Details:
NEW TO RETRIEVER SPORTS!? That's OK!
Evaluations and introduction to field basics are offered in separate private coaching sessions. Please email to inquire and set up a retriever coaching session.
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ABOUT FIELD DAYS:
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Training includes use of frozen defrosted real ducks, dokens, and bumpers.
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Gunfire (blanks) will be shot.
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We will start at 9am and train .... UNTIL .....
*Weather pending*
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First official birds (Guns up / dog to the line) by 10am.
Cost is $50 per person for 2 dogs. Each additional dog is $10
Attend 4 field days and come free to your 5th!
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All retriever breeds welcome.
If you are willing to help throw birds, load wingers, transport dogs etc ... that would be helpful to make the day run smoothly but not necessary. Don't know how to do those things!? THAT'S OK; We can teach you!
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Safety first and foremost.
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All participants must have a current (within 1 year) liability and canine vet form on file. *** Please note this form MUST be completed from a PC or laptop. It will not work using your phone.
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When not working your dog, please be sure your dog is safely crated in your vehicle, has water / fan etc.
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If your dog is not acclimated to gunfire we suggest that your first attend a few private retriever coaching sessions.
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For safety, if you are unsure at all about your dog's re-call; it is extra important to be sure they have a fitted collar with ID tag. Field days are conducted in open fields without fenced boundaries.
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Depending on the weather and your dog's abilities we may do water work in our pond(s). Please bring towels for your dog.
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If your dog is not known to be reliable off leash, please bring a 30 - 50 foot light weight long line.
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An appropriate dog training whistle is highly recommended.
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You may use whatever training equipment you typically use with your dog. If we feel something different could be helpful we have all sorts of collars and leads to offer for borrowing.