before we hit the field we always go over the safety rules first normally on the ride out i also like to have new folks come shoot some clays with me first so i know what to expect with new folks i use an older doghes good for about 4 hours thats normally plenty of time in the field for beginners but first and foremost safety first we dont need anymore bad publicity or injuries id be really pi??ed if some moron shot one of my dogs heor she might not make it back from the field there is no place in any shooting sport for folks who dont take safety seriously