09/02/2023
I thought I would share how Mavis and I did on our NAVHDA NA test before the week was over.
Mavis did amazing and scored a 107, Prize 2. While we were hoping for that prize 1, unfortunately, being a first time handler, my nerves got the best of me and I overhandled her.
After scores were read, I had the opportunity to talk to the judges and ask what we could improve on. And at no fault of her own, I was told to just let her hunt.
While I am extremely disappointed in myself, I learned a lot at my first Navhda Test and am thankful for the experience and advice I received. Mavis and I walked away with the second highest score of the day. I got validation that we have a phenomenal hunting partner. (Even if we already knew that) I couldn’t be more proud of Mavis.
We are taking a break from training for the rest of the year and are going to enjoy being a puppy for our first hunting season! We will be back in the spring to slowly train for UPT and UT!
