Hi Everyone: It was great to see quite a few of you at the AKC Pointing Breed Hunt Tests this past weekend. Congratulations to Jenny and Polly who both had...
Hello all I would like to schedule a NAVHDA training day at Falcon Ridge on July 9th at 10:00. The plan is to do upland work (pointing and drag). The cost...
Hello all I was wondering how many people out there are planning on entering the fall NAVHDA test? We only have a few applicants at this time, so I was...
Well I'm interestd but Woody in Fairbanks is hosting a VDD Clinic on duck search, upland, obedience etc. for HZP and VGP at Chena Lakes. Gary Heidelbaugh a...
Is the President of NAVHDA still going to be one of the Judges? Jenny ... From: John Haddix To: greatlandnavhda@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005...
... -jane ... The plan is to do upland work (pointing and drag). The cost for the the day would be $20.00. This would get you 2 quail, help planting them and...
-John Thanks for the invite, but I will be in Fairbanks for the HZP/VGP training. It is scheduled for the 9th & 10th of July. Wish that you would come and join...
Hi Woody, Can you tell me some more information about the Upland Bird training day that is occurring at the Chena Flood gate project area? Is it only open to...
Hi Polly, I can help answer your question. The training day will be about preparing a dog for the HZP and VGP Utility test that a drahthaar must pass to be...
Hi Polly, I hit send to quickly, passing the HZP test is one of the requirements for a drahthaar to be included in the breed program, but the VGP test is...
Thanks Jenny. I was online when you sent your response so I went to the Website you suggested. These Drahthaars are amazing dogs. I have enjoyed the photos...
... Is ... Hi Roger, Alaska is a part of the Great Plains Chapter of VDD Group North America. When we want to have a training day we get in touch with our ...
Bud Look forward to seeing you there. John ... From: Harry Goodnight To: greatlandnavhda@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 1:25 PM Subject: RE:...
For all those that plan to attend the training day this Saturday, I have learned that all of the quail that Gary has left are already reserved. So we will be...
Hello: We are interested in researching who is using falcons/goshawks to hunt game in the Anchorage or Fairbanks area. We'll be in the area for ten days ...
We sure have had our challenges getting ducks that we can train with. Does anyone else have that issue? Is there anyone actively training for the UPT or the UT...
Sher, I'm working Bramble quite actively for the UPT. He has been showing some promise with the duck search and retrieve of duck ... enough to indicate that he...
The training weekend in Fairbanks was by far the best training clinic I have ever been to. We all learned alot and everyone's dog had a oppertunitie to search...
Roger: Are you saying there is no live duck in the UPT duck search? But the duck in the UT is live -- right? p.s. I am delighted to hear that you are feeling...
Sher, In the UPT duck search, the duck is dead. It is placed in the water by throwing it or by boat. In the actual test, the duck must have been dispatched...
Thanks Roger -- we have seen the UT in action, but we have not seen the UPT, and it wasn't clear to us in the test manual that the UPT duck search would be...
... Good hunting, Roger Hi Sher, The Judges may prefer to see that but be prepared for your dog to find and catch the duck within the first few mintutes, 20...
Jenny, I didn't see all of Gabby's performance during the UT last year, although what I saw was impressive. Did the judges direct her to return for a hunt...
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Hi Bruce, Yes, Gabby brought the duck to heel and then I was told to resend my dog. Jenny ... From: Bruce Schwartz To: greatlandnavhda@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Bruce and Sher, That can be one of the more challenging aspects of the UT (or UPT) duck search. Your dog will be accustomed to searching the water and finding...