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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 “January 11th-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 “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”

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For many, many years, MN NAVHDA has held indoor winter obedience classes for its members.    This legacy was started by Barb Jensen, who along with her husband Bill were instrumental in the founding of our chapter in 1972.   This course is meant to carry on that tradition.  “Finished” gun dogs are not made in … Continue reading “WEDNESDAY 10 week Indoor Obedience Course-Stillwater, MN starts Jan 15th”

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While the cold and snow have you stuck inside thinking about warmer times, MN NAVHDA would like to offer and option for you and your dog to get out on Thursday evenings into a clean, warm facility and either brush up or maybe start from scratch on some basic obedience and “good citizenship” so next spring … Continue reading “THURSDAY 10 Week Indoor “Foundations & Fundamentals” Class-Ramsey, MN at AQ Canine”

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The course is generally for dogs from 12 weeks to 12 months of age. Course Fee-$175.00 Mondays Feb 3rd through April 7th 7:00-9:00pm (Open to Chapter Members ONLY with recognized NAVHDA breeds) This class uses positive reinforcement methods to teach your dog what it needs before you head to the field.  It will cover the basics … Continue reading “MONDAY 10 Week Positive Reinforcement Training-Stillwater, MN”