FIELD GOALS! Get ready for Yankee’s first outdoor clinic of the year
FIELD GOALS!
Get Ready for Yankee’s First Outdoor Clinic of the Year
The first outdoor YANKEE TRAINING CLINIC of the 2026 season will be held at the
Green Point Wildlife Management Area on April 25 from
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Whether you’re testing a dog this year, introducing a puppy to the wonderful world of bird hunting,
or just giving your hunting buddy a tune-up, come join us. We’ll cover all kinds of field work for
all levels — steadiness, tracking, retrieving, heeling, and obedience drills.
(No water work yet.)
Clinic Details
- Registration: Watch for an email with a link to our online registration.
- Start Time: The clinic will begin at 9:00 AM.
- Lunch: At noon we’ll fire up the grill. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.
- Check-In: When you arrive, check in at the field to learn about the day’s training stations.
What to Bring
The weather in April can be unpredictable, so come prepared.
- Boots and layered clothing
- Water for you and your dog
- Dog leash
- Stake-out or crate for your dog
- Optional: canopy for rain or sun
Directions
Take I-295 to Exit 43. Go east on Route 197 through Richmond.
Turn right onto Route 128 and continue for 1 mile.
The grounds are on the right side. Watch for signs.
More information about our training sites is available on our website:
www.yankeenavhda.org
Reminder
Yankee clinics are designed to provide a variety of training opportunities for everyone and their dogs.
When it is not your turn in the field, there are plenty of ways to stay involved:
- Practice heeling and stay drills on the place boards
- Find a partner and work on retrieving drills
- Walk along with other dogs in the field to observe and learn
- Help as a “gallery” for dogs practicing tracks and drag retrieves
- Pitch in with the setup and lunch crew
Important Notes
Please keep your dog on a lead or staked unless:
- You are working your dog in the field
- You are in the designated exercise area
- You are participating in drills
You may run your dog in the fields or woods once the clinic is over. However,
no gunfire (live or blank) is allowed after the clinic ends.
Green Point is open to the public at all times. While we carefully monitor gunning during clinics
and tests, once the clinic has ended there may be other people using the grounds for activities
such as bird watching or walking their dogs.
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