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Big Muddy (Mo-Kan) NAVHDA
Chapter for Versatile Hunting Dogs
The North American Versatile
Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA)
is a
non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster, improve, promote
and protect the versatile hunting dog in North America; to conserve
game by using well trained reliable huntings 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.
As the areas of open hunting
space decline and contunued urbanization precludes multiple
specialty dowg ownership, hunters are more frequently looking for
the single dog that can do an efficient job both before and after
the shot on any game the hunter wants to bag whether it be feather
or fur. Additionally, they want intelligent hunting companions that
are relatively easty to train which possess: a keen nose with strong
pointing instinct, a pleasant temperament, stamina, and a durable
coat and hide which does not hamper their work in cold water.
Finally, they must have a character compatible with living within or
at their masters' homes.
The organization's first goal
is the presentation of a philosophy of training and training
techniques which will enable the innovative hunter/trainer to
overcome potential training pitfalls and develop a truly versatile
and enjoyable hunting companion. Secondly, is to assemble and pass
along information on the care of the versatile dog both at home and
in the field. Any hunting companion responds better to training and
works more efficiently in the field if it receives proper care,
feeding, housing and grooming.
The Big Muddy
Chapter of NAVHDA regularly holds training sessions and
testing events in both Kansas and Missouri. These events are open to
both members and the public. Learn first hand the various steps
involved in training the versatile hunting dog. NAVHDA training
includes: pointing, steadiness to wing, shot and fall; retrieval to
hand from land or water; game tracking; gun sensitivity control;
heeling; and backing or honoring another dog's point.
Interested individuals can
complete and mail in their Membership Application today or for more
information feel free to contact us by e-mail. (Membership
form in PDF and requires Adobe Reader; if you don't have this free
reader and want to download it, click on the icon. Simple steps to
download will open in a new window.)
E-Mail Big Muddy
NAVHDA
at info@bigmuddynavhda.org
 
Last
updated 06/24/08
   
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