USING THE TRAINING GROUNDS
Handler protocol and etiquette on the training grounds:
The grounds are open to training your dog on non-chapter days.
COMMON COURTESY & RULES
SAFETY for dogs and humans is our number one priority.
As a training club, we expect the ethical treatment of dogs AND birds. Provide water, shade, proper containment/crates for training days and at home.
We are privileged to have the Mead Dog Training Grounds to work on. Unethical behavior by even ONE member can result in the loss of this privilege.
- Find out who's doing what in the field or water site before you use it.
- Wait your turn or use a different field/water site to train on if your name is further down the list. Some training days can have upwards of 70 people/dogs.
- It may seem confusing if you're a new member on training day – but there is a system to keep it all moving. The only way everyone will get their training done and have an enjoyable, safe day is when we follow the running lists on club training days.
The grounds are open to training your dog on non-chapter days.
COMMON COURTESY & RULES
SAFETY for dogs and humans is our number one priority.
- All dogs that are not actively running a field or the water WILL BE ON A LEASH.
- Respect each dog's personal space. Do not walk along the back sides of vehicles where dogs are staked out. Not all dogs are friendly or appreciate their personal space invaded.
- Ask owners/handlers if it's OK before approaching a dog. Not all dogs are friendly.
- Wear an ORANGE hat when working in the field.
- Young children must be supervised at all times.
- Break-action guns are the only firearms allowed. The gun must be unloaded and in the open position until the dog is on point and the handler is in the ready position.
- If your dog tends to bark, consider bringing a bark collar or ask one of the senior members. This is an effective method to train your dog to be silent in consideration of others.
- Keep the grounds clean. Clean up after yourself and take your trash home.
- Pickup all dead birds from your training and dispose of them.
As a training club, we expect the ethical treatment of dogs AND birds. Provide water, shade, proper containment/crates for training days and at home.
We are privileged to have the Mead Dog Training Grounds to work on. Unethical behavior by even ONE member can result in the loss of this privilege.
The Mead Dog Training Grounds are located at 200684 County Road O, Mosinee, WI - 6.8 miles north of Junction City, WI, just north of the Eau Pleine River bridge. The entrance to the grounds is on the west side of County O and is marked with a fire number and sign.