Fun Match Newcomers

ARE YOU NEW TO NOCI FUN MATCHES?
      • ALL breeds and mixes are welcome!
      • Your dog does NOT need to be registered with any organization to participate in our fun matches.
      • All experience levels of handlers are welcome — if this is your first fun match ever, you will find knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging people here to help you get started!!
      • We are willing to help veteran handlers who want to proof their dogs.
      • Note: Bitches in heat are not allowed on the premises and cannot participate.
ARRIVING FOR YOUR FIRST FUN MATCH
      • The building has a long row of blue awnings in the front.  Parking and the main entrance are in back of the building.
          • The potty area is at the BACK of the parking lot in the large grassy field. At the lighted pole there are poop bags and a garbage can. You are required to pick up after your dog.  Please!
      • Upon entering the NOCI grounds and building:
          • NO SQUEAKER-TOYS ALLOWED during the fun match.
          • No extended Flexi-type leashes are allowed outside or indoors.
            • The single exception for Flexi-type leashes is reserved for training in the ring during your fun-match-run when your dog is the ONLY dog in the ring and you’re working on a specific issue. 
          • Keep your dog within 2 feet of you and under control at all times.  Pay attention to what your dog is looking at.  Do not let your dog lock eyes with or stare at another dog. Instead, interrupt your dog and redirect him to focus his attention on you.
          • Excessive barking or excessive disruptive behavior are grounds for you being asked to leave. 
              • Your dog is your “date” tonight — he deserves your complete attention so he can have a really fun night!
CHECK IN UPON ARRIVAL
      • At the Check-In Table, volunteers will:
          • Give you your stick-on label(s) with your running-order number(s).
          • Show you where you can set up your portable crate if you bring one.
          • Direct you to the correct ring for your class.
          • Show you where the bathrooms are.
          • And offer you a heartfelt welcome to NOCI!
      • The Table Steward at your class ring will check you in again.
          • Tell you where you are on the Running Order.
              • Tell you about how long it will be until your run.
          • Answer any questions you have about… well, anything.   🙂
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