Ontario Grand River Chapter

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The purpose of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is to:

  • foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America;

  • to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs before and after the shot; and

  • to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging non selective and uncontrolled breeding, which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs.

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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. 

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    OGR Chapter History

    The Ontario Grand River Chapter was sanctioned on January 18, 1985. However, the history of the chapter goes beyond that time.  NAVHDA was founded in 1969 with significant input from members in Ontario including Bodo Winterhelt and Dr. Ed Bailey, authors of The Training and Care of the Versatile Hunting Dog - "the green book”. 

     

    The Ontario Chapter of NAVHDA became one of the charter chapters. The Ontario Chapter flourished and in late 1984 it was decided to divide to form two chapters within Ontario to allow for the additional development of the versatile dog. The Ontario Chapter dissolved and the Ontario Grand River and the Toronto Chapters were formed. Today, the Ontario Grand River Chapter serves Southwestern Ontario; from Lake Huron to Lake Ontario, from Georgian Bay to Lake Erie.

    ​© Copyright 2014 Ontario Grand River NAVHDA. 

    This is an independent web site maintained by the OGR Chapter. The OGR Chapter does not and is not authorized to speak or act on behalf of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, Inc. The accuracy of statements or information posted on or derived from use of this web site is not verified, and may not reasonably be relied upon.

    Training and Testing Dates

    TEST ENTRY FORM

    2020 Dates 

    Summer Training at Arkell

    August 8, 2020

    Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day.  New members welcome.

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    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. 

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    jjlbaker@rogers.com

    Summer Training at Arkell

    August 15, 2020

    Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day.  New members welcome.

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    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. 

    jjlbaker@rogers.com

    Summer Training at Arkell

    August 22, 2020

    Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day.  New members welcome.

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    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. 

    jjlbaker@rogers.com

    Summer Training at Ruffwood Game Farm

    August 29, 2020

    Training for OGR Chapter members. $10 per handler per day.  New members welcome.

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    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. 

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    No duck search training. 

    Email jjlbaker@rogers.com to confirm attendance.

    OGR NAVHDA Fall Natural Ability Test (TEST IS FULL)

    September 5-7, 2020

    Location: Ruffwood Game Farm, Cayuga, ON

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    To test with NAVHDA:

    • Dogs must be registered with NAVHDA International​

    • Hander & owner (at least one co-owner) must be members of NAVHDA International

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    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!

    Entries submitted to Janice Wolff, Test Secretary.

    OGR NAVHDA Fall Natural Ability & Utility Test (TEST IS FULL)

    September 19 & 20, 2020

    Location: Arkell, ON

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    To test with NAVHDA:

    • Dogs must be registered with NAVHDA International​

    • Hander & owner (at least one co-owner) must be members of NAVHDA International

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    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!

    Entries submitted to Janice Wolff, Test Secretary.

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