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Personal Consultation Services
Now featuring personal consultation services via telephone! Yes, if you need help with a training problem, or just some personal guidance with your training, you can get your questions answered and discussed in person with Smartwork author/trainer Evan Graham.
Fees are by the hour or half hour. By clicking on the convenient Pay Pal button below, and providing the information required, you will be contacted by Evan via email to obtain a phone number at which you would like to be called. You will also be asked for times that would be convenient for you so conduct your personal consultation.
Evan will choose one of the times that match his schedule, and call you personally. This breakthrough service is intended to provide a greater level of personal help than has ever been offered before!
Fees:
1 Hour; $100
½ Hour; $60
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One hour; $60.00
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1/2 hour; $35.00
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"Evan,
I'll give you some background to save time. I have a 4-year-old AFC lab that has an Open win and an Open 2nd. He has just started popping on marks. I can't figure out why. I need your help with some drills to stop it. It cost us an Amateur win last weekend. I have Smartwork and Smartwork II as well as your Water Force and all three Transition DVD’s. Obviously I am a disciple of yours. HELP!!!"
CH, California
(Results to follow)
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"Evan
Thanks for the advice, I followed your advice and it cleaned things up in a couple of sessions. I am amazed at the reaction you get from the dog with this program, they know what to do to turn of the pressure. Their understanding is amazing, which makes them more willing. I appreciate your help and I am sure I will have another question for you soon.
Kory"
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Originally Posted by EvanG
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Originally Posted by Danno
Possibly that is just her way?
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It may be. It's hard for me to assess without seeing her work. Some dogs just don't like blinds, but they're somewhat rare.
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Originally Posted by Danno
I am reluctant to use force to increase momentum, as I am afraid it may adversely affect an already stressful situation. Flawed thinking?
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Not at all. You cannot effectively increase style in the long run with pressure. Style is a result of desire and a fair presentation of training. No matter how fair you may be, the dog has a degree of style that is determined by nature.
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Originally Posted by Danno
The last month or so I have been working on singles w/factors and a few doubles and occasional walk-up or diversion sprinkled in and finishing session with one blind.
(Fall "seasoned" test is closely approaching.)
Additionally I have been working on BB blinds and recently, KRD drills. I have
noticed and am encouraged that the KRD drill has helped her enthusiasm some.
Your thoughts?
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Those are exactly the drills I would choose. Add to that a healthy mix of marks, and see what time produces. Good luck.
Evan
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Quick update:
I ran my girl in Seasoned at the Lonesome Dove test a couple weeks ago. Smashed the test Saturday and then made the jump to Finished on Sunday. (I have been training at that level for five to six months now.) She was one of only ten dogs out of 28 that passed! Her blind work that used to be her weakness has now become her strength! Her increased enthusiasm and teamwork is noticeable and has impressed those who have followed her.
She (and I) apparently needed time and patience.
Thanks again for your encouragement and especially for making Smartwork available to us amateurs. I have given your program as the reason to all who ask in regards to the success Roxy and I have had. 100% amateur. (Felt great to run with the pros on Sunday.)
Danno
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