NAVHDA Training Day Checklist

Essential gear for you:

• Wisconsin State Park sticker
• Current Dog Training Permit
• Hunter orange hat or vest
• Tick / Bug spray
• Waterproof boots
• Plastic trash bags
• Food and water
• Sunscreen
• Appropriate clothing (you will be standing outside so dress accordingly)
• Hand sanitizer/wet wipes

Optional gear for you:

• Folding chair
• Money to pay for birds (if required)
• Blank pistol and blanks
• Break-open shotgun and shotgun shells (lead, steel and popper loads) – if you are  allowed to shoot
• Spare clothes (for water work - we kid you not, this is based on prior experience!)
• Waders (for water work)
• Cooler

Essential gear for your dog:

• Extra water
• Dog crate or tie-out stake
• Collar (regular collar w/name-tag and e-collar if used)
• Leash
• Bowl and water bottles for use in field
• Dog first aid kit

Optional gear for your dog/training gear depending on training goals:

• Retrieving dummies
• Bird cage and bags if using birds
• Canoe or kayak with paddle(s) and life-vests for water work
• Set of heeling stakes / blind
• Decoys
• Bird launcher(s)