VERSATILE HUNTING DOG A Publication of The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association • Volume XLIX • No. 9 • September 2018

MY “FAILED” FOSTER OF THE VERSATILE LAST HUNTING DOG 10 Volume XLIX • No. 9 • September 2018 NAVHDA International Officers & Directors David A. Trahan President NATIONAL Bob Hauser Vice President Steve J. Greger Secretary Richard Holt Treasurer Chip Bonde Director of Judge Development Andy Doak Director of Promotions FEATURES Tim Clark Director of Testing BIRD DOG Tim Otto Director of Publications Steve Brodeur Registrar 4 My “Failed” Foster • by Jon Fogle * Tracey Nelson Invitational Director Marilyn Vetter Past President 8 Three Important Things To Do With Your Puppy • by Rick Holt CHAMPIONS Versatile Hunting Dog Publication Staff 12 History of the Advanced Utility Dog Test • by Paul von Hardenberg Mary K. Burpee Editor/Publisher ARE FUELED BY Erin Kossan Copy Editor Sandra Downey Copy Editor 18 The First ‘Modern’ Invitational • by Bob Hauser ® Rachael McAden Copy Editor Patti Carter Contributing Editor by Maria Jacenko Dr. Lisa Boyer Contributing Editor 20 Quiet... • Nancy Anisfield Contributing Editor/Photographer Philippe Roca Contributing Editor/Photographer 22 Our Wild Goose Chase • by Logan Wickenheiser Wight Greger Women’s Editor Dennis Normile Food Editor PURINA Maria Bondi Advertising Coordinator 26 Pod What?!? • by Ron Boehme ® Marion Hoyer Webmaster

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hank you to all the volunteers who will be help- New Hampshire where I will spend the following month ing at the 2018 NAVHDA Invitational. Remem- or better guiding hunters in pursuit of ruffed grouse and Tber, NAVHDA only works because of the people woodcock. During the spring and summer training sea- who are willing to give their time and effort to help fel- sons, it’s easy to focus on the drills and skills that we low members at clinics and tests. Planning for local and need in a hunting dog. Our versatile dogs are bred to do international events takes a lot of dedication from our all parts of the hunt. We train them to develop their abili- members. Tracey Nelson and her crew are doing a great ties. We also train them to work with us as a team – that’s job. I also would like to thank my fellow judges who will where the cooperation and obedience come in. Now, as be giving their time in the field and at the water. Thank hunting season opens across the country, we can focus you for the dedication of the members who work so hard on our goal: enjoying safe, productive days in the fields, at these events. woods and water with our great dogs. Most of the testing season will be done soon, and hunt- Pack your bags and gear, and go hunting. After all, ing season is just around the corner. After the Invitation- that’s what we trained for all summer long. al, I will be off to grouse camp in the northern woods of Gone Hunting, Dave

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he dog, when released, headed into the field like a I could identify this on x-ray. So, an orthopedic surgeon was rocket. I cringed because the last six months had been consulted, and surgery scheduled. In the mean time Hank Tdifficult. He came to me as a ‘foster’ dog. The agen- was put into an awkward plastic splint held in place with cy I volunteer with (American Brittany Rescue) reached out gauze and vet-wrap. The vet said, “Keep him quiet.” saying we have this young Brittany pup with a leg problem. When I got Hank, he was four months old. Just think about Might be a CCL tear. We need somebody to get the injury that for a minute. “Keep him quiet,” he said. The next week properly diagnosed and treated. So, I agreed. the surgeon repaired the broken tibia with a plate and pins I drove about three hours away and met the transport guy, and screws. Hank had a new brace, a continuing restriction another person with the American Brittany “sickness.” He for a short leash, five-minute potty ‘walks’ three or four brought the dog over to me on a leash, bouncing along in times a day, and ‘keep him quiet.’ Now, I am not a fan of a three-legged hobble. We chatted a bit because Bill and I medication, for me or my dogs (with reasonable exceptions). have exchanged dogs in one direction of travel before. We But within 24 hours I was at the vet saying, “One of us has caught up on the Brittanys we helped in the past. I asked a gotta be medicated.” The ten weeks of light duty, of ‘keep few questions about Hank—what kind of food he is eating? him quiet,’ were torturous. Both Hank and I were at our wits the dog arrived I knew I was going to get this dog back on ger of the infection is that it can get to the plate, the healing Is he crate trained? The normal needed preliminary informa- end. Finally, with the incision healed and the bone looking solid footing and ready for a forever home. One morning I tibia, and then there is a big problem. We agreed to get him tion. He gave me Hank’s. good, we got the all-clear. was standing in the kitchen drinking coffee, with the three into surgery ASAP (the bone was healed), remove the plate I lifted him into the front seat of my truck, got in, and Freedom at last. This six-month-old puppy was now ex- Brittanys watching for a crust of bread to hit the floor, when and pins and debride the site. Sounds good, right? All went headed back home. Within the first five minutes he came to hibiting unmitigated joy running around the fenced yard. I realized this—Hank is my dog. exceptionally well with this plan. Now we have another the center of the front seat and plopped his head on my lap. Then at seven months he started doing something I knew So, I called Rebecca with ABR and said, “I think I am eight to ten weeks of ‘keep him quiet.’ An eight-month-old I knew immediately I was in trouble. he might do, but was unprepared for: pointing. Butterflies, going to adopt Hank.” Now, Rebecca had done the initial puppy. Short leash. No running, jumping, or other normal Foster dogs have been temporarily added to my pack be- sparrows, mourning doves, he pointed. His prey drive was leg of the transfer. She picked him up out of state, got the puppy shenanigans. They don’t make enough bourbon to al- fore. I do the best I can to nurture them back to health if obviously good. Hank came with an AKC certificate, but I paperwork signed, and drove him to Bill in eastern Pennsyl- leviate the angst in this. they’ve been sick. The pack serves to socialize them. I rein- knew nothing of his lineage, and there were no letters after vania, who drove him to me. I don’t remember exactly what He is now, in every way possible, my dog. This Britta- force good manners and house training, and then list them names in his family tree. Still, there he was catching scent she said when I called, but it was something to the effect of, ny (who won’t win any conformance contest by the way), with American Brittany Rescue for adoption. A nice, appro- and pulling up to a point. I knew I was in trouble. “Hank is a sweetie.” I felt awkward making this call. I knew who runs big and hunts like a fiend, is a part of the string of priate family inquires, and I send them off to a new life…a Because I have two other Brittanys who need exercise and I had in no way betrayed American Brittany Rescue, but Brittanys that make themselves at home on the couch in our better life. remedial training, Hank joined the string for some runs at there was a part of me that considered this a “foster failure.” living room. I was dedicated to him from the beginning, of Usually there isn’t any irreversible attachment problem. our local gamelands. His work with all three Britts on the One night while checking on him (after field work I go course. Now it’s different. There is no longer any ‘clinical Going in I know in advance what my job is. Sure, I love the ground was remarkable for a puppy. Then I made a big mis- over each dog—eyes, ears, limbs) I noticed a small wound distance.’ Now there is an ache that I feel as we face another dog, but I also realize that it will go to someone else, and I take. I took him to a preserve where I sometimes guide and on his leg about where the plate was on his tibia. Nuts. I two or three months of rehab. It is an ache for him as much am fine with that arrangement. Now, this dog snuggled on occasionally help train other dogs. Hank not only eagerly cleansed it with some betadine and put some triple antibiot- as it is for me. my leg makes me think I am in trouble. pointed birds, but chased wing-clipped chukars and retrieved ic salve on it. “Let’s keep an eye on it,” I said to no one in During this whole time, during the broken leg, the sur- I had set up an appointment for him at my vet before I them to my hand. The trouble I was in was deepening. particular. Well, it became infected. Not a raging infection gical reconstruction, the healing, the rehab, he has never even picked him up. The next day it took the vet all about I don’t know why, but about then I realized that this dog but infected nevertheless. It warranted a call to the vet. By once cried out because of his leg. I have never heard him two minutes to determine that his injury was not the torn was never leaving my house. I have somehow managed to chance, the surgeon was going to be in the office the next cry in pain. One day I gathered up e-collars and check- CCL the out-of-state vet suspected, but a broken tibia. Even compartmentalized foster care in the past. From the moment day. He squeezed us in. Here’s the skinny on this: The dan- cords and put my over-under in the case. He is as excited

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as everybody else. When does he cry? My wife tells me it meant that, on a whim, we could quickly shift from he cries like someone is pulling out one of his nails with some important adult responsibility to something that he a pair of pliers when the other two get loaded up and he and I enjoyed much more, time together in the field. As stays home. a handler, I am never so content, so happy, as when I can I suppose that part of my heartache is that I’ve come to partner with a dog who is doing what he is supposed to understand that certain dogs are bred to do certain things. be doing and is willing to let me participate. I suspect Gun dog breeds have been shaped over years or centuries (they’ve never told me) that they feel the same way. to run and smell and find and work cooperatively with their On that cool spring morning, I am standing on the edge human. It is literally in them. After all, they have to hunt of the bird field. Off in the distance, barely visible, is a on their own, and if they do, you only need to sharpen their wisp of orange surveyors tape tied to a tall stalk of canary skills and get them to cooperate. They are smart. Not in the grass. Nearby is a launcher with a chukar tucked into it. way humans are smart, but they associate and are condi- Hank is whoa’d up at my side. Karen is off to my right tioned to certain activities and the joy they experience in with the launcher controller. I reach down and tap Hank those activities is palatable. It is contagious. It hurts me to on the head, saying “hunt” in the same instant. deny him, even if it is for the best, that part of who he is. I am tense, watching every stride. I am watching for a Gumleaf USA Finally I find myself on a cool spring morning at Pheasant limp. I am looking for some unevenness in his gait, even All-natural rubber, comfort and durability for all your Valley Farm. We have ever so slowly introduced gunfire. First though the leg was totally healed weeks ago. I watch sporting activities. Hand-made in Europe since 1937. a primer pistol at a distance with live birds. The next session, Hank as he hits the scent cone, begins to quarter toward a 20 gauge at a distance with live birds. The next session, a that hidden bird. He locks up, pretty as a picture, solid 20 gauge nearby the point and flush. Today I am here with the as a statue. We walk in. Karen releases the bird. I shoot, trainer Karen, and I am going to shoot a bird over this dog. the chukar falls. Hank is on it like a duck on a June bug. The short leash time and the denial of ‘free range’ may I call out ‘fetch.’ He swings around with an ever so slight Neoprene-lined have been a godsend. Poor Hank has been ‘heeled’ and ‘victory lap,’ saying ‘look what I’ve got!’ and brings is to Cotton-lined ‘whoa’d’ to tears. He’s never complained about the steady my hand. Royal Zip Field Welly & other styles diet of tennis balls and retrieving bumpers. After a taste Like with every gun dog I’ve owned up to this point in of a real hunt, what deep in his genetic code he was born my life, I am moved with a deep feeling of gratitude. I to do, the substitutes are just that. He can learn with these am truly sad that the previous owners either could not, or other things. He can have fun, he can be entertained. But would not, care for him. But I am one of the luckiest guys it isn’t what he’s supposed to be doing. around that he ended up plopped down in the front seat of PHOTO: DAYSAFIELDPHOTOGRAPHY.COM It was almost 40 years ago when I got my first gun dog. my truck, with a broken leg and unanticipated months of An English Springer Spaniel named Jack. Jack was my recuperation, on the way to his new home. (844) 486-5323 | www.gumleafUSA.com | constant companion. He loved the bachelor life because

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round 1997 my life changed to the point where from judging and training, I believe, gave me a better per- NAVHDA didn’t fit in. My children were young, my spective as to what was then and what is now. I could see Adog had passed away, and my business was busy. It subtle differences in judging and huge differences in train- seems that my life has always been defined by the next thing ing. Oh, how I would love to be able to train my old short- or the next chapter. My education, my first job, my own hair with the new methods! business, my family, seeing the world, teaching and finally There are three areas where I noticed the biggest differ- thinking about what I wanted to do in retirement. I had been ence in training and exposing your puppy or dog. a NAVHDA judge for six years, served in every possible board position in the Pennsylvania Charter Chapter and had Training starts as soon as you get home with your developed a number of strong NAVHDA friendships, but the new puppy. All too often I hear people say something time was right to do something else for a while. like, “I will let him grow up before I train my dog or put Then in 2012, after a 15-year hiatus, I found both the time any obedience on him/her.” If you get one thing out of this, I and desire to get back into NAVHDA. I wanted to get a new hope you consider training methods that don’t require pres- shorthair, I wanted to get back into apprenticing/judging, I sure on a young pup. Obviously, I am not talking about NO wanted to go to the Invitational. In addition to spending time and COME and general good behavior around the house and with family, these were the activities that I wanted to occupy with other dogs; I am talking about exposure to hunting and my time at this stage in my life. Although I had lost contact training situations. with many of my NAVHDA friends, I was amazed to see The NAVHDA “Aims Manual” refers to exposure in ref- how quickly I was able to reconnect with many of them I erence to the NA test: knew from the 90’s. These included Chip Bonde, who I ap- prenticed with in the early 90’s, and Mark Whalen, who I Owners should not fall into the trap of telling themselves knew from training and testing at the Potomac Chapter. Chip that because the Natural Ability Test emphasizes inherited and Mark then helped me connect with Clyde and Marilyn abilities, preparation of the dog is not necessary because it Vetter at Sharp Shooter’s Kennel, and soon I had a new pup- will stand or fall on doing what comes naturally.” Such a py. One comment Clyde made that really stuck with me was, mistake would be grossly unfair to the dog. It would indeed “If you want to be a good judge, train more dogs.” Perfect... be a most unusual specimen that could make the transition another thing to fill my time. I took this to heart and connect- from whelping box to an acceptable performance in the Nat- ed with Kyle Hough (Schwarzwald Kennels), a pro trainer ural Ability Test without proper exposure. and member at the Hickory Run Chapter. Kyle and I quickly became close friends and training partners, with me helping I can’t overemphasize the importance of exposure during out on his farm as much as I could, which in turn allowed me the first six months of a dog’s development. Doing things to “train more dogs.” right during this period makes life so much easier when My intent here is to provide some insight as to why I have you get into the nitty-gritty of UT and Invitational training, the perspective I currently have. The nearly 15-year hiatus and, most importantly, training a dog to become a hunting

8 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org September 2018 September 2018 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 9 quail or chukars and they have made the and has become accustomed to gun- connection that when you take them fire, all with no commands. to a field they are actively looking for This type of training lets the bird do game it is time to introduce them to the talking, not you. If the dog moves, pigeons in traps. Your pup may know the bird flys. I believe this keeps the come, kinda, but that’s about it. Some dog positive and upbeat; the dog basics before you get started... Use learns through experience and repeti- pigeons, no not chukars or quail be- tion, not force. cause you don’t have pigeons. I’ll say EARLY EXPOSURE INCLUDES WALKS TO THE NEARBY POND, INTRODUCTION TO BIRDS, it again: Use pigeons. It is absolutely Fix it when it happens. TRIPS TO THE OFFICE—ALMOST ANY ACTIV- essential that these fly away and not Make corrections the moment they ITY THAT INTRODUCES NEW EXPERIENCES. I joined NAVHDA in 1988 and have been get caught. Once your dog scents the are needed, not on the next sequence a life member for over 20 years. bird, use no commands... don’t say or opportunity. For example, if a dog I began judging in 1991 and judged whoa, talk to your dog, or anything breaks during training for steadiness for seven years before having to curtail else. Dogs with good pointing instinct to wing, shot, and fall, many people my activities due to life circumstances. will point right away, others may put the dog back to the position it was In 2012, I decided it was time to pur- scent the bird/trap and rush in to try to when it broke, and then send their dog chase another German Shorthair and catch it. If this occurs the trap must be for the retrieve. In this case you’ve became re-involved with NAVHDA. Af- companion that takes your breath away. of food on it. You can start these drills released the moment the dog makes just rewarded the dog (giving him the ter qualifying my new pup and taking a Handlers Clinic I entered the apprentice I like to think of it as teaching a puppy as early as seven weeks old. Pick up its move towards the trap. Launching retrieve) for doing the wrong thing program and was reappointed as Judge to learn to learn. Two simple examples your puppy, walk a few feet to a paper the bird too early is way better than (breaking). Instead, carry extra birds in 2014. I was appointed Senior Judge in are Duck Search and Going to a Mark. plate and place a piece of food on it. too late. Although most dogs typical- with you. If the dog moves or breaks on 2016. I currently own three GSP’s. Yep, that’s what I said, duck search and Walk back to the start and put the pup- ly start pointing on the first few birds, the initial bird, make the correction, put In the 90’s I held many positions in line drills with a 2 to 6-month-old pup- py down. It will run to the paper plate I have seen a few dogs take as many the dog back to where it pointed and the PA Charter Chapter of NAVHDA, py. Remember, we are talking exposure to get the food. After it eats it, call the as 70 or 80 pigeons before they start then drop another bird from your bag. Training Director, Director of Publica- here not training. pup in your best puppy voice so that it pointing. Be patient. Once the dog is Don’t throw it, drop it, make sure the tions, and President. After returning to When my puppy is swimming and comes to you. Use another small piece pointing reliably, extend the time be- dog knows it is there, then flush it. If NAVHDA in 2012, I became the test sec- comfortable in the water (usually 12 to of food to lure the dog to swing to your tween when the dog points and when the dog breaks, correct it again; put it retary for the Hickory Run Chapter. In 2014 I was asked to take on the job of 16 weeks) I take it to one of my fa- right or left side (your choice). If you you release the trap. Walk in slowly back and drop another bird. Keep doing Director of Publication of International vorite intro-to-duck-search spots that want it to sit. pick up your hand until towards the trap, be quiet, and release this until you get the desired behavior. NAVHDA. In my two years on the Board is about two acres of wadeable water. the dog sits. It will naturally do this the trap with slightest movement of the Then send your dog for the retrieves. and as Director of Publications I gained I release three or so ducks, whose pri- with no commands. When the pup sits dog. You want the dog to think that, Yep, you may have a bunch of them. valuable experience at the Internation- mary feathers have been pulled, in dif- give it the food. If you want your dog by moving, it flushed the bird. With The dog gets rewarded for doing the al level. I am currently the Director of ferent parts of the marsh. Then I sim- to stand and deliver don’t pick up your repetition the dog will let you walk in right thing. The dog also gets the added Finance for NAVHDA. ply take my pup for a walk. I walk the hand but keep it at puppy level and re- on the pigeon. With time you will be training of retrieving multiple marks. I I have enjoyed working with the cur- marsh just as you would when you start ward the dog with both the food and able to walk up to where the pigeon is know this sounds like a lot of birds, but rent NAVHDA board and believe we have your field search. Inevitably your pup plenty of verbal praise. Typically I do and act like you are flushing the bird, it will help you get the result you want worked to maintain the integrity of our testing system, judging program and will encounter a duck, and the chase this with my pups in the morning be- then you pop the trap. The dog will in a more timely way. overall organization. is on. Your pup will quickly learn that fore breakfast when they are hungry. chase, and you should let them – as- A final thing to remember relates to I train versatile hunting dogs on a marshy water = ducks and ducks = fun! This drill teaches the dog to go away suming you are using pigeons, the dog all of these topics. Be quiet. Let the dog regular basis, judge regularly and am an Let them chase to their heart’s content. from you, come to you and to deliv- will not catch the bird no matter how make the mistake; let the bird teach the avid hunter. If they catch a duck it is even better. If er without the dog ever knowing what fast he/she runs. Don’t worry about dog and correct mistakes with the e-col- ~ Rick Holt they naturally retrieve it—great. If not, happened. This drill is also the be- total steadiness with a young pup. lar. Don’t yell whoa or any of the other don’t sweat it. If they do catch it, don’t ginning of many more drills that help While the pup is chasing, you can expletives we commonly hear. take it from them right away; instead, your dog learn to learn. These methods fire a blank pistol a couple of times, I make a lot of assumptions when praise them for a job well done. This were developed by Pat Nolan of Pon- and, as the dog becomes accustomed writing these suggestions. I assume A group of knowledgeable judges and does so much for a young pup. They derosa Kennels, a Lab trainer. You can to gunfire, graduate to a shotgun. You your dog is properly collar conditioned trainers has been assembled and are learn that marshes contain ducks, ducks get more information on his website at may want to start with a small gauge and that you have done good foundation available to answer your questions about are fun, and it builds their confidence www.trainingretrieverpuppies.com. and graduate to a 12 gauge popper. working up to these training scenarios. training and testing. The topic will vary for future training. After you fire a few shots, recall your For me these things helped me train to each month based on the questions we re- In a previous article in this series, Let the bird do the talking. dog, give them a drink, get them un- a much higher level than I ever thought ceive from our VHD readers. Please send Mark Whalen talked about teaching a After you have introduced your pup- der control—and move on to the next I could have with the information and your questions to [email protected] with dog to go to a white plate with a piece pies to birds—that is, they have pointed one. Your dog is now steady to wing techniques we had in the early 90’s. “On the Right Track” in the subject line.

10 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org September 2018 September 2018 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 11 By Paul von Hardenberg history of the Southbury, Connecticut Advanced Utility Dog Test Concept Development Concept development began in earnest in mid-1977. We had - June 1977 - to simultaneously define entry requirements, experiment Announcement of the Committee for with expectations and training techniques, and get as many Advanced Test and Utility Dog Rating dogs into the program as possible. For the field we expected dogs to flawlessly back and honor another dog. For water FIELD TEST I am pleased to announce the formation of the Committee for Ad- work we expected relatively difficult blind retrieves. Two dogs will be run for at least ten (10) minutes. The test vanced Testing and Utility Dog Rating. The committee consists of For blind retrieves, we did not expect line retrieving like dog must demonstrate hunting compatibility; no harassment, Don Smith – Chairman, Art Belisle, and Chuck Milroy. This will per- retriever specialists perform since versatile dogs typically trailing or interference with the other dog known as the Ju- search. However, we knew that we could have our dogs das dog (not being evaluated). The test dog will be hunted to uring the mid-70’s we recognized a mit us to explore and expand testing into new areas and create incen- tives for producing better dogs. ‘whoa’ at a distance, and we found that we could get them to one side while the Judas dog is set up on point. The test dog need to keep our Prize I dogs and their respond to basic ‘back’ and ‘over’ commands. will then hunt normally to the dog on point and must honor handlers active in NAVHDA. At that This accomplishment will be beneficial to our Chapter in- par D ticular, since we have a number of dogs with utility ratings. It will Backing experiments were interesting. Joan and I found the point by sight alone. No scent, commands or cautioning time, achieving a Prize I seemed like an in- provide the challenge necessary to maintain the interest of members that our dog would stop to ‘back’ a dog that he could not see can be involved. When the back is established the handler surmountable climb for some handlers, but we (due to the terrain), but he could see the people handling the will step up with the gunner to shoot the bird. The bird will also recognized that our dogs had more poten- with such dogs. Further, this chapter can handle this task because we have not only the expertise to achieve it, but also a strong active Judas dog. So the people got out of sight. Then sometimes be flushed, shot and retrieved by the Judas dog while the tial than expected of them in our UT program. we still had a false ‘backing,’ or was it? It turned out our dog pointing dog must remain steady throughout. No commands We also were curious how repeatable our dogs’ membership to run the regular activities necessary to permit these committee members the time and effort to devote to this job. was scenting the ‘setup.’ So we resorted to working our dog or cautioning allowed. The Judas dog will be the same sex UT performances could be. downwind to a pointing dog without visible people. as the dog being tested. I was then President of the Northeast Chap- There are various areas that can be investigated. This committee ter, which encompassed all of New England. has set two objectives. First, to establish a rating system to define and acknowledge outstanding utility dog work. This goal was en- WATER TEST Our membership was the largest of all chap- A blind will be set up and decoys set out. The body of wa- ters. We had many people experienced in up- dorsed by our parent NAVHDA at the March 1977 meeting of the Executive Council. Our committee has already drafted this system ter must be at least 100 yards wide. A dead duck will be land game and waterfowl hunting, plus some By the end of 1977, we had three dogs eligible to dropped on land 10 to 20 yards from the far shore (depend- who were interested in the challenge of train- and will present it for review at our Chapter meeting the night of meet the advanced test requirements, which were de- July 16, 1977. We should be in a position to present it to the parent ing on the cover) and the drop spot marked. Then the duck ing for some of the practical hunting situations fined as follows: will then be dragged 20 yards off wind. It must be left in that our UT testing did not cover. organization before the next annual January business meeting. • Earn a prize in three (3) or more NAVHDA Util- The second goal is to develop an advanced water-retrieving test. cover, not on open ground. The handler will be shown the After reviewing our situation, my wife Joan ity Tests. mark and the dog must make a blind retrieve. Only voice, suggested that we have a program that re- The committee will also be prepared to present a demonstration of • Earn a Prize I in at least one (1) of these tests. the test at our July 16/17 meeting, the demonstration scheduled for whistle and hand signals may be used to direct or encourage quired our dogs to pass the UT several times, • Minimum score in any of the above tests 171 points the dog. The bird must be delivered to hand to pass the test. then be eligible for an advanced hunting test. Sunday. The development of this test, and the demonstration there- (Prize I minimum). of, plus the recommended training procedures, is expected to take a Once the dog touches the far shore, he fails if he returns to This concept would provide us with statistical • Must have scored a 4 in Steadiness to Wing and the near shore without the duck. Test starts with the dog out repeatability information about our dogs and year or two. It must be carefully conceived and thoroughly developed Shot in one (1) of the three (3) tests. NOTE: Now before we will consider submitting it for approval and acceptance of sight – handler fires gun – Judge okays handler to call dog expand our training and testing program. After known as Steadiness to Game. to shore, then retrieve begins. coordinating with national NAVHDA, we set as a recognized test. This effort is truly exciting since it involves re- • Field Test – Must demonstrate hunting com- up a committee announcement as follows: search into retriever training methods, conceptual simulation of real patibility with dog of same sex, pass a voluntary hunting conditions, and the final synthesis and application for the EVALUATION sight-backing test and honor another dog’s retrieve. These tests (water and field) are pass-fail tests, and a 3 (out versatile hunting dog training and testing procedures. • Water Test – Must pass a blind retrieve test of game We cordially invite all members of NAVHDA to join us on Saturday of 4 possible) is required to pass. from the opposite shore. Four (4) scores will be given – compatibility, backing, hon- and Sunday, the 16th and 17th of July to participate in reviewing • After fulfilling items 1 through 4 the owner may these presentations and providing comments to the committee. oring of retrieve, and blind water retrieve. request to run the field and water test. Normal NAVHDA judging will prevail. • To receive the rating of AUD (Initially called Mas- Respectively, Any cautioning or commands in the honoring and backing ter Dog) the owner must submit copies of all tests to will result in the score being lowered. Paul von Hardenberg the Director of Judging. President NE Chapter of NAVHDA (continued...)

12 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org September 2018 September 2018 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 13 Prototype Test MVD Test No. 1 By late 1977 we were ready to conduct and evaluate a pro- Blind retrieve across 100 yards of open water. totype test, which at that time was called the Master Versa- tile Dog test. It was documented by committee member Art LUFKIN’S CINDY-LOU was placed on ‘Whoa’ while han- VON HARDENBERG’S STEADY SPIKE ran with Prize I places a lead on his collar and waits for the dog being evalu- Belisle and published in Hodge Podge NAVHDA newsletter dler Mike Goodie walked some 40 yards to where I was Utility Peche’s Baron Maximillian, GWP; for the rules are ated to back. Then the dog handler of the backing dog, along No.12, May 1978. waiting for him with a loaded shotgun. Some 100 yards that the dog in contention must be braced with one of the with an official gunner, proceeds to flush and shoot. While or so across the lake, judge Al Rapp had dragged a lifeless same sex. Both dogs were started much the same as seen in this is happening, the backing dog under judgment is to re- MASTER VERSATILE DOG duck, starting 20 yards from the shore. After Mike fired the American Field Trials and for handler Paul von Hardenberg main where he’s at and not interfere in any way with the OF THE NORTHEAST CHAPTER OF NAVHDA blank load, I told him to call Cindy – she eagerly came to there came some anxious moments. For Spike’s first cast retrieve. The lead is placed on the pointing dog to minimize Dec.3, 1977 – East Falmouth, Cape Cod, Mass. him. Mike then lined her up and commanded ‘fetch.’ Her en- was behind and trailing Max. This perked up the judges, as the chance of his breaking to shot or relocating on a running By Art Belisle try was slow but deliberate and off line by some 10 degrees so often seen when something of consequences is about to bird. This precaution helps in negating Murphy’s Law, “If and to the right of the two dozen decoys. Cindy reached the happen. But Spike broke off without command and hunted something can go wrong it will.” Requirements (in brief): Must have qualified for a prize in far shore, checked right then left for 30 yards each way. She independently for the next 15 minutes. The final score after Finally, it’s to be remembered that although many dogs three Utility Tests with a minimum score of 171 and one then searched inland where she crossed and followed the some discussion was a 4. could pass this test as an entity of its own, the true test and of these must be a Prize I. Also must have scored a ‘4’ in track – went out of view but within sight of Al Rapp, and the stress on both dog and man is in the getting there. Steadiness to Wing & Shot in at least one of the MVD qual- reappeared with the duck. Cindy then tried to find a suitable MVD Test No. 3 ifying tests submitted. land route back. Failing, she returned across the water for a Backing delivery to hand. For her work she was awarded a passing 3. MVD Test Scores at a Glance: We (Steve Babine, Al Rapp and myself) felt that there was LUFKIN’S CINDY-LOU is truly a fine backing dog. After a slight lack of efficiency, especially during that time when her second opportunity the judges told Mike to pick her up LUFKIN’S CINDY LOU Dogs entered: she was trying to find a land route. and awarded her a strong 4. Blind Retrieve 3 LUFKIN’S CINDY LOU – GSP – 7 years old – owner Compatibility 4 / handler Michael Goodie CH HILLTOP HONEY’S PECHE MELBA remained CH HILLTOP HONEY’S PECHE MELBA was having a Backing 4 Utility scores (Abbreviated): at ‘Whoa’ and came running when called by handler Don difficult day. On the first bird she shared the point ofher Honoring Retrieve 4 10/5/74 S = 4 T = 162 No Prize Smith. Peaches however found a number of excuses for not bracemate. On her second opportunity she backed well, Total 15 Passing 4/5/75 S = 3 T = 141 No Prize crossing the open water – such as checking decoys and get- although I felt she could have established it a bit further. 9/13/75 S = 4 T = 177 Prize III ting slightly tangled and finally returning to the near shore. Peaches was given a 2 for this portion of her work. A 2 is CH HILLTOP HONEY’S PECHE MELBA 4/11/76 S = 3 T = 169 No Prize At this point she received a zero. The judging standards are not a passing score in MVD testing. Blind Retrieve 0 9/11/76 S = 4 T = 182 No Prize such that once a dog returned to the near shore, without the Compatibility 4 10/3/76* S = 4 T = 194 Prize I duck of course, it is disqualified. A note here is that no ob- VON HARDENBERG’S STEADY SPIKE backed Max at Backing 2 4/16/77* S = 4 T = 193 Prize III jects may be thrown to induce the dog or direct the dog. good distance but each time we had an annoying feeling that Honoring Retrieve 4 9/25/77* S = 4 T = 188 Prize II something was not right. Al Rapp suggested that Spike might Total 10 Not passing VON HARDENBERG’S STEADY SPIKE had no prob- be backing the situation; that is, backing the clutter of judg- CH HILLTOP HONEY’S PECHE MELBA – GWP – 6 lems with staying at ‘Whoa’ and came to handler Paul von es, gunners and handlers rather than the dog on point. So all VON HARDENBERG’S STEADY SPIKE years old – owner / handler Donald Smith Hardenberg ready for work. Spike took a beautiful line and except Max and handler Jerry Felatico were removed from Blind Retrieve 4 Utility scores (Abbreviated): headed for the far shore. Upon reaching it he checked right the field. Max easily found and intensely pointed planted Compatibility 4 12/2/72* S = 1 T = 177 Prize III then left very efficiently and proceeded inland. He found the quail, and Spike was brought up to establish his back, which Backing 3 5/18/74* S = 4 T = 173 Prize III track, the duck and returned by water on the outside of the he did at a good distance – since the terrain was pool table Honoring Retrieve 4 10/3/76* S = 4 T = 199 Prize I decoy rig for a delivery to hand. His work was nearly flaw- like and the cover low. It appeared as if Spike may move up, Total 15 Passing less and he received a well-deserved 4. but a side-glance from Paul settled the question. It’s got to VON HARDENBERG’S STEADY SPIKE – GSP – 4 be noted that a handler may not give any commands to his years old – owner / handler Paul von Hardenberg MVD Test No. dog. The look could have been interpreted as a command, Utility scores (Abbreviated): Compatibility but it was very subtle and brief. The judging team felt that Initial Sanctioned AUD Testing 4/11/76 S = 4 T = 157 No Prize Spike was a good backing dog, but his total work was less After the prototype test was run, Don Smith represented our 9/11/76 S = 2 T = 158 No Prize LUFKIN’S CINDY-LOU was braced with a young female than a 4. He was awarded a passing 3. Northeast Chapter at the international NAVHDA 1978 An- 9/4/77 S = 4 T = 182 No Prize GSP Brandy owned and handled by Blaine Carter. Babine’s nual Meeting. He came back and reported that the executive 9/11/77* S = 4 T = 182 Prize II Brandy Mist turned out to be a very good brace mate for MVD Test No. 3 council needed more time to consider approval. 9/25/77* S = 4 T = 186 Prize II this test and both dogs went about searching independently, Honoring the Retrieve The next annual meeting (1979) was held in Indianapo- 10/22/77* S = 4 T = 201 Prize I neither interfering with the others work. Thus for Cindy a 4. lis, Indiana. But a major snowstorm swept through the area All three dogs under judgment passed this portion in a flaw- just before the meeting, which disrupted the planned agenda. * Signifies qualifying Utility Tests, S=Steadiness, CH HILLTOP HONEY’S PECHE MELBA was also braced less manner, and all received 4’s. Here’s how this test was This caused another year’s delay. T=Total test points with Brandy and once again both performed well and Peach- set up. The dog doing the bird finding (the one not under The following year (1980) the national meeting was es was given a 4. judgment) finds the game and establishes point. His handler held at Virginia Beach, Virgina. I attended the session and

14 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org September 2018 September 2018 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 15 Help Us Protect the Healthy Habitat and Wild Places You and Your Bird Dog Love to Roam. made a presentation covering the concept, why it was need- their first active participation in this test, I mentioned that ed, and how we developed it including the 1977 prototype we had been doing the backing and honoring twice. The test. There was agreement to proceed. Our president, Sigbot judges politely responded: “Handler, we’ve seen enough.” ‘Bodo’ Winterhelt, wisely thought that Master Dog gave the NAVHDA had its first AUD. wrong connotation, but readily agreed to the designation During 1981 we tested Peaches and her offspring Chuck- Advanced Utility Dog. The AUD qualifications and test was les, both handled by Don Smith at the Rapp Farm in Valley finally approved. Falls, NY. The judge team was Don Finigan (outside judge), The first nationally sanctioned AUD test was held by the Al Rapp and myself; Jim Cavanaugh was an observing judge. Northeast Chapter at the Millay Farm, Bowdoinham, Maine Chuckles qualified. September 1980. Spike (and I) was the sole entrant. The In summary, 20 judges participated in this program, either THE RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY – judge team consisted of Jim Heard (outside judge), Blaine as judges or handlers, allowing NAVHDA the opportunity PRESERVING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS: Carter and Clem Walton. Everything played out fine, except to see what our versatile dogs could do in hunting scenarios. that Don Smith suggested that I looked at Spike during one HEALTHY FORESTS of the two backing tests resulting in a non-passing score. I proceeded to test Spike at the Potomac Chapter that Sep- Name of Judge State or Province ABUNDANT WILDLIFE Become a Pheasants Forever Member Today and tember at the McKee-Beshers W.M.A. located in Seneca, Jim Applegate Illinois Maryland. First, we did the water work on the Potomac Riv- Claim Your FREE PF Leash & Collapsible Dog SPORTING TRADITIONS Steve Babine Maine er, which separates Maryland from Virginia. We loaded ev- Bowl, Your Best Friend Will Thank You! erybody and everything into a couple of Jon boats and made Blaine Carter Maine Join Today! several tedious crossings to the upstream tip of a long nar- Jim Cavanaugh New Hampshire www.pheasantsforever.org/NAVHDA RuffedGrouseSociety.Org Art Belisle Rhode Island 1-888-564-6747 row island. We set up facing the Virginia shore. After wait- 2 PAGE AD.pdf 1 12/14/17 1:17 PM Photo by Nancy Anisfi eld ing for a pleasure boat to go by, Spike was given a retrieve Tim Foist Indiana command. After entering the water he became entangled in Don Finigan Ontario a decoy but kept swimming, shed the decoy and continued Mike Goodie Connecticut his swim to the opposite shore. The current took him about Jim Heard Ontario 100 yards downstream. After landing he walked the bank up- John Kegel Ontario stream on his own coming opposite us; stopping for a whis- Frank Migliaccio Maryland tle and another fetch command. Spike disappeared and soon Chuck Milroy Massachusetts RUGGED TRAVEL GEAR reappeared with the duck. Then he walked back downstream Al Rapp New York to where he initially landed and swam back to our island Harold Ritter Virginia arriving even further downstream. We lost sight of him, but after what seemed like an eternity, we spotted him trudging Bob Pease Maryland TO PROTECT YOUR up the bank to complete his retrieve. NAVHDA had just had Ron Saum Ohio C its first and maybe only interstate test! Don Smith Connecticut Back on shore in the field portion of the test, Spike backed Roy Thilberg Ohio M PRECIOUS CARGO properly, but then failed to honor the retrieve. The 50 lb Clem Walton Maine Y Spike calmly walked over to Frank Migliaccio’s 70 lb male Paul von Hardenberg Connecticut CM GSP and literally took the bird from the mouth of the Ju- MY das dog and delivered it to me. Oh boy!!! Observing judges CY were Harold Ritter, Bob Pease and Jim Applegate. So we Thank you to Patti Carter for suggesting that the AUD his- CMY went home to have a brush up training session and a ‘handler tory be documented. This documentation is dedicated to the K to dog talk.’ memory of Cindy (Lufkin’s Cindy-Lou C.D.) and Spike In October the same year (1980), we went to the Pymatun- (von Hardenberg’s Steady Spike AUD) who were the first ing Chapter located in New Middletown, OH. The judges dogs to qualify and pass the prototype AUD test. were Roy Thillberg, Ron Saum, and Tim Foist; the Judas All the dogs who participated in the development of this dog was handled by John Kegel. Water work went well. advanced testing program were true pioneers in the story of Backing was fine. Then the bird was flushed and shot, but it NAVHDA’s history. came down as a running cripple running right into Spike’s front leg. A quick thinking judge scooped up the bird, which This article was adapted from a series of articles written by was shot again allowing a retrieve by the Judas dog. Spike Paul von Hardenberg, May, 2008. Use code NAVHDA2018 for 10% off your order | DAKOTA283.COM | 866.595.4332 never moved. The judges told me I could go. Since this was

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and judges. There was a foretelling sense that it would be the founda- tion for NAVHDA’s post UT test. But while everyone seemed to agree that the test should be continued, I suspect that nobody envisioned the growth that would take place quickly in the num- ber and quality of dogs that entered the Invitational. So while the test has remained relatively unchanged, the BOB HAUSER WITH VC BROKER organizational needs, judging needs, VON CHRISTENSON. and facility needs of today completely INVITATIONAL dwarf what was needed in 1988. The lack of organization/planning led to one of the most enjoyable ex- hen Tim Otto, Director of ter off the ground in the early 1980s. similar to, if not more relaxed than, periences that I’ve had in the field. I Publications, asked me if I’d At that time, all any of us wanted was a regular chapter test of today. Bodo don’t remember the circumstances, Wbe willing to reflect on my to simply pass the Utility Test. Bodo read the scores at the end of each day, but I clearly remember Pat Lamantia experience at the first “modern day” Winterhelt used to say that a Prize III and often provided a narrative about walking up to me the day after I ran, NAVHDA Invitational – hosted by the UT dog is a very good dog; a Prize II the strengths and weaknesses of indi- saying, “Hey, we need a bye dog in the Toronto Ontario Chapter in 1988 – I dog is often a great dog; and a Prize I vidual dogs (and sometimes handlers). field – want to run Broker again?” I was more than pleased to do so as it dog is great dog who had a little luck. I When training for the 1988 test, han- was completely relaxed; the dog was represents my only “claim to fame” had a lot of luck, so we loaded up two dlers faced considerable uncertainty relaxed; and I’ve never had so much in the dog world. The “claim” is ad- kids and one dog into a station wagon about what the field and water condi- fun in a “testing” situation. mittedly weak, and the “fame” lasted and homemade trailer, respectively, tions would be like at the test site. For Finally, we all know that NAVHDA for about five minutes after my dog and ventured off from central Illinois to example, while we knew the approx- dogs are (usually) exceptional crea- was announced as the first NAVHDA Port Perry, Ontario, where Broker and imate distance of the blind retrieve, tures, but we sometimes forget that Versatile Champion. In reality that an- I would try the first of what is now the that’s about all we knew, making it the people of NAVHDA are equally nouncement was a result of nothing annual Invitational test. impossible to simulate the test site exceptional. And when I think about more than being in the right place at Three things stand out in my mind closely when training. I am not sure if the first Invitational, I often think right time with an exceptional hunting about the 1988 Invitational, involv- that uncertainty is better or worse than about some of the NAVHDA pillars dog and more than my fair share of ing: scale; uncertainty; and people. today’s test where we have a very ac- who were either handling, judging, fortunate circumstances (luck). The scale of the Invitational was very curate picture of the conditions. In my or organizing. Folks like Bodo Win- As background, my first Utility dog small when compared to today’s test. opinion, the value of reducing the un- terhelt, John Kegel, Bob West, Blaine (Broker), was a German shorthair who Only 23 dogs were tested over three certainty involves the merits of know- Carter, Joe Dolejsi, Dave McLean, and had a lot of field and blind experience, days, compared to today when we typ- ing what to train for versus the draw- Past Lamantia. These impressive folks but lacked many NAVHDA testing ically test more than that in just one backs of “situational” training. and many others are a small sample manners. I decided to try to teach some day. Only five dogs passed. The weath- Other than the level of uncertainty, of NAVHDA’s best, and they set the of those manners after helping Howard er was completely different each day the test itself was very similar to to- stage for hundreds of subsequent VCs Zimmermann, Rock Daniels, and Mike with a wide variety of temperatures day’s test and received overwhelming- to prove greatness (sometimes with a Kennedy get the Central Illinois Chap- and precipitation. The atmosphere was ly positive reviews from both handlers little luck).

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By Maria Jacenko quiet...Duluth, Minnesota

t was my first NAVHDA Utility Test. I handled my dog For Cisco’s puppy development on birds, a poor-fly- as I typically do during training or hunting, and, after ing quail would be put out for him to chase, point, chase, Ithe duck search, one of the judges said to me, “It took mouth, retrieve. Stronger flying quail were added and then the while turning and looking at Madison and now thinking me a while to adjust to it, but I appreciate your quiet tone the gunshot, but I always kept quiet—emulating Madison. that look of pride in her eye was not just directed at Cisco, with your dog.” She didn’t bark or whine or growl at him on his first birds, but maybe, just maybe, she was proud of me as well. I didn’t know what to make of this comment. I may so neither would I. On our first hunt together she led the Every handler, trainer, dog owner has their own style. I have mumbled “Ok” or “thank you” but I am sure I had a way, and when Cisco had his first woodcock point, I looked am very content at remaining quiet with my dogs. To sur- quizzical look on my face. After the scores were read I ap- back at her, and she looked more proud than I did. round myself in the northern Minnesota nature, listening proached this judge and asked for clarification—and I got Madison continued to be patient and yet somewhat pro- to dog bells in the woods, understanding what my dogs more answers than I thought I would as the other judges tective of Cisco for his first year. I tried to follow her lead. movements are by the sound, speed and sudden stop of a and a gunner became part of the conversation. Their obser- With a tracking collar on I allowed him freedom in north- bell. To walk along a path and just wonder, “Where is Mad- vation was that I was soft spoken, used very little verbal ern Minnesota woods for him to learn how to manuever pup, we slowly started force fetching... slowly. More as ison?” and have her pop out onto the trail just a minute lat- commands, and the dog responded well to this approach. and find grouse, woodcock and, yes, rabbits. With birds he a change of behavior, not a task. Over several months the er, “Here I am,” with a look and then carry on. To hear the On my drive home, this aspect of learned I would give attention to slow process of force fetching matured the young pup. I grouse flush, the cry of a flying woodcock while my mouth the test, this conversation of “qui- that game and shoot and, surpris- will say during this process I continued with a soft spoken and mind are quiet. To hear the December snow fall on the etness” took my mind to another ingly, the birds would fall from the approach, and only overlayed verbal commands once Cis- praire while deep in the background the soybean dryers are place; and I continued to ponder sky (sadly not with every shot— co was doing the action. operating, the cackle of roosters and knowing my dogs, my this for many days after. Maybe it he had to learn patience too) and Cisco completed his first year of life, and then real train- pack, my hunting partners are in tune with me and I with is because I am a woman, maybe with rabbits he would learn that I ing began. Madison can heel quite nicely, so she would be them. This is truly the experience I long for, to be—for a because I truly don’t shout, or may- would ignore his chase of the furry on the outside and Cisco would stay between the two of us. short time of my life—away from wordly distractions, cell be it’s because it just makes sense critters and would move on, which Progressing to check-cording, Madison turned with me and phones, televisions, and yes, people—and feast on a ban- to me to be quiet around my dogs. meant he would move on too. the pup would learn to turn as well. Madison didn’t jump on quet of nature and all of the sounds she gives. Or maybe it isn’t any of the above. With pheasants he learned how to Cisco, didn’t jerk him, didn’t bark at him—so neither would This is why I choose to be soft spoken with my dogs. To There have been many influenc- track, and, given time, would find I. If she was patient and tolerant, then I would be too. live my life enjoying the stillness and quietness of hunting. es on me in regards to dog train- a wounded bird. Madison would I will say that learning steady did not come from Cis- And maybe the dogs can both feel content and proud with ing and a quiet approach. One of have that gleam in her eye, that co watching Madison, he was game to give chase—nev- how they have trained me. the largest influences of a quiet energy of being pleased with her er mind that Madison was steady—thank you very much! approach was observing my old- young pack member. I had mixed This aspect of training was mine to do—Madison couldn’t er dog when I brought home the joy as Cisco would use his “right help. But I could continue her patience and tolerance by Women’s Wisdom, written by and for our women hunters and pup. My older dog Madison never of puppyhood” to sample the developing steady, using the whoa post and collar on the versatile hunting dog enthusiasts, takes on some of the more barked at Cisco, she was tolerant pheasnt cuisine. He was, howev- flank and training him to whoa and be steady to wing, shot unique aspects experienced by women when participating in yet set limits by use of her energy er, being a dog, being his nature. and fall—without yelling and with use of an ecollar. To NAVHDA activities. We are looking for ideas and article sub- or body position. She watched over Now I know this couldn’t con- go out hunting for his second season at 16 months and de- missions on anything and everything that may appeal to our Cisco when he would interact with tinue as the birds need to belong velop accountability in a young dog. To facilitate his fo- women members, including novice dog handling, preparing other dogs, and if she felt it was to the pack leader, and so, taking cus and desire while damping my impatience; to become for testing, hunting and training. What do women want to getting too rough for the youngin’, Madison’s lead with less patience a team without dominating; to learn to accept and trust a know about? Share your experiences, questions and ideas she would step in. toward pushy behavior from the young dog and smile at mistakes (both his and mine). All by submitting to Wight Greger at [email protected].

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y dad and I began hunting together when I was show this little dog who’s boss. I eventually did get it, and the dogs and the owners. My favorite part was letting all nine. Our dog Hunter was getting old and was he looked so funny just lying there looking helpless, but the puppies and older dogs chase and play with each other Mready for the sidelines. My dad asked me if I was after that he got it. at the end of the night. When you play with the wing on a ready to train my own dog, and I agreed. He told me our Sit, fetch, stay, and come were very fun, and he picked up string with five dogs, it’s nuts trying to keep it away from dog’s nephew was having puppies. My dad was reluctant on things fast. Stay was probably the hardest—he couldn’t all of them. because our old dog Hunter doesn’t like puppies, but even- figure out what we wanted him to do. Wing on a string While at training I had a great time watching Chase prog- tually pulled the trigger on one. My dad and I drove all the was by far the most fun part of training—the way he just ress on the whoa table and on heel. I knew these would way to Montana to pick out a puppy. I knew just which tried so hard and jumped so high to try and get the wing—I both be important, but didn’t realize just how much they one I wanted when Chase ran to me and jumped on my leg. couldn’t stop laughing every time we did it. were important when we went training in the field. You When Chase was just 8 or 10 weeks old Dad’s good When we reached the point where we wanted to take him think you have all the time in the world, but boy the test friend Dan Phorr (who is a judge for NAVHDA) asked if out on birds, we couldn’t find any to train with. We finally day sure snuck up on us. I wanted to help plant birds and watch the NA test in the introduced him to a pigeon which was now only two weeks fall. I gladly accepted. I was hooked from there! And so prior to test time. He had so much fun. One time, instead Test Day! it begins. of pointing when I said whoa, he sat down. He looked at us When we arrived at the test site it seemed like the world like he thought he was in trouble, the poor puppy. was against us. Storm clouds were rolling in, and it didn’t The Build Up… We kept training until the test, and he was doing well— look pretty. Me and Chase were the first to run, and I didn’t Right when we got Chase it was bonding time. The first we had a huge amount of confidence, but we only had him know it at the time but we were the first in every one of the thing I did was be his best friend for two weeks before any on a few live birds. Trying to get him to swim was very three tests. The judges started the test early to help avoid sort of training started. We played every day either playing hard to do, but we started him very young and he was doing the rain, so it seemed like we weren’t going to have trouble tug of war or trying to get him to fetch. Now if we try to it awesome except he looked weird when he swam—basi- with the rain, and we didn’t for the field test portion, but we play tug of war with him he doesn’t use his full strength cally standing straight and splashing his front legs in the did have other problems. The judge asked if I thought my to give us a chance. When he was little he could pull me water. For track there was a turkey running down a field dog was ready and I believed he was. Chase had different across a wood floor. road, and my dad thought it would be cool to let him go af- plans for himself that day, and it was all downhill for the When my dad told me that we had to make sure Chase ter it. Yep, he tracked down a live turkey, yes a live turkey, field portion. Chase blasted out of the gate eager to hunt knew we were the boss, I was very confused, and did not for about a quarter mile… I’m not sure how well that plan and only glanced at the shooter when he fired his gun for know what that meant. But he said all you have to do is was thought out, but eventually he came back. gun shyness. He turned, put his nose to the ground as he roll him on his back and keep him there. Easier said than smelled the first bird. I was excited, but Chase kept mov- done! So, I tried, and it took a few tries just to get him on Hanging out with NAVHDA ing forward and didn’t point at all—in fact he flushed it. his back. Even when I did, he squirmed and scratched so When they asked us if we wanted to start hosting NAVH- The bird flew a hundred yards, and my puppy did exactly much I had to let go. I looked down at my arms that were DA training night over the winter at our shop, we accepted what his named implies—he chased it. Then, I think the full of red scars and I knew I just had to grit my teeth and gladly. We had a ton of fun hanging out and training with worst thing that could’ve happened did happen. He tracked

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RECOVERY STRATEGIES FOR SPORTING DOGS For dogs that require a high level of athleticism for and Sports Medicine Mobile Clinic, cautions. “You optimal performance, there are little things you can can do more harm than good if you don’t understand that thing all the way down and caught it. My dad, who had started—and that is how the field test ended. As we left do in terms of mental and physical recovery to the anatomy of a dog and which direction the muscle was walking along, told the judges he had never done that the field and the next dog started the trial, it started to rain, make a difference and help a dog stay injury-free. fibers run.” before, and the judges all laughed and said they could not pouring more like. After airing your dog the last time before kenneling begin to tell us how many times they had heard that before. After a quick but awesome lunch, it was off to the next PROVIDE PROPER NUTRITION & HYDRATION him or her for the night, massage his or her muscles Well, unfortunately, he did it again and again, just lov- phase of the test—the track, and Chase and I were up first Nutrition is vital in helping a dog physically recover for about 15 minutes, though the length of time can ing to chase and catch birds. He was so proud of himself, again. They had me take him up behind a screen that he from the hard work and stress from training and con- vary by dog. If a dog has tight muscles, more time and there I stood in disbelief. He caught all three birds he couldn’t see through while they planted the bird. Mean- ditioning. Feeding a high-protein/high-fat performance can be spent working out the soreness. A proper found and killed them. During the field test, while we were while, I was trying to calm Chase down to get him ready. dog food, such as Purina Pro Plan SPORT Performance massage starts at the back of the head, neck and running to catch up with Chase to see what he was doing They brought me up to the pile of feathers and wanted 30/20 Formula, sup- shoulders before progressing to the back and sides, with the next bird, (spoiler alert—he caught it) and still in Chase to go catch the bird on the end of the trail. I brought ports optimal perform- working out the major muscle groups. A dog with denial on what just happened, I stepped only inches away him to the feathers and set him along the trail of the bird. I ance and recovery. stiff muscles can even receive a massage again the from a fawn that was curled up in a ball and no bigger than thought I may have let him go too early, and he seemed not When refueling a next day before exercise. a basketball. One of the judges decided it would be bad sure of what to do. May dad was watching from a distance dog following exercise, to leave him out in the field, so he carried the fawn in his and I could see his concern too, but he tracked it down and studies show that giving AVOID OVERTRAINING palms over to a nearby fence out of the test area where it got the bird with ease. He was so proud and even brought your dog a carbo hy - Owners and handlers of conditioned dogs that would be safe. As time ran out praying for that point we the bird back to me alive. The track was actually the thing drate supplement helps are at their peak with the season underway should had seen so often in training, one of the birds he chased we were worried about most, but it went well. enable glucose to enter decrease the volume of training, increase the inten- brought him all the way back to the home tent where we Next we got to swimming and he jumped in the water the bloodstream when sity and build in more time for rest. Between events, right away without me throwing something in, and he did fed within 30 minutes it’s important to monitor dogs for signs of stress, two perfect retrieves in the water. of the completion of lameness and injury. On the last two parts of the test, Mom didn’t get to come exercise when muscles “It takes three to five days for the neuromuscular with because we were convinced she was bad luck… sorry are maximized for sugar uptake and glycogen replen- system to recover from work, hence why you don’t Mom. ishment. Although glycogen is an important fuel for want to work a dog too hard just before an event,” On the way back a killdeer started to fly in front of Chase. intense work, the muscle has a limited capacity to Dr. Reynolds explains. We all know what happens when a killdeer fakes an injury, store it. The practice of giving a high carbohydrate The risks of overtraining include the potential and, yep, he chased a killdeer for a good twenty minutes, snack immediately following long bouts of exercise deterioration of performance combined with injuries, barking almost the whole time. can influence glycogen replenishment and may even infection and chronic fatigue. Whereas normal fatigue Another funny thing that happened was right after the enhance performance. lasts a few hours and up to 24 hours, chronic fatigue field test my dad hid a dead chukar in the grass by the tent, Properly timed hydration also is essential. Dr. could possibly end a dog’s career. and Chase pointed perfectly. Reynolds recommends giving a dog a 1 percent “In training, we periodically push the body beyond We had a great day with everyone at the NAVHDA test. solution of glycerol 24 days before an event to pro- the intensity or duration of exercise to which it is The food was delicious!! We had smoked pork, macaro- mote water loading to the muscles. “This allows the accustomed,” Dr. Reynolds says. “With adequate ni and cheese, potato salad, hot dogs and burgers... They glycerol to move into the muscles, pulling water with rest and nutrients, the body adapts into a higher treated us like kings. it, keeping a dog as hydrated when he or she finishes state of fitness. Overtraining results when the stress an event as when he or she started,” he explains. of exercise goes beyond the body’s ability to respond Results time or when inadequate rest is given.” The judges got us all together and explained the results. REAP THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE Monitoring a dog’s resting heart rate can help you Chase scored a 98 and didn’t point one single time. But the The benefits of massaging hardworking dogs determine if a dog needs rest. A resting heart rate judges were awesome telling me not to get discouraged, include reducing pain, stress and anxiety, as well in the 40s and 50s is normal, whereas one in the 60s and, of all the things, this was the easiest thing to fix. as improving muscle tone, alignment, flexibility, indicates a dog may be getting sick and one in the So now we train for the next NA test to hope he does a range of motion and immune function. 80s may mean a dog needs a week to come back lot better. He is about 11 months, so we have time. We only “It’s important to understand the movements and strong and ready to work. have a couple months before the test, but we have a good feel the appropriate degree of pressure,” Jennell Appel, It’s always better to prevent problems associated crew at our Red River Valley NAVHDA Chapter, and I be- DVM, CCRT, a certified canine rehabilitation therapist with overtraining than to treat them. Promising sport- lieve he will be ready. and founder of the SportVet Canine Rehabilitation ing dogs cannot achieve their potential if overtrained. I

24 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org September 2018 September 2018 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 25 Pod What?!?By Ron Boehme Twin Lake, Michigan New Promotional Agreement NAVHDA & The Hunting Dog Podcast hat’s what I said the first time By chance, after a three day sandhill birds with the scattergun. From time to from five dogs. I have had a number I was asked, “Have you ever crane hunt in Texas, my host set up re- time I would write a few details from of listeners write and say they feel like I’m pleased to introduce NAVHDA’s new co-promotional partner: listened to a podcast?” Even some of the longer hunts I’ve done, they are sitting with me at the kitchen The Hunting Dog Podcast. With over 145 episodes recorded to date, T cording equipment in the kitchen, and The Hunting Dog Podcast has quickly increased in popularity in the though this media has existed for ap- announced we would be recording our but my writing skills aren’t strong table at the end of a day’s hunt, exactly hunting dog arena, with over 45,000 listeners from all backgrounds. proximately fifteen years, it’s only conversation about the hunt to be used and those notes were very incomplete. what I try to project. Created and hosted by NAVHDA Senior Judge Ron Boehme, The been in the last five or so that it has in a podcast, Steve Rinella’s “The Me- That day in Texas, when we hung up Through the podcast, my listeners Hunting Dog Podcast is an online audio program focused on inter- exploded in popularity. ateater Podcast.” We then discussed the headphones, I realized this was a and I have learned about new loca- viewing a variety of hunting dog enthusiasts, all with a broad range of Apple iTunes reports that there are the events of the hunt, as we always way to record conversations which tions, terrain, and local hunting styles, experience and backgrounds, but with one thing in common: they are over 250,000 unique podcasts across do, with a cold beer in hand, the only could live forever on the internet. I and improved methods of dog training all hunting dog people - whatever game species, terrain or dog breeds the globe in over one hundred languag- exception was that we were wearing imagined a great grandchild who will and care. New friendships are formed, that may include. es with a total of one billion subscrib- headphones. never know me personally, looking up old friendships are rediscovered, and Ron’s podcasts include interviews with dog training experts, veterinarians, conservation leaders, gear and product specialists, dog ers worldwide. I began listening to I often wished I had kept a better my podcast and listening to my expe- the podcast becomes an ever growing breeders and gun aficionados. podcasts in 2013, finding few programs journal of the hunts I have participated riences with my friends and dogs and diary of life experiences, remember- The Hunting Dog Podcast is currently ranked in the top 10 in the that spoke to my interests of hunting. in over my forty plus years of chasing inspiring him/her to carry the torch. ing the past and embracing the future. iTunes hunting category, and number 1 in the Dog/Upland category. The first “Hunting Dog Podcast” If a picture is worth a thousand words, Because the podcast topics include various types of hunting, not just was released in January 2015, and ear- what is the value of a conversation one limited to small game and versatile breeds, our goal is the partner- ly episodes consisted of my best bird can listen to again and again? ship will extend NAVHDA’s reach and garner potential interest from hunting friends and me recounting our those not currently aware of what NAVHDA offers as an organization. early escapades, remembering dogs Through the agreement, the The Hunting Dog Podcast will encourage long parted, and some of the dogs and listeners to join local NAVHDA chapters across the U.S. and Canada, and Ron will continue to provide interviews related to NAVHDA topics, experiences we looked forward to in and interview NAVHDA members. the future. To listen to the program, you can download and subscribe to it After that launch, I contacted ac- through various online avenues, including iTunes, Stitcher, Libsyn or quaintances and strangers alike to line any other podcast app. Visit the website at www.thehuntingdogpod- up discussions about conservation of cast.com game, training, and a variety of hunt- I encourage you to listen to future and past episodes to hear a vari- ing dog breeds. This led to interviews ety of hunting dog and NAVHDA related topics, and I look forward to with authors, biologists, trainers, vet- the new partnership with Ron and The Hunting Dog Podcast. erinarians and conservationists. My Andy Doak aim is to be entertaining and real, and NAVHDA - Director of Promotions have my guests provide helpful infor- mation on a variety of topics. Most of these podcasts are recorded in my ken- nel, with occasional background noise

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To all breeders: remember to check to see if your litter qualified for a Breeders And some other important stuff Award. Go online and check the Breeders you really should think about reading... Award criteria and send in your applica- tion. Deadline is December 31, 2018. CHANGE IN DNA TESTING REQUIREMENTS! Beginning January 1, 2019, all dogs running the Invitational will be required to submit their DNA through NAVHDA’s central office. As of that date, we will no longer recognize or accept DNA done through AKC as we have in the past. Why? The primary goal of the genetic testing program is to Kennel Name Applications establish a data base of confirmed parentage of our NAVHDA registered dogs; unfortunately, AKC will not share their genetic KENNEL NAMES BREED OWNERS testing results with NAVHDA, and, therefore, we cannot confirm parentage of dogs that are tested through AKC. RIDEN HIGH GR DAVID & CAROLYN RIDEN BELLETORE BI RAYMOND FURROW The International office is having problems reading many of the CLYDE RIVER GS PETER MCOOEYE application requests for both registry and membership. Please SWEET PINES BS PETER A DUMOND SR type the application or write clearly, as this is very time con- DAY HOLLOW GS ROSE & JEFFREY STREZNETCKY suming. Also, when attaching documents to the International SUREFIRE GS JACOB & SARA HEESACKER office email for registrations, please attach a pdf file. Look at These applications for registration of kennel names have been received what you are attaching before sending, because the office is by the NAVHDA Registry. Any objections must be written and submitted having problems getting blank applications, and the attach- to Steve Brodeur, Registrar, NAVHDA, PO Box 520, Arlington Hts, IL ments are not readable. The files need to be 8”x11,” and not dark. 60006, on or before October 1, 2018. To obtain registration forms, write the Registrar at the above address or go to www.navhda.org. We are always looking for fun photos, quotes, short training tips and anything else that you’d like to share in The Forum. Please send them to [email protected].

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POCONO MOUNTAIN 07/01/2018 2018-0149 ALASKA YUKON 08/04/2018 2018-0158 FRONTIER 08/05/2018 2018-0164 Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Utility Preparatory Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner AIDAN VON MAPLE SM 15.35 100 III JAMES W PITTMAN SCOTIAN GREENSLEEVES ARTIC LADY LOVE GW 1.67 142 None HILDE STAPGENS DIERENFIELDS LENA GR 13.00 86 III JASON FRITZ BELVOIR ANNA FREYA SM 14.19 112 I LILLIAN TRETTIN WHIRLWIND OUTLAW JOSIE GW 6.78 147 III KELLY A WILLETT PRINCESS LEIA NEED NO HAN SOLO GR 6.81 107 II CHRISTOPHER B LEE BUSY B’S VERSATILE VICTORY SP 14.74 110 I WILLIAM E STEPHAN JR Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner TWO OUT RIBI GR 14.29 108 II ZACKARY P ANDREWS DREAMPOINT GRADY GUNNIN FOR GROUSE GS 12.71 112 I MICHAEL S KUCH BARON PRETZEL VON CUDDLEBUG GW 4.35 186 II JEFFREY F DAVIS TEETH: CROSSBITE 101 TESTES: NEUTERED BITE: UNDERSHOT-- TESTES:NEUTERED WYOWIRES’ LOCKED N LOADED GW 15.77 110 I NATALIE SMITH IWAN’S FRAU KLEINE PP 14.97 100 III STEVE LAFRANCE BB KOTA OF THE ARTIC WHIRLWIND GW 1.15 190 I SCOTT J BREITSPRECHER Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner MOUNTAINS FURY BELLA SCOUT GS 13.77 110 I BRANT L SIGNS EBBTIDE HEDDY LAMAR GW 2.58 192 II KENNETH S GATES CEDARWOODS KAISER PP 3.34 191 II GRANT OLSON MOUNTAINS FURY BLACK BRIAR GS 13.77 112 I JEFFERY L BORDWELL TUNDRA ILUV REBEL MIRACLE LM 1.55 197 II TERRY J MIRACLE PW INDIAN BROOK ELI GS 3.35 190 I ROBERT T KOEHLER SUNDANCE NUBBIE DIXON GS 9.90 112 I DAN K DUBE JUDGES: BLAINE T CARTER, RICHARD L RAY, TERRY J WILSON SCARECROW’S RIVER OF REDEMPTION GS 5.83 178 III JANA MCLAUGHLIN SUNDANCE SKYVIEW’S BAD NEWS BIRDIE GS 9.90 112 I HENRY HORNE JUDGES: NORMAN R PRIMA, BRIAN A THOMAN, ROBERT K BARR VON SCHONHEITS BEFORE THE STORM GS 13.45 99 II CHRISTOPHER W CLAYBOSS ALASKA YUKON 08/05/2018 2018-0159 JUDGES: KAREN N KRAUTZ, LEON T HAIRIE, GEOFFREY D FERRER Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner NORTHERN MICHIGAN 08/10/2018 2018-0165 CEDARWOOD’S AVA AURORA PP 15.19 106 II JESSICA L GREEN Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner KETTLE MORAINE 07/14/2018 2018-0153 Utility Preparatory Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner AJAX VON DER FLEUR DE LIS GS 8.77 103 II JOHN MACFARLAND Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner DRESDEN VOM BOREALEN GW 0.79 148 III LORI L WHARTON Utility Preparatory Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner BRUSH DALE’S VIP SM 9.19 89 None RICK KRUMENAUER HIGH STANDARD’S EDDIE PP 2.95 132 None STEVEN G SCHMITT MARZOLF X SIPPIN ON MASON GS 1.65 105 None JOSHUA GUNTERMAN Hosted by NAVHDA Sr. Judge THUNDERHEAD’S BLITZ OTTO GS 9.13 93 III ALAN F SHERWOOD Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner DOG ABONDONED GAME IN FIELD Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner AMBER VOM TUNDRAMOOR GW 2.31 201 I DONALD D LIETZAU Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner and life member Ron Boehme ALIBI’S FRITZ WIESEMANN GR 2.69 199 I ANDREW WIESEMANN CHIPPEWA MORGAN’S YUKLA GS 3.93 195 I LULIE WILLIAMS DEADEYE’S ACE IN THE HOLE GW 8.27 174 III DAVID S NORDQUIST RUSTLING MEADOWS SWEET CHOCOLATE GS 5.17 186 II DAVID A ANDERSON TESTES: NEUTERED LOWER RIGHT MANDIBLE SURGICALLY REMOVED BITE: UNDERSHOT EBBTIDE HEDDY LAMAR GW 2.58 196 I KENNETH S GATES DUTCH HOLLOW J HENRY GS 4.23 160 III GARY GUNTERMAN Pointing dogs • Hounds • Flushers • Tracking Dogs THUNDERHEAD’S BRUSH BUSTER GS 6.74 200 II RONALD J STOTT JUDGES: BLAINE T CARTER, RICHARD L RAY, TERRY J WILSON FLORENCE V.D. BRANDENBURG GW 4.39 172 III DAVID S NORDQUIST Authors • Trainers • Conservationists TEETH: MISSING 105 TEETH: EXTRA 205 THUNDERHEAD’S HAIL A COMING GS 3.08 204 I WALKER S SMITH HEARTLAND 08/04/2018 2018-0160 GROUSE BAY’S ANDIAMO ABNER GR 3.28 185 III JOHN A MACNEAL Over 180 past episodes to choose from. JUDGES: TRACY A HARMEYER, BRENT E CATURA, LEON T HAIRIE Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner JUDGES: WILLIAM B GURNEY, DON VANDERLIP, JEFFREY T EBERT HAY DEVIL’S SEVERIN’S MOUNTAIN WREN PP 7.16 96 III RICHARD A SEVERIN KETTLE MORAINE 07/14/2018 2018-0154 HG’S ALASKAN ANIAK GR 14.87 112 I MICHAEL S BREWTON NORTHERN MICHIGAN 08/11/2018 2018-0166 Past guests include... Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner SHORE THING’S SHOWDOWN PP 15.61 112 I COLE ARCHER Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner AV BUCKHILL’S HUCK FINN GS 15.23 104 III CASEY LORBIECKI THORWINDS CALLISTO SM 11.35 112 I S. MICHAEL JENSEN BRAZEN POINT FEATHERS FLYING GR 14.48 78 None DAVID WINSLOW JR Rick, Ronnie and Delmar Smith DAWNS OTHO RICHARD ES 8.00 112 I MICHAEL J LAKE Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner TEETH: EXTRA 105 GAME POINT’S DAKOTA BUCK II GS 12.52 112 I ALLEN D KNURR HUNTING HILLS’ BLOOD TY SM 3.04 188 II KENNETH V HAMELE BRIELLE KENNELS DARCY BF 14.90 99 II GLENN CARNWATH Ben O’williams • Blaine Carter HUNTER’S MOON FALCO SM 15.39 112 I SAMANTHA MROZINSKI HUNTING HILLS’ EPIC CREED SM 2.33 190 II TONYIA BARTHOLOMEW FRED’S STORMY KROMER BS 13.26 81 III FREDERICK J STRICH Alan Harmeyer • Ed Bailey • Steven Rinella KJ THUNDERHILL’S WYATT GW 11.81 112 I TIMOTHY M URBANCZYK HUNTING HILLS’ EXTREME EVOLUTION SM 2.33 189 II KRISTINE K HILL JT’S TWICE THE REBEL BS 13.26 112 I JEFFREY T EBERT ROCK CREEK LUCKY DRAW PP 15.06 110 I JORDAN K LLOYD BITE: UNDERSHOT 101,201,301&401 MASON MASON WM 13.74 72 III TIMOTHY C MASON TEETH: EXTRA 105 JUDGES: GEORGE A MCMAHON, FRANK D VERRET, JAMES B MOE BITE: BUTTBITE ROCK CREEK PEBBLE PP 8.81 110 I MICHAEL A CROSS MICHAELANGELA’S SENDIN SAMBUCA LUCIA UP THE RIVER SP 14.65 94 II CHRISTOPHER HAGEDORN SEVEN PINES JUST A MINUTE ROMEO SP 15.61 97 II TIMOTHY P ESSEBAGGERS HEARTLAND 08/05/2018 2018-0161 ON POINT’S SENEY GS 14.23 110 I NEIL D NOACK TEETH: EXTRA 305 Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner RAWLEY POINT’S HAMISH HENRY INGHAM GR 7.74 110 I JONATHAN C INGHAM Listen anytime from any device. SEVEN PINES JUST HUNTING WITH MIA SP 15.61 112 I WENDY S MCINTOSH DIERENFIELDS NORMAN D BEACHLER GR 13.00 102 III RYAN M BEACHLER BITE: BUTTBITE TEETH: MISALIGNED 304 The Hunting Dog KILLBUCK’S II NEWTON PP 15.03 100 III MARK SULLIVAN TANGO’S THEODORE ROOSEVELT BS 13.26 108 II MARK A JACKSON Podcast Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podbean. THUNDERHEAD’S REX GS 12.52 101 II JOHN EVERT BITE: BUTTBITE 101,201,301,401- TEETH: MISSING 405 VARICK VOM BEAVER CREEKS GS 9.16 91 III RICHARD A MCPHALL TEETH: EXTRA 205&305 MACY BLUE CHIP BS 12.16 110 I AUSTIN J PENDLEY TEETH: MISSING 305&405 JUDGES: SHERYLE J TEPP, ANGELA L COENEN, SCOTT C SEMRAD STANDING STONES COUNTRY ROADS GS 12.71 101 II DAVID AVOLIO JUDGES: WILLIAM B GURNEY, DAVID S NORDQUIST, LANCE T VERNAM KETTLE MORAINE 07/15/2018 2018-0155 STANDING STONES HARD KNOX GS 12.71 112 I STERLING GRAVENS BITE: BUTTBITE 101,201,301&401 NORTHERN MICHIGAN 08/11/2018 2018-0167 Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner STANDING STONES I DO WHAT I WANT GS 6.74 110 I KAT PIPPITT Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner CORA OD MALEHO JEZIRKA PP 15.74 98 III DENIS STEFANEL STANDING STONES KINGS COURT GS 11.68 110 I MATT PERRY MILLER APPASSIONATA EROS BI 11.23 84 None DREW M BROWN KATIE VOM CORASCHATTEN GL 15.48 108 I JILL WEGNER THORWINDS C REMI SM 11.39 112 I SEAN DEEGAN TEETH: MISSING 305 THUNDERHEAD’S HIGH CALIBER KUFFELL GS 9.32 112 I DAN KUFFELL THORWINDS COPPER OTTO SM 11.39 112 I BLAKE ZOGLEMAN DE JAC’S NEW KID IN TOWN GR 13.32 88 None MICHAEL J WALDCHEN Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner TEETH: MISSING 305&405 USED BIRD AT WATER-JUDGED COAT DRY SMOOTHBORE’S WILD BILL HICKOCK VI 2.33 201 I MATTHEW P TEPP VALLEY VIEW VEGA SM 14.23 84 None ANNA M FLOGSTAD DE JAC’S NITRO GR 13.32 99 I KEVIN W GILLESPIE STONYRIDGE OTIS GR 4.39 202 I ANTHONY DRAKE JUDGES: GEORGE A MCMAHON, FRANK D VERRET, JAMES B MOE SHIOK RIDGE’S EURYCRATES DOUBLE J COPPER GR 15.65 112 I MICHAEL J MOYER THUNDERHEAD’S BRUSH BUSTER GS 6.74 198 II RONALD J STOTT TANGO’S WILY WYATT BS 13.26 79 None JAMES ALLEN BARRAW JUDGES: WENDY S MCINTOSH, ANGELA L COENEN, SCOTT C SEMRAD FRONTIER 08/03/2018 2018-0162 USED BIRD AT WATER Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner THUNDERHEAD’S LASSO THE MOON GS 10.19 106 III KEVIN SPORTEL KETTLE MORAINE 07/15/2018 2018-0156 BURLEY MIDNIGHT FOG BONINO GR 15.77 82 III TODD J BURLEY TIMBERDOODLE CROWN ROYAL NORTHERN HARVEST RYE WM 13.87 112 I CAMILLE A RICE Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner ECHO HILL BIG RIVER MAC GS 10.00 94 III BRIAN S FENTON VON SCHONHEITS BACKED BY RUFF GS 14.77 101 II NICHOLAS W CARTE BACK 40 MAVERICK SON OF CAPONE GW 5.58 110 I BILL F KRIWKO HOMINY PEAK’S DEL’S JOSIE GL 15.29 97 II ANDREW C TOOHEY WHISKEYTOWN LONGHAIR JIM GR 13.58 93 III BRUCE ANDERSON BEN Z PRANDORFA SH 15.39 112 I ANDREW SELLIN HOMINY PEAK’S EARL BATTEY GL 15.29 104 III J JOEL FARBER WHISKEYTOWN THE BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ GR 13.58 98 None ELIZABETH PATTERSON BRITTA VOM FREYASCHATTEN GL 13.55 112 I DANIEL J HOCHLEUTNER HOMINY PEAK’S SALT AND PEPPER GL 15.29 112 I JEFFREY A OBRECHT BITE: BUTTBITE 301 RUSTLING MEADOWS COUNTRYSIDE DANCER GS 8.87 112 I WAYNE R WILLIAMS OUTLANDERS PHLOYD OF SPRING ROCK GS 15.58 112 I ANDY J BARICH JUDGES: GERALD W GERTISER II, DON VANDERLIP, JOHN A MACNEAL TEETH: EXTRA 105 & MISSING 305 STONYRIDGE ZANNA GR 5.87 108 II RICK HUBER RUSTLING MEADOWS HALO GS 8.87 107 II STEFFIN SAMOLINSKI TEETH: MISSING 105 NORTHERN MICHIGAN 08/12/2018 2018-0168 RUSTLING MEADOWS LITTLE ONE PIPER GS 10.52 112 I JACOB TRUNDLE TREIBEN’S RIVER RUN GW 8.97 93 None MARK K SHEEDLO Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner RUSTLING MEADOWS STELLA GRACE GS 8.87 104 III JEREMY BALZA TEETH: MISSING 405 BARRETT V.D. LANDSTRASSEN GW 2.10 163 None DERON A HUNTER SHIOK RIDGE’S ELLIE MAY GR 14.77 51 None CHARLES S FRAME Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner FRED’S WOODFORD RESERVE BS 3.42 178 II FREDERICK J STRICH USED BIRD AT WATER--SHY TO ENVIRONMENT TEMP: Shy JT’S SUNRISE NAKITA BS 6.05 176 III JEFFREY T EBERT SONORAN BRAQUE NORA BF 15.13 102 III KEITH P LEYENDECKER BONE POINT’S UKIAH GW 4.00 175 II ROBERT D SCHWEIKHARDT JUDGES: NORMAN R PRIMA, ROBERT T SWEZEY, ROBERT K BARR SADIE BOMBSHELL BAILEY BS 3.42 182 III JAMES ALLEN BARRAW TEETH: MISSING 308&408 SHOOTER’S FINLEY’S GOT A SPUD GUN GS 2.35 196 I CHARLES SHEPHERD JR JUDGES: TRACY A HARMEYER, BRENT E CATURA, LEON T HAIRIE FRONTIER 08/04/2018 2018-0163 SILVERSHOT’S ASPEN BLITZKRIEG WM 4.39 201 I WILLIAM C QUINLAN Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner JUDGES: WILLIAM B GURNEY, DAVID S NORDQUIST, LANCE T VERNAM ALASKA YUKON 08/03/2018 2018-0157 CEDARWOODS MISS IDAHO PP 13.42 106 II TODD R BAIER Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner CHIPPEWA MORGAN’S EARLY RISER GS 10.39 100 III LARRY L KRUCKENBERG NORTHERN MICHIGAN 08/12/2018 2018-0169 BB KOTA OF THE ARTIC WHIRLWIND GW 13.77 106 II SCOTT J BREITSPRECHER PRAIRIE WIND HOT TICKED GS 13.77 91 None ROBERTA A RICHARDSON Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner CEDARWOOD’S AVA AURORA PP 15.13 100 III JESSICA L GREEN USED BIRD AT WATER BRIELLE KENNELS NALA BF 15.03 99 II SETH A LEYENDECKER DRESDEN VOM BOREALEN GW 9.45 112 I LORI L WHARTON PRAIRIE WIND PENNY SINGING THE BLUES GS 13.77 112 I ROBERTA A RICHARDSON SILVERSHOT’S N’ SOUTHPAW’S RUN’IN RIVER WM 12.42 112 I BRUCE MCLACHLAN HIGH STANDARD’S HUNTER TOGIAK PP 6.77 93 III BRENT C LANNEN SCARECROW’S BELLE OF BOULDER CREEK GS 7.74 110 I THEO STEIN SILVERSHOT’S N’ SOUTHPAWS KINDA SHADY WM 12.42 108 I JIM LILLEY KENNEDY’S BEULAH MOLASSES SM 5.06 112 I JENNIFER CAVE STERNJAGERS BRIAR ROSE GS 10.23 107 I MIKE STULTS TANGO’S SCOUT BS 13.29 102 III ROBERT B GINGRAS TEETH: PUPPY TEETH TEETH: MISSING 305 NADINA DE L’ETOILE DU NORD BS 14.10 110 I BRIAN GARDINO Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner PRAIRIE WIND DARK ENERGY GS 6.22 192 I KEITH RICHARDSON Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner REMINGTON SHADOW ALE O’DEE BS 13.29 94 III TIMOTHY J OHLINGER SILVERSHOT’S LIL FANCY PANTS PT 1.61 201 I JUDY L BALOG TUNDRA K MATEO LM 9.10 73 None GARY L KUTIL TEETH: MISSING 305 JUDGES: NORMAN R PRIMA, BRIAN A THOMAN, ROBERT K BARR TANGOS LADY RILEY BS 3.42 155 None KEVIN J CLAYTON TUNDRA KAISER VOM KHAOS LM 9.10 88 None LISA MIRACLE MUTILATED GAME ON RETRIEVE VIXEN GW 14.26 106 II DAN BRANDVOLD WHISKEYTOWN SMOLDERING DRAM GR 5.27 170 None RHONDA L LENT COAT: NO FURNISHINGS JUDGES: GERALD W GERTISER II, DON VANDERLIP, JOHN A MACNEAL JUDGES: BLAINE T CARTER, RICHARD L RAY, TERRY J WILSON

30 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org September 2018 September 2018 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 31 2018 NAVHDA Testing Calendar Living Up To The efforT, Time and TrUsT! Date Chapter/Location Test Type Contact Telephone E-mail Sep 1-2 Delaware Valley NJ NA/UPT/UT Edward Harrington 215/260 6640 [email protected] Sep 1-2 Quebec South Shore QC NA/UPT/UT Nicolas Breton 418/988 1343 [email protected] Sep 7-9 Yankee ME NA/UPT/UT Alexander Runyon 207/841 0630 [email protected] Sep 7-9 Shenango PA NA/UPT/UT Marion Siebert 412/751 0214 [email protected] ANNUAL MEETING Sep 8-9 Ontario Grand River ON NA/UT Jan Wolff 519/759 1674 [email protected] Sep 8-9 Chattahoochee GA NA Joseph Gilroy 419/466 9962 [email protected] January 24-27, 2019 Sep 8-9 Minnesota MN NA Brent Haefner 612/387 7589 [email protected] Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN Sep 8-9 Montreal QC NA/UPT/UT Annie Ulrich 450/501 3499 [email protected] Sep 8-9 Montreal QC NA/UPT/UT Annie Ulrich 450/278 5474 [email protected] Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Sep 15-16 Buckeye OH NA/UPT/UT Mark Fraley 330/843 3711 [email protected] 3900 American Blvd.West Sep 15 New England Seacoast ME NA Brian Silva 978/423 0979 [email protected] Bloomington, MN 55437 Sep 15-16 Toronto Ontario ON NA/UT Pat Pacitti 416/737 9487 [email protected] Sponsored by: St. Croix NAVHDA Sep 20-23 Central Oregon OR NA/UPT/UT Jeremy Davis 541/350 5189 [email protected] Sep 21 Northern Illinois WI UT Amber Glaves 262/206 3159 [email protected] www.scnavhda.org Sep 21-23 Illowa IA NA/UPT/UT Raymond Carter 563/559 0426 [email protected] Sep 21-23 Sebasticook ME NA/UPT/UT Marie Wade 207/491 5797 [email protected] Sep 21-23 Great Central Valley CA NA/UPT/UT Russell Cleland 530/340 5255 [email protected] Sep 22-23 Delmarva DE NA/UPT/UT Marc St Jean 302/698 5356 [email protected] Sep 22-23 Central States NE NA Pamela Robinson 402/202 6140 [email protected] Sep 22-23 Southern Tier Of New York NY NA/UPT/UT Judith Zeigler 607/738 1341 [email protected] Sep 22-23 Rock Tavern NY NA/UPT/UT Christopher Orcutt 860/342 5724 [email protected] Sep 22 Sebasticook ME NA/UPT/UT Marie Wade 207/778 4868 [email protected] Sep 22-23 Northern Illinois WI NA/UPT/UT Amber Glaves 262/206 3159 [email protected] Sep 29-30 Southern New England CT NA/UPT/UT Joshua Flowers 845/661 8354 [email protected] Sep 29-30 Appalachian Valley OH NA/UPT/UT Vincent Wehrle 614/519 8764 [email protected] Sep 29-30 Potomac MD NA/UPT/UT James Norfleet 703/727 4853 [email protected] “Jager “ Sep 29-30 Midwest Tri State SD NA/UPT/UT Tate Martinsen 605/261 8141 [email protected] Sep 29-30 Missouri Uplands MO NA/UPT/UT Shannon Mcgarrity 901/237 8967 [email protected] The Best in Electronic Dog Training Equipment, Sales, Sep 29-30 Keystone PA NA/UPT/UT John Wolfe 610/613 1482 [email protected] Trades, Repairs, Parts and Great Customer Service! Sep 29-30 Southern California CA NA/UPT/UT Rodge Fradella 909/625 7264 [email protected] 50th Anniversary Gun Raffle Oct 5 Pocono Mountain PA NA/UPT/UT Kyle Hough 570/249 1415 [email protected] 800-430-2010 www.collarclinic.com Oct 5 Chesapeake VA NA/UPT/UT Daphne Gray 804/493 7354 [email protected] details at www.scnavhda.org Oct 6-7 Mokan KS NA/UPT/UT John Corrigan 540/295 3421 [email protected] 1517 Northern Star Dr. Traverse City MI 49696 Oct 6-7 Illinois IL NA/UPT/UT Matthew Minich 708/557 5528 [email protected] Oct 6-7 Mid-ohio OH NA/UPT/UT Adam Green 740/334 0115 [email protected] Oct 6-7 Chesapeake VA NA/UPT/UT Daphne Gray 804/493 7354 [email protected] NAVHDAad2015V3.indd 1 7/1/2015 3:53:25 PM Oct 6 Mokan KS NA/UT John Corrigan 540/295 3421 [email protected] Oct 12 San Diego CA NA Chelsea Coddington 917/748 4209 [email protected] DEUTSCH KURZHAAR Oct 12-14 Heartland NE NA/UPT/UT Desiree Toldt-stormont 414/870 3306 [email protected] Oct 13-14 Carolinas NC NA/UPT/UT Kimberly Lewis 850/602 2515 [email protected] Oct 13-14 Mid South TN NA/UPT/UT Michael Berkhan 404/406 0785 [email protected] Oct 13-14 Zia NM NA/UPT/UT Chris Tobey 505/804 8911 [email protected] Oct 13-14 Inland Empire CA NA/UPT/UT Michael Shepherd 951/757 6933 [email protected] Oct 13-14 New Brunswick NB NA/UPT/UT Paige Pettis 506/999 4746 [email protected] Oct 20-21 Ok-navhda OK NA/UPT/UT Sandy Clendenny 405/293 6268 [email protected] Nov 3-4 Tarheel NC NA/UPT/UT Kyley Googins-caldwell 910/514 6059 [email protected] Nov 3-4 Florida Palmetto FL NA/UPT/UT Danelle Snyder 321/750 7386 [email protected] Nov 9 Rappahannock VA NA/UPT/UT Alyssa Pease 703/765 5715 [email protected] Nov 9-11 Grand Canyon Of Arizona AZ NA/UPT/UT Ted Hamilton 928/713 6941 [email protected] Nov 10-11 Rappahannock VA NA/UPT/UT Alyssa Pease 703/765 5715 [email protected] Dec 8-9 Lone Star TX NA/UPT/UT Megan Murphy 281/989 5933 [email protected] Dec 8-9 Texas TX NA/UPT/UT Gregory Kadesch 817/271 7878 [email protected] 2019 NAVHDA Testing Calendar Feb 22-24 Valley Of The Sun AZ NA/UPT/UT Erv Comer 480/987 3828 [email protected] Mar 16-17 Carolinas NC NA/UPT/UT Kimberly Lewis 850/602 2515 [email protected] May 17-19 Pacific Northwest WA NA/UPT/UT Brandon Smith 425/280 4921 [email protected] The Original Aug 2-4 Alaska Yukon AK NA/UPT/UT Dori Hollingsworth 907/491 0393 [email protected] German Shorthair Aug 23-25 Pacific Northwest WA NA/UPT/UT Brandon Smith 425/280 4921 [email protected] Oct 12-13 Carolinas NC NA/UPT/UT Kimberly Lewis 850/602 2515 [email protected] Deutsch Kurzhaar has provided the foot hunter with a powerful versatile hunting partner, developed through a performance based testing system and breeding program that enhance the overall conformation set forth 2018 NAVHDA Special Events by the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband. Visit our website at WWW.NADKC.ORG to learn more about a perfect blend of trainability, versatility Date Chapter/Location Event Contact Telephone E-mail and desire in your next hunting dog. Sep 13-16 Hawkeye/Searsboro, IA Invitational NAVHDA Office 847/253-6488 [email protected] Contact one of the many breeders in your area to discuss all the benefits of the Deutsch Kurzhaar. The most recent versions of these calendars are available on the NAVHDA website at www.navhda.org. Like us and follow us on Facebook at North American Deutsch Kurzhaar Club.

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