Alamo NAVHDA Test Entry Policies

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• Entry to an Alamo test will not be allowed until the test is announced. An email will be sent out to all Alamo members when a test is open.

• To secure a spot in an Alamo NAVHDA Chapter Test, the Test Secretary must receive both a completed entry form and the entry fee.  Entry to a test can be done on the NAVHDA.org website. You can enter a test by mail, but preferred method is the online entry on the NAVHDA website.

• Entry into an Alamo NAVHDA test is on a first come first served basis. 

• NAVHDA registration is required of all dogs running a NAVHDA test.  The NAVHDA registration number is required on the entry form. The handler and owner of the dog in a test must be members of NAVHDA International.

• An entry may be withdrawn at any time, an entry fee refund will only be issued if the test was full at the time and the spot was filled by a dog on the waiting list. 

• In the case of a withdrawal before the test was full, a refund of the entry fee will be issued if the test subsequently reaches capacity. 

• Alamo NAVHDA does not carry over test entry fees to another test.   

• If you would like to enter another test you will be responsible for sending a new payment and entry from to the Test Secretary responsible for that test. 

• An entry may be withdrawn if the dog has a disabling injury or illness, a refund will be issued on receipt documentation of a veterinarian.  

• No refunds will be offered if pulling a dog within 30 days of the test date, unless a note from a veterinarian is provided. 

• If a dog is pulled within 60 days of the test date, a 50% refund will be refunded if the test spot is filled.

• If a dog is pulled before 60 days of the test date a refund will only be issued if the test spot is filled.

• An owner may substitute a dog of the same testing level for a dog already entered in the test.  An owner may substitute a new handler of an entry.  However, changes of both dog and handler are considered a new entry and must go to the end of the waiting list if one exists.  If a substitution occurs the dog owner is required to submit a corrected test entry form with the new information.

• If your entry is received after the test has been filled, you will be placed on a waiting list and receive notification.  

• If entering by mail, please send in a check or money order with your entry form. 

• If entering online, the test secretary will contact you for payment. Payment must be received within 48 hours to hold your spot in the test.

• To enter online, go to the NAVHDA website. Under the menu you will find the "Member Portal". Log into your account and on the left side of the screen towards the bottom, click on "Test Entry Form". From here, follow the prompts to sign up for the test. This is a new method for entering tests so please reach out if you have any trouble.