Evan Graham / Smartwork

The Smartwork system

3 highly detailed books, and a full compliment of DVD videos offer you all the information you need to train your own retreiver to the highest levels you desire!
We offer Seminars for all interested organizations, or groups at any level of fieldwork.
In addition to our full system of developmental videos, we also offer full instruction on training your Gundog!
Check the "Personal Consultations" page for Personal Consultations for 30 minutes or One full uniterrupted hour of consultation for any training issues you may need professional help with.
In our first book, Smartwork for Retrievers volume one; Basics and Transition, is a Flow Chart for Development, which we have also posted here on our site for your convenience and information.
Also listed are testimonials from some of the many successful trainers using the Smartwork System.
Some of the successful Smartwork trainers and their dogs are listed on the "Champions" page. Enjoy!
For those new to retriever training, check our Glossary of Terms for definitions of words and phrases unique to the sport.

1. Formal Obedience
2. “Hold”
3. Force Fetch
4. Stick Fetch
5. Force to pile with real birds
6. Swim-by; what is it, really?
7. De-cheating
8. Introducing puppies to birds
9. Sample of e-collar conditioning