TRACKING DISCIPLINES COME TOGETHER - Seminars By Kris Kotsopoulos & Matt Grace Qld Police Tactical Dog Handler

TRACKING
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

 

Melbourne 14^th & 15^th June 2014

Melbourne 20^th & 21st September 2014

Melbourne 29^th & 30^th 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.

Email info@vonforell.com for further information and your application form

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.

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:                        14^th & 15^th June 2014

                                                   20^th & 21^st September 2014

                                                    29^th & 30^th 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

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