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Training is very important here at our kennel. We take it very serious and constantly work to make sure that both our dogs and the dogs in my club receive the best training they can get toward their goals. This page will be dedicated to upcoming seminars and events to improve upon and share training ideas.
I have worked very hard to be considered one of the best training helpers in the United States today. Through my knowledge and abilities as a training helper I have assisted in helping to send multiple dogs to Regional, National, and World-level Championships. I believe that my eye for increasing drive and power through proper reading of dogs while in drive and absolutely minimizing conflict and confusion while maximizing confidence and success are key. Through my style of training and helper work I work to teach things like:
* How to develop training gameplans clear of confusion
* How to communicate better between helpers-dogs-handlers
* How to recognize conflict and confusion in your training
* How to increase drive and balance with control and clear-headedness
* How to increase trial points for schutzhund
* How to problem solve various issues common to dog sport
* How to properly read dogs being worked and adjust according to what they're showing you
* How to recognize the importance of timing
* How to recognize the need for and switch between compulsion/motivation without harm
* And much more!
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In addition to what experience I have in dog sport I also bring knowledge of things like protection dog training and Police K9 in as a broader knowledge base for training. I believe that my background in these areas contribute to my success as a training helper for schutzhund and I can help share that knowledge with your members so it can work for you as well. People have left my training seminars commenting that they feel they have learned more than in other seminars they've attended because of how the information is presented and exhibited. I work very hard to teach and share information and do it in a way that everyone learns, from the completely new to the seasoned as well. My seminars include written information, video illustration, classroom lecture, visual aids, group discussion, and most importantly hands-on application.
In addition to my training helper seminars, I am also a USA Teaching Helper and provide Trial Helper Seminars and Evaluations according to Schutzhund USA accepted teachings. I work very hard to put on a Trial Helper Seminar the same as my individual Training Helper Seminars, in that information is made clear and precise to the attendee in a way that they understand and are able to reproduce the teachings. Instruction is given per USA guidelines such as:
* Rules for the helper for the SchH1-3 and Breed Survey helper work
* Proper positioning and movement
* Equipment concerns
* Sleeve presentation
* Who the helper is working for and what they want to see from the work
* The role of the Trial Helper
* Explanation of the USA Trial Helper Program, an often copied model!
* Requirements needed to perform Trial Helper work in a USA sanctioned event
* Video illustration of both proper and improper trial work
* Written handouts for use after the seminar and study guide material for quick trial reference
* Group instruction and group participation
* Skill building drills to teach fundamentals and improve confidence
* Actual trial-type work on dogs until the helper illustartes efficiency
* Evaluation and rating in the USA Trial Helper Program
* No big-me-little-you instruction! Everyone is treated with respect and dignity and never singled out in anyway negatively
* And as with anything I do, you will have fun and learn at the same time!
Here's what some people have anonymously commented on our seminar feedback form after attending a Training or Trial Helper Seminar by Nate Harves:
"Your knowledge and understanding of the dog far exceeds your human years. You not only see the dog, you see it's shadows. After you left it was fun to watch all the "little Nate's" as I call them, running around looking for dogs to work. Great job. Thank you again and hope our paths cross in the future."
"I found your ability to connect with people a great asset, you were positive and encouraging."
"One of the best seminars. Information was presented in many ways; written, video, and field practice, which all added up to many opportunities to learn the proper technique and get answers to questions you might have."
"Great teaching ability and 'down to earth' personality. Explanation of exercises very precise and easy to understand."
"Presented information in a variety of ways to address a diverse audience."
"I thought you were great, super informative, easy to understand, very funny and engaging to all. I would recommend this to anyone and would definitely attend again."
"Better than other seminars I have attended."
"Excellent instruction and great charisma and great engaging instruction. The time flew by!"
"The book was excellent."
"Very detailed."
"It was the very best instruction I have ever received at a seminar."
"Best instructor I have ever learned from."
"Very informative, patient and thorough."
"Stopped and gave instruction/correction when necessary."
"Very informative. Very good technique and instruction."
"'I will use this info for the rest of my career."
"The sit-down seminar was awesome."
"Dogs. Instruction. People. Perfectly balanced."
"Can't wait for the next seminar."
"Very detailed."
"Would advise my club to attend one."
"Printed info, and video. Found the printed info very helpful."
"Excellent, well-organized, detailed presentation."
"Filled in a lot of blanks left by just catching dogs over the last year."
"Absolutely must convince members to attend or bring to club."
"All steps were covered."
"Excellent seminar. Very professional. Also created a learning environment for all."
"Explained all material in great detail."
"All my questions were answered."
"Also demonstrated for everyone to see."
UPCOMING 5 WEEK POLICE K9 PATROL DOG SCHOOL AND CERTIFICATION IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Dates to be announced. Very in depth, 5 week K9 School will cover Police K9 patrol dog training, deployment topics and tactics. There will be some classroom instruction and discussion covering dog selection, training, etc., with the remainder covering hands on training and deployment scenarios. Training topics covered will include:
Fight table for the K9
Patrol Dog Case Law and Liability Concerns
Undirected and Directed Area Search
Flashlight Direction
Patrol K9 Commands
Perimeter Tactics
Dog and Equipment Selection
K9 Nutrition and First Aid
Building Search
Patrol Dog Tracking on Hard and Soft Surfaces
Obedience
Leash Control
Handler Protection
Muzzle Agitation
Suit Work
Hidden Sleeve and Undercover Apprehensions
Controlled Outs
Tactical Outs
Call Offs
Fence Clearing
Gunfire Neutralization
Pressure Success
Officer Safety
Vehicle Bailouts
Vehicle Tactics
and more with time permitting.
Each handler will receive a training certificate to add to their training files and be street certified as a Patrol Dog team. There will be daytime and nighttime training using multiple indoor and outdoor venues. Entry will be limited to this event to ensure lots of one on one time with K9 teams. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Nate Harves by email at: k9grimmdog@yahoo.com .
UPCOMING THREE DAY POLICE K9 SEMINAR IN KENTUCKY. Dates to be announced. Three days will cover Police K9 training and deployment topics and tactics. There will be some classroom instruction and discussion covering dog selection, training, etc., with the remainder covering hands on training and deployment scenarios. Training topics covered will include:
Fight table for the K9
Area Search
Building Search
Tracking
Obedience
Handler Protection
Muzzle Agitation
Suit Work
Hidden Sleeve
Controlled Outs
Officer Safety
Vehicle Bailouts
and more with time permitting.
Each handler will receive a training certificate to add to their training files. There will be daytime and nighttime training using multiple indoor and outdoor venues. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Nate Harves by email at: k9grimmdog@yahoo.com .
Crittenden, Kentucky. Two day helper seminar and training seminar at Tom Huelsman's club, Greater Cincinnatti Schutzhund Club. Contact Tom Huelsman by email at: k911111@aol.com .
Massachusetts. Two day helper seminar at Scott Carlson's club, Inner City Schutzhund Club, for the New England Regional Helper Seminar. Contact Scott Carlson by email at: scottcarl103@gmail.com .
Millerstown, Pennsylvania. Two day helper seminar at Joe Brockington's club, OG Keystone, for the Northeast Regional Helper Seminar. Contact Joe Brockington by email at: vonibso@gmail.com
or by phone at (347) 370-2300.
Holly, Michigan. Two day training seminar at Pat Carpenter's club.
Kentucky. More info to come!
Illinois. More info to come!
Chicago, Illinois. Trial Helper Seminar hosted by Greater Chicago Schutzhund Club. Contact Ray Metallo by email at: rgak8@aol.com
or by phone at (630) 333-5362.
Delevan, Illinois. Training and Trial Helper Seminar hosted by Working Dogs of Central Illinois. Contact Jeff Govednik by email at: kindevog@yahoo.com
or by phone at (217) 341-9957.
Millerstown, Pennsylvania. Training and Trial Helper Seminar hosted by OG Keystone. Contact Joe Brockington by email at: vonibso@gmail.com
or by phone at (347) 370-2300.
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Columbus, Ohio. Regional Training and Trial Helper Seminar hosted by Mid Ohio Schutzhund Club. Contact Jim Alloway by email at: jimalloway@gmail.com
or by phone at (614) 736-2275.
Claysville, Pennsylvania. Training and Trial Helper Seminar hosted by Sugar Run Schutzhund Club. Contact Yvette Woodward by email at: schhbabe@yahoo.com
or by phone at (304) 588-1973.
Bowling Green, Kentucky. Training and Trial Helper Seminar hosted by Kentucky Hundesport Klub. Contact Brandon Wilson by email at: brandonwilsonk9@gmail.com
or by phone at (270) 202-9250.
For information contact Nate Harves by email at: k9grimmdog@yahoo.com
or by phone at (317) 965-9742. Sportwaffen K9 will ALWAYS contact you back, so if you do not hear from us there has been an error outside of our control. If this should happen, please try to contact us again. Sportwaffen K9 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. © copyright Sportwaffen K9, all rights reserved, no unauthorized duplication or reproduction of site materials without approval.
Are you interested in joining a Schutzhund Club in Indiana? If so, please contact me to arrange a visit to my schutzhund club, OG Landshark !