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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 “January 11th-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 … Continue reading “January 11th-Versatile Dog 201 “HEEL, WHOA, FETCH” & Utility Test Overview-Stillwater, MN”