Testing Fees and Policies

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 a check (made out to Northern Michigan NAVHDA), to our Treasurer Bill Quinlan. 6092 Plum Drive, Williamsburg, MI 49690.

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