[texasred]

Just relax your nerves as much as possible.
Try and air the dog so he can take care of his business before the brace.

Most important is have someone with you to take pictures, and then post them for us.

 

[texasred]

Sometimes the scenting conditions can be terrible.
You can use the breezy (if there is any) to give them a better chance at a find.

A good article for any new bird dog handlers.
http://steadywithstyle.com/using-the-wind/

 

[texasred]

I judge told a NSTRA member His dog would score better if he put his whistle in his pocket.


The worst thing I have ever done during a trial is not trust my dogs point. He went on point and the bird was flushed. Had to call a safety because it flew in between me and the judge. Cash locks up again pointing the exact spot as before. I'm thinking old bird scent and release him. He was right, a second bird flushes. His brace mate gets the points for backing and I learned always trust the dog.