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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 …

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. …

6 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 …

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

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...

Dec 22, 2025 · Who remembers the strong conversation and posts here on RTF we had about judging and the judges who have the premium with them open and make notes on it while …

Jan 5, 2026 · IMHO, I believe spending a ton of time talking about callbacks (particularly after the land marks) can be detrimtental the efficiently of the stake. After the field has run, agree what …

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?