Feathers & Focus: Fun Field Skills for Sporting Dogs. Reward, Based Intensive Workshop

Name: Feathers & Focus: Fun Field Skills for Sporting Dogs. Reward, Based Intensive Workshop
Start: 2026-05-02T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Moir Park

Schedule

Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Moir Park | Bloomington, MN

🐾 Positive Gun Dogs of Minnesota Presents
Feathers & Focus: Fun Field Skills for Sporting Dogs
Reward-Based Intensive Workshop
📍 Bloomington, MN (Twin Cities Area)
⏱️ 2.5-Hour Hands-On Intensive
🎯 Limited Working Spots for Individual Coaching
Have a sporting breed dog?
Labs, Goldens, German Shorthaired Pointers, Spaniels, Vizslas… dogs bred to hunt, think, and work.
👉 Whether you hunt or not, we’ll show you how to channel that instinct into focus, skill, and real-world control.
👉 Only a small number of working spots are available so we can provide real one-on-one coaching.
💲 Pricing
🐺 Early Bird (Ends March 9)
• 1 Handler / 1 Dog: $155
• 2 Handlers / 1 Dog: $185
🔥 Regular Pricing
• 1 Handler / 1 Dog: $175
• 2 Handlers / 1 Dog: $205
👀 Audit Spot (No Dog)
Ideal for those who want to learn without bringing a dog.
• Early Bird: $85
• Regular: $95
Turn Your Dog’s Drive Into Focus, Skill, and Control
If your dog:
• Chases birds, squirrels, or anything that moves
• Gets overstimulated outdoors
• Has tons of drive but no clear direction
• Struggles to listen once excitement kicks in
👉 This workshop gives you a clear, structured way to work with your dog’s instincts instead of fighting against them.
This Is NOT a Typical Dog Training Class
This is a small-group, hands-on intensive where:
✔ You and your dog are actively working (not sitting and watching)
✔ Trainers coach you in real time
✔ You get individual guidance and adjustments
✔ We meet your dog exactly where they are
This is about doing, not just learning.
A Different Kind of Gun Dog Training
No force.
No pressure.
No outdated methods.
We use reward-based, positive reinforcement training to build a dog who:
Thinks before reacting
Channels drive into purpose
Works with you instead of against you
We call this the Thinking Gun Dog.
What You’ll Work On (With Your Dog)
🔥 Retrieve-building games (even for dogs who won’t pick up yet)
🔥 Steadiness — teaching your dog to think instead of launch
🔥 Field search using natural scenting ability
🔥 Send-out skills (building independence and direction)
🔥 Real-world outdoor focus and engagement
All exercises are adapted to your dog’s level.
Who This Is For
✔ Sporting breeds (Labs, Goldens, Spaniels, Vizslas, Pointers, Setters, etc.)
✔ High-drive pet dogs who need a job
✔ Hunting dogs or future hunting prospects
✔ Twin Cities dog owners looking for positive, reward-based training
👉 No hunting experience required.
Why This Matters
Sporting dogs were bred to:
• Move
• Think
• Problem-solve
• Work with a human partner
When those instincts aren’t channeled, they show up as:
❌ Overexcitement
❌ Pulling and chaos outdoors
❌ Ignoring commands
❌ Frustration for both of you
This workshop gives your dog a clear outlet and purpose.
Location
📍 Moir Park in Bloomington, MN
Easy access from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Richfield, Burnsville, and surrounding Twin Cities suburbs
⚠️ Limited Spots
This is intentionally a small-group intensive to allow for:
👉 One-on-one coaching
👉 Real-time feedback
👉 Better results in less time
Once working spots are full, they’re full.
Reserve Your Spot Now: Sign up starting soon.
Early Bird pricing ends March 9 — don’t wait.
🧠 Dogs that think for themselves succeed.