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SMHRA DOG TRAINING OVERVIEW

SMHRA conducts organized dog training starting in February and continuing thru August that is available to all SMHRA members in good standing.  The training is tailored for dogs and handlers of all skill levels/abilities.  Experienced dog handlers are available to coach/mentor less experience handlers as requested. 

From February thru mid- May the training sessions are scheduled for every Sunday starting at 1:00 pm (except on weekends of SMHRA events).  The location of this training rotates between several training locations.  The location of this training is announced each week via email.  

From mid-May thru August the training sessions are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 3:30 pm and continuing till dark.  The location of this training is at the Old Oak Kennels located in Blooming Prairie, MN.  The Old Oak Kennel’s training grounds has the required features (including technical ponds) to set up concepts that would be expected at any AKC Hunt Test.