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Training Day

27/4/2019

 
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Outdoor Training Day!
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May 11, 2019
Training 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Featherquest

We will have NA Training including, field, track and water work!

UT & UPT Training will include Field and Water work if available.

We will also have Stations for Heeling, whoa post (for those interested).

We prefer to work field in braces so please be sure to bring whatever means you require to control your dog when you are the backing dog – e-collar or check cord or both

We train rain or shine! Dress for the weather!

Registration is closed
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We suggest you bring the following items if you have them:
  • Chair
  • Drinking water for you and your dog
  • Shot gun (break action only) if you want to be a vetted gunner, and ammo (light loads – 6 to 8)
  • Crate/kennel for putting dog up or stake out
  • Check cord
  • Leash/lead
  • Bumpers/Dummies
  • Lunch or potluck item if participating
  • Water for dogs and beverage for you
  • Blaze orange hat, vest, jacket
Other items you may want to bring to training:
  • Other training aids you use (food, ball, tugs, place boards)
  • Bowls for Food or Energy Treats
  • Dog First Aid Kit
  • Snacks​

Please come with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and your questions about the training. ​

Cancelled - First Outdoor Training Day

17/4/2019

 
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Outdoor Training Day!
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April 27, 2019
Training 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Featherquest

Signup Here on the website
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Non-Member/Guest fee is $10.00 per person or $25.00 with dog

We suggest you bring the following items if you have them:
  • Chair
  • Drinking water for you and your dog
  • Crate/kennel for putting dog up or stake out
  • Check cord
  • Leash/lead
  • Bumpers/Dummies
  • Lunch or potluck item if participating
  • Water for dogs and beverage for you
  • Blaze orange hat, vest, jacket
Other items you may want to bring to training:
  • Other training aids you use (food, ball, tugs, place boards)
  • Bowls for Food or Energy Treats
  • Dog First Aid Kit
  • Snacks​

We will have NA Training including, field, track and water work!
UT & UPT Training will include Field and Water work if available.
We will also have Stations for Heeling, whoa post (for those interested)
We prefer to work field in braces so please be sure to bring whatever means you require to control your dog when you are the backing dog – e-collar or check cord or both

We train rain or shine!  Dress for the weather!

Please come with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and your questions about the training. 

Handlers Clinic

8/4/2019

 
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Prairie Vista NAVHDA Presents:


2019 NAVHDA Handlers Clinic - JUNE 22 & 23, 2019

The Handlers Clinic is an educational tool developed by NAVHDA to help dog owners and handlers understand the testing system. The clinics are conducted by designated trained
leaders; all of whom are NAVHDA Senior Judges. During the two day clinic weekend, participants experience all aspects of a Natural Ability, Utility Preparatory, and Utility Test. The first few hours of each day is devoted to informal classroom instruction. There is discussion of Test mechanics, the scoring system and NAVHDA philosophy.
More at https://www.navhda.org/testing/holdinghandler-clinic

Clinic Leader: Mark Whalen, Senior
Judge and Apprentice Judge
Program Manager

Where: Featherquest 
When: Saturday June 22 & June 23, 2019
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $150.00 (NAVHDA Members – any chapter)
-This is a two day clinic, there is no reduced cost for only one day.

Why: NAVHDA developed this Clinic to familiarize participants with the NAVHDA system and philosophy of judging versatile hunting dogs.

How: Learning how to use judge work cards and scoring for Natural Ability, Utility Preparatory and Utility dogs.

Who: Anyone interested in learning about versatile hunting dogs, how to handle them and characteristics to look for in breeding stock and progeny. Also anyone considering the Judge Development Program

What you need to bring:
- Prepare by reading the NAVHDA Aims, Programs and Rests rule book
- Bring all-weather gear, also you must be wearing an article of blaze orange clothing when we are in the field. We will be in the field so ensure you have appropriate foot wear.
- Bring beverages for yourself.

Places to stay:
Dry Camping at Featherquest – no charge
Delburne Campground
Stettler or Red Deer hotels

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