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Join us for an overview of the Minnesota Chapter and what we offer our members through the course of the upcoming training and testing season. Meet Chapter Officials, Training Leaders, Judges Overview of Chapter Training and Puppy Exposure Opportunities for Members Overview of Grounds Locations, Passes and Rules Overview of the NAVHDA Testing system There … Continue reading “Jan 10th-Introduction to Minnesota NAVHDA-Stillwater, MN”

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9:00am to 10:45am No cost, open to members and non-members. This Class will cover basic important characteristics of Versatile Dogs and NAVHDA principles: Use of Nose Desire Search Water Tracking Cooperation Physical Attributes (Coat, Bite, Teeth) Temperament/Gun Sensitivity-Shyness We will also go over the segments of the Natural Ability Test, Scorecard & Prize Level system … Continue reading “Jan 10th-Versatile Dog 101-“SEARCH, POINT, TRACK, SWIM” & Natural Ability Test Overview-Stillwater, MN”

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To become a fully “finished” gun dog, a dog needs Obedience.   What is Obedience?    This is where a line can be drawn between a dog’s Natural Ability and inherent Cooperation, and what the dog must learn from his Handler/Trainer.  Cooperation comes from Nature, Genetics and Good Breeding.  Obedience comes from MAN.  Obedience is the actions and behaviors man shapes into … Continue reading “Jan 10th-Versatile Dog 201 “HEEL, WHOA, FETCH” -Intro to Obedience Training- Gun Dog & Utility Test Overview-Stillwater, MN”

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Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack)  and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. Test Fee:  $200.00 Test Secretary:   Kathleen Weller (865) 274-6843 katred07@gmail.com Test Entry Applications will be taken through the NAVHDA … Continue reading “May 9th & 10th 2026 -Natural Ability Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”

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Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack)  and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. Test Fees:  Natural Ability: $200.00 Gun Dog & Utility: $250.00 Test Secretary:   Aly LaBonne (612) 449-9634 labonne.aly@gmail.com Test … Continue reading “June 27th & 28th 2026 NA-GDT-UT Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”

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Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack)  and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. Test Fees:  Natural Ability: $200.00 Gun Dog & Utility: $250.00 Test Secretary:   Tammy Hill 218-929-1540 tammyhill17@gmail.com Test Entry … Continue reading “August 15th & 16th 2026 NA-GDT-UT Test-Iron Range Retriever Club-Virginia/Eveleth, MN”

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Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack)  and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. Test Fees:  *NOTE*-Natural Ability is NOT offered at this test, please see our other tests Gun Dog & Utility: … Continue reading “August 22nd & 23rd 2026 GDT-UT Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”

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Volunteers to Arrive by 6:30am Handlers to Arrive by 6:45am for Judge’s meeting & test instructions A Non-Vegetarian Lunch (Hot Dogs and/or Burgers, Chips, Snack)  and bottled water will be provided to all Handlers, Guests & Volunteers. **ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY APRIL 11TH** Test Fee:  $200.00 Test Secretary:   Julie Hjerpe 612-518-3107 bruliehjerpe@att.net Test Entry … Continue reading “September 12th & 13th 2026 -Natural Ability Test-Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN”