Purina Masterclass
Tom Smith
Training the Gentleman’s Gun Dog: The Wildrose Way with Tom Smith
Pat Burns was joined by Tom Smith, President and Owner of Wildrose Kennels, to dive into The Wildrose Way—a unique training approach focused on positive methods, consistency, and versatility.
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What to Expect:
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How to develop a versatile hunting dog using low-force, positive reinforcement techniques
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Insight into training for adaptability in various hunting environments, from duck blinds to quail fields
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Key Wildrose principles like Pack Behavior, Control, and Steadiness
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Tips for building a calm, reliable, and controlled retriever
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trainer, this Masterclass will give you actionable insights to improve your training program.
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Tom Smith
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Tom Smith - President/Owner of Wildrose Mississippi
Tom became the President/Owner of the Wildrose Oxford facility after 4 years as the General Manager. After training his first dog in 1998 the American style, Tom visited Wildrose and decided to join the pack. Wildrose Dixie became his best friend, hunting partner and office companion in 2008. He then became an associate trainer in 2010. After selling his industrial construction company, and deciding to further the never-ending adventures with Wildrose, Tom joined the Wildrose staff full time as the General Manager in October 2014. He received his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Kentucky and served in the military as an Infantry Officer from 1990 - 97 in Georgia, Alaska, Thailand, Japan, Egypt and Virginia. He is originally from Tell City, Indiana. Tom and his wife, Tina, reside on the property with their dog Dixie and Spot the cat.