I never walk in on a point, or even walk behind dogs, with barrels pointing downward, always upward. If you trip on something, and fall, the muzzles can be maintained in a safe direction much easier when they are already pointing skyward. It they're muzzles down, and you trip and fall, your barrels are likely jammed in the ground, or damaged by a rock or root.
I've tripped and fallen while following bird dogs and was always able to hit the ground with my muzzles up, and no gun damage.
JME, YMMV
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