[sojerseygsp]

Is anyone participating in the NAVHDA fall test on Sept 12 & 13?

I plan on going just to watch and learn a thing or two. Will be the first hunt test I attend. Which day is more productive, Sat or Sun?

Jay

 

[bushden]

What is NAVHDA?

 

[jkotys]

Wasn't sure my self, looked it up:

http://www.navhda.org

North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association

 

[markbrit]

Del Val NAVHDA website

NAVHDA is North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.

I am entered in the Natural Ability test with my pup on Sunday.

Either day would be good to check it out. You may see more finshed dogs in the Utility test on Saturday.

Here is some info on the testing requirements

 

[sojerseygsp]

There are no NA test ran on Saturday? I was hoping to see a little of both.

I'm not getting my GSP pup until next year and want to gauge different dogs maturity the level of training that should be achieved by certain ages. I been so busy all summer, I never made it up to a training clinic.

Good luck with your pup! [up]
Which kennel is he/she out of?

Jay

 

[markbrit]

No test is on both days. I am running on Sunday. I should be there helping on Saturday too. Ask for Mark.

I have Brits from Marjos Brittanys.

 

[sojerseygsp]

[up][up]
Cool hope to see you there!

 

[WestjerzeyBraques]

NAVHDA is good times. I learned alot with my first pup. Del Val is a nice chapter.
My male Braque Francais is a NA Prize 1 dog 112points.

good luck

 

[Kal]

I am also a Del Val member and will be there helping both days for the test. My GSP ran the NA test back in June. Working on finishing up F.F. at the moment.

Ask for Keith or my wife Kerry would like to meet you.

Markbrit, Good Luck. I am sure "Sam I am" will do Great. See you Tomorrow at the training day at the Mills.

 

[nobellekennelz]

Sojerseygsp:

With a young dog, there is no hard fast rule on a level of training that should be achieved by certain ages. Like people some dogs mature earlier than others therefore gauge your training specifically for your dog. How quickly your pup progresses and to what levels is based on intelligence, maturity, natural instinct, desire of the individual dog. Some dogs have it and some dogs do not!

 

[sojerseygsp]

Well since I know my pup will be intelligent and full of natural instinct and desire, I have nothing to worry about.

I understand what you're saying, but you don't think I should set benchmarks?

Are you going to the test?

 

[sojerseygsp]

Keith will you have your pup there?

 

[markbrit]

Thanks for good wishes Keith. I am not at training tommorow. Better bring a raincoat!

Jay there will be many dogs there at the test.

 

[sojerseygsp]

I know, but Keith's dog is out of the same kennel that mine is coming from. Actually the same dam if I'm not mistaken.

 

[nobellekennelz]

Sojersey:

A benchmark in my definition is a minimum standard. You should set expectations based on where your puppy is witin a specific point in time within their own developement and maturity. You want a pup that matures ito a happy healthy dog. Too much pressure early on in a pups life may result in a negative way when the puppy matures.

Well since I know my pup will be intelligent and full of natural instinct and desire, I have nothing to worry about.

Other than the trainer no..

 

[sojerseygsp]

Other than the trainer no..

That's why I need to get to a NAVHDA event and meet some people that know what they are doing.

 

[nobellekennelz]

Sojersey:

Hook up with Tim Clark, Glenn Basko and you will do all right.

 

[sojerseygsp]

[up] . I'll ask for them at the the test.

 

[nobellekennelz]

I think Tim is running a dog although I am not certain on which day. A Nobelle pup that is under two will be running in a UT test I think on Sunday. The owners are Ed and Kathi Harrington.