215. The Utility Test (Before)
Anyone that has tested before can relate to the fact that you're usually going into the test thinking/predicting certain outcomes just to be thrown a curveball as the test actually takes place. Dale Bolyard joins me this week to discuss his thoughts going into his dog's NAVHDA Utility test and tells us what he's confident about as well as what is making him nervous. The next episode will be the test recap after the test and we can compare the results to his predictions before the test.\n\nTest anxiety\n\nWhy Large Munsterlanders?\n\nTesting results and papers. How much do they really matter?\n\nField steadiness confidence (8.5/10)\n\nDuck Search (10/10)\n\nThe drag (6.5/10)\n\nThe blind sequence (9/10)\n\nUT is an obedience test\n\nPreparing for the tough conditions\n\n--\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15%\n\nonX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%\nDT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%\nFinal Rise\nUpland Gun Company\n-\nOther Partners:\nBPro Kennels\nUnited Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events\nEukanuba \nBird Dog Society\n-\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices