Another thought - the work in Novice, AA and Open are basically the same; it is the standard expected from dog and handler that changes.
That surprised me a little as some of the better dog work I saw at a lower level of trial. I know some of that was down to conditions but it does bring home that you train for a high level of performance and luck is a large factor in how you will get on as long as you have got that groundwork in.
As a steward, I would agree with you Sue; it can all be down to the wind, somedays...I have seen dual champs bomb out!!!!! _________________ "...amitie, respect mutuel et amour..."
Did the indifferent 'open' dog work get placed? _________________ Guy, Ellie, Topaz, Catja and in memory Barley
Beauty from Structure
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It also may be that if you speak to to the judge on the day, he/she may have a different opinion/ idea of the dog's performance than that of the handler? gallery?
It may pay to ask( after the trial as it is bad manners to argue with the judges) what went wrong ?
One thing I feel. The dog must be obedient to the handler at whatever level. And to cover different situations..like maybe having to retrieve something like a woodcock, snipe or other? making sure any aspect is covered. Yes, it is hard ...but the company is good and all that fresh air
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