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This hunt test is for Seasoned Hunting Retrievers and Handlers. It
duplicates actual hunting conditions throughout your area. Judges will
look for style and natural ability and evidence that the Seasoned
Hunting Retriever exhibits a reasonable degree of control. These
hunting tests have longer retrieves on both water and land than
Started Tests. The Seasoned Hunting Retriever in these hunting tests
usually has a couple of seasons of hunting experience, and the
Handlers have spent more time training.
Seasoned dogs must be steady and
must deliver to hand. Dogs are brought to and from the line
on lead. The handler must handle the shotgun and track the bird and
fire poppers at the bird at the top of the arc. Gun safety is
critical! Unsafe handling fails the handler and dog with
no chance to run rest of the test that day. If you are not familiar
with the gun, ask for a review before the test or at the line.
Better safe than sorry (and flunked).
Pumps are the most likely used
gun. Only official guns may be used. See the test marshal
if you need a special gun -- usually arrangements can be made for
them to let you use your gun.
Double marks will be expected and
the dog needs to expect a diversion on the return from a mark.
A walk-up test is almost certain. A quartering or tracking test
could be seen, though its not likely. Switching does not
fail the dog, but it is penalized. Your dog needs to be able
to do a short blind (60 yards) in both land and water. Maximum distances
for marks is 100 yards on land and 75 yards in the water. There
is no honor required in Seasoned.
Seasoned
Test Rules (Note: Please scroll down the page to find Seasoned
Rules on pop-up window)
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