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Training Days

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What are Training Days?

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Our field training days are designed to support you and your versatile hunting dog in real‑world conditions, including open terrain and water environments. These days focus on building teamwork, confidence, and practical hunting and testing skills using natural field settings.


Each training day will follow a mildly structured format to ensure all participants have the opportunity to take part, regardless of experience or comfort level. There will be opportunities to work dogs in the field, in water, on drags, and on general obedience. While structured, these days remain flexible and are intended to provide the environment and training tools you are looking for to progress you and your dog.


These are not formal one‑on‑one training sessions with a professional trainer. Instead, they reflect the heart of NAVHDA, members learning from members. You will train alongside handlers with a wide range of experience, share knowledge, observe different approaches, and receive guidance and feedback from experienced NPA NAVHDA members throughout the day.

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Golden Wheat Field

benifits?

  • Access to ideal training grounds, located approximately 40 minutes from Spruce Grove

  • The opportunity to utilize specialized and often expensive training equipment

  • Access to a variety of birds available for purchase

  • Collaborative training opportunities with like‑minded members, spanning a wide range of experience levels

Whether you are introducing your dog to water, developing field skills, or preparing for upcoming tests or hunting season, these field training days offer a welcoming, practical environment to learn, train, and connect with the NPA NAVHDA community.

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what do you need to attend a training day?

Required to bring

  • A valid membership and signed waiver​

  • Blaze orange clothing - a hat, shirt, or vest​

  • A means to contain your dog(s) - like a stakeout, or kennel​

  • Water for you and your dog(s)​

  • Positive attitude and a willingness to assist others!

recommended to bring

  • Any additional equipment you may wish to utilize - e collar, check cord, etc​

  • Appropriate apparel and footwear - rubber boots​

  • A lunch or snack for yourself​

  • A chair and shade​

  • Hearing Protection

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interested in attending a training day? 

Please contact us if you wish to observe a training event before committing to a membership. You may do so one time only for a small fee to cover insurance costs.

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