[John Kelder]

so -
is it the judge's pet peeve of the moment ?
Breaking news from the AKC ?
;-)Friendly reminder ?
Totally freakin' Unnecessary and it bugs me ?
Who cares ? I know the rules and am here to run my dogs.

 

[Kenneth Niles Bora]

no big deal,
helps some folk,
it is kinda fun to pull out a sharpie and add to um while killing time.



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[cpmm665]

Saw this done at a recent Master in New England, camo/dark clothing was highlighted, a handler wearing a tan jacket was told not to return to the line wearing it.

 

[john fallon]

I say it is OK to post a copy of the ENTIRE rule book plus all applicable inserts...... short of that I would have trouble with the significance

john

 

[Chris Atkinson]

I selected "no big deal".

If the judges choose to emphasize some particular aspect of their series, it is a pretty good, no sacrifice, way to reiterate/communicate it.

 

[John Kelder]

Have seen some LAMINATED.. Some judges plan ahead

 

[Thomas D]

Saw this done at a recent Master in New England, camo/dark clothing was highlighted, a handler wearing a tan jacket was told not to return to the line wearing it.

So, one person did that and they felt the need to put a note in the HB? Clothes nazis. Even at that I don't think that wording is in the rulebook.

 

[JusticeDog]

I'll always watch for it. If it says that the "dog must be sent from the mat for each send", I'll do it. Such an easy thing- and a waste of an entry fee if you don't comply. Or, judges will call for birds in 8-10 seconds. This means, get them ready quick, and don't dork around!

 

[JusticeDog]

it is kinda fun to pull out a sharpie and add to um while killing time.



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Love that idea....................

 

[cpmm665]

So, one person did that and they felt the need to put a note in the HB? Clothes nazis. Even at that I don't think that wording is in the rulebook.

It was posted in the blind prior to the start of the test.

 

[Ted Shih]

Why would you object to knowing a judge's preferences?

Like "I judge dogs pass/fail on blinds"

It takes the guesswork out of it.

 

[dr_dog_guy]

I agree with Ted. The option "I appreciate the heads up" is missing from the poll options. Things like "handler must have both feet on the mat" and "dog must be on the mat" are good things to know ahead of time.

 

[john fallon]

I have a problem with critical information placed precariously on a scrap of paper in the HB....It is better to ask the judges if the are any SPECIAL instructions

john

 

[Judy Myers]

Very helpful if you are not there to see the test dog and hear any judge's instructions.

 

[Dan Tongen]

I have seen in the holding blind on a land/water combo where the judges have listed dog must hit this land and then water. It let's you know what the judges are looking for before hand.

No big deal to me

Dan

 

[Ted Shih]

I have a problem with critical information placed precariously on a scrap of paper in the HB....It is better to ask the judges if the are any SPECIAL instructions

john

I believe written instructions minimize confusion

Here is what the Rule Book says

Judges’ Responsibilities on Line.

Before a trial is started, before each stake is started, and before each series is started, the Judges must reach certain decisions among themselves about various details, such as the following:

(1) Instructions to the handler, as he comes to line regarding the position he is to take, the nature of the test, and any special instructions about the desired method of completing it. If special instructions are to be given, great care must be exercised so that each handler receives the same instructions. Such can be accomplished by summoning all handlers to the line, before the series is started, and then announcing those special instructions to the group, once and for all. If it is not possible to assemble all handlers for such a single announcement, the special instructions can be written and given to the Marshal, who, in turn, should show them to each handler, before he goes on-line. Whatever method the Judges decide to adopt, they should be certain that all handlers receive identical instructions.

Since it is rare that you can summon all handlers for instructions;
It is rare that the marshall is available to speak with each handler individually;
The Judges have their hands full juggling their many responsibilities; and
Oral communications have a way of varying from person to person

I believe written instructions are the best means of ensuring that all handlers receive identical instructions.

 

[Greg Lee - Timberpond Retrievers]

Read rule book.
It's the Marshall job to announce any specific judges instructions. Should be done just prior to/or after test dog runs in FTs. Judges post the same in holding blind to aid the handler as the Marshall gets real busy when stake starts in ernest.
Usually I post " and good luck to all " as last staement.

Greg Lee
Timberpond Retrievers

 

[FOM]

Ted,

You saved me some typing....another reason I prefer to put instructions in the last holding blind vs. giving it to the Marshal is because as we all know most stake marshals rotate in and out. This way all contestants see the instructions without a doubt!

FOM

 

[Happy Gilmore]

The NWRC trial last weekend there was a note in the holding blind....

"all dogs on mat, whole trial"

glad I wasn't Mat

 

[John Robinson]

I believe written instructions minimize confusion

Here is what the Rule Book says



Since it is rare that you can summon all handlers for instructions;
It is rare that the marshall is available to speak with each handler individually;
The Judges have their hands full juggling their many responsibilities; and
Oral communications have a way of varying from person to person

I believe written instructions are the best means of ensuring that all handlers receive identical instructions.

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What Ted said...