Episode 057: The NAVHDA Utility & Utility Prep Tests w/Angie Coenen & Dan Wittman

Today we are talking all things NAVHDA Utility and Utility Prep Testing withAngie Coenen and Dan Wittman. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting and improving the versatile hunting dog. The  UT and UPT tests are divided into three segments: field, water, and physical attributes and hunting assessments. In this episode we dive into all parts of the tests, give some training and handling tips, as well as a breakdown of what you'll need to be prepared on test day. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: Purina Pro Plan Boss Shotshell   5:50 Angie Coenen Intro 6:40 Dan Wittman Intro 8:15 2022 New Mexico Invitational grounds 10:50 2021 Invitational Update 12:40 What does the Utility Test and Utility Prep Test prove 23:30 What to expect in a typical UT test day 26:30 Field Search 36:00 Talking to dog during the test 44:30 Drag 1:01:00 Duck Search 1:28:15 Heeling Stakes 1:38:00 Steady by Blind 1:41:40 Whining in the blind 1:46:50 Physical attributes 1:47:50 Temperament Eval 1:55:20 When to consider retesting 1:58:25 What should handlers bring to the test 2:01:05 Handler’s shotgun 2:05:00 NAVHDA Apprentice Program Connect with NAVHDA on Instagram and Facebook --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Syren: Shotguns for Women Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube -------------------------------------------------