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got back from derby. had a blast running my second derby.

first series: tight double with converging birds with go-bird much longer than memory bird. virtually flat field with some shallow...

--Derby--
Date: Started 3/31, ended morning of 4/1
Place: Connell, Southeast Washington
Weather: Friday 70's with moderate breeze; Sat morning 50-60's light to moderate rain
Terrain: Rolling...

thanks for posting results

it'd be real nice to learn more about dogs that aren't well known in one's particular region. i just asked some real experienced trainers this morning about the winner of the national am, but nobody...

congratulations, howard, you're on fire.

good stuff gary; hope your truck will be full of carbon derby dogs and one lil man pup, next year.

congratulations on derby 2nd, howard; and thanks for posting results.

suelabs, LVL, and FOM,
thanks for your time and thoughtful responses, i found your posts very helpful and encouraging. :)

this poll isn't meant to stir the pot, i'm genuinely interested in the...

thanks for the responses

SH level seems to be the level when all the elements are introduced into testing: multiple marks, honoring, blinds (ergo handling), and gimmicks like walk-up, bulldog, etc.

vs.

Derby seems to...

thanks, gary.

tater's been knocking on the door, he's bout to kick it down.

yo gary, thanks for the results,
congratulations to john and tator!

thanks for the suggestions.

i think i'll go with the k-9 kondo barrel type; i like the fact that it is elevated to avoid the rain.

and here's the website

http://www.hunterscentral.com/e-z-rotational/

anybody have any dog house suggestions for an outside chainlink kennel (kennel is 10'x5')?

i've seen those igloos and the barrel types; i'm not sure if there are any significant differences.
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