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
2022 Dates
OGR NAVHDA Spring Natural Ability Test
June 4th and 5th
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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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 Fall Natural Ability Test and Utility Test
September 3rd, 4th and 5th
Location: Hullet Marsh Provincial Wildlife - Clinton, ON
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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Please check with Test Secretary, Janice Wolff for availability of test spots
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Entry From: OGR NAVHDA Test Form
OGR Spring Training Clinics 2022
Register: CLOSED
OGR Summer Training Clinics 2022
Saturday July 23rd - Train the Trainer/Utility Test Demonstration Clinic
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Location Hullet Marsh
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Cost: $25
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No training for dogs
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Please register here: Sign Up Form (CLOSED)
This is aimed to educate and prepare handlers who are interested in running their dogs in the the Utility Test or to get their dog ready for hunting season. We will have senior NAVHDA judges show and provide detailed information about the test and provide guidance on the training process required to be successful at the Utility Test/fall hunting season.
Contact/Questions : Jeff Pletch
Saturday July 30th - Training Day
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Location: Hullet Marsh
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Cost: $10
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Suitable for all dogs, will have access to field and water for training
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Please register here: Sign Up/Bird Order (CLOSED)
Saturday August 6th - Training Day
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Location: Hullet Marsh
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Cost: $10
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Suitable for all dogs, will have access to field and water for training
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Please register here: Sign Up/Bird Order (CLOSED)
Saturday August 13th - Training Day
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Location: Hullet Marsh
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Cost: $10
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Suitable for all dogs, will have access to field and water for training
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Please register here: Sign Up/Bird Order (CLOSED)
Saturday August 20th - Training Day
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Location: Hullet Marsh
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Cost: $10
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Suitable for all dogs, will have access to field and water for training
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Please register here: Sign Up/Bird Order (CLOSED)
Saturday August 27th - Training Day
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Location: Hullet Marsh
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Cost: $10
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Suitable for all dogs, will have access to field and water for training
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Please register here: Sign Up/Bird Order (CLOSED)
Contact/Questions : Jeff Pletch
Participants must be a member of OGR NAVHDA to participate with their dog but we welcome visitors and potential members to watch the action!
Fall Test and Training Information
OGR NAVHDA Fall Natural Ability/Utility Test
June 4th and 5th
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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Handler & owner (at least one co-owner) must be members of NAVHDA International
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Entries submitted to Janice Wolff, Test Secretary
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