ONNI'S RESULTS TOIVO'S RESULTS
FRONTPAGE SHOW CRITICS HUNTING TESTS WT OBEDIENCE MH MENTAL DESCRIPTION MENTAL TESTHUNTING TESTS FOR RETRIEVERS (COLD GAME)
Beginner Class
18.07.2009 Antskog, judge Tobina Nyman Beginner 3rd prize
| Search | Covers close area well. I would expect to have more depth in the search. |
| Directability | Completes task on second attempt. |
| Marking ability | Completes both single marks independently. |
| Handling game | Self-initiated recoveries, but time-consuming. Delivers well but could improve the returning part. |
| Tracking ability | - |
| Other characteristics | Swims peacefully. Alert during gunshot. |
| General impression | Dog that is in the control of the handler. Completes the test today. Defects in handling game and search affect on the grade. |
Tasks of the test were following: Single mark to the reeds ~30m (seagull as game), blind retrieve ~30m (crow), long watermark ~50-60m (seagull) and free search (rabbit, pheasant, crow and 3 seagulls). Dog needs to be unleashed during the whole test. Judge said that the handler should not wait for the dog delivering game on her knees which affected on the grade today.
13.06.2009 Eurajoki, judge Raija Viidanoja 3rd prize
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| Search area | Begins free search in nice way. Doesn't fully concentrate on searching, which causes the result to be inefficient. However, finds game with time. |
| Blind retrieve | Proceeds directly to the bird. |
| Marked retrieves | Does the first one in straightforward way, same for the second one. |
| Handling game | Takes the game spontaneously. Good grip. Drops several game during delivery. |
| Tracking ability | - |
| Other characteristics | Reaction to gunshot: alert during gunshot. |
| General impression | Dog that is willing to work. Does marked retrieves and blind retrieve in straightforward way. Today has defects in effectiveness of free search and delivering game which decrease the level of the prize. |
Few 0 prizes..
29.9.2007 Pomarkku, judge Tobina Nyman 3rd prize
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| Search area | Covers land area excellently, water area quite well. Uses his nose well. Could move more in the water area. |
| Directability (blind retrieve) | Passes the task, but mainly by searching. |
| Marked retrieves | Does the first marked retrieve in a determinated way. Does also the second marked retrieve independently, but could do it more determinatedly. |
| Handling game | Picks the game independently, delivers them well to the handler except for the first one. |
| Tracking ability | - |
| Other characteristics | I would appreciate more gentle handling and less commanding. |
| General impression | Game-oriented dog that passes the test. Today defects in directability and a bit in control affect on the prize. |
9.9.2007 Mjösund, judge Erkko Salo Beginner Class 3rd prize
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| Search area | Difficulties in proceeding to the area. After has got the wheels rolling seaches independently and extensively enough. Fetches four birds of five. |
| Directability (blind retrieve) | Not yet sufficient enough to pass the task. |
| Marked retrieves | Locates the birds well and fetches them for the handler. (Two seagulls were thrown from a boat with gunshots) |
| Handling game | Some inaccuracy in returning once in a while. |
| Tracking ability | - |
| Other characteristics | Sufficient control during gunshot. |
| General impression | Co-operation could be better: dog needs to be supported and commanded once in a while too much. Thanks to successful (thrown birds) location and well done search the dog receives prize. |
Approved Retrieving Test (NOU1) on May 13, 2007 at Kuusankoski, judge Risto Aaltonen
Just passed the Retrieving Test. Picture: Anu Koskivaara |
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Onni taipumuskokeessa Kuusankoskella 13.5.2007 from Tiina Kemppainen on Vimeo. |
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Shanking hands with the jugde. Picture: Anu Koskivaara |