The end of the leash that requires skill and thinking. A good handler is coachable, humble and works hard outside of club.
There’s a lot to learn about the sport and it’s rules, let alone how to train fancy heels and obedience during protection.
A good handler has a hunger for learning.

There are 3 different types of decoy:
Trial - Training - Building
We are lucky enough to have guys that can not only do all 3, but constantly strive to improve their skillset.
A good decoy can read a dog at lightning speed, works hard on their technique and fitness, and has excellent adaptability.
The best decoys are open minded and highly coachable.

It’s your coach’s job to relay the structure of the sport, expectations and rules, and guide you on how to achieve field-worthy pictures.
A good coach will know or be seeking the answers to your next question, and be thinking about big pictures and long term goals, even when they’re not at club.

It’s the judge’s job to give a fair and accurate assessment of each dog and handler’s performance on the trial field within the guidelines of the sport’s scoring system.
It’s also a judge’s job to ensure rules are followed both on and off the field for the duration of a trial, and to ensure correctness for all handlers and decoys in the laws of the sport.
A good judge is unbiased, stays up to date on rulebook changes and is a positive representative of the sport.