Upland Gundog Association Hunt Test - Aug. 30 at Ruffwood

[ninepointer]

See the link below for the details of the inaugural UGA Canada hunt test event at Ruffwood on August 30, to be filmed by Taylor Wright:
http://uplandgundog.com/our-events/schedule/?ee=16

Conditions are prime since Mike has been busy planting and mowing this spring and summer:

[little brit]

How many people are registered so far. I wanted to run last time but nobody entered.

[Joshcat]

After Todays conversation their will be 10 I believe. Sign up little Britt. It will be a whole lot of fun plus a great opportunity to learn. I have been asked to do a waterfowl search training demonstration as well for those running a NAVHDA test. This portion seems to be an ongoing concern nationwide. After seeing my techniques for training it you will see it is one of the best parts of the test. I use my GSP's in my outfitting bushiness for waterfowl retrieval. I normally do not show this tip as I do train Professionally.

[Creek Haven]

I have participated in similar events in New York state and let me tell you they are an absolute blast. Really nice to see the pointing and flushing crowd team up to put on a quality event. I'll have my entries organized within a few days Josh, looking forward to it.

[little brit]

Sounds like a fun day. I'm always ready to learn more training tips. I will register tomorrow for sure.

[Joshcat]

Awesome great news!

[krakadawn]

The UGA events are obviously not recognized nor sanctioned by the CKC as I see e collars are allowed to be used. Has there been any attempt to have these events recognized because any accrued titles are also not recognized nor will be recorded here??

From my perspective, entry fees are expensive.

[Cass]

From my perspective, entry fees are expensive.

I agree, especially from the standpoint that if you do indeed title a dog through the organization it is not recognized by the CKC. Seems like an awful lot to pay for someone to say "ya your dog can do this". I think it sounds like a lot of fun and would definitely be interesting to see all different styles of upland dogs compete in one place. For me personally though I would rather run in something that is recognized - if it came down to running a hunt test or a UGA event I would pick the hunt test because it is something that my dog will be able to have to their name - and that means something to other people within my breed's circle. I think it would be great if the UGA were to work towards something like that - similar to HRC say for retrievers.

[yellow dog]

I am finding more and more people are not as concerned if it's not recognized by the C.K.C in all circles of dog events.Wether you agree or not its reality. If I have my dog entered in another club or organization and receive a certificate with the title and I believe in what that particular club stands for at all levels then I am happy to be a part of it. The C.K.C doesn't have the same clout or image it use to have and would rather have C.K.C examine what other clubs are doing to see what they could be doing wrong.

[yellow dog]

Awesome I hope to take the event in as a spectator with some family members on August 30th. I admire your hard work an dedication putting on such an event.