TRACKING
DISCIPLINES
UNITE
DISCIPLINES
UNITE
SEMINARS IN 2014
IPO – ANKC – S&R – URBAN
“Creating Extraordinary Dogs and
Extraordinary Handlers”
These Events Are For Anyone
That Wants To Learn About Tracking Further Develop Their Skills – Problem Solve
and
Be The Best They Can Be
Event Dates 2014
Event Dates 2014
Melbourne
14th & 15th June 2014
Melbourne
20th & 21st September 2014
Melbourne
29th & 30th November 2014
Presenters
Kris Kotsopoulos – www.precisiontrackingdogs.com
Matt Grace – Queensland Police Tactical K9 Handler
These Seminars are also available
Nationally and Internationally
Please
email expressions of interest.
About Our Weekends
Together
“Our intention in precision
tracking is for our dog to identify and follow a unique and specific odour that
is created when an individual human odour is merged with ground disturbance
odour and then have an organised system to guide him” Kris Kotsopoulos.
“Dog training is a combination of nature and nurture, integrating instincts
and precise handler management. In the order for our dogs to perform in the most changeling environments
it is imperative that their learning begins in those environments amplifying
their skills accordingly” Matt Grace
About the Presenters
Kris Kotsopoulos has been involved
in breeding and training dogs since 1981. He has worked with first-time dog
owners through to the most demanding Law Enforcement Canines and their
handlers, and World Championship competitors. Kris and his wife Tonia are
breeders of Dobermanns and German Shepherds under the kennel name “Von Forell”.
His dogs and training philosophies have been incorporated into many training
systems by competitors and Law Enforcement Agencies worldwide.
Kris’s workshops are designed to give you a clear directive of how dogs learn, what drives them, how to improve learning due to purposeful directives, and how to shape behaviour for a dynamic, focused and harmonious performance. This is an opportunity to learn the latest cutting edge training systems to deliver spirited, obedient animals on cue.
Kris’s workshops are designed to give you a clear directive of how dogs learn, what drives them, how to improve learning due to purposeful directives, and how to shape behaviour for a dynamic, focused and harmonious performance. This is an opportunity to learn the latest cutting edge training systems to deliver spirited, obedient animals on cue.
Having devoted the last 33 years of his life to research, development
and education of the working dog, paired with extensive work in the area of
animal welfare, Kris has now expanded his professional horizons by sharing his
knowledge with the community as a consultant for a range of government
agencies, breed clubs and animal welfare groups.
Over the past three decades, Kris has travelled the globe in order to
learn from the world’s best international trainers, breeders and animal
behaviourists. As a result of his enthusiasm and dedication for greater
knowledge, Kris has acquired an in-depth understanding of raising, developing
and training dogs for a variety of purposes.
Through the
skills and successes he has achieved, Kris has gained a sound understanding of
what motivates animals to behave the way they do and just as importantly, how
to apply this knowledge to achieve specialised goals. Kris currently shares
this knowledge by operating both national and international training programs,
seminars and workshops, each individually tailored to meet the needs of the
general community, other trainers and government agencies globally.
Kris has
implemented a variety of learning systems ranging from basic family obedience,
to the most demanding competition, police, prison and professional security
animals with an emphasis on true, open and uncomplicated behaviour with
stimulus control. He is truly committed to breaking down barriers that exist
for dogs and dog welfare in our community, and believes that consultation with breed
clubs, animal management officers and animal welfare groups will help achieve
this goal.
“Purposeful, meaningful
relationships between handlers and their dogs to create extraordinary dogs and extraordinary
handlers.”
Matt Grace has been a Queensland
Police dog handler since 2009 and has been diligently focused on obtaining
proficient results from him operational canine called “Fox” - Von Forell Saber. To
date, his results have been extraordinary. By applying himself
diligently he has developed a deep understanding about tracking and the
necessary steps required to create a proficient tracker for tactical
deployment. Matt now offers his in-depth knowledge on tracking to further
develop highly effective tracking teams anywhere in the World.
Matt and
his dog “Fox”
- Awarded “Fox” as his operational dog in 2009.
- Awarded novice handler encouragement award 2010.
- Broke dog handover / locations record 2010-2011 and 2011 - 2012.
- Was awarded as the Dog handler of the year 2013 Queensland Police Department
- Attend south Australia police dog course advanced skills in 2012
- Co-Facilitate Queensland police dog squad skills enhancement course 2011 - current.
- Co-facilitate Tactical Dog Course Northern Territory police dog unit/Tactical response group 2012.
- Attend Northern Territory re - man hunt for alleged murderer STENBERG and worked with multiple tactical police units.
- Tactical Dog handler Course 2011. currently Tactical Dog Handler.
- Developing recruit dog since 8 weeks to current (11 months).
COURSE DETAILS
- WHEN: 14th & 15th June 2014
20th
& 21st September 2014
29th
& 30th November2014
- START: 9 am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday
- WHERE: Von Forell Breeding and Training Facility Melbourne.
- WHAT TO BRING: Notebook, pen, seasonal training clothes, Clicker, treats, tracking articles, tracking lines, Starting flags, dogs & an open mind.
- COST: $440 per person – Past Von Forell Participants 15% discount applies
- ADDITIONAL: Catering is included - Please advise of any special dietary requirements.
- Expressions of
interest, bookings or questions to be made to Kris info@vonforell.com
- 0418 348 804. Tonia Kotsopoulos tonia@vonforell.com
0422 636 489
Payment options are on the booking form below info@vonforell.com
Looking
forward to meeting you at these exciting events.
Whether you track for fun, high level competition, Search and
Rescue or Law Enforcement this workshop
is a must.
Kris and Matt systematically explore the process of allowing clear mental pathways for you and your dog to gain tremendous results in tracking whatever your purpose
Telephone from Australia 03 5786 5388 Fax from Australia 03 5786 5277
Kris and Matt systematically explore the process of allowing clear mental pathways for you and your dog to gain tremendous results in tracking whatever your purpose
Telephone from Australia 03 5786 5388 Fax from Australia 03 5786 5277
International Calls +61
3 5786 53 88 International
Faxes +61 3 5786 52 77
Postal PO Box 419
Greensborough 3088 Melbourne Australia
Internet www.vonforell.com Email: info@vonforell.com
Email info@vonforell.com for further information and your application form
Email info@vonforell.com for further information and your application form
