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Publisher: Alpine Publications
Edition: 2007 Paperback, 152 pages
ISBN: 9781577790938
Item: DHR232
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Summary: Hunt tests are noncompetitive testing programs where each retriever entered is judged against a written standard and passes or fails the test on his own merits. Compared with competitive events, the atmosphere at hunt tests is refreshing. Writing for hunt testers at every level, Spencer fills in the “things they forgot to tell you.” Whether you are beginner, a skilled handler needing an occasional refresher, a judge or a worker—this book is for you!
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Expanded Description:
Hunt tests are noncompetitive testing programs where each retriever entered is judged against a written standard and passes or fails the test on his own merits. Compared with competitive events, the atmosphere at hunt tests is refreshing. Participants are relaxed, supportive, and friendly. Your dog can win whatever hunt test titles you aspire to simply by qualifying at as few as five events. Perhaps most important: hunt test rules mandate true simulation of actual hunting.
Writing for hunt testers at every level, Spencer fills in the “things they forgot to tell you.” Whether you are beginner, a skilled handler needing an occasional refresher, a judge or a worker—this book is for you!
Section I, An Overview of Hunt Tests, describes hunt tests, lists sponsoring organizations, and details their origin and statistics: number of events, entries, levels of difficulty, etc.
Section II, Successful Handling—the “meat” of the book—explains how to prepare for a test, general handling guidelines, specific “at the line” advice for handling a dog in single, double and triple marks, combination marks and blinds, how to deal with various distractions and hazards, and how to handle a dog in upland hunting and trailing tests.
After all the time spent with your dog and fellow participants, you may feel the urge to hold a test or become a judge. Section III covers how to put on a successful hunt test or become a competent judge. Contact information for the four sponsoring organizations is also provided.
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