Muddy Dog Ranch
311 Wilson Rd, Great Falls, MT 59040

Directions:
1. From Great Falls, head North on the Old Havre HWY
2. Turn left onto 15th St/US-87 N.
3. In 0.1 mi. turn left onto Bootlegger Trail.
4. In 6.4 mi. turn left onto Wilson Road (portions unpaved).
5. In 3.18 mi. Vinyard Rd will be on your left. Continue 0.1 mi. and Muddy Dog Ranch is on your right.
6. Enter using the second, west most, driveway.
NOTE: If you reach Stuckey Rd you've gone about 2.7 miles too far.

Lots of people camp at the testing grounds, and it's nice to be on site.  There are no hook ups for campers. This is private property, and we request that you are  extra considerate and respectful of the grounds! Cell service is spotty. 

If you are pulling a travel trailer/RV please keep in mind that possibly many other campers will need to fit in the allotted space and park accordingly.

There are a few snakes that have been spotted on these grounds mostly Garter and Bull snakes, however Rattle Snakes have been present in the past. The only other potential hazards are a few barbed wire fences, gopher holes, and the road.

Local Veterinarian: In the event your dog requires medical attention we recommend: Big Sky Animal Medical Center, Great Falls, MT They are staffed 24/7 for emergencies Regular office hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon-Fri, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. 406-761-8387 Address: 5101 N. Star Blvd., Great Falls, MT 59405.

Watch for exact details from the Test Secretary, but on the day that your dog is running, please be at the test site 30 minutes before the stated start time to get yourself situated and ready for the instructions of the day.

You and your 4 legged partner will be expected to be there for entire day. Please have a stake out chain or crate/kennel for your dog and be aware of your surroundings and your dog's activity at all times.

It's a great idea to bring a lawn chair, or two, and don't forget your sunscreen! There is little to no shade at this location.

Kids are welcome! We love to see kids learning and enjoying themselves at events like this. Please be sure they are well supervised and are aware of the boundaries of the testing area.

Lunch will be served on the grounds daily and is complimentary for handlers and volunteers. Others are asked to provide a donation with value depending on the food served.

The Chapter usually serves one group dinner throughout the test weekend. This is a great opportunity to connect, discuss training and handling tips, meet the Judges, and socialize. Fee is by donation depending on the meal served.

Review the NAVHDA Test Entry Form here, and gather your details prior to filling out the electronic registration.

*Note that we will allow some grace on the NAVHDA Dog Registration Number .

If you do not have all the information, you can still complete the electronic registration.

If you have questions about this number, contact your breeder or NAVHDA International at (847) 253-6488 as they manage the registry.

The NAVHDA Registry Database is a wealth of searchable reference information.

You must have a NAVHDA international membership to register for this test. You can sign up here for a NAVHDA International Membership. This is mandatory for both the Handler and Owner.

If you are a NAVHDA International Member, but do not recall your membership number, you can look-up here: NAVHDA Member Roster

We would love if everyone was a Big Sky Chapter member too, but not required.

See the requirements of working handlers here to determine if you are willing to be a working handler for a lower test registration fee.

A working handler is someone who volunteers to help out during their testing weekend for at least one FULL day of the event that is not the day they are testing a dog. To qualify for this lower fee, you must designate ahead of the test which day you will be volunteering and based on a list of tasks, what you are able to complete. A list of tasks will be shared ahead of the event by the test day coordinator.

Other volunteer contributions can be submitted to be considered by the Board for this lower test fee.

Refund Policy - due to the rising costs of testing and to ensure that we fill the test, all fees for testing paid are non-refundable once submitted unless one of the two following conditions are met.

1. The test is full and a replacement dog is
available to take the spot;
or

2. If the dog is found to be medically unfit as documented by a note from a veterinarian.