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Originally Posted by sch1rot

Skip,

You are correct in the fact it is in most if not all premiums. However, what I mean is I do not see a rule in the current Bylaws & Rules that I have that addresses this. I have seen many over the years use both food at times, also bite work associated items. Many think this is an actual rule that the USRC actually has, and I am awaiting confirmation of this one way or the other.


I mean really a piece of food or bitework item to me is not that much different than the various items people use. I have watched 8 week old puppies be used under the tent to bait dogs. Not to mention all the fox tails, balls, stuffed animals, squeaking items, and who knows what that are used. Oh yeah, and bitches in season too.

Bitework items put the dog into a whole other frame of mind, and it would be dangerous to allow that...especially with other dogs and people so close. As for the food... let's just keep that at the AKC shows. The difference is a good thing. They don't want the tails, we don't want the food!