No need to be confused.
First off, AFTCA guidelines refer to their running rules which are detailed on their website. https://www.aftca.org/
Essentially the FDSB reistered adult dog needs to hunt and not get lost, and when it finds a bird it needs ot have a productive point(bird is there for the flush) and the dog must r4emain steady through flush and shot.
Second, if it is an amateur stake run under AFTCA sanction, the owner of the dog must be a dues paying AFTCA member. If it is an open stake, an aftca membership is not necessary.
As far as the judging is concerned, I would just be concerned with how my dog ran. A judge is looking at my dog for a half our or an hour at most. They give their opinion based on what they saw. If I was happy with my dog's performance... that is all that I really need. If I saw things in the heat of competition that needed improvement, I know what I need to work on.
Just remember that the judge's job is to put up the best performances they have seen...that day.
Watch the pros and how they handle themselves and their dogs. You will learn some things to do and maybe a couple things NOT to do.
Above all, have fun with your dog.
RayG
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