Ronnie Smith of Team Huntsmith
Ronnie and his cousin, Rick, operate training kennels, guide quail hunts, have trained numerous Champion Field Trial winners, produce training videos and teach seminars all over the world. [+more]

Ronnie Smith Kennels
33777 S 4370 Road
Big Cabin, OK
74332-8040

	(918) 783.5400

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2009 Seminar Schedule

Bronze Level Apprentice : Tom Lyles

Apprentices Tom Lyles (background) & Kenny Glasscock (foreground)

Bronze Level Apprentices:
Tom Lyles (back) & Kenny Glasscock

Dog Trainer Apprenticeships

This trainer certification is a product of knowledge collected through generations of bird dog training. Our goal is to effectively convey our expertise and enthusiasm in training exceptional bird dogs to anyone wanting to improve their training skills. Unique in its structure, this program immerses its participants in the day to day activities of a professional training facility. It is an intense work program with the apprentices getting as much benefit out of the experience as the amount of effort they put in to it.

Bronze Level Certification
Ronnie Smith and his staff will work with the apprentice while they gain expertise in the following areas of puppy development and foundation training:

Socialization
Building Prey Drive / Prey Chase through bird work
Recognizing an honoring situation
Introduction to the gun
Stake-out Chain
Quartering Drills
Building Points of Contact
Obedience Training
Heeling

Silver Level Certification

Ronnie Smith and his staff will work with the apprentices while they gain expertise in the following intermediate areas of training:

Transitioning to Remote Stimuli
Overlaying Commands
Handling in the field
Honoring
Holding a dog Steady to Wing
Physical Conditioning
Working with the Natural Retrieve

Gold Level Certification

Ronnie Smith and his staff will work closely with the apprentice while they gain expertise in the following advanced areas of training:

Transitioning to One Point of Contact
Working to the point of Learned Behavior
Steady to Wing, Shot and Dead Fall
Working multiple dogs in the field
Proficiency at Training a Dog to a finished polish

Each level of certification consists of a four week apprenticeship at Ronnie Smith Kennels in Big Cabin, Oklahoma. The apprentices will have the opportunity to utilize the Ronnie Smith Kennels facilities and equipment to gain a working knowledge of a professional training facility. Each apprentice will have the opportunity to work with a large number of dogs with different personalities and breeds. Apprentices have the opportunity to learn to deal with a wide variety of training issues and learn the proper use of an e-collar. The Apprentices deal frequently with clientele and become accustomed to teaching the training process to others. Achievement of a Huntsmith Certification allows the apprentice to participate in Huntsmith activities as a certified member. Enrollment cost for the program is $2,000 per level of certification.

Contact the Kennels for additional information or to reserve a spot today. Space is limited so we encourage you to reserve a spot as quickly as possible.

Recent Outstanding Huntsmith Certifications Include:

Gold Level Certification

Jeff Vincett receives Gold Level Certification presented by Ronnie Smith

Bronze Level Trainer: James Kasper, Ronnie Smith & Gold Level Trainer: Nick Mellon
Silver Level Certification

Gabe Gaudern, Keny Glasscock, Breana Piekarz, Ronnie Smith, Sonny Piekarz & Tom Lyles

Keny Glasscock & Ronnie Smith

Sonny Piekarz & Ronnie Smith

Tom Lyles & Ronnie Smith

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