Quarry viewed and recorded as hare, fox, or rabbit by the attendant judge. Quarry must actually be seen and identified. Harrier and handler work together cooperatively to demonstrate hound's tractability and control in the hunt field. Hounds must be under control and respond to handler's commands. They should be able to work a reasonable distance away from the handler.
Novice hounds that require a few minutes to get under control are acceptable.
In a pack, hounds cannot demonstrate any form of aggression while working. Certification will be disallowed, if in the view of the judge the aggression limits the hound's ability to work in a pack. Judges Requirements Individuals with a working knowledge of scent hound hunting must witness the certification process. Persons who meet the following criteria are authorized to judge the HCA hunting certification. A judge may not certify a hound if they or any member of his immediate family or household has owned, sold, held under lease, boarded, trained, or handled the hound within one year prior to the date of the certification.