CLub Etiquettes - Page 1

Just follow the Golden Rule and you should be fine.By that I mean give what you want to recieve!!!!

Some good things to know if you are new:
 always bring water for the helper, help set up and break down field and put equipment away, pay attention  as you can learn from everyone, don't be afraid to be a "spotter" for someone doing obedience, especially motion exercises.  

One of my personal pet peeves, is people who show up just to work their own dog and leave. Everyone in the club should be there to help and learn from everyone else. The last dog on the field does not get the benefit of distraction training or new ideas brought up if everyone else has already packed up and gone home. Becoming a full member of a club, to me, also means becoming a physical part of the club, that is working together, not just for your own goals and training.

Good advice Kandi.  One thing I've noticed is that it's best to observe everything going.  watch the tracking, Ob and protection.  You can learn a lot by watching others.  I would quietly watch and not interject my opinion right at the beginning.  Just watch and learn, if you need to ask questions find a friendly, knowledgeable club member and seek their help.  I also always check with the TD before bringing my dog on the field even if training is over.  It is is just being considerate and respectful. 

Jim

Kandi, those are some excellent points! Glad you shared them with me, when I first came to club, an important lesson that I have never forgotten.

Personally, I think we should look at club etiquette from a club perspective and NOT from the perspective of the new comer. What should WE as club members do to "enlighten" prospective newbies, visitors, and spectators?

1) does the club have someone assigned to welcome new folks?
2) is that person, out going, friendly, willing to share info? or is it just their turn this time around?

We can share all the ideas we can come up with for a new person coming into a club, but I think we will make better use of our time, if we talk about how we as clubs handle ourselves.

Just my little ole opinion.