2002

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