Only NAVHDA registered dogs are eligible to participate in a NAVHDA test.
Owners (at least one owner of co-owned dogs) and Handlers of dogs must be NAVHDA Members in order to enter a NAVHDA test. The statement “…must be NAVHDA Members…” refers to the NAVHDA parent organization commonly known as NAVHDA International.
Our tests are filled on a first come, first served basis. Test spots will not be held for anyone, until payment is received (either through the website or check by mail). Payment can be done through the links below.
Payment can also be done by mail, please send the completed form (if you have not completed the form on the portal) along with a check (made out to Northern Michigan NAVHDA), to our Treasurer Bill Quinlan. 6092 Plum Drive, Williamsburg, MI 49690.
Test Entry Form
Test entry form to be completed on portal.
(must have an account)
Download and fill out the test entry form here.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHAPTER MEMBER TEST FEES
Natural Ability Test $175
Gun Dog Test $175
Utility Test $200
NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHAPTER NON-MEMBER TEST FEES
Natural Ability Test $200
Gun Dog Test $200
Utility Test $225
The August 2025 Gun Dog and Utility Tests being held on Friday 8/15/25 and Saturday 8/16/25 are full. New applications for the August 2025 Gun Dog and Utility Tests will be put on a waitlist. The test secretary will contact you and you should not pay until contacted by the test secretary that there is an opening.
The Natural Ability Tests being held on Sunday 8/17/25 are still open and accepting applications.
Once you have completed your test application on the portal and your payment has been received, you are on the list to test, if our test has not been previously filled.
Our chapter’s cancellation policy is as follows: If the Test Secretary receives your written cancellation no later than 30 days prior to the test, the chapter will keep 50% and the remainder refunded to the applicant. Written cancellations received after 30 days will not be refunded.
Your test application is for a specific dog. Therefore, once your application and money have been received, substituting of dogs to be tested is not allowed.
Our tests start at 7 am sharp. Failure to be at the test site for the start of our test may result in forfeiture of your dog being tested and our chapter’s cancellation policy will apply.
Bitches “in season” may run in Northern Michigan NAVHDA tests. These dogs will be run last at each phase of testing, on their test day.
Running your dog on the test grounds prior to the actual test is NOT allowed.
Camping is NOT allowed at our test site however, many campgrounds are in the area. The Quality Inn of Traverse City accepts dogs and they are located at 1492 U.S. 31 North and their phone number is: (231) 929-4423. There are a few other motels (Days Inn, Holiday Inn, etc.) that also accept dogs.
All test birds leftover on Sunday afternoon are available for purchase at our chapter’s cost.
To volunteer for our tests, please contact Test Chairman: TBA
Emergency 24/7 Veterinary Clinic: Bay Area Pet Hospital 844 East Front Street, Traverse City Phone: 231.922.0911