Official training days are held in either DE BEQUE or CRAIG, CO (200 Andrea Wy OR at the Wyman Museum).

2026 Training Days Schedule & Location:

• February 28th: De Beque

• March 14th: De Beque

• April 18th: De Beque

• May 30th: Craig (200 Andrea Wy)

• June 13th: Craig

• July 18th: Craig (Wyman Museum) MOCK TEST

• TEST DATES: July 25th & 26th Craig

Please read through all of the guidelines that are outlined.  It is important that we stay safe as we begin training in larger groups again.

• For all sessions, we require all puppies to have received all of their puppy vaccinations (recommend 4 month+ of age) prior to attending this training night.

• If youth attend the Saturday training days, they must stay with their parent the whole day. Children MUST remain supervised during training days.

• Saturday Training Days will be open for all levels of dogs and handlers and will usually be set up to mimic the natural ability (NA) test or utility test (UT).

What to Bring:

(Did you order your birds?) Training days will be held rain or shine, so come prepared with appropriate clothing, bug spray, sunscreen, drinks (lots of water), snacks, etc. The fields can be wet, so consider bringing waterproof boots and rain gear. Folding chairs, and a tarp or pop-up shelter are good additions to provide shade for you and your dog.

Bring plenty of water for your dog, along with whatever training gear you use. You’ll need a leash, check cord, e-collar, whistle, and a bird bag. The Chapter has some equipment available, like retrieving bumpers, training table, blinds and decoys, heeling sticks, duck wingers, and bird launchers. A crate or stake-out is recommended to keep your dog quiet and comfortable while waiting its turn in the field.

Please consider donating 20 guage shells to the chapter, as we use roughly 2 shells per bird during training days. No need to bring your gun unless specifically asked to. Thank you in advance.

JOT FORM - TRAINING DAY BIRDS
Bird orders must be in by Wednesday prior to training days.

• Homing Pigeons (no kill) - $5/bird

• Quail - $12/bird

• Chukar - $17/bird