We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

The human factor

By Steve Bowman
Great Outdoor Games staff

Sunday, May 4, 2003

In its simplest terms, competition in the Super Retriever Trials involves one dog following the direction of one man — the dog following the instincts that were bred into it, and the man watching a faithful companion do something it loves so much it can't stand it. It's simple. But a Super Retriever Series title isn't awarded for the simple things. This competition is based on actual hunting situations replicated to test the bond between handler and dog. The bond supercedes the training o ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.