[Gun_Dog2002]

Dry shot or diversion bird, up to the judges. I prefer a dry shot when judging.

The walk up is optional in Senior. If you run under me it very well may be a walk up blind.

Section 4. Senior Hunting Test. Dogs shall be tested in a minimum of four hunting situations that shall include one land blind, one water blind (that may be run as a double blind on land and water), one double land mark, and one double water mark. There shall be at least one diversion shot and at least one of the hunting situations should include a walk-up. In Senior tests, a double mark is defined as two marks presented before the dog is sent to retrieve. Blinds shall not be run between marks in
Senior Hunting Tests.

Gee Bob, can I run under you?

/Paul

 

[Gun_Dog2002]

Please note the use of the words SHALL and SHOULD.

So what your saying is that a walk-up is fine in a blind situation and this based off of personal choice? Because if you read the entire HT regs you’ll note that when discussing a walk up situation it clearly describes a marking situation and provided instructions on how to handle steadying the dog. It would appear to me that personal choice is dictating which portion of the book to focus on.

Page 23 - In Junior, Senior and Master hunting tests, as the first bird is thrown in a “walk-up” situation; the handler may give a verbal or whistle command to steady the dog.

The act of throwing a bird is known as a mark not a blind.

/Paul

 

[Gun_Dog2002]

Senior rules "at least one of hte hunting situations should include a walk-up"

Master rules" at least one of the series shall include a walk-up".

NIETHER states that the walk up must be on marks. The judges are free to use a walk up on a blind. I had this discussion with Raleigh a couple of years ago.

Well this really contributes to the inconsistency in the judging of AKC tests. The book clearly ties walk-ups to the act of throwing a mark. Guess its a good thing the stupid judges test focuses on ensuring judges know the right size and color of the ribbon being handed out, how many days before the event the secretary needs to send the paperwork and what the appropiate flipping suspension and fine are for a person badmouthing a judge is instead of bringing consistency to items like this.

/Paul

 

[Gun_Dog2002]

Frankly a blind is always a walk-up. The judges tell you where to run from, you bring you dog up, sit him (or not) and run the blind. I guess its a convenient loophole for those who don't like walk-ups to "put it on the blind." Use the rules to the full. As i interpret the guide, in my mind it clearly relates walk-ups with marking. Sure I can make it fit a "realistic hunting scenario" but if thats what the intention was, then why bother even discussing walk-ups? As written, you can do it anyway you want. More importantly, did you know that page 45 has 411 words on it and ribbons are 2 inches wide and 8 inches long...

/Paul