Welcome to the Grand Canyon Chapter
of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA)!
Train. Hunt. Bond. Join thE Adventure!
At Grand Canyon NAVHDA, we’re all about dogs, hunting, and having a blast while training! Our chapter is a laid-back, supportive crew that helps you and your versatile hunting dog build skills in the field, water, and tracking—without the pressure of competition.
Think of it as a team sport with your dog as the MVP. Whether you’re brand new to training or a seasoned pro, we’re here to help you turn your pup into a confident, skilled, and enthusiastic hunting partner.
If you love the outdoors, good company, and watching your dog crush new challenges, then come hang with us! Let’s train, learn, and have fun along the way. See you on the field.
Create an account to sign up for training and be a member of the chapter to purchase birds.
Training Weekend - July 19-20 | Flagstaff
Join us in the cool pines of Flagstaff for our next training weekend! This two-day event is a great opportunity to prepare your dog for fall testing or hunting season with focused field and water work. All NAVHDA levels are welcome, from pups to utility.
Members sign up for training weekend here. If you are new to the chapter and not yet a member, we would love to have you try us out, please let us know you are coming, by completing this form here. (pro tip: register for an account first to sign up!)
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Fall Test Weekend | November 7-9 | Orme/Mayer, AZ
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Registration Deadline: October 31
2025 GCC NAVHDA Test Entry Form
Are you ready to see what your dog is truly capable of? NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) tests provide the ultimate challenge, evaluating dogs in field and water work. Unlike competitive trials, NAVHDA tests measure each dog against a set standard—every dog has the opportunity to shine and earn top honors. Dogs that meet or exceed the standards are awarded one of three prestigious rankings: Prize I, II, or III, with Prize I being the highest achievement.
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Test Your Dog’s Skills in NAVHDA!
NAVHDA Testing Levels:
Natural Ability (NA) Test
Designed for young dogs, this test assesses their raw, inherent talent and potential as versatile gun dogs. Each dog is evaluated on seven critical natural abilities: nose, search, tracking, pointing, water, desire, and cooperation. It’s the perfect first step to gauge your pup’s future hunting potential!
Gun Dog Test (GDT)
This test evaluates how well your dog is developing as a reliable hunting partner. It serves as a stepping stone toward advanced NAVHDA testing and ensures your dog is on track to becoming a highly skilled member of your hunting team.
Utility Test (UT)
A true test of a finished versatile hunting dog! The UT evaluates a dog’s performance in the field and water, both before and after the shot. Those who achieve Prize I in the Utility Test receive a prestigious invitation to the NAVHDA Invitational, where they can strive for the coveted Versatile Champion (VC) title—the highest honor in NAVHDA!
Think your dog has what it takes? Put their skills to the test! Register Now!
