Ontario Grand River Chapter
The purpose of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is to:
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foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America;
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to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs before and after the shot; and
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to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging non selective and uncontrolled breeding, which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs.
Ontario Grand River (OGR) is a sanctioned, non-profit chapter serving Southwestern Ontario;
from Lake Huron to Lake Ontario, from Georgian Bay to Lake Erie.
Training and Testing Dates
2021 Dates
Summer Training at Arkell
August 8, 2020
Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day. New members welcome.
Contact jjlbaker@rogers.com to confirm attendance with date, name, age and breed of dog and the number of birds requested. Registration is required by the Wednesday prior to training. Priority is given to dogs testing in fall tests.
Summer Training at Arkell
August 15, 2020
Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day. New members welcome.
Contact jjlbaker@rogers.com to confirm attendance with date, name, age and breed of dog and the number of birds requested. Registration is required by the Wednesday prior to training. Priority is given to dogs testing in fall tests.
Summer Training at Arkell
August 22, 2020
Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day. New members welcome.
Contact jjlbaker@rogers.com to confirm attendance with date, name, age and breed of dog and the number of birds requested. Registration is required by the Wednesday prior to training. Priority is given to dogs testing in fall tests.
Summer Training at Ruffwood Game Farm
August 29, 2020
Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day. New members welcome.
Contact jjlbaker@rogers.com to confirm attendance with date, name, age and breed of dog and the number of birds requested. Registration is required by the Wednesday prior to training. Priority is given to dogs testing in fall tests.
No duck search training.
OGR NAVHDA Fall Natural Ability Test (TEST IS FULL)
September 5-7, 2020
Location: Ruffwood Game Farm, Cayuga, ON
To test with NAVHDA:
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Dogs must be registered with NAVHDA International
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Hander & owner (at least one co-owner) must be members of NAVHDA International
Due to COVID-19, we will be limiting the number of individuals on the grounds, however we will need some volunteers to help run the test, so please let us know if you are able to help!
OGR NAVHDA Fall Natural Ability & Utility Test (TEST IS FULL)
September 19 & 20, 2020
Location: Arkell, ON
To test with NAVHDA:
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Dogs must be registered with NAVHDA International
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Hander & owner (at least one co-owner) must be members of NAVHDA International
Due to COVID-19, we will be limiting the number of individuals on the grounds, however we will need some volunteers to help run the test, so please let us know if you are able to help!
OGR NAVHDA Fall Test
September 4th and 5th
Location: Hullet Marsh Wildlife Area
To test with NAVHDA:
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Dogs must be registered with NAVHDA International
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Handler & owner (at least one co-owner) must be members of NAVHDA International
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Entries submitted to Janice Wolff, Test Secretary
OGR NAVHDA Summer Training Clinics
Date: July 25, August 7,14, 21, 28
Location: Hullet Marsh Wildlife Area
Time: 8am-4pm
Cost: $10/handler
Bird costs: chukars $10/pheasants $10/ducks $15
Email to Register*: Nicola Di Loreto
*We need all participants to pre-register in order to adhere to COVID safety protocols
TRAINING CLINICS
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OGR NAVHDA Fall Natural Ability/Utility Test
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