NAVHDA NA Test Question

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NAVHDA NA Test Question

Post by gspmo1 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:31 pm

I have a question about the NAVHDA NA Test:

What is considered a point in the NA test? Does the point have to be for a certain length of time? Does the dog have to be steady enough for you to be able to flash the bird?

Any info on how the "point" is scored would be appreciated.

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Re: NAVHDA NA Test Question

Post by Ruffshooter » Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:00 pm

They are just looking for the pup to establish a point for 3 seconds or so. Just stop at the scent of the bird. You do not have to flush to have a qualified point. A bird does have to be produced. But pup can go in after the point or you can flush it. They also will let the pup chase. They like to see the "desire".

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Re: NAVHDA NA Test Question

Post by gspmo1 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:04 pm

Thanks for the info... I figured the dog would only have to establish point, but I wasn't sure and I could not find the answer in the rules info and testing info

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Re: NAVHDA NA Test Question

Post by Munster » Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:56 am

Ruff is right on. But, I wouldnt recommend "Flashing" the bird. May cause a rucuss with the judges and the gallery. :lol:

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Re: NAVHDA NA Test Question

Post by jlp8cornell » Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:01 am

This is the only line I could find in the test rules...
"A young dog undergoing the Natural Ability Test may break and chase after clearly establishing point without being penalized."

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Re: NAVHDA NA Test Question

Post by northern cajun » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:14 pm

I have to agree with Jlp I have never heard an amount of time put on it. Its one of those you know it when you see it things.
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