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FREE PURINA MASTERCLASS

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Faansie Basson

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The Language of Champions -Perfecting Your Communication Game

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🗓️ Date: Wednesday December 11, 2024 🕢 Time: 8:00 PM Eastern

 

Join us for an unforgettable Purina Masterclass on December 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET, featuring legendary retriever trainer Pat Burns and world-renowned Border Collie handler Faansie Basson.

Discover how to elevate your training by mastering the art of communication. From the precision of whistle cues to the broader principles of building trust and clarity with your canine partner, this Masterclass will equip you with tools and insights to enhance your handler-dog connection and achieve peak performance.

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Don’t miss this chance to learn from two of the world’s best. Reserve your spot now and start speaking the language of champions!

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​Save the date: December 11!

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The link to join Masterclass will be emailed to you 1 hour before the event if you have registered prior to 7:00 PM EASTERN. This link will take you directly to the Masterclass. If you are unable to join us for the live event, all of Purina Masterclass replays will be posted in the Purina Masterclass Library. 

 

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Faansie Basson
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Faansie Basson has been training sheepdogs for the past twenty-five years. Born and raised in South Africa, he started farming in 1993. His involvement with sheep soon led him to sheepdogs, and because he is by nature competitive, sheepdog trialing. He has won the South African Nationals multiple times and has been very successful running the Brace competition.

In past years, he has given instruction clinics in South Africa, the U.S, Australia, and much of Europe and has also traveled with his dogs to numerous countries to compete and to judge. In 2015, he moved to the USA with his wife Elmarie and two daughters, Christie and Jana. He currently lives in Texas and is involved with sheepdogs full-time, teaching clinics and competing.

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