EP 67: Why Good Dogs Fail: Breaking Down Real Hunt Test & Qualifier Setups
About this episode
Chris Rud discusses the complexities behind hunt test setups and the lessons learned from both successes and failures.
Most people only see the ribbon. They don't see the decisions, mistakes, and lessons that happen on every bird. In this solo episode, Chris breaks down actual qualifier and finished hunt test setups from the past month—including Autumn's first Qualifier JAM, Winter's performances, and a couple of failures that turned into valuable training opportunities. Using real diagrams from each test, Chris explains how terrain, bird placement, wind, old falls, gun stations, and blind placement influence...
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