Walking on Blinds or FWB rule number 32. Several years ago I was judging an Amateur and a dog, which had acceptable marks in the first series, lined the blind. The gallery gave the dog’s job rounding applause. I overheard another gallery member state: “Billy’s going to drop the dog.” Unfortunately the dog, after being sent, walked out to the planted bird. The dog did not go quickly, briskly or eagerly. Anyway the easiest way I measure what the rule book states is if I can run faster then the dog goes out on a blind the dog fails the blind. Or FWB’s rule number 32. Most likely the balance of control and style was not achieved with this dog and the trainer has made a man made problem.

So Billy what trials are you running, judging or working. I would enter but right now very disapointed in Larry's blind work. Below where he should be.

Billy
I got to know what does FWB mean, I understand about the walking and being slow on blinds and makrs dogs being dropped for "style" just never heard the FWB rule.

I have used SOB "stumbled on bline" or STH "slower than hell" but never FWB, one other of my favorites is NFW, "no fricken way"

Marty

Marty,

See this thread, it may help.

http://teamchesapeake.infopop....6024222/m/9041010053

Elbert
Thanks, just did not get the FWB as failed water blind. It was to simple, was trying to come up with something a little more like the thread you sent me to.

Billy
Did not know you fit the FWB syndrome, I will never see those letters and be able to keep a straight face again.

Failed Water Blind regards.
Marty

I always thought a dog that walks out on any blind was a man made problem. Being around all types of retrievers for a long time it is easy to spot a dog that has been ground down.The balance of control and style means alot to me. Rocky and I are doing alot of 400 yard school blinds to get here moving at a pre eye operation clip. I'll post some drills [picture]the next time I go to Winslow Farms.