SoCal NAVHDA Training Days
Our training days are generally held the third Sunday of each month at Prado Recreation Dog Park. The park opens at 7:30 AM and training begins shortly thereafter.
Fee to enter the park is $15.00 *Cash Only* per person or married couple (one vehicle).
Training Day Guidelines & Procedures
(1) Please keep your dog under control at all times, particularly when he/she is not working on a drill.
(2) Everyone in the field must wear a blaze orange hat, t-shirt or vest. Members holding a gun in the field must have completed a hunter safety class or have a hunting license.
(3) Children are to be supervised and remain in the designated parking area at all times.
(4) No alcohol on premises.
What To Bring:
If you are joining us for the first time, below is a list of items that are recommended to bring.
For Your Dog(s)
Water
Tie-Outs
Leads/ Leash
Kennel/ Crate
Bowls
Food or Energy Treats
First Aid Kit
Bumpers/ Dummies
Towel for muddy paws
Comb/brush to aid in the removal of burrs
For You
Water
Snacks
Appropriate Clothing/Footwear for Field/Water Work.
Bird Crates/Bird Bags for Your Ordered Birds
Break Action Shotgun (if you plan on shooting) - This is a NAVHDA requirement
Steel shot only (this is a California requirement)
First Aid Supplies
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Eye and ear protection
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE ABLE TO CONTROL YOUR DOG. THIS IS A GOOD SOCIALIZATION TIME FOR YOUR DOG, BUT ATTITUDE AND CONTROL IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BLAZE ORANGE HAT OR VEST OR COAT TO WEAR.