What is an AKC Derby? ~ Field Trial Minor Stake for Dogs up to Two Years ~ The Retriever Nation

[@swink49]

Nice work! Curious what kind of whistle are you using?

[@TheRetrieverNation]

I believe we are using the Gunners Up mega whistle in this video. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@Dylan_Smith94]

How can I find events near me for me and my dog?

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Go to Entry Express on the internet. You will have to create an account. This is where you will find all AKC filed trials and hunt tests in the nation! Thanks for watching!

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Excellent! The last mark at 10:15 as especially difficult as the dog had to swim across 3 water bodies (each time due to the tall shoreline vegetation, loosing sight of the gunner station at the mark), through old bird scent (due to previous dogs coming back with the bird), and finally drive up the hill at an angle to the mark. This team did an excellent job! Competing against pro trainers, 2nd place well deserved! In field trials, the handler must be silent when the marks are being thrown. Typically handler typically steps back slightly and silently to cue the retriever to focus on the next throw. In order to do this and watch the dog at the same time, the handler needs to know the timing or cadence of when the judge signals for the mark. One way to learn this timing is to watch the previous dogs and mentally count to learn the judges cadence. Some judges will be very quick (1-2 then signal for the throw) and others longer timing (1-2-3-4 then signal for the throw) but judges are typically very consistent with their cadence to be fair to all teams. Typically the handler watches the dog, not the throw because the throws will be consistent and by watching the dog, the handler will know whether the dog saw and focused on each mark and whether the dog's line manners were good.

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Great comments Missy! You were definitely paying attention! It was a tough field of competitors, 8 dogs from this derby went on to the Derby Championship! Also, YES to watching your dog when the marks are being thrown! Except of course for the flyer! Take a quick peak to see where that one goes! 😉 Thanks for the great comments! 👍

[@wildfirenorv]

Thanks for explaining what a derby is. Even as an amateur trainer who runs HRC Tests, I didn't fully understand a derby dog till this video.

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Yes, there are so many different venues to run each with unique aspects. HRC is very fun and rewarding, too! Thank you for watching!

[@SharonNetzley]

I’m so happy to see this video! I have a young dog that I want to run derbies with. This helps me know how to prepare her. Thank you!

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Thank you Sharon! So glad you liked it and took the time to comment! Thanks for watching!

[@markndogs]

That was terrific, the dog, the set-ups and the results. Congratulations!

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielherman1966]

Fun times at the derby.

[@troykenny1578]

Congratulations!!! I really enjoy your videos!

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Thank you so much!!

[@gmausolf6441]

Great job! Thank you for making the video!

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Thank you! We hope it is helpful to many people. It can be intimidating trying something new when you aren't sure what its all about. Thank you for watching!

[@MrEchskech]

Great video and a wonderful dog.

[@TheRetrieverNation]

Thank you!