North Alabama HRC

North Alabama HRC conducts regular group training days at various outdoor locations across North Alabama, followed by sanctioned HRC and AKC hunt tests. Training focuses on developing hunting retrievers through realistic field exercises, including retrieves, marking, and obedience under hunting conditions. Events are held seasonally, with training days occurring monthly and hunt tests scheduled in spring and summer. Members participate in structured sessions designed to prepare dogs for competitive field trials.

North Alabama HRC is a non-profit organization dedicated to training and promoting hunting retrievers through structured training sessions, sanctioned hunt tests, and educational seminars. They focus on preparing retriever breeds for realistic hunting scenarios and field tests under the rules of the Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) and United Kennel Club (UKC). The club offers regular group training days across multiple locations in North Alabama, including Huntsville, Hartselle, Athens, and Hazel Green, and hosts spring and summer hunt tests annually. Members are encouraged to support new retriever owners, and the organization emphasizes fun, sportsmanlike participation, and conservation. Training is designed for dogs intended for waterfowling and field performance, with an emphasis on recall, retrieving, and obedience in hunting environments.

They do not offer private, in-home, or board-and-train services. Their training is conducted in group settings at outdoor facilities and natural terrain locations suited for hunting drills. The club is open to members 18 years and older who are in good standing with HRC.

While they provide training for hunting retrievers, they do not offer general obedience, behavior modification, or pet training for non-hunting dogs. Their services are specialized for sporting and working retriever breeds.

They also host judge/handler seminars and organize AKC and HRC licensed hunt tests, providing opportunities for dogs to earn titles in competitive field events.

Accomplishments

North Alabama HRC hosts licensed HRC and AKC hunt tests, organizes judge/handler seminars, and has maintained consistent training events since at least 2017. The club is affiliated with the Hunting Retriever Club and United Kennel Club, indicating adherence to national standards for hunting retriever training and testing.

How to Get Started!

Prospective participants must become members of North Alabama HRC, which requires being 18 years or older and in good standing with HRC. Interested individuals should contact the club via email or phone to inquire about upcoming training days and hunt test schedules, then attend a session to begin participation.