GSPCI - 2024 Kick-off meeting (Feb. 17)
Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00

GSPCI - 2024 Kick-off meeting (Feb. 17)

2024 Annual Membership Meeting will be on February 17, Location BassPro Shops, Bolingbrook, IL

Along with an opportunity to catch up with old GSPCI friends and make new friends, the morning’s agenda will include an introduction of current board members, the 2024 club event and meeting calendar, presentation of 2023 awards plaques and an open discussion.

 

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GSPCI Annual Club Pheasant Hunt (Dec 10)
Dec
10
7:00 AM07:00

GSPCI Annual Club Pheasant Hunt (Dec 10)

Kate Keenan and George Noffs will once again be organizing our annual club pheasant hunt at the Des Plaines SFWA on Sunday, December 10th. Each participant is responsible for securing their own permit for the day’s hunt  Pheasant Hunting Permit Application. The morning’s hunt will conclude with lunch provided by the club. Contact Kate by Wednesday, December 6th at kate@modernversatiles.com to register for the day and to be included in the count for lunch. Additional details will be emailed to everyone a few days prior to the hunt.

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May
6
to May 7

DDS 2023 Field Training

Welcome to the 2023 GSPCI Dog Days of Summer Field Training sessions

GSPCI is excited to offer the seventeenth season of our Dog Days of Summer Field Training Sessions.  Training Director, Christine Selep and Perry Dlugie will help you lay the foundation for a well-mannered, eager-to-learn canine companion.

Not necessarily geared only to hunting, this training program is designed to introduce and review the basic skills of the foundation system of training. 

The training sessions are open to current GSPCI members. There is no registration fee, just a single donation of $35 to help cover the cost of birds. If you’d like to make a donation via Paypal, please use this link: GSPCI Dog Days of Summer $35 Bird Donation.

Attendance for this program is limited. Each session builds on the skills learned at the previous one. Preference for the New Handler Group will be given to handlers who who can attend all three of the May sessions. The Intermediate Group is open to handlers who have completed a season of the New Handlers Group and meet the requirements of being able to handle their dog off-lead and stop it remotely. 

I plan on attending the following sessions:

*May 6 ____  (Required) *May 13 ____ *May 27  ____


Email Perry Dlugie at perrydlu@comcast.net to register. Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, May 3.

Additional sessions will be scheduled at dates to be determined in July

* All sessions will be held on the East Grounds of the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area

From I 55 exit on 241 (North River Road). 

East Grounds: turn left on River Road and continue approximately 2 miles to the first intersection (Boathouse Road). Turn south on Boathouse Road, the East Grounds (sign marked West) parking lot is approximately ¼ mile on your left. 

Sessions will be held regardless of weather. We do not expect to have access to the building. 

The New Handler sessions will begin at 8:30 AM and should wrap up by 11:30. 

The Intermediate Handler sessions will begin at noon. 

  • Please contact Christine or Perry to confirm eligibility for the Intermediate Group. 

The Delmar Smith Command/Wonder Lead is an integral part of this training. We also strongly recommend a stiff/solid core 20’ check cord and a 1” wide flat, solid leather collar. These items can be purchased separately from Gundogsupply.com or, for your convenience as a kit from Dogs Unlimited  (item# 00001-70001K). A limited number of Command Leads can be purchased directly from Perry for $35 through Venmo at @pdlugie. 

A cable gang tie-out line is part of our training. If you choose to use this, please be sure to air your dog before hooking them up to the line. If you choose not to use our line, please bring a stake-out or kennel for your dog. 

As a courtesy to everyone, we ask that you not run your dogs in the field prior to the day’s training. 

Recommended supplies for training sessions

Water and snacks for you and your dog,Tick and mosquito repellent ,Plastic bag(s) to clean up after your dog, Leather or heavy cotton gloves

 

Christine Selep cselep@gmail.com 847-826-9492

Perry Dlugie perrydlu@comcast.net 847-417-4688

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Handler Clinic Part 2
Mar
25
9:30 AM09:30

Handler Clinic Part 2

GSPCI is excited to share that our very own Kate Keenan is offering a follow-up Handler Clinic March 25th - East Grounds at Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area

This follow up clinic is focused on the human half of the team and builds on Engagement & Handling Skills in the field. Ideal for new owners or new-to-dog sports owners. This session will add many new tools to your training toolbox! Attendance at the first is not a requirement. 

Learn more and register here

For more information check out modernversatiles.com, on instagram @modern.versatiles, or contact Kate directly, kate@modernversatiles.com

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Crash Course in Modern Dog Training
Feb
25
9:00 AM09:00

Crash Course in Modern Dog Training

GSPCI is excited to share that our very own Kate Keenan is offering her first Handler Clinic February 25th.  

This clinic is focused on the human half of the team and covers the essentials of Engagement, Handling Skills, Training Techniques, through the lens of Field Foundations. Ideal for new owners or new-to-dog sports owners. This session will add many new tools to your training toolbox!

To learn more and register, check out modernversatiles.com, on instagram @modern.versatiles, or contact Kate directly, kate@modernversatiles.com

Kate dove headfirst into the world of dog training as she and her vizsla, Levi, learned the AKC Hunt Test world. She has since become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Lead Trainer for Canine Therapy Corps since early 2021 and will be handling Levi in two national events this year. She is passionate about supporting you in your training (and maybe trialing!) journey. 

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GSPCI - 2023 Kick-off meeting at Bass Pro Shops
Feb
5
11:30 AM11:30

GSPCI - 2023 Kick-off meeting at Bass Pro Shops

2023 Annual Membership Meeting will be on February 5, at Bass Pro Shops in Bolingbrook, IL.

Be sure to join us on the morning of February 5th at 11:30 AM in the upstairs meeting room of the Bolingbrook Bass Pro Shops.

We look forward to seeing everyone to share the 2023 calendar, present the 2022 title award plaques and go over other plans for the year. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided.

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GSPCI Member Meeting - November 10th 2022
Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00

GSPCI Member Meeting - November 10th 2022

Be sure to join us on November 10th for our final member’s meeting of 2022

Thursday, November 10th will be our final general membership meeting of 2022. The meeting will be held at Homerun Inn, 7521 Lemont Road, Darien. Your RSVP to this Email will ensure that we have enough seating and food for everyone.

Details of the meeting include:

  • 6:15 light dinner is served

  • 7:00 meeting begins

 Topics for discussion include:

  • Introduction of 2023 board members

  • Wrap up of Summer and Fall events

  • Member of the year award

  • 2022 GSPCI title award plaques

  • Recommendations for updates to club bylaws

  • Open discussion

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2022 GSPCI Introduction to Field Training Workshop
Mar
6
9:00 AM09:00

2022 GSPCI Introduction to Field Training Workshop

2022 GSPCI Introduction to Field Training Workshop

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday, March 6

West Grounds, Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area

Kick off your 2022 field training program with us on Sunday, March 6. The workshop will serve as an introduction for new handlers as well as a review for handlers who have participated in previous years’ GSPCI Dog Days of Summer Field Training.

During the workshop we will explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of system we use for our spring and summer training sessions. To reserve your spot contact Training Director, Christine Selep at chris.selep@gmail.com. Registration closes Thursday, March 3.

Highlights of the workshop

  • Held both indoors and outdoors on the West Grounds of the Des Plaines State Fish Wildlife Area, 28163 N River Road, Wilmington, Illinois 60481

  • There is no charge for this workshop

  • We recommend that you purchase a Huntsmith Command/Wonder lead to use on the 6th. The lead can be purchased through most online catalogs as well as in a full training kit from Dogs Unlimited, item number Item #: 00001-70001K. We will have a limited number of leads for use on March 6.

  • The morning session will be indoors in a classroom style setting. After a break for lunch (coffee and bottled water will be provided). We will finish the day working with our dogs in the parking lot. There will also be a short field demonstration.

Notes for the day:

  • Please bring a lunch and snacks for yourself

  • We recommend that you have a command lead or 6’ lead and flat collar for your dog

  • All-weather gear is recommended, we plan on spending time outside, including in the field for the demonstration

  • Dogs are not allowed in the building and must be on a leash or check cord at all times including in the parking lot or field.

For questions contact: Christine Selep at chris.selep@gmail.com or Perry Dlugie at perrydlu@comcast.net

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GSPCI - 2022 Annual Membership Meeting
Jan
23
11:00 AM11:00

GSPCI - 2022 Annual Membership Meeting

2022 Annual Membership Meeting will be on January 23, at Bass Pro Shops in Bolingbrook, IL.

Plans are coming together for our first meeting of 2022, next Sunday morning beginning at 11:00 am in the upstairs meeting room of the Bolingbrook Bass Pro Shops. 

We will have a full agenda which will include an introduction of your board members, the 2022 event calendar, event updates and presentation of 2021 awards plaques. Although not required, in order to help with a head count you can RSVP to Ari Alexanian at ariaa96@gmail.com.

 We will also be collecting 2022 membership renewals at the meeting! Be sure to fill out the renewal form if there are any changes to your membership.

A few additional notes for the meeting:

  • We will be following COVID protocol determined by the store.

  • Guests are welcome.

  • Learn more about GSPCI member benefits.

  This will be one of only three planned club meetings for 2022, be sure to come out and meet your board and other GSPCI members.

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