Friday, November 19, 2021

Eighth Series – Test Dogs

Test Dog #1: Another Cup Of Jo, "JoJo," handler Kathy Scott. Came to the line at 7 am.

Flyer - Out to flyer. Fast pass below and deep, then back to bird.

Left retired - Through the pond, over the levee, through second corner, and out to bird.

Middle retired - Handled to correct initial line. Gunners came out for recognition. Swam to center of second pond, then handled to be sent deeper in the field for her bird.


Test Dog #2: Full Choke Winchester, "Chester," handler Deborah Gardner. Came to the line at 7:15 am.

Flyer - Arrived in area under the arc, faded downhill a bit, and then to the draw behind the hillside. Came out, drove the hill, and got the bird.

Left retired - Handled into first water, exited early, then handled into second water. Continued down the shoreline and committed to swimming across to the bird.

Middle retired - Required help with gunner recognition, but he got his bird.