| The South Texas Border Kennel Club is an All-Breed Club dedicated to the AKC purebred dog. The South Texas Border Kennel Club will offer the following activities: * Public Outreach Programs * Fun Matches * Show Matches * Field Trials * Hunt Tests * Obedience Trials |
| Events will be conducted using the AKC Rules and Regulations unless otherwise noted. Check back periodically for event schedules. |
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| The "First" Annual Snake Avoidance Training Clinic was a huge success. Eighteen dogs were put through the training. Not just bird dogs, but Dobermans, and Australian Shepherds, also. We would like to extend a special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Tillmin Welch for allowing us to hold this clinic at their ranch. |
| Native South Texas Western Diamond Back Rattlesnake used in the training |
| Professional dog trainer and King Ranch quail hunting guide, Luther Young, preparing the snake's mouth. The snake can strike but cannot bite. |
| Here's A.K.C. junior handler and South Texas Border Kennel Club member, Kaitlyn Sanchez, and one of her conformation Brittanys going through the training. |
| The successful result! A dog that heads in the opposite direction when a snake is encountered. |
| South Texas Border Kennel Club vice president Ed Wylie and his German Shorthair Pointer, Gus |
| Luther preparing a Brittany for the final step of the Snake Avoidance Training Process |
The Three Basic Segments of Snake Avoidance Training
| "Curiosity" Natural curiosity takes over and the dog goes in to check out the snake. |
| "The Bad Experience" Once the dog has the encounter with the snake, the trainer administers a stimulation by the electronic collar. |
| "The End Result" The dog avoids the snake and will not even make eye contact. |