Retriever & Versatile Dog Training Seminar

The Lone Stone Seminar will take place at Lone Duck HQ in Parish, NY from June 5-7, 2026. We are ~30 minutes north of the Syracuse Airport for any out-of-towners.

Come join Ethan and Bob for some shenanigans including both retriever and versatile dog training, Q&A and camaraderie!!

Ethan and Bob will be covering retrieving work and versatile dog training for all ages. They will demo and work through the differences between retrievers and versatile dogs, and are always happy to answer your questions!

This will be a fun weekend! We will start the weekend off with some snacks and social time via a fireside chat where Ethan and Bob will answer questions and talk all things dogs! Saturday will be a full day of training, including field work, demos and also time for discussion and Q&A on the events of the day followed up with an evening backyard bbq and some yard games! Then join us Sunday morning for a little more dog training and wrap up of the weekend; we promise to get you on the road by noon!

Please bring the equipment you normally train with!

Seminar fee covers: training, birds and meals.

Handler: Participant who brings their dog to work with Ethan and Bob

Observer: Participant without a dog. This person joins to ask questions, join in a demonstration, etc.

Plus one(s): This person is a non-participant. Example: bringing your significant other or family member for the weekend. Their fee helps cover their food/drinks.

Prerequisites:

• Shot records proving vaccinations for: rabies, annual distemper combo, bordetella (kennel cough) and canine influenza
• Collar conditioned to basic behaviors
• Your dog does NOT have aggression issues

Ask us if you have questions!

Please be careful when you check out - you’ll need to select the correct amount of “add-ons” (additional people coming to learn with you)

Please note that we are not responsible for your transportation and/or accommodations, if needed.

Thank you for signing up for our Lone Stone Seminar! We look forward to working with both you and your dog!

Things to bring:

• Dog (unless you are planning on only observing)
• A safe place to put your dog when they are not participating
• A chair if possible
• Your training equipment (e-collar, leash, water bottles for your dog, food for your dog, blank pistol, etc.)
• Comfortable shoes and pants appropriate to walk through the field, orange hat and shirt/vest, hearing protection, etc.
• Vaccination records for your dogs showing proof of: rabies, annual distemper combo, bordetella (kennel cough), and canine influenza
• Flea & Tick preventative recommended for you and your dog
• Rain or Shine we continue the grind!

Things NOT to bring:

• People not signed up
• Shotguns

Where to stay:

A thorough welcome email will include suggestions after checkout.

Location:

Lone Duck Outfitters & Kennels

259 State Route 69A

Parish, NY 13131

Dog Training Seminar Schedule:

Friday:

5:30pm - 7:30pm - Social (Meet and Greet)

Saturday:

7:30 am - Arrive at Lone Duck HQ - Introductions and map out the day

8 am - 12 pm - Morning Work and Demo

12 pm - 12:45 pm - Lunch (provided)

1 pm - 5 pm - Afternoon Work

6 pm - 8 pm - Dinner (provided), Yard Games, Beers and a Bonfire!

Sunday:

7:30 am - Arrive at Lone Duck HQ

8 am - 11:45 am - Morning Work and Demo

12 pm - 1pm   - Lunch and Recap

1pm - Participants Head Home

Contact Us with Seminar Questions

Ethan: [email protected]

Bob & Kevin: [email protected]