Welcome to the 2022 GSPCI Dog Days of Summer Field Training sessions
May DDS sessions are full and are now closed
GSPCI is excited to offer the sixteenth 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 year’s 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 $30 - $40 to help cover the cost of birds.
Attendance for this program is limited. Preference for the New Handler Group will be given to handlers 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.
I plan on attending the following sessions:
*May 7 ____ (Required) *May 21 ____ *May 29 ____
Email Perry Dlugie at perrydlu@comcast.net to register.
* 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.
All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in the parking lot and a check cord in the field.
We highly recommend that you purchase a Delmar Smith Command/Wonder lead, stiff/solid core 20’
check cord and a 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 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
Delmar Smith Command/Wonder lead
10 – 20’ check cord (maximum length of 20’)
Water and snacks for you and your dog
Tick and mosquito repellent
1” solid leather training collar e-collar (if you have one)
Leather or heavy cotton gloves
Plastic bag(s) to clean up after your dog
Appropriate clothes for field work
A chair for discussion periods