The Puppy and Novice Handler tests comprised five exercises, judged by Alan and Elaine. There were 18 Puppies and 9 Novice Handlers entered, with 3 breeds competing. One test stressed basic obedience, with the dog at heel through a gated pen with a send back for a retrieve. There were two marked retrieves, one in water, one in grassland. A walk up at heel along a grassy track, was followed by a shot and a blind along the track. After lunch the better puppies were tested with the first of two marked dummies to be picked. The finale for the Novice handlers was a mark on the right of a bracken bank, with a distraction landing in water further left.
Novice Dog/Novice Handler Awards.
1. Tithelea Ground Control LR D Jane Straker
2. Kenquince Sneak Right In LR D Helen Smith
CoMs: Lanatawood Heligan LR B K Bowman
Clarkesbush Fallow LR D Rosie Featherstone
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