2012 Training Dates
All training days are conducted at Buckeyes Plantation McGarity Farms in Jersey Ga.
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Sat, 3/17
Sat, 4/21
Sat, 5/19
Sat, 6/16
Sat, 7/21
Sat, 8/18
Sat, 9/15
Sat, 10/20
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Training Day, Buckeyes Plantation Jersey, Ga |
Normal Training Day Schedule
- 7:00 to 8:00 - Meet at Pole Barn buy and distribute birds
- 8:30 - Break into NA, UT groups and proceed to fields
- 9:00 to early afternoon - coordinated training in groups
- Cleanup and equipment return
Depending on the number of handlers, there will be 2 or 3 fields set aside. Handler/Dog teams of like
skill level will train together so that everyone can benefit. Please make sure that you have a
kennel or a tether for your dog when it is not in the field. We should be finished with the training by 2 p.m.
Be prepared for the weather and bring along a folding chair, sunscreen, water for the dogs, lunch and drinks.
Keys to an efficient training day.
- Keep an eye on the activity in your group
- Go to the least crowded station for your dog's skill level
- UT - Do your duck search early in the day.
- It's a long walk to the fields. Safely preposition yourself to plant birds if the team in front of you is about done
- Have yourself and your dog suited up and ready to go when it is your turn
- Find a partner and help each other complete training evolutions
- If you want a more experienced handler to watch your dog, ask early
See the calendar page for directions and maps.