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• Off Season Conditioning Guide.
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• First Aid for Hunting Dogs
• How to release your dog from a trap
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Competitive Gun Dog Organizations
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Website - http://www.akc.orgThe American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA)
Website - http://www.nahra.orgThe North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a legally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering, improving, promoting, and protecting the versatile hunting dog in North America. Underlying these aims is the desire to serve the interests of game conservation, prevention of cruelty to animals, and the gun dog hunter by helping the hunter to train his dog to work before and after the shot, on land and in water. NAVHDA is an excellent complement to the activities of sporting dog breed clubs and field trial organizations. It was created to supplement the activities of those clubs by providing a proven, standard method of evaluating the performance of all versatile hunting dogs, consistent with North American hunting practices, regardless of breed.
National Shoot-to-Retrieve Association (NSTRA)
Website - http://www.nstra.orgThe National Shoot-to-Retrieve Field Trial Association's field trials were started by a group of dedicated bird hunters who were looking for a way to extend the fun they enjoyed with their bird dogs after their season ended. Field Trials, under hunting conditions, were the answer. They not only extend the season, they also provide a sportsmanlike environment where they can compete with others who enjoy bird dogs. The Association was incorporated in 1978, and is a non-profit association with service to the members and sportsmanship as its goal. There are currently 30 NSTRA Regions serving our members in the lower 48 States and Canada. More information on the history of NSTRA can be found at our display in the National Bird Dog Museum - Field Trial Hall of Fame - Wildlife Heritage Center located in Grand Junction, Tennessee.
American Hunting Dog Club (AHDC)
Website - http://www.ahdc.orgIf you are looking for help in training your hunting dog, The American Hunting Dog Club may be the solution! This organization, established in 1986, was formed to preserve and improve the American hunting experience and heritage. The Club participates in numerous activities promoting game conservation, safety, and sportsmanship within the hunting community. The AHDC has developed a comprehensive training and testing program that provides the dog owner with the tools to produce a "finished" hunting dog. The AHDC is unique in providing a training program and support for the hunting dog owner. Membership is open to owners of all hunting dog breeds.
North American Gun Dog Association (NAGDA)
Website - http://www.nagdog.comThe North American Gun Dog Association was conceived by Mike Hatfield of Echo Hunt Club, Stratton, Colorado. Mike has been actively involved in dog competitions with other organizations and decided there was a need for an association that recognizes the integrity of the sport and provides a fair and clear understanding of how the competitions should be run.
