Quote Originally Posted by EWO View Post
It's a fine line. A similar topic is the scratch to continue. Once long ago I was asked for one and I refused. It did not go over well with the home crowd. I replied they could pick up and get a courtesy if they were not sure if the dog was game. But I would not punish my dog for doing well no more than I would reward theirs for coming up short. Like I said, some gray area here, cause if I were on the bottom end in the same situation I would ask for a time out, a drink of water and a soothing sponge bath if I thought it would help my dog. Anytime your dog is willing to die for your money the very least you can do is to absolutely have his best interest at heart. EWO
I have NEVER seen anyone give a scratch to continue, I've seen it asked numerous times but never allowed, from a competition standpoint it makes no sense. It could literally change the bout 180 degrees, who would do that to their charge? Also, I have never seen a crowd get upset about not allowing it, they know the deal, it's NOT a rule or even in the grey area. Like you said, pick up and ill let you tail scratch but I ain't letting you blast me in the corner either. Why take a chance of getting a bleeder or knocking out a cutter after the winner has been decided?