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The Midwest Tri State NAVHDA chapter supports members in eastern South Dakota, southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa with weekly training sessions along with NAVHDA and AKC Hunt Test.

The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America; to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs before and after the shot; and to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging nonselective and uncontrolled breeding, which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs. 

GERMAN WIREHAIR ALLIANCE members seek to improve the German Wirehaired Pointer through collaborative breeding and by establishing minimum breeding standards for all breed stock. 

The Versatile Hunting Dog Federation promotes ethical hunting practices and conservation of game animals by enhancing the quality and ability of versatile hunting dogs through breeder and handler education, performance based testing, and by facilitating continuing education and information exchange regarding health and genetics. 

The breed club of the German Wirehaired Pointer for the American Kennel Club.

Kuranda's elevated dog beds evenly distributes their weight so there are no pressure points like a standard dog beds.  They are available in several sizes and materials.  We are still using the first beds we bought 10+ years ago.

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Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) involves applying gentle stressors to a very young pup for short periods of time to improve their stress responses later in life.  It consists for five simple and harmless exercises that are performed from three days to seventeen days of age.

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I know Joe from NAVHDA and training with him.  His first aid articles are excellent and include recommendations for building your Field First Aid kit.  He also writes a blog and be sure to check out his podcast Fueled.