Allen / UKC
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The point of this scenario is to, in the end, plant one specific seed in the memory bank. A very simple seed that I think will help eliminate confusion in such situations as the scenario described. But first....
By throwing a "shut out on tree" situation into the scenario it tends to create confusion in the woods just like it does on this message board. Regardless, ok so you have two parts here if that's what you see. But I only asked for "your next move" which is part 1. Didn't ask for anything beyond that. Trick question? Not trying to be but by adding the tree into the equation you might consider it "trickery". The fact is; this scenario is not that uncommon.
In my scenario I would like you, as the judge when you realized prior to handling any dogs, to recognize that you have a dog opening (more than three times) that has not been declared struck. Further, I'd like to see you take the tree totally out of the equation so that you can make the correct call.
In my scenario the judge was twenty yards from the tree when he first realized their was a dog opening/treeing (to be clear had already opened more than three times) that was had not yet been declared struck. Let's use the same exact scenario but move the stick back to 200 yards from the tree when you first hear Dog D. Does that change things for you? I bet it does. What's the difference? Point is; there is no difference.
Rule 4(j) is very specific in that {First offense failure to strike a dog on or before the thrid bark, after the first minute each time dog(s) is released, will result in those points being awarded and minused.}
Finally, here's the seed to plant in the memory bank.
When it comes to declaring dogs struck, the only time a dog is no longer accountable for his barks is when the dog is handled (on lead). Any other time they are accountable and MUST be declared struck on or before the third bark (after the minute of having been released). This little bit of valuable information should make it a whole lot easier to score any such situations correctly. It gives you a specific point.
In the scenario given, scoring the tree becomes part two of the situation. But it really has nothing to do with "what is your next move". Your next move should have been to award 25 strike points to Dog D and minus them.
As far as scoring the tree.... have at it. That wasn't my question.
We greatly appreciate all of those judges who are interested in better educating themselves to be the best they can be when called upon. May all your calls be good ones this weekend. 
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02-14-2013 02:23 PM
