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Feb 24, 2025 · If we sent our 6mo lab to a professional trainer for "hunt" training with the expectations to run him AKC/HRC hunt tests. After 6 months of training what should he "know?" Should he be able …

Jan 2, 2026 · I wonder if AI could write a good novel, based on the conversations and people of RTF. hahaha!!!!

Sep 3, 2024 · Hier ist ein Thread dafür, da es früher ein heißes Thema war. Ich habe einige sehr aktuelle Erfahrungen damit gemacht. Meine Erfahrung mit Librella liegt etwa 3 Monate zurück. Ich …

Jan 2, 2026 · You have coffee with your co-judge. You're going to meet with your liason at the club grounds. Tell us what you're going to do when you arrive at the grounds

5 days ago · Describe in detail what makes for a difficult mark. From the judges discussion I here this and that about mark placements, but no detail at all. Also what constitutes a great marking dog ? I …

Jan 1, 2026 · You agreed to judge the Open. What things do you consider, after entries close, but before you arrive on the grounds?

Sep 3, 2024 · Voici un fil de discussion à ce sujet, car c'est devenu un sujet brûlant plus tôt. J'ai une expérience très récente avec cela. Mon expérience avec Librella remonte à environ 3 mois. J'ai …

Dec 31, 2025 · If you were the Master of the Universe, what three things would you do to improve the quality of Field Trial Judging?

Jun 9, 2025 · I was recently visiting with a friend who is in the puppy market. He is adamant that he must have the first pick male. Or what he calls the “pick of the...