2025 Western Slope CO NAVHDA Chapter Test Schedule

Welcome to the Western Slope CO NAVHDA Chapter of NAVHDA’s testing information page.
Sign up dates for 2025 tests are as follows:

March 15th: WSC members can sign up for the Fall Test

April 1st: Non WSC members can sign up for Fall test

Test dates for 2025:

  • The Fall test dates will be held Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th. One day of the Fall Test will be the Natural Ability (NA) Test and one day for the Utility Test (UT) and it will be held in Hayden, Colorado.

  • Testing fees for 2025:

  • Natural Ability - $180

  • Utility -$200

  • Add $25 to the above fees if not a member of WSC.

How to register for a test with the WSC

1) Fully complete the NAVHDA Test Entry Form . Email this completed form to westernslopeconavhda@gmail.com. You will receive an email response confirming your test spot has been secured.  In the case where all test spots are filled you will be put on a wait list in the order your application was received.

2) Payment:

  • Venmo - @WesternSlope-NAHVDAChapter or scan the QR code:

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be made for cancellations received more than 30 days before the first day of the test. Within 30 days of the first day of the test, refund ONLY if dog is medically unable to test, and proof from a veterinarian is required. Otherwise, there will be no refunds.

Please Note: Your dog will be entered into the test list in the order in which your completed application and fees are received. Your dog is not considered for the test until all the above requirements have been met.
In cases where more applications have been received than there are spots available, you will be put on the waiting list in the same order your completed information was received. There are only 10 Natural Ability (NA) and 6 Utility Test (UT) spots available and they may go quickly, so register now.

Good luck testing your dog, and please contact the test director if you have any questions.

FAQ’S:

  1. Q: Does my dog need to be registered with NAVHDA International?
    A: Yes. You may submit an application without the registration number and a position will be held until 30 days prior to the test. If the test director has not received your dog’s registration by 30 days prior to the test, your slot will be forfeited and your registration fee refunded.

  2. Q: Does the owner and/or handler need to be registered with a local chapter or NAVHDA International?
    A: YES. Both the owner and the handler needs to be a member of NAVHDA International to test (additional $25 fee per test entry if the owner is not a member of Western Slope CO chapter).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Location:

The Fall test will take place in Hayden, Colorado at Feathered Elk Ranch. Exact addresses will be posted closer to test dates.

Please be at the test site 30 minutes prior to the start of the test. The judges will give directions and answer any questions prior to the start of the test. If you miss the judge’s instructions, you run the risk of not being able to test your dog.

  • Write all checks out to “Western Slope CO NAVHDA” and mail to 1 Deer Trail, Craig, CO, 81625. Please be sure to include your name and contact information along with your check. If your check is not received within 10 business days of your application you will be removed from the test list until payment has been made.

What to Bring:
Be prepared for all kinds of weather for both you and your dog. We usually have hot and dry conditions, so bring plenty of water for you and your dog(s).

Be prepared for inclement weather, as afternoon thundershowers are common in Colorado.

Other items to bring include: first aid kit, dog food, bug spray, sunscreen, dog kennel, dog stake out, your dog’s NAVHDA registry (to record score and have judges sign), and a shot gun for UT and UPT tests only. A folding chair and binoculars are also recommended.

There are no upcoming events at this time.