tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310545094908978263.post5000247898312305727..comments2023-06-15T02:14:19.395-06:00Comments on Kaibab Bernese Mountain Dogs: Specialty Schedule and SheepUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310545094908978263.post-16200298308181427812009-04-20T10:33:00.000-06:002009-04-20T10:33:00.000-06:00HCT is "herding capability tested" and usually ind...HCT is "herding capability tested" and usually indicates what type of stock the dog was tested on. For example, HCT-s is "herding capability tested-sheep". The complete test requires two runs, each under a different judge. The first leg basically requires that the dog be interested in the sheep, be confident enough to move them around, but not be aggressive (cutting one animal out of the flock and then running it down is a no-no). The second leg requires a bit more as the dog must keep the flock of three together and move them from place to place and must leave the sheep and return to the handler when called. The judge gives you a lot of coaching so it's not a scary test--really a very supportive experience. Maddie had fun--and what a boost to her confidence!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098711889368305094noreply@blogger.com