Presented by Sitka Vernon Hills, A.G. Shaw of HardCore Retrievers and Jeff Fuller with Soggy Acres Retrievers
Join us for a live gun dog demonstration that takes you from started to champion.
Sitka Vernon Hills is proud to host an exciting and educational event featuring A.G. Shaw, a professional gun dog trainer with over 16 years of experience and founder of HardCore Retrievers. Specializing in training hunting retrievers and preparing them for hunt tests, A.G. will walk attendees through the complete journey of developing a top-tier hunting dog—from the early training stages to the prestigious title of Grand Hunting Retriever Champion.
What to Expect:
A step-by-step overview of retriever training, from basic fieldwork to advanced hunt test preparation
Live demonstrations featuring 3 to 4 dogs at various stages of development
Hands-on opportunities for attendees—especially kids—to handle and interact with the dogs
Expert insight, training tips, and open Q&A with a seasoned professional
Whether you're a hunter, handler, dog enthusiast, or just curious, this event offers a unique opportunity to see what goes into building a reliable, high-performance hunting dog.
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