The drills · Versatile

Versatile breeds · Started

Versatile started drills.

The foundation: the commands and the first birds. 5 drills, in the order a trainer would run them.

01 · Natural Ability Prep

Nose, search, water affinity, tracking, the 4 core NA components.

45 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)

02 · Cooperative Nature

Building biddability and desire to work with handler.

20 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)

03 · Natural Retrieve

Encouraging natural retrieve drive without force.

20 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)

04 · Basic Tracking

Following a short drag track of feathers or fur.

25 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)

05 · Search Field Intro

Independent search in light cover, building range and purpose.

25 min · Beginner · feeds NAVHDA Natural Ability (NA)

The program sheet.

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Log it, keep it.

Every one of these drills is in the KENAI app’s training log, under Versatile Started. Log the session and the app reads the record against the test ahead. Free to start.