Boykin Spaniel Society Flushing Dog Training Seminar
December 5-7, 2008 

Make your plans now to get in on the fun of Upland training for you and your Boykin. We shall once again be directed by expert trainers and holders of Springer and Cocker National Championships, Ray Cacchio and Fred Bradley. The training seminar is three days of intense activity with the more experienced dogs being immediately exposed to lots of live bird work. Lesser experienced or younger dogs are first evaluated, and if needed, placed in a separated class with either Ray or Fred to determine exactly what goals need to be accomplished over the three days to improve the dog and handler.

This is my fifth year being involved with the BSS Flushing Dog Seminar and I have noticed that each year the dogs and handlers continue to get better. This is no accident. People are listening to the trainers and taking what is learned at the seminar home and continuing the training. Each year we have returning attendees and the performance from one year to the next is amazing.

This great event is very reasonably priced at $300 for the entire weekend, including all meals. RV electrical hookups for eight (four 30amp and four 50amp) are available at no charge for those who would like to camp for the weekend. Mark you calendar and join us for the fun and festivities. Contact the Boykin Spaniel Society by phone at 803-425-1032 or via Email at boykinss@boykinspaniel.org to enroll. We look forward to seeing you in December at the seminar.

Hotel Information:
LaQuinta
7333 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
803-783-5410

Reservations
Please mention The Boykin Spaniel Society for special pricing
Dogs are allowed and there is a free continental breakfast
The manager is Vinnie Patel.

The rate is $69.00 plus tax per night. This can be a king or 2 double beds. Please mention The Boykin Spaniel Society to get this special rate, the hotel has a block of rooms reserved for us. The rate includes breakfast in the morning.

If you need the address to the BSS Upland Seminar to punch into your GPS or Map Quest,..the address is:
104 Retriever Creek Lane
St Matthews, SC 29135

Or follow the directions below from the La Quinta hotel to RocknCreek Kennels:

1: Start out going NORTHWEST on GARNERS FERRY RD/US-378/US-76.

2: Merge onto I-77 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward CHARLESTON/SPARTANBURG.

3: Merge onto I-26 E via the exit on the LEFT toward CHARLESTON.

4: Take the ROAD 31 exit, EXIT 125, toward GASTON.

5: Take the ROAD 31 ramp.

6: Merge onto SC-31/OLD SANDY RUN RD.

7: Turn RIGHT onto US-176/US-21. Continue to follow US-176.

8: Turn RIGHT onto BIG BEAVER CREEK RD/SC-35.

9: Turn RIGHT onto RETRIEVER CREEK LN.
Go to the 2nd entrance on the right hand side, thru the double swinging gates and check in at the Big White Building on the left hand side

All you need to bring is your "brown", a leash, something bright orange to wear in the field, a chair to sit in, an open mind and a willingness to learn and you'll do great!