Training Ground Rules

1. ALL visitors/trainers must sign a waiver before being allowed to remain on the grounds. The waiver will be kept on file for future visits.
2. Your dog must be on leash at all times unless involved in a training exercise. Do not allow your dog to come up to other dogs. During training sessions many dogs are excited and may not want to politely greet your dog. Do not attempt to touch anyone's dog without first asking owner's permission.
3. All training is done at the discretion of the trainer. Do not work your dog in the parking area during other people's training session unless you are the next person up for a session. It is OK to give your dog pee/poop breaks, but keep them brief to avoid any conflicts with dog that may be transporting to or from the parking area. Be aware of what is going on around you BEFORE you let your dog out of the crate.
4. Your dog must be put away during protection work unless you are given permission to keep him on the field by the trainer Dave Blank.
5. Please respect our grounds. If your dog poops, pick it up and dispose of it in the trash can A pooper scooper is available.
6. If you groom or brush your dog, dispose of the dog hair in the trash can. Do NOT leave it on the ground.
7. All trash must thrown in the trash can. Cigarette butts belong in a proper container...NOT on ground.
8 Although we are a social group, please remember the only way to learn about the sport is to pay attention during the training sessions. Talking loudly during other's session is inconsiderate. Paying attention during other's participants sessions is good way to add value to your training time.
9. All participants are responsible for their own safety equipment. \We recommend high-top soccer shoes, long pants, shirts with sleeves, and leather gloves for handlers.
10. Handlers must be sure that their equipment is in good condition to insure the safety of our helper.
11. While crates in your car is not required, it is highly recommended. We have had a situation where a dog smashed through a car window because it was excited during the protection training. For your dog's safety and the other participants safety, please have a crate in your car.
12. Make sure that puppy or dogs vaccinations are current. If your dog has been ill please be sure to keep them at home until fully recovered.

13. Kids under 18 years old are only allowed on the training grounds, if they are actively training a dog and are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parents and legal guardians are solely responsible for enforcing this rule. All children must be under the control of their guardian(s) at all times. No exceptions will be made to this rule.

14. Above all we are here to enjoy the sport of Schutzhund. We are here to support and help one another achieve our goals in this ultimate life sport. Good sportsmanship and respect is expected by all.
15. Tipping the helper is recommended.
16. We enforce these rules. If you can't follow them, you will be asked to leave.

Schutzhund Training, Illinois