. O'Shea is a great teacher and the courses are lot of fun - so be prepared to learn a lot, but also to laugh a lot!
Welcome to join the courses and explore the world of dog showing!
Photos from the previous handling courses in our Gallery
25. & 27.2.2008 Basic level course 1
26. & 28.2.2008 Basic level course 2
Courses and seminars with Gerard O'Shea
HANDLING INTRODUCTION
The introduction course in handling is normally held over 2 days, consisting of two classes, each class approximately 4 hours.
- Day 1, class 1: The first class starts off with an introduction and some classroom theory, where Gerard in an entertaining and humorous way, explains the layout of the course. This the first class focuses mainly on the philosophies and theories needed for modern dog training. All the techniques are initially explained and demonstrated by Gerard without dogs. He points out numerous of the variations in body signals that we all give out to our dogs without even recognising, giving an explanation to many occurring (miss) behaviours in the ring.
- “Feel good factor”: The feel good factor is something Gerard tries hard to establish within the group before starting any training. We spend some time breaking down the stress that may occur when you bring 20 dogs, unknown to each other, out for hard work and training. After we have established this feel good factor we start working on our communication skills. The lack of communication skills, combined with stress and lack of handling is probably the main reason as to why so many dogs and handlers have a tough time in the ring.
As day 1 and class 1 proceeds, Gerard slowly introduces more and more choreography. Making us look more like handlers, and the dogs more like the show dogs we want them to be.
- Day 2, class 2: On this the second day, Gerard and the class begin to concentrate on all the factors needed to make you and your dog more competitive in the ring. With Gerard’s extensive experience as an international judge and a professional handler, he explains and demonstrates effective methods as how to create a good first impression as well as teaching both dogs and owners how to move with good carriage and forward attitude. We are also taught techniques designed to make our handling more economical when in the ring and short of time. The class finishes off with more theory and a break down of home exercises for you and your dog, so that you can create a winning team.
8 WEEK EXTENSIVE SHOW HANDLING CLASSES
This 8 week handling class concentrates manly on how to make you a better handler as well as a better dog trainer. Although Gerard advises that you complete the whole course with the same dog, his main objective is that you as a handler, improve your skills. The course is almost entirely based on shaping philosophies where Gerard demonstrates many non confrontational techniques to develop your dog into a great show dog. With a small amount of homework for each week, the whole class will step to a new level each lesson. Gerard teaches us exercises that will develop the dog’s drives in both moving and standing, whiles improving the every day lifestyle and teaching us how to make every day productive and turning you and your dog into a well rounded team.
ANATOMY WORKSHOP – ALL BREED
Gerard O’Sheas anatomy workshops using many visual aids and physical demonstration, teaches us how to understand how and why dogs look and move like they do. Gerard’s unique ability to teach such a heavy subject with a great deal of information, but still maintaining to stimulate, entertain and keep the attention of the class is impressive. The courses are normally held over 2½ days: E.g. Friday evening, Saturday/Sunday daytime. The first 1½ days in mainly theory. E.g. Why do some dogs stand with a good top line but moves with a bad top line? We learn why some dogs stand with a strong and straight forehand but when in movement, the forehand is loose and unstable. Why a dog that appears to be built very well standing, may disappoint in movement and why sometimes the dog you expect to move well does not.
Rather than just pointing out, “this dog moves well or doesn’t move well”, Gerard will show and explain to you why. Many times being able to specify exactly which bone or proportion is creating the “problem”. He teaches his pupils how to analyse a dog as well as how to write it down in a critique form.
Last day practical: All pupils are encouraged to bring a dog with them to this last day of the seminar. We are split up into groups of 5-6 people, where with a carefully regulated system and cooperation we learn to judge and analyse one another’s dogs, and then we are taught how to summarize it into a written critique. Gerard is here rotating through the groups giving support, encouragement and advice. This course is very popular with prospective judges, breeders and all sorts of competitive people.