Dog Training

Last organized training as the Fall Field Trial season starts.

Please send bird orders to Kirk by Monday night prior to training day.  No order = no birds.

WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR DOG

The following list are items you will need during training:

• Plenty of water and a bowl.  In the summer months you will want enough water to cool your dog off after running.  Consider collecting gallon jugs or a 5 gallon water carrier used for camping.
• Water bottle with squirt cap to carry in the field for your dog.
• Slip lead or collar and lead.
• Kennel /crate in vehicle or short tie out stake.
• Other training gear you may want to use such as bumpers, tennis balls, whistle, etc. The club has some equipment available like retrieving bumpers and a zinger winger.

WHAT TO BRING FOR YOURSELF

Bring items that will make your training session comfortable for you.  The list below is just a suggestion. We are several miles from modern conveniences.  The nearest Casey’s is in Bondurant or Mitchellville so plan accordingly.

• State of Iowa Hunting Licenses (Required by the state of Iowa because we are training dogs on public grounds.)
• Blaze orange hat and shirt or vest
• Eye and Hearing protection – We use live ammunition.
• Water  for drinking and a quick clean up
• Paper towels
• Snacks
• Cold gear and/or rain gear
• Shade tent in the summer  (There are no trees to park under.)
• Good boots. Waterproof boots are recommended in wet conditions.
• Sunscreen, bug spray, tick repellent
• Folding chair/ camp chair
• Bird Crate
• Garbage bags to bring home birds and/or garbage
• Camera or video recorder if you want your run recorded.