Index of Judges Corner articles for 2002:  (click on month)

Year        Month                                Article Summary                   

2002        Feb/March            Finished dog pops on marks - expanded discussion                                             

2002        April/May            Handler wants a copy of the judges sheet

                                            Shooting the gun at flushing birds in the Upland Hunt Test

                                            Discussion of popping issue continued

2002        June/July               Working dog runs over to honor dog and interferes with test

                                             Upland dog chases a crippled bird                                        

2002        Aug/Sept.              Discussion of new rules approved at national meeting

                                              UKC competitive events policy

                                              Introduction of AA judges program

                                              BOD votes on use of safety poppers

                                              Finished dog is failed for handling on one mark in a test

2002        Oct./Nov.               Seasoned walk-up shot twice - no shot at blind

                                               Aggressive dog scenario - another look                                              

2002        Dec.02/Jan.03        Traits of a good judge discussed

                                              Season handler touches dog after signaling ready

                                               E-collar on the test grounds

                                               Finished honor dog breaks after no-bird is called