Practical Decoy Seminar
Pet Resorts Australia proudly presents Kris Kotsopoulos
27th
and 28th April 2013, Dural NSW
“This Seminar Is Packed With An Entire
Kris Kotsopoulos has been involved in Breeding and Training Dogs since 1981. He has
worked with first-time dog owners to the most demanding Law Enforcement Canines
and World Championship Competitors. Kris and his wife Tonia are breeders of
Dobermanns and German Shepherds under the kennel name “Von Forell”. His dog and
training philosophies have been incorporated into many training systems by
competitors and Law Enforcement Agencies worldwide.
Kris’s Workshop are
designed to give you a clear directive of how dogs learn, what drives them, and
how to improve learning due to purposeful directives that shape behaviour for a
dynamic, focused and powerful performance.
“This is an opportunity to learn the latest cutting edge training
systems in becoming a Masterful Decoy with split second timing”
Having devoted the last 32
years of his life to the 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 traveled the globe in order to learn from the world’s best
International trainers, breeders and animal behaviorists 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. 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 extend this commitment of learning outcomes and his
ultimate goal.
“Purposeful,
meaningful relationships between handlers and their dogs to create extraordinary
dogs and extraordinary handlers.”
In this 2 day intensive Practical Dog Training Seminar Kris will coach and
work with you personally helping you refine your Protection Dog Decoy Skills.
Kris’s
commitment to the dog world is further highlighted through his three companies:
Von Forell Kennels
An international provider of working dogs Dobermann
& German Shepherds, training equipment, premium dry dog food and cutting
edge training technologies. The company’s primary focus is the breeding of
highly driven animals that are genetically orientated to be working service
dogs and excellent family companions. www.vonforell.com
Detector Dogs Australia
A specialised consulting service that focuses on
providing explosive and narcotic detection dogs specifically trained to meet
the individual needs of government, business, private enterprises and the
education sector. Detector Dogs Australia has been appointed to provide
Explosive Detection services for the Port of Melbourne since 2008. www.detectordogs.com.au
K9 Security Service
A
specialised security and consulting service that focuses on providing security
dogs trained to meet the specific needs of government, business, private
enterprise and educational sector assets. www.k9security.com.au
How To Achieve Precision
Tracking With Your Dog
Kris is the author of this internationally
acclaimed manual for teaching dogs the specialised skills of Competitive Tracking,
Police Canine Tracking and Search and Rescue. www.precisiontrackingdogs.com
Kris is also a Co-founder of the National Dogs Trainers Federation - a representative and educational
organisation for the dog training industry, which has now become the national
representative body in Australia for dog trainers from all fields. The NDTF offers
Australia’s only Government accredited, nationally recognised, dog trainer
certification course, and by using Kris’s strong links and networks with other
animal organisations, both nationally and internationally, Kris is able to
assist with the development of formal policies, contribute to ongoing research
in the area of canine training and behaviour, and further build on the
necessary educational programs required to assert positive influence and bring
about permanent change.
COURSE DETAILS
WHEN: 27th and 28th
April 2013
START: 9am to 5pm Sat & Sun
WHERE: Pet Resorts Australia 425 Galston Road, Dural NSW 2158
WHAT
TO BRING: Notebook, pen, seasonal
training clothes, dogs & an open mind.
COST: $440 per person - “Previous Von Forell Participants 15% Discount ”
$370
Dobermann, Rottweiler, German Shepherd & Kennel Club
Member - $370
ADDITIONAL:
Catering $30 - Please
advise of any special dietary requirements.
Pet Resorts Australia 425 Galston Road, Dural NSW 2158
Expressions of interest, bookings or questions to be made to Kris info@vonforell.com or Glenn Cooke glenn@petresortsaustralia.com
Kris Kotsopoulos phone 0418 348 804 or Glenn Cooke 0400 287 703
Payment options will be sent by reply email on confirmation of booking info@vonforell.com
Looking forward to meeting you all for this exciting event.
To book your participation please call now for your application form.
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
Personal Advice:
By telephone, e-mail or at our facilities, our specialists will answer
any questions what ever they may be, and guide you in your choice of products
and services.
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I attended Kris Kotsopoulos' from Von Forell Decoy / Drive Fulfillment seminar in August 2012. There were people attending from all different backgrounds from the experienced to the novice.
ReplyDeleteI got the feeling that everyone had a great weekend and learnt a lot...I know i did! Kris is a man with so much knowledge of working dogs and how to get the best from them...
Every time I am with Kris I walk away with a small ingot of Gold (a piece to the puzzle that helps my training).
The venue was first class thanks to Glen and David of Pet Resorts Australia and the seminar was divided up really well between theory and great practical demonstrations.
I really like how Kris could read each dog and bring the best out of them in such a short time.
On a scale of 1 to 10 I would have to rate the whole weekend as a nine...to get ten it would have to go for another day! Kris's seminars are awesome.
Stephen Williams Newcastle - Australia
My name is Tessa Stow and I am a qualified Vet Nurse with 25 years experience. I have for the last 10 years taught puppy school in Veterinary Clinics and have trained pet dogs for the public.
ReplyDeleteI have attended many courses, for positive training, as well as many Veterinary seminars on behaviour and training. I have read any book I could get my hands on to full fill my passion on learning dog behaviour, psychology, and training.
I found it increasingly frustrating that no-one could teach me what to do when positive training alone did not work.
I was fortunate enough to meet Kris a few years back when I was looking for a Dobermann. I always kept an eye on his website and recently discovered his dog training seminars from puppy socialisation to Law Enforcement work.( And everything in between) I attended a National Decoy, Helper, Protection Dog seminar as an observer. I must admit I went with a perceived idea of how these dogs may be trained or what I was going to get out of this 2 day course, because I am knew nothing about Law enforcement dogs or security dogs.
The first thing that interested me was that there was NO teaching the dog to be aggressive. Aggression is not what this training is about. That became very clear very quickly. In fact two of the dogs had been trained elsewhere and were aggressive, Kris was teaching their handlers how to tone down / remove aggression and work on prey drive.
I learnt more about dog behaviour, dog response, prey drive, and dog psychology than in any book, or seminar I had been to. Why? Because he showed you with the different dogs and handlers. And always had question time after each session. It was very interactive. Understanding the differences in bark and facial expression, and tail position to read a dogs mood, was a good tool to learn.
Even if you do not work in the Enforcement / Security area you can see what will drive your dog and just make it fun at home to full fill your dogs need for using his prey drive, (a part of his natural instinct which we put a big limit on in pet dogs, no wonder they get frustrated!)
The few corrections I saw were very slight, not like what I have seen with check chains. Not one dog responded with any sign of fear or pain. It just changed its behaviour and was rewarded.
The calmness Kris shows around the dogs was also a great thing to watch. No handler was allowed to get frustrated or mad with their dog.
"Don't worry about what your telling the dog, look at what the dog is telling you" That will stay with me. We all need to be able to really read our dogs. Fulfil their drives, and train fairly and calmly.
Thanks Kris, It is great to tap into the knowledge of someone with your experience, and patience.
Looking forward to the next seminar. The Kinglake pub is a great place to stay and eat too!
Kind Regards,
Tess Stow
I have just come back from a mind bending two days of dog training bliss. It has been several years since I have had the opportunity to attend any training seminars or workshops and am very glad that I made the effort to get to Dural NSW. The timing was right, the money was there and the time off from work was negotiated, it all fell into place.
ReplyDeleteThe organization of the two days was second to none, professional and friendly all round with well spaced breaks to accommodate brain overloads. The balance between sitting and taking in complex tutorials and then going out to the training field to see it all in action was a stimulating mix and kept me focused even through fatigue from travel.
I only wish that I could have traveled with a dog and been on the training field myself, that would have rounded out the experience for me.
It has been about 17 years since I have trained with Kris and others from his genre, we were all a lot younger then!
I must say though that now when I see you work Kris you have an amazing sensitivity to your training and an ability to translate and pass on what you see and feel through the dog. It made me tear up to see you working those pups and bringing out the best in the little ones with a gentle touch and at their level.
There was also a wonderful cross section of dogs, in breed and learning levels to watch and see improve over the two days. The improvement in the handling was also very obvious and even though there was some laughs it was a team environment all the way and very supportive.
The blend of old, young, professional trainers and breeders created a dynamic base to interact with and bounce off ideas.
I am grateful for the opportunity I was given to attend and learn once again from Kris and encourage all those out there who train with working dogs both civilian and services to take the next workshop available.
Thank you Glen who made it all happen, brilliant!
Kris' workshop has changed my whole perspective on breeding, training and raising dogs. He has so much knowledge and he clearly answers any questions you throw at him without hesitation.
ReplyDeleteThe decoy side of the workshop has given me a better understanding on reading behavior which allows me to promptly reward for the correct behavior. The workshop is for anyone that wants to progress with their dog and a must for all breeders and anyone working with dogs.
Thanks for the awesome two days and looking forward to attending more workshops!
Chris Wyrewenaden Western Australia
I attended Kris Kotsopoulos from Von Forell Decoy Workshop on the 10th / 11th Nov 12, 2012 it was a weekend well spent learning how to improve my dog training skills.
ReplyDeleteIn our class we had a wide range of dog people from the novice owners to people with 20+ years with training experience. All who attended the workshop found it to be very educational & enjoyable.
Kris is an exceptional lecturer with his wealth of knowledge & experiences & would highly recommend anyone involved in dog training no matter what level or type of dog training or dog owners to attend one of his workshops in the future, I know I will be!!!!
Pat Jones Western Australia
Thank you Kris for the weekend of highly entertaining and informative dog training work shop. The well presented and planned classroom formal sessions prepared our group of West Aussies systematically for the hands on sessions with our dogs. This work shop catered for an audience of diverse backgrounds and breeds in such a way that Kris improved EVERY dog and EVERY handler- which is no mean feat.
ReplyDeleteAs a professional horse trainer for over 20 yrs I have been coached by a myriad of Olympic, World Cup and international equestrians (also having instructed riders and trained horses to World Cup level) and I have been in dozens of equestrian clinics and training days. From this experience I can assure you that Kris teaches at the level of the very best highly intuitive coaches.
Thank you Kris for taking the time to travel out West, and a huge thank you for breeding such incredible dogs. My doberwoman Von Forell Leila is by far the best out of the 6 Dobermanns I have owned, (including her), on so many levels and this work shop has helped developed Leila at an extraordinary rate.
Do one of these workshops- get the most out of your dog!
Melanie Cuomo Western Australia
Hi Kris,
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for the opportunity to be able to attend your workshop in Sydney Australia. I was very happy with what I came out of the seminar with, your easy going approach to the world of dog training and your open mind towards it really created a great learning atmosphere. It made me feel comfortable as a learner that you would and were answering my questions and made it clear that no question is a silly one unless unasked. This made me as a student still very new to the world of dog training comfortable and it made learning easier due to this relaxed approach.
I was happy with the way you were happy to pass on your knowledge in the seminar and not just give us the basics, I felt as if it was more in depth and that you revised so that people gained knowledge not just words. The beginning of the seminar on the first day was a little overwhelming, but when you went through it on the second day it all began to fall into place and my understanding of the many concepts that were being discussed grew.
I am also impressed with the way in which you were happy to work with everyone's dogs no matter what level the dog or handler was at and changed your approach to suit the individual needs of the dog and their handler to suit. Your professional approach to handling others dogs was great, I would feel comfortable with you handling and working any of my dogs because of that.
I am interested in the next seminar which will be run in Sydney 27th & 28th of April 2013 and was curious as to what topics you were planning on covering and will it be a further continuation on of the other seminar?
Thank you
Lainey Kemp NSW Australia
22nd April 2013
ReplyDeleteHi Kris,
RE: Obedience in Drive Workshop – Perth, Western Australia 6th and 7th April 2013
I would like to personally thank you for conducting the “Obedience in Drive” workshop and I would also like to extend my gratitude to Canine Education and Training (CET) for hosting this event. I don’t believe I can adequately express the value of attending your workshop.
Of course, I can expound the knowledge I have gained; the training tools and system of training were presented in a logical and informative manner. The practical demonstrations using a variety of dogs consolidated learning. However, your workshop delivered much more than its placard claimed.
While the subject content appeared to be directed at high level obedience for competition using high drive working dogs, I was amazed at the actual versatility of the workshop. You were able to explain and demonstrate dog training concepts in order to cater for attendee’s backgrounds, experience and requirements. Whether a breeder, pet dog owner, behaviourist, competitor or trainer, the information you provided was applicable and relevant.
However, the outstanding and undeniable highlight of the workshop was being witness to your dog training/handling approach. During the practical session, you accounted for the individual differences in each dog and made adjustments to training accordingly. You were genuinely humane, sensitive to the dogs’ needs and balanced in the way you approached each dog whilst still achieving incredible results.
I left your workshop tired, challenged and inspired! Thank you!
Cheers
Lina Femia-Moore
PS. Weeks later, I am still challenged and inspired, just not so tired
Hi Kris
ReplyDeleteAfter attending a 2 day decoy seminar with yourself I though it only right to take the time to right a testimonial to your ability to share your life’s passion with others.
Firstly I would like to take the time to thank you personally for sharing your knowledge in the way you do in such a powerful extraordinary way yet with such calmness and that is what made the 2 days. I have like many dog owners spent a fortune in time and money trying to broaden our knowledge and increase our understanding of our interaction with our dogs and how to bring out the best in them, yet you made it so simple, Reflexivity. The ability you have to read a dog is outstanding and something that has obviously taken you years to master at such a level. You had everyone in the room captivated when you presented the theory side which amongst dog enthusiast is not always an easy thing to do. You can tell you love what you do and is has been a lifelong passion just by the way you speak.
The one point I would like to make to anyone that reads this testimonial is I had never heard of Kris until 2 days before this seminar and yet by the end of 2 days I felt I had known Kris for a long time and he has that no bullshit approach to training that I greatly appreciate. I would not hesitate recommending anyone who has an open mind and is willing to learn to invest in yourself and your dogs future by attending one of Von Forell’s training seminars.
For those who still need convincing please contact myself.
Neville Bennett
Darksupreme Rottweilers
www.dsrotts.com