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Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NAVHDA! Snake Brake Clinic - June 19th: Snake avoidance, snake aversion, snake detection, snake proofing or snake busting - it all comes down training our dogs to understand that snakes are not a creature to mess with. We will be offering a clinic this summer on June 19th and will work on getting your dog to understand the importance of avoiding these potentially dangerous reptiles. Click here for more detail. Messge regarding 2010 RMC Tests: This is just a reminder that -- Spring test is full--we are no longer accepting applications for the waiting list. The fall test is now also full. Test Entry Form Handler’s Clinic – July 17 and 18: RMC will host a Handler’s Clinic on July 17 and 18. The cost is $75 for the weekend. So what is a Handler’s Clinic? The Handler Clinic is an educational tool developed by NAVHDA to help dog owners and handlers understand the testing system. The clinics are conducted by designated clinicians; all of whom are NAVHDA Senior Judges. During the two day clinic weekend, participants experience all aspects of the Natural Ability, Utility Preparatory, and Utility tests. The first few hours of each day are devoted to informal classroom instruction. There is discussion of test mechanics, the scoring system and NAVHDA philosophy. The group then goes out to the field to judge and score dogs being run in actual test conditions. After each dog has run and been scored, there is a discussion of performance and scoring as observed by the participants and the clinic leader. The discussion includes strengths or weaknesses of training and handling observed in the demonstrations and how they may have affected the dog's inherited skills. There will be more information about time and place as the event gets closer. Don’t forget to check the website for updates. If you are interested in becoming an apprentice judge, you must attend a handler’s clinic no more than three years before you submit your application to become an apprentice judge. Hunting Stories: Jager's Colorado Pheasant Opener - by Daniel Wilson Training News - a message from our Promo Director Check out this important information about Access to Swift Ponds Membership News Don't forget to pay your membership dues for 2010 - $35.00 Testing News Check out the dates/times/locations in "Events" for future tests. NAVHDA National News Check out the latest news on NAVHDA International |
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