Always check the above rules in case changes have been made to anything mentioned here
- information on this site was correct in January 2014
- information on this site was correct in January 2014
Levels of Progression ...
Introductory, then Pre Beginners, then Beginners, then Novice,
then Class A, then Class B, then Class C,
then Championship Class C
When starting out you have to enter the lowest class you are eligible for and you can
enter one additional class (up to Open C); at some shows you can enter two additional classes
(always check the schedule for the 3 class option)
then Class A, then Class B, then Class C,
then Championship Class C
When starting out you have to enter the lowest class you are eligible for and you can
enter one additional class (up to Open C); at some shows you can enter two additional classes
(always check the schedule for the 3 class option)
Winning ..
If you win a class the show secretary informs the Kennel Club of that win at the end of the show.
You need to keep a list of your wins for your own information (see record booklet below and also you could join the Obedience Leagues where you can enter your results which will be permanently recorded)
See also 'Awards' page
You need to keep a list of your wins for your own information (see record booklet below and also you could join the Obedience Leagues where you can enter your results which will be permanently recorded)
See also 'Awards' page
Record your Show Results in a Booklet and in Obedience Leagues ..
Winning Out of Classes ..
See detailed Kennel Club Rulings on entry/eligibility below under each class section .. the following is a short guideline of how you win out of the classes:
Introductory: To compete in the Introductory Class a handler or dog must not have won ONE Introductory Class or have achieved a 4th place or above in Pre-Beginners or in any other class.
Pre-Beginners: One win in Pre-Beginners or Beginners, or a 3rd place or above in any higher class for handler or dog and you are no longer eligible for Pre-Beginners.
Beginners: Two wins at this level (or one win in a higher class) and you with any dog are no longer eligible for Beginners
Novice: Two wins at this level (or above) and dog is no longer eligible for Novice
Class A: Three wins at this level (or above) and dog is no longer eligible for Class A
Class B: Three wins at this level (or above) and dog is no longer eligible for Class B
Class C: You never 'win out' of Open Class C, but if your dog wins out of Novice, Class A and Class B and you also gain a 1st in Open C and 3 other placings of 3rd or higher (all under different judges) then you qualify to compete in Championship Class C (you can also compete in Open Class C)
Introductory: To compete in the Introductory Class a handler or dog must not have won ONE Introductory Class or have achieved a 4th place or above in Pre-Beginners or in any other class.
Pre-Beginners: One win in Pre-Beginners or Beginners, or a 3rd place or above in any higher class for handler or dog and you are no longer eligible for Pre-Beginners.
Beginners: Two wins at this level (or one win in a higher class) and you with any dog are no longer eligible for Beginners
Novice: Two wins at this level (or above) and dog is no longer eligible for Novice
Class A: Three wins at this level (or above) and dog is no longer eligible for Class A
Class B: Three wins at this level (or above) and dog is no longer eligible for Class B
Class C: You never 'win out' of Open Class C, but if your dog wins out of Novice, Class A and Class B and you also gain a 1st in Open C and 3 other placings of 3rd or higher (all under different judges) then you qualify to compete in Championship Class C (you can also compete in Open Class C)
Introductory ...
The Introductory Class is a relatively new class (added 2013). It is hoped to bridge the gap between basic pet training and competitive training levels.
You can carry a toy or a closed container of food during the class, and the toy may be give to the dog in between exercises with the food being given in a designated area. You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in all the tests.
Heelwork (on lead only - but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test): There will be no turns during heelwork in this class, the heelwork is either straight line or large circle. You should not touch your dog during the heelwork test (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall (on or off lead at handlers choice): Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Stays (on a lead): See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
You can carry a toy or a closed container of food during the class, and the toy may be give to the dog in between exercises with the food being given in a designated area. You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in all the tests.
Heelwork (on lead only - but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test): There will be no turns during heelwork in this class, the heelwork is either straight line or large circle. You should not touch your dog during the heelwork test (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall (on or off lead at handlers choice): Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Stays (on a lead): See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
a. This class is to introduce and support newcomers to Obedience Competition. In this class only incentives in the form of a toy or rewards are allowed to be carried by the handler in the competitive ring and may be given to the dog at the end of an exercise or in between exercises.
Rewards include food which must be carried in a small closed container during the exercises. The judge will designate an area in the competitive ring where food may be given to the dog by the handler.
b. To compete in the Introductory Class a handler or dog must not have won one Introductory Class or have achieved a 4th place or above in Pre-Beginners or in any other class.
c. Handlers will not be penalised for encouragement or extra commands in all exercises.
d. The stays to be completed on lead, handler facing sideways onto the dog in the ring of the Introductory Class.
e. In any exercise attempted the competing team cannot lose all the allocated points for that exercise but must be awarded a minimum of two points for each exercise they have attempted.
f. The detailed test will be:
(1) Play with dog for 15-30 seconds on or off lead at the handler’s choice ... 10 points
(2) Heel on Lead ... 10 points
(3) Recall (no finish) on lead, off lead or long line, at the handler’s choice (note from January 2016 the Recall will be with a finish) ... 10 points
(4) 1 minute stay on lead in either the sit or down at handler’s choice. The stays to be completed on lead, handler facing sideways onto the dog in the designated stay ring ... 10 points
(7) TOTAL ... 40 points
a. This class is to introduce and support newcomers to Obedience Competition. In this class only incentives in the form of a toy or rewards are allowed to be carried by the handler in the competitive ring and may be given to the dog at the end of an exercise or in between exercises.
Rewards include food which must be carried in a small closed container during the exercises. The judge will designate an area in the competitive ring where food may be given to the dog by the handler.
b. To compete in the Introductory Class a handler or dog must not have won one Introductory Class or have achieved a 4th place or above in Pre-Beginners or in any other class.
c. Handlers will not be penalised for encouragement or extra commands in all exercises.
d. The stays to be completed on lead, handler facing sideways onto the dog in the ring of the Introductory Class.
e. In any exercise attempted the competing team cannot lose all the allocated points for that exercise but must be awarded a minimum of two points for each exercise they have attempted.
f. The detailed test will be:
(1) Play with dog for 15-30 seconds on or off lead at the handler’s choice ... 10 points
(2) Heel on Lead ... 10 points
(3) Recall (no finish) on lead, off lead or long line, at the handler’s choice (note from January 2016 the Recall will be with a finish) ... 10 points
(4) 1 minute stay on lead in either the sit or down at handler’s choice. The stays to be completed on lead, handler facing sideways onto the dog in the designated stay ring ... 10 points
(7) TOTAL ... 40 points
In all classes below you cannot take toys or food in the ring with you
(unless you are doing a 'not for competition' ie training round) and you have
permission from the judge to take a toy into the ring (food cannot be in the ring)
but you can reward with toys and food outside the ring before and/or after your round
as long as it does not interfere with other dogs working/warming up in the area
Pre Beginner ...
The Pre Beginner Class
You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in the test except during the stay exercise.
Heelwork on lead (but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test) and heel free: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in the test except during the stay exercise.
Heelwork on lead (but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test) and heel free: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
Commands/signals ... Pre-Beginners, Beginners and Novice - with the exception of the sit or down stay exercises, the competitor shall be allowed to use as many commands and signals as necessary.
To compete in Pre-Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a First place in either Pre-Beginners or Beginners nor gained a third place or above in any other Obedience class (Introductory Class excepted).
The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel on lead ...15 points
(2) Heel free ... 20 points
(3) Recall ... 10 points
(4) Sit one minute, handler in sight ... 10 points
(5) Down two minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(6) TOTAL ... 75 points
Commands/signals ... Pre-Beginners, Beginners and Novice - with the exception of the sit or down stay exercises, the competitor shall be allowed to use as many commands and signals as necessary.
To compete in Pre-Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a First place in either Pre-Beginners or Beginners nor gained a third place or above in any other Obedience class (Introductory Class excepted).
The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel on lead ...15 points
(2) Heel free ... 20 points
(3) Recall ... 10 points
(4) Sit one minute, handler in sight ... 10 points
(5) Down two minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(6) TOTAL ... 75 points
Beginner ...
The Beginner Class (new exercise is retrieve)
You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in the test except during the stay exercise.
Heelwork on lead (but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test) and heel free: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Retrieve your own article: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in the test except during the stay exercise.
Heelwork on lead (but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test) and heel free: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Retrieve your own article: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
Commands/signals ... Pre-Beginners, Beginners and Novice - with the exception of the sit or down stay exercises, the competitor shall be allowed to use as many commands and signals as necessary.
To compete in Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a total of two or more First places in Beginners Class or one First place in any other Obedience class (Introductory Class and Pre-Beginners excepted).
The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel on lead ... 15 points
(2) Heel free ... 20 points
(3) Recall ... 10 points
(4) Retrieve any article ... 25 points
(5) Sit one minute, handler in sight ... 10 points
(6) Down two minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(7) TOTAL ... 100 points
Commands/signals ... Pre-Beginners, Beginners and Novice - with the exception of the sit or down stay exercises, the competitor shall be allowed to use as many commands and signals as necessary.
To compete in Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a total of two or more First places in Beginners Class or one First place in any other Obedience class (Introductory Class and Pre-Beginners excepted).
The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel on lead ... 15 points
(2) Heel free ... 20 points
(3) Recall ... 10 points
(4) Retrieve any article ... 25 points
(5) Sit one minute, handler in sight ... 10 points
(6) Down two minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(7) TOTAL ... 100 points
NOTE: Once you have 'won out' of Beginners with any dog then
you cannot take any future dogs into Beginners or any class below that.
You would have to start any new young dog off in the Novice Class.
you cannot take any future dogs into Beginners or any class below that.
You would have to start any new young dog off in the Novice Class.
Novice ...
The Novice Class
You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in the test except during the stay exercise.
Heelwork on lead (but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test) and heel free: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Retrieve your own dumbbell: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
You can talk to and encourage your dog at all times in the test except during the stay exercise.
Heelwork on lead (but lead must be loose/slack at all times during the test) and heel free: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you you will then be instructed to complete a recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Retrieve your own dumbbell: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
Commands/signals ... Pre-Beginners, Beginners and Novice - with the exception of the sit or down stay exercises, the competitor shall be allowed to use as many commands and signals as necessary.
a. For dogs which have not won 2 First places in Obedience classes (Introductory Class, Pre-Beginners and Beginners excepted).
b. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel on lead ... 20 points
(2) Heel free ... 25 points
(3) Recall ... 10 points
(4) Retrieve a dumbbell ... 15 points
(5) Sit one minute, handler in sight ... 10 points
(6) Down two minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(7) TOTAL ... 100 points
Commands/signals ... Pre-Beginners, Beginners and Novice - with the exception of the sit or down stay exercises, the competitor shall be allowed to use as many commands and signals as necessary.
a. For dogs which have not won 2 First places in Obedience classes (Introductory Class, Pre-Beginners and Beginners excepted).
b. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel on lead ... 20 points
(2) Heel free ... 25 points
(3) Recall ... 10 points
(4) Retrieve a dumbbell ... 15 points
(5) Sit one minute, handler in sight ... 10 points
(6) Down two minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(7) TOTAL ... 100 points
Class A ...
The Class A
You are now unable to talk to your dog whilst under test, only a command and signal (and dogs name if you want to) can be used at the start of each exercise, extra body signals, head movement during the exercises will now mean loss of points.
You can talk to/praise your dog between exercises.
Heelwork is heel free only: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right or left can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you you will then be instructed to complete an A recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Retrieve your own dumbbell: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Scent: Dog to find your scent among other clean (non scented) cloths. Dog to be facing away from scent area, you will then be instructed to complete the scent (see 'What is Scent' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
You are now unable to talk to your dog whilst under test, only a command and signal (and dogs name if you want to) can be used at the start of each exercise, extra body signals, head movement during the exercises will now mean loss of points.
You can talk to/praise your dog between exercises.
Heelwork is heel free only: You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns that maybe included are 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right or left can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Recall: Leaving the dog in the sit or down beside you you will then be instructed to complete an A recall (see 'What is Recall' page for more information)
Retrieve your own dumbbell: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Scent: Dog to find your scent among other clean (non scented) cloths. Dog to be facing away from scent area, you will then be instructed to complete the scent (see 'What is Scent' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
Commands/signals ... Class A - simultaneous command and signal may be used for each exercise. The use of the dog's name will not constitute an extra command if used with the command and signal.
a. For dogs which have not won 3 First Prizes in Class A, B and Open Class C in total.
b. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel free ... 30 points
(2) Recall ... 15 points
(3) Retrieve a dumbbell, handlers will use their own dumbbell ... 25 points
(4) Sit 2 minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(5) Down 3 minutes, handler out of sight ... 30 points
(6) Scent discrimination. The handler’s scent and no decoys. There must be a total of 6 scent cloths ... 30 points
(7) TOTAL ... 150 points
Commands/signals ... Class A - simultaneous command and signal may be used for each exercise. The use of the dog's name will not constitute an extra command if used with the command and signal.
a. For dogs which have not won 3 First Prizes in Class A, B and Open Class C in total.
b. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel free ... 30 points
(2) Recall ... 15 points
(3) Retrieve a dumbbell, handlers will use their own dumbbell ... 25 points
(4) Sit 2 minutes, handler in sight ... 20 points
(5) Down 3 minutes, handler out of sight ... 30 points
(6) Scent discrimination. The handler’s scent and no decoys. There must be a total of 6 scent cloths ... 30 points
(7) TOTAL ... 150 points
Class B ...
The Class B
You are unable to talk to your dog whilst under test, only a command OR signal (and dogs name if you want to) can be used at the start of each exercise (except for sendaway), extra body signals, head movement during the exercises will mean loss of points.
You can talk to/praise your dog between exercises.
Heelwork is heel free only: There are now two new paces of heelwork: slow and fast, each pace starts from a halt. You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns in slow and normal pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), 180 to left ('left about turn'), large or medium circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right or left can be included - turns in fast pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large or medium circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Retrieve judges supplied article: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Send Away: Set the dog up beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a sendaway (see 'What is Send Away' page for more information)
Scent: Dog to find your scent among other cloths (one of which has another persons scent on it). Dog to be facing away from scent area, you will then be instructed to complete the scent (see 'What is Scent' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
You are unable to talk to your dog whilst under test, only a command OR signal (and dogs name if you want to) can be used at the start of each exercise (except for sendaway), extra body signals, head movement during the exercises will mean loss of points.
You can talk to/praise your dog between exercises.
Heelwork is heel free only: There are now two new paces of heelwork: slow and fast, each pace starts from a halt. You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns in slow and normal pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), 180 to left ('left about turn'), large or medium circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right or left can be included - turns in fast pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), large or medium circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Retrieve judges supplied article: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Send Away: Set the dog up beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a sendaway (see 'What is Send Away' page for more information)
Scent: Dog to find your scent among other cloths (one of which has another persons scent on it). Dog to be facing away from scent area, you will then be instructed to complete the scent (see 'What is Scent' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
Commands/signals ... Class B and Class C - one command or signal may be used for each exercise except in the send away. The use of the dog's name will not constitute an extra command if used simultaneously with the command or signal.
a. For dogs which have not won 3 First Prizes in Class B and Open Class C in total.
b. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heelwork. The dog shall be required to walk at heel free and shall also be tested at fast and slow pace. Each change of pace shall commence from the halt position ... 40 points
(2) Send Away, Drop and Recall ... 40 points
(3) Retrieve any one article provided by the Judge ... 30 points
(4) Sit 2 minutes, handler out of sight ... 20 points
(5) Down 5 minutes, handler out of sight ... 30 points
(6) Scent discrimination. The handler's scent with one decoy. There must be a minimum of 6 and up to 10 scent cloths ... 40 points
(7) TOTAL ... 200 points
Commands/signals ... Class B and Class C - one command or signal may be used for each exercise except in the send away. The use of the dog's name will not constitute an extra command if used simultaneously with the command or signal.
a. For dogs which have not won 3 First Prizes in Class B and Open Class C in total.
b. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heelwork. The dog shall be required to walk at heel free and shall also be tested at fast and slow pace. Each change of pace shall commence from the halt position ... 40 points
(2) Send Away, Drop and Recall ... 40 points
(3) Retrieve any one article provided by the Judge ... 30 points
(4) Sit 2 minutes, handler out of sight ... 20 points
(5) Down 5 minutes, handler out of sight ... 30 points
(6) Scent discrimination. The handler's scent with one decoy. There must be a minimum of 6 and up to 10 scent cloths ... 40 points
(7) TOTAL ... 200 points
Class Open C ...
The Class C
You are unable to talk to your dog whilst under test, only a command OR signal (and dogs name if you want to) can be used at the start of each exercise (except for send away), extra body signals, head movement during the exercises will mean loss of points.
You can talk to/praise your dog between exercises.
Heelwork is heel free only: Paces are normal, slow and fast, each pace starts from a halt. You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns in slow and normal pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), 180 to left ('left about turn'), circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right or left, multiple turns to left or right (but not exceeding 360 degree and must go in one directions only), figures of eight and weaving (including use of poles/markers) can be included - during the normal pace a stand, sit and down position whilst moving shall be done (see 'What is ASSD' page for more information) - turns in fast pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Retrieve judges supplied article: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Send Away: Set the dog up beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a sendaway (see 'What is Send Away' page for more information)
Distance Control: Set the dog up in a position decided by the judge, you will then be instructed to ask the dog to complete 6 position changes (see 'What is Distance Control' page for more information)
Scent: Dog to find the judges cloth among other cloths (between 1 and 4 of the other cloths may have other peoples scent on it). Dog to be facing away from scent area, you will then be instructed to complete the scent (see 'What is Scent' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
You are unable to talk to your dog whilst under test, only a command OR signal (and dogs name if you want to) can be used at the start of each exercise (except for send away), extra body signals, head movement during the exercises will mean loss of points.
You can talk to/praise your dog between exercises.
Heelwork is heel free only: Paces are normal, slow and fast, each pace starts from a halt. You must not touch your dog during any part of the heelwork test - turns in slow and normal pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), 180 to left ('left about turn'), circles, arcs and diagonal turns to the right or left, multiple turns to left or right (but not exceeding 360 degree and must go in one directions only), figures of eight and weaving (including use of poles/markers) can be included - during the normal pace a stand, sit and down position whilst moving shall be done (see 'What is ASSD' page for more information) - turns in fast pace may be 90 degree to left ('left turn'), 90 degree to right ('right turn') or 180 to right ('about turn'), circles and arcs can be included .. (see 'What is Heelwork' page for more information)
Retrieve judges supplied article: Leaving the dog in the sit beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a retrieve (see 'What is Retrieve' page for more information)
Send Away: Set the dog up beside you, you will then be instructed to complete a sendaway (see 'What is Send Away' page for more information)
Distance Control: Set the dog up in a position decided by the judge, you will then be instructed to ask the dog to complete 6 position changes (see 'What is Distance Control' page for more information)
Scent: Dog to find the judges cloth among other cloths (between 1 and 4 of the other cloths may have other peoples scent on it). Dog to be facing away from scent area, you will then be instructed to complete the scent (see 'What is Scent' page for more information)
Stays: See 'What is Stay' page for more information)
.. see Kennel Club details below:
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
Commands/signals ... Class C - one command or signal may be used for each exercise except in the send away. The use of the dog's name will not constitute an extra command if used simultaneously with the command or signal.
b. At Open Shows, and in the Open C Classes held at Championship Shows, open to all dogs.
c. At Limited Shows, open to all dogs except Obedience Certificate winners and dogs which have obtained any award that counts towards the title of Obedience Champion or the equivalent there of under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club.
d. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel Work. The dog shall be required to walk at heel free, and also be tested at fast and slow pace. The dog shall also be required, whilst walking to heel at normal pace, to be left at the stand, sit and down position ... 60 points
(2) Send Away, Drop and Recall ... 40 points
(3) Retrieve any one article provided by the Judge ... 30 points
(4) Distant Control. Dog to sit, stand and down. Six instructions to be given ... 50 points
(5) Sit 2 minutes, handler out of sight ... 20 points
(6) Down 10 minutes, handler out of sight ... 50 points
(7) Scent discrimination. The Judge's scent and one or more decoys. There must be a minimum of 6 and up to a maximum of 10 scent cloths ... 50 points
(8) TOTAL ... 300 points
Commands/signals ... Class C - one command or signal may be used for each exercise except in the send away. The use of the dog's name will not constitute an extra command if used simultaneously with the command or signal.
b. At Open Shows, and in the Open C Classes held at Championship Shows, open to all dogs.
c. At Limited Shows, open to all dogs except Obedience Certificate winners and dogs which have obtained any award that counts towards the title of Obedience Champion or the equivalent there of under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club.
d. The detailed tests will be:
(1) Heel Work. The dog shall be required to walk at heel free, and also be tested at fast and slow pace. The dog shall also be required, whilst walking to heel at normal pace, to be left at the stand, sit and down position ... 60 points
(2) Send Away, Drop and Recall ... 40 points
(3) Retrieve any one article provided by the Judge ... 30 points
(4) Distant Control. Dog to sit, stand and down. Six instructions to be given ... 50 points
(5) Sit 2 minutes, handler out of sight ... 20 points
(6) Down 10 minutes, handler out of sight ... 50 points
(7) Scent discrimination. The Judge's scent and one or more decoys. There must be a minimum of 6 and up to a maximum of 10 scent cloths ... 50 points
(8) TOTAL ... 300 points
Championship Class C ...
The Championship Class C has all the same rules and scoring as the Open C class (above), however this particular class is not an 'open to all' class. This is the highest class to qualify for and is only held at Championship Shows. Any dog that wins 3 of these classes earns the title of 'Obedience Champion'. Those winning at this level then go on to compete against each other in the 'Crufts' Obedience Championship at the beginning of each year.
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
For Championship Class C at Championship Shows, dogs must have won out of Novice, Class A and Class B and have won Open Class C on one occasion and have been placed not lower than third on three further occasions; all Open Class C places and wins must have been won under different Judges at Kennel Club licensed shows.
From the Kennel Club Rule book 2013 .. always check latest rules:
For Championship Class C at Championship Shows, dogs must have won out of Novice, Class A and Class B and have won Open Class C on one occasion and have been placed not lower than third on three further occasions; all Open Class C places and wins must have been won under different Judges at Kennel Club licensed shows.
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