This is definitely going to seem like a dumb question to many folks here at RTF but I truly have no real idea. For those of us not versed in the world of field trials, derby's, stakes, ect. What do these terms mean and what do these events entail? Is there a place we can go online to learn about what a retriever field trial actually is? What takes place at these events and what types of challenges are presented to dog and handler?
I think that if i had a better idea of what it takes to win derby points, become a MH or a NFC I'd have a much better feel for whether or not it's something that I'd like to get involved in and be better prepared to train my dog to be ready for such events. All I really know is that dogs run out and fetch bumpers. Some that they can see being thrown and some that they need to be guided to by their handlers (I believe)
I'd really love to learn more about it, see some clear video of what the dogs and handlers do, and read about all the steps it takes to earn the designations that preceed so many of the names of my pups ancestors on his pedigree...
I think that if i had a better idea of what it takes to win derby points, become a MH or a NFC I'd have a much better feel for whether or not it's something that I'd like to get involved in and be better prepared to train my dog to be ready for such events. All I really know is that dogs run out and fetch bumpers. Some that they can see being thrown and some that they need to be guided to by their handlers (I believe)
I'd really love to learn more about it, see some clear video of what the dogs and handlers do, and read about all the steps it takes to earn the designations that preceed so many of the names of my pups ancestors on his pedigree...
