Crowe Farm Facility Guidelines

Crowe Farm LLC Facility Guidelines

1. Keep your dog on leash AT ALL TIMES. Your instructor will indicate when your dog can be off leash for training.

2. You are completely responsible for the safety of your dog and the actions of your dog. If you are struggling, ask for help. If you don’t understand something or an instruction is unclear, ASK about it.

3. Minors may accompany their parent/guardian. Minors over which you do not have guardianship must have a release signed by their parent/guardian to observe or participate in activities.

4. This is a working farm. Please respect fences and livestock. Do not let your dog approach livestock even across fence lines. You are responsible for any injury to stock caused by you or your dog. This includes vet bills or replacement cost at market value.

5. Your dog is not here to visit, play, or interact with other dogs in any way unless your instructor organizes such activities as a part of a training plan. Do not allow your dog to approach other dogs or for them to approach your dog. All dogs do not like other dogs and the purpose of most training is for your dog to work for you. Your dog may find other dogs more interesting than you during training and that would be counterproductive. Stay 6-10 ft away from other dogs.

6. Pick up after your dog. If you don’t have a bag to bag your dog’s poop, ask. We will provide one and even provide instruction on the best way to clean up after your dog. Deposit bagged poop into the appropriate receptacle.

7. No Flexi-Leads or electronic or shock collars. A six foot leash and a flat collar is preferred. Discuss equipment with your trainer if necessary. Appropriate equipment will be suggested for your dog when needed by the instructor.

8. We have a porta-potty available at this time. Our septic system will not support extended use.

9. Keep your dog in the appropriate training area. Your instructor will identify your training location. For example, do not put your dog on agility obstacles or go into the pool dock area without instructor permission.

10. Wear clothing appropriate for your training. Closed-toe, lace-up shoes are preferred. Sandals that are secured to your feet are ok but no flip-flops!

11. You and your dog may get dirty. We live in Georgia. There is red mud. We are striving to landscape all our new construction and cover everything with lovely green grass but we may not be there yet. The Barn training space will be red dirt for a while until all the gravel and sand is delivered and spread appropriately. Please bear with us—we are working on it!

12. Watch your footing! We are not a golf course or walking trail. We are in the country—there are bugs and critters around here so keep your dog under control and be aware of your surroundings.

Some convenient tips that may be helpful:

--Family members may want to bring a folding chair. If you wish to bring several people with you please check with Tammy. Space in training areas is sometimes limited.

--A crate for your dog in your vehicle is useful and safer than transporting him/her loose in the car. You can also more easily secure the dog in the vehicle when training calls on you to do some things without the dog. There will always be times in training when your dog has to be secured out of your hands. I know that crating might not be something your dog is comfortable with so do not fret. We will discuss.

--Bring some water or a snack. We are out in the country pretty far.

--There is a convenience store on 27 at the county line. It isn’t modern or new but we occasionally buy gas and things there and feel safe. I have no idea about the cleanliness of restrooms. There is new station at the intersection of Hwy 5 and US 27 as well as a Dollar Store if you prefer not to use a porta-potty.

In conclusion, we are continuing our efforts to finish all our projects here—new gravel for the roads, grass and landscaping, perimeter fencing, etc. We hope to have a great facility that is comfortable and attractive where we can enjoy working with our dogs.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to make progress.

Tammy and Steve

Crowe Farm Canines, LLC