They said "Field work is easy—all you need is your dog and a whistle". Yeah right… But you know, you *did* get hooked on it.



Fido has been doing great, and s/he is clearly having a lot of fun (sometimes maybe too much) getting those chicken back to Mom or Dad.

So… maybe it's time to enter a junior hunt test?!?!? Those orange ribbons do look nice, don't they?

But how does it actually *work*? What are the mechanics of a test? What can I do and what can I not do? What are the judges looking for? How do I make sure I'm not screwing things up?

That's what this mock junior hunt test is all about.

We'll set up a typical JH test, including judges, and walk you through the mechanics. The judges will make sure you know how to get to the line, set up your dog, signal for the bird, release your dog, and — hopefully — receive the retrieved bird. They'll share tips and tricks to make sure you can be as successful as possible.

What we won't have are actual live flyers. Sorry.

When

Saturday, June 8, 2025. *** RAIN OR SHINE ***

Where

Joey Edsall has graciously offered up the use of her grounds in Hubbardston, MA. Please respect the property while on it!

Registration

The hunt test will be limited to 20 working dogs, with 2 dogs max per person! LRCGB members will get preference. If more dogs are signed up than spaces, people new to the sport will get preference.

Cost

$15.00 per dog.

What to bring

PLEASE bring one bird per dog. Hey, part of a test is rebirding and gunner changes, so be prepared to take your turn working in the field: bring duck call, ear protection, pistol and ammo, and a chair.  If you don't have access to a bird, let us know.

Instructors/Judges

Joey Edsall and Rainer Fuchs