Only NAVHDA registered dogs are eligible to participate in a

							                                         South East MI NAVHDA
                                         Chapter Testing Policies

Testing Policy will be posted on our web site; www.seminavhda.org

Only NAVHDA registered dogs are eligible to participate in a NAVHDA test.
Our test fees are: $110 NA $120 UPT $125 UT
An additional $30 is required for entrants who are not a current paid member to the National
organization.

Our tests are filled on a first come, first served basis. Test spots will not be held for
anyone, unless a completed test application and check have been received.
Application must be made on a Official NAVHDA Test Application – available at
www.navhda.org
Make checks payable to SEMI NAVHDA and entries will be accepted only at:

Chuck Shepherd
440 Rustic Ridge
Holly, MI 48442

Your entry is not accepted until it arrives at the above address

Please note: Do not send in a test application unless it is complete including the NAVHDA
registration number for your dog. If you don't have a number, do not send in the application until
you do. Once your application and check have been received, you will be notified by e-mail and
phone within 48 hours that you are entered in the test. If the test has been filled, you will also
receive notification by email and phone within 48 hours to inform you that the test if full. If you
choose to not be placed on the waiting list, let me know at that time and your check will be
returned to you immediately.

FILLING VACANCIES – When / If a spot becomes available in the test, people will be notified in
the order of the applications received. You will have 4 days to accept or reject the test position.
If we do not hear back from you within that time frame, the next person in line will then be
notified and your check will be returned. Once you commit to the test, your check will be
cashed and the refund policy stated below will be in place
Again, our tests are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Our chapter’s cancellation policy is as follows:
Cancellations must be received in writing.
$40 dollars will be retained for any cancellations received prior to 45 days of the first test
date of a 2 or 3 day test schedule.
There will be no refund after 45 days or less of the first test date of a 2 or 3 day test
schedule.

Please refer to our training schedule online at www.seminavhda.com/schedule.htm for
specific times and dates.

Your test application is for a specific dog. Therefore, once your application and money has been
received, substituting of dogs to be tested is not allowed and our chapter’s cancellation policy
will apply.

“If an emergency situation prevents a handler from running their dog, the SEMI NAVHDA officers have the authority
to over-ride this policy”

(Clubs and participants do not have exclusive use of area, any conflicts or problems that may arise,
should be reported to the field trial committee)