HOW DOES SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN NAVHDA WORK?

Southeast Michigan NAVHDA is a local chapter of NAVHDA national. We provide training grounds, required training permits from Michigan DNR, structured training days, some equipment and training birds for our members. We also run several NAVHDA-sanctioned tests during our training season.

WHEN DOES SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN NAVHDA TRAINING SEASON START?

We typically train from March through September. Training days are usually on weekends with some select training days held on weekdays. The training schedule for each season is posted in February on our website at: Training Information.

WHEN DOES SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN NAVHDA HOLD TESTS?

We run Natural Ability and Utility tests in the Spring and at the end of the Summer. You can find scheduled tests on our website calendar at: Training Information.

CAN I PURCHASE BIRDS FOR TRAINING IF I'M NOT A MEMBER?

Training birds are only available for purchase to registered Southeast Michigan NAVHDA members.

DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF NAVHDA INTERNATIONAL TO JOIN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN NAVHDA?

Yes. Click on this link to download the NAVHDA membership application and follow the directions on the form.

HOW DO TRAINING DAYS WORK?

Each week different members volunteer to help our Director of Resources with birds. Volunteers will pick up birds, along with take payment and hand out birds during the training day.

We have four training fields. Members sign up for training fields on a first-come, first-serve basis.

When it’s your turn to train, let other members know if you need help. We all help one another with planting birds, shooting, or advice.

Due to insurance regulations, only members can shoot birds.

Everyone is training at different levels from puppy introduction to NAVHDA invitational.

Typically there is more of a wait in the morning than in the afternoon.

WHAT TIME DO TRAINING DAYS START?

Training days start at 8 am.

CAN I ATTEND A TRAINING DAY BEFORE JOINING?

Yes. We encourage anyone who is interested in joining to attend a training and ask questions. We recommend you not bring your dog if you are only attending to observe.

CAN I BRING A CHECK AND JOIN ON THE TRAINING DAYS?

We would prefer you send your check and membership application to our treasurer listed on this page: SEMI NAVHDA Membership.

WILL YOU HELP ME TRAIN MY DOG?

While many of our members are experienced trainers and breeders who are happy to share their knowledge, we will not train your dog for you. The club is structured for members to assist one another in the training of their versatile breeds.

CAN I JOIN IF I HAVE A FLUSHING DOG?

Only owners of NAVHDA-recognized versatile breeds are eligible to train and test with NAVHDA.