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Updated 2017 Minnesota 4-H Dog Obedience Rules and Guidelines Table of Contents Purpose of Obedience Why Compete in Obedience Classes Dogs That Have Previously Been Trained Earning Obedience Titles Outside of 4-H Leashes/Leads Collars Ring Size and Conditions Jumps Dumbbells/Scent Articles/Gloves Hair In Eyes Entering the Ring Judging the Exercise Exiting the Ring Praise Handling Between Exercises Corrections Picking Up Your Dog During Competition Baiting Dog Leaves Ring During Judging Disciplining in the Ring Fouling the Ring Heel Position and Finish Loose Leash Commands and Signals Additional Commands or Signals Interference and Double Handling No Added Requirements Re-Judging Ties/Run-Offs Ribbons and Point System Announcement of Scores Advancing to the State 4-H Dog Show 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 Class Eligibility Classes Offered  Foundation Class  Beginner  Graduate Beginner  Novice  Graduate Novice  Pre-Open  Open  Graduate Open  Pre-Utility  Utility  Veterans  Brace  Four-Dog Team Explanation of Obedience Classes  Foundation Class  Beginner  Graduate Beginner  Novice  Graduate Novice  Pre-Open  Open  Graduate Open  Pre-Utility  Utility  Veterans  Brace  Four-Dog Team Scoring of Obedience Exercises Jump Height Tables Obedience Jump Construction Standards Score Sheets Begin on Page © 2017 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 19 21 25 29 33 37 41 45 49 53 57 61 65 69 70 72 75 This handbook is intended for 4-Hers, 4-H leaders, 4-H Dog Project Trainers, 4-H Program Coordinators, Extension Educators, parents, show coordinators, and judges. It is designed to help establish uniform rules, regulations, and procedures for 4-H Dog Obedience throughout the state. Please use this handbook when setting up your 4-H Dog Obedience programs, trainings, and shows. All judges should be familiar with the “Minnesota 4-H Dog Project Guide and the “Minnesota 4-H Dog Project Guide for Training Shows” as they may differ from other show venues like the American Kennel Club (AKC) or United Kennel Club (UKC). Copyright 2017, Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. For permission for reproductions or use of this material, contact [email protected] by e-mail, for fax request to Copyright Coordinator at 612.625.2207. The information in this publication is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by University of Minnesota Extension Service is implied. 2 Dog Obedience PURPOSE OF OBEDIENCE Obedience training is the process in which dogs and humans learn to communicate with each other. It is the process in which dogs learn how to be polite members of a household. It is also how they learn how to be a well-behaved companion in public. WHY COMPETE IN OBEDIENCE? Obedience is a sport in which the 4-H dog and handler team is judged against an objective standard of performance. It requires good sportsmanship both in the show ring as well as outside of the show ring. It is a sport in which each successive level requires additional skills. At its earliest levels, the skills required are those of a well-behaved family pet. At its top levels, the dog is directed to jump, sit, lie down and come with only hand signals from across the ring. Several years and many hours of practice are between these two extremes! Obedience is a supportive sport that the 4-H'er can enjoy throughout their lifetime. CLASSES A 4-H’er can show only one dog in an Obedience class, with the exception of Utility. A 4-H’er can show a total of two dogs in 4-H. DOGS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN TRAINED 4-H’ers may train and show dogs that have previously been trained and/or shown by other family members or other 4-H members. However, they will be required to begin training at the appropriate level.  A dog entering the Foundation class with more than ten (10) weeks of training in an organized class prior to enrolling in the Foundation level 4-H training classes is ineligible and must compete in the Beginner class or higher. This includes training done for any other dog sport event, such as Agility, Rally, or Freestyle Obedience. This does not include conformation training classes (if a dog was shown in conformation ONLY before beginning obedience).  If the dog has been previously trained and/or shown at the Graduate Beginner level, they may not compete in the Foundation class and must compete in the Beginner class or higher.  If the dog has been previously trained and/or shown at the Novice level or higher with another trainer it may drop back only one class level.  Once a dog competes in Veterans at the county show level, it can never again be shown in any agility class or other obedience or rally class that has jumping, even if being trained and exhibited by another 4-H’er.  4-H’ers should be aware that upon a trainer’s or Program Coordinator’s discretion they may be required to move to a more advanced class based on prior experience and training. Such as:  Dogs trained at a training school  A dog that has completed a beginner class of 11-19 weeks previous training (with a parent or other 4-H’er) should be shown in the Beginner class.  A dog who has taken 20-35 weeks of classes should be shown in Graduate Beginner  A dog with over 35 weeks of previous training should be shown in Novice Obedience. The above is a “rule of thumb” rather than an absolute guideline. Trainers and Program Coordinators must consider previous training of both the dog and the handler when deciding to move a dog and handler to a higher class level. If the handler has had no previous experience, more leniency may be used, but if both dog and handler have previous experience, less leniency is advised. 3 EARNING OBEDIENCE TITLES OUTSIDE OF 4-H Depending on the 4-H class, sometimes it is a leg that disqualifies a dog from a 4-H class and other times it is a completed title that disqualifies a dog from a 4-H class.  If a title is earned before May 15 in a corresponding class, the 4-H member must move up to the next level for the current 4-H year of dog training.  If the title is completed after May 15 of that 4-H year, the 4-H member may remain in that class for remainder of the 4-H year. LEASHES/LEADS The leash shall be six feet long and made of leather, nylon or cotton webbing. A 5 point deduction will be made for any dog not on a six foot leash. Dogs must be taken in and out of the ring on leash. Dogs must be kept on leash in the ring when waiting before and after the group exercises and when brought in to receive awards. COLLARS Dogs in the obedience show ring must wear either: 1. A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or) 2. A well-fitting, plain buckle collar (including a quick release collar) Dogs in the Foundation and Beginner classes will also be able to wear one of the following in the show ring: 1. A head halter (or) 2. A harness with a chest leash attachment Shock collars are prohibited in 4-H. They are not allowed at the training site or show site. Fancy collars, spiked collars, special training collars or collars which are too tight or too loose are not permitted. No objects may be hanging from or otherwise attached to the collar. No identifying items may be on the collar (i.e., embroidery). Special training collars may be used for training, if desired, but must be removed at the show site. RING SIZE AND CONDITIONS The suggested ring size for an indoor show is 35 feet wide and 50 feet long for all obedience classes. The ring size should never be smaller than 30 feet wide and 40 feet long except in extenuating circumstances. The floor surface or covering should provide firm footing for the largest dogs. Rubber or a similar non-slip material must be laid for the take-off and landing at all jumps unless the surface does not require it. This should be determined by the judge. At an outdoor show, the rings should be about 40 feet wide and 50 feet long. The ground must be clean and level, and any grass should be cut short. For classes that have out of sight sits and downs, the show committee is responsible for providing an appropriate place for the handlers to go completely out of sight of their dogs. If inclement weather at an outdoor trial necessitates judging under shelter, the ring size requirement may be waived. JUMPS Broad Jump High Jump Bar Jump Graduate Novice, Pre-Open, Open Graduate Novice, Pre-Open, Open, Graduate Open, Pre-Utility, Utility Graduate Open, Pre-Utility, Utility The actual height of the dog is rounded to the nearest multiple of 2 inches to determine minimum jump height – no less than 4 inches and no more than 36 inches. 4 In the ring, the broad jump will be arranged in order of size, evenly spaced, covering a distance equal to twice the height of the high jump setting for each dog. When decreasing the number of hurdles in the jump, the highest hurdle will be removed first.     4 hurdles for 48” – 72” 3 hurdles for 28” – 44” 2 hurdles for 16” – 24” 1 hurdle for 8” – 12” See the tables on pages 70 and 71 to determine the jump heights. DUMBBELLS/SCENT ARTICLES/GLOVES Dumbbells are used in the following class levels: Graduate Novice, Pre-Open, and Open The dumbbell may be made of:  Solid (not hollow) plastic or one or more pieces of wood of normal weight (no using Balsa or other super-light wood)  May be any solid color, natural wood, or natural wood with ends painted white  The center bit of your dumbbell should be slightly longer than your dog’s muzzle width (i.e. only about ¼ inch of extra space on each side of the dog’s muzzle when they are properly holding it).  The ends may be beveled or square cut, according to handler preference.  The ends should be large enough for the dog to pick up the dumbbell from the floor without scraping their chin on the floor, but not overly large. Scent articles and gloves are used in the following class levels: Graduate Open, Pre-Utility, and Utility. Scent articles can be made of metal, leather, or wood. Two types are needed. It is your choice which two of the three types you choose. A total of five of each type is needed. The metal set must be made entirely of rigid metal. The leather set must be made of leather. The wood set must be made of one or more solid pieces of wood. The articles may be unfinished, stained, or dyed and must be designed so that only a minimum amount of fastening material is visible. The articles in each set will be legibly numbered with a different number and must be approved by the judge. Three predominately white gloves are needed. The gloves must lay flat. The gloves should be appropriate for the size of your dog so they can be easily picked up. The dumbbell, scent articles, and gloves must be approved by the judge. HAIR IN EYES Any dog with hair over its eyes that interferes with its vision may have the hair tied back with up to four rubber bands or plain, straight, rectangular-shaped barrettes that have a solid exterior color. No ribbons or bows are allowed. ENTERING THE RING After being invited into the ring by the judge, the handler will enter the ring with the dog on a loose leash and stand with the dog in heel position. 5 JUDGING THE EXERCISE In most exercises, judging begins when the 4-H’er responds positively to the judge asking “Are you ready?” and concludes when the judge says “Exercise finished.” In the sit/stand for exam, judging begins the first time the 4-H’er tells the dog to stay and concludes when the judge says exercise finished. In the long sit and long down exercises, judging begins with the first stay command except that multiple commands and forcing into position before the stay command is judged. EXITING THE RING At the completion of all individual exercise, the 4-H’er and dog(s) will be excused from the ring. If the dog is off leash, the 4-H’er will pick up the leash from the stewards and attach it to the dog’s collar BEFORE passing the ring barrier. Politely thank the judge. If there are group exercises, the judge or ring steward should notify the 4-H’er when the group exercises will be evaluated. At the completion of group exercises, the 4-H’ers should exit in single file, making sure to maintain a safe distance between dogs. It is preferable, although not required, that the dogs exit in heel position. Be extra careful when exiting the ring after group sits and downs and award presentations.  Keep your dog on a short leash  Don’t crowd dogs together  Don’t let dogs stare at each other  Keep an eye on your dog – it is easy to get distracted and dog fights could occur while doing a group exit from the ring. PRAISE Praise and petting are allowed at the completion of each exercise. Praise and petting are not allowed during any exercise. 5-10 points will be deducted for a dog that is not under reasonable control while being praised. HANDLING BETWEEN EXERCISES When off leash in Graduate Beginner and Novice, the dog may be guided gently by the collar between exercises. In Graduate Novice and higher classes, there will be a 10 point deduction for a dog that is physically guided at any time or that is not readily controllable. CORRECTIONS The 4-H’er should not correct the dog during exercises. Deductions of ½ point per correction up to ½ off of the whole exercise may be made for corrections that are made during any exercise, depending on the severity and number of corrections. PICKING UP YOUR DOG DURING COMPETITION During competition, there will be a 10 point deduction for any dog that is picked up or carried at any time in the ring. At least two of the dog’s feet must be on the ground at all times when in the show ring, except during jumping exercises. BAITING Baiting of dogs with food, toys or other training devices is not allowed in the obedience ring. A 30 point deduction will be made if bait is in the obedience ring. 6 DOG LEAVES THE RING DURING JUDGING If a dog is working continuously but goes outside of a ring boundary while completing an exercise the penalty, if any, is left to the discretion of the judge. If a dog obviously bolts out of the ring or leaves the ring between exercises, a 10 point deduction will be made from the overall score – found at the bottom of the score sheet. If the dog leaves the ring during the exercise, they are penalized as part of the exercise. DISCIPLINING IN THE RING A 4-H'er may not discipline his or her dog in the ring. The judge must immediately report any abuse of a dog in the ring to the show committee. For verbal abuse, a 30 point deduction will be made. For physical abuse of the dog, the 4-H’er will be excused from the ring, asked to leave the show, and will forfeit all awards. FOULING THE RING Since part of the purpose of obedience “is to produce dogs that have been trained and conditioned to always behave in the home”, a 30 point deduction will be made for any dog fouling the ring during competition. HEEL POSITION AND FINISH Heel position is referred to throughout these obedience rules. Heel position can apply whether the dog is sitting, standing, lying, or moving. Heel means the dog should be in straight alignment and facing the same direction as the handler. The dog should be close to the handler’s left leg without crowding. This permits the handler freedom of movement. The area from the dog’s head to shoulder should be in line with the handler’s left hip. See the following link to see what heel position should look like. http://images.akc.org/pdf/events/obedience/reference_heel_position.pdf The finish can be either the dog going around the handler in a clockwise motion and sit or swing into heel position on the left side and sit. LOOSE LEASH The snap portion of the leash is hanging down from the place it attaches to the dog’s collar. There should be a small loop of slack leash which hangs loosely below the snap of the leash. This slack in the leash should not be so big that the dog can step over the leash or so small that the handler could easily make the leash tight with only a small hand movement. If the snap on the leash faces straight upward, with no slack in the leash, it is considered a tight leash, and deductions from the score will occur. Depending on severity, the deduction may be Minor for a single occurrence while heeling, all the way to a Major deduction for a constant tight leash. A tight leash may be called whether it tightens by a correction by the 4-H’er or accidently by the dog moving away from the handler. COMMANDS AND SIGNALS Whenever a command or signal is mentioned in these rules, a single command or signal may be given by the handler, and any extra commands or signals must be penalized. Whenever the rules specify “command and/or signal” the handler may give either a signal or voice or both voice and signal simultaneously. When a signal is given, it must be a single gesture with one arm and hand only, and the arm must immediately be returned to a natural position. Delay in following a judge’s order to give a command or signal must be penalized, unless the delay is directed by the judge because of some distraction or interference. 7 Signals must be inaudible and the handler must not touch the dog. Signaling correction to a dog is forbidden and must be penalized. Any unusual noise or motion may be considered to be a signal. Position of the arms and hands and movements of the body that aid the dog shall be considered additional signals except that a handler may bend the body and knees as far as necessary to bring his hand on a level with the dog’s eyes in giving a signal to a dog in the heel position, and that in the Directed Retrieve exercise the body and knees may be bent to the extent necessary to give the direction to the dog. Whistling or the use of a whistle is prohibited. The dog’s name may be used once immediately before any verbal command or before a verbal command and signal when these rules permit command and/or signal. The name shall not be used with any signal not given simultaneously with a verbal command. The dog’s name, when given immediately before a verbal command, shall not be considered as an additional command, but a dog that responds to its name without waiting for the verbal command shall be scored as having anticipated the command. The dog should never anticipate the handler’s directions, but must wait for the appropriate command and/or signal. Moving forward at the heel without any command or signal other than the natural forward movement of the handler’s body shall not be considered as anticipation. Loud commands by handlers to their dogs create a poor impression of obedience and should be avoided. Shouting is not necessary even in a noisy place if the dog is properly trained to respond to a normal tone of voice. Commands which in the judge’s opinion are excessively loud will be substantially penalized. ADDITIONAL COMMANDS OR SIGNALS If additional commands and/or signals are given during an exercise, a minor to substantial deduction will be given. INTERFERENCE AND DOUBLE HANDLING A judge who is aware of any assistance, interference, or attempts to control a dog from outside the ring must act promptly to stop such double handling or interference, and must penalize the dog substantially. If, in the judge’s opinion, the circumstances warrant, the dog shall be given a score of zero for the exercise during which the aid was received or the dog shall be disqualified and no ribbon awarded. NO ADDED REQUIREMENTS No judge shall require any dog or handler to do anything or penalize a dog or handler for failure to do anything that is not required by these regulations. RE-JUDGING If a dog has failed in a particular part of an exercise, or the whole exercise, it will not ordinarily be rejudged or given a second chance unless the judge feels the dog's performance was prejudiced by peculiar and unusual conditions. In such a case, the judge may re-judge the dog on the entire exercise. Should the judge find it necessary to re-judge a dog or multiple dogs from the group exercises, the dog or dogs shall be re-judged immediately following the group or as soon as possible. Should only one dog be rejudged, that dog must do the exercise alone. The dog or dogs involved will be re-judged only on the exercise in question. 8 TIES/RUN-OFFS In case of a tie for any placing in any obedience class, each dog will be judged individually by performing the entire heeling exercise again (run-off). The heeling exercise will be performed on leash for those classes without off-leash heeling. If the class has an off-leash heeling pattern, the off-leash heeling pattern will be used to break the tie. If, after the run-off, a tie still exists, the judge will pick an exercise from the class in which the dog was shown and the exhibitors will perform that exercise again similar to the heeling run-off. The original score will not change. RIBBONS AND POINT SYSTEM Every exhibitor who completes a class shall receive a ribbon, except those exhibitors excused or disqualified. The ribbons will be blue, red, or white. A champion and reserve champion ribbon may be given to the highest scoring handlers in each class. No high scoring dog in trial awards shall be given at any 4-H event. All 4-H members compete against their own class and age division. Awards and/or trophies may be given at the discretion of the 4-H group putting on the show. The following point system shall be used: Blue ~ 170-200 Red ~ 100-169.875 White ~ 99.875 and below ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCORES The judge will not disclose any scoring to anyone until the entire class has been judged. Score sheets will be handed out to 4-H’ers when awards are presented. Questions asked in a courteous manner may be answered. No one other than the judge or the show committee may disclose scores. After all the scores are recorded on the official placing sheet for the class, all 4-H'ers will be called back. The ribbon placings shall be read from white to blue. Scores for white and red ribbons should not be announced publicly. The scores of the top placings (Champion, Reserve, etc.) may be announced publicly. The show committee may decide to announce ribbon placings at the end of the show rather than after each class, however this should be noted in all show publicity. ADVANCING TO THE STATE 4-H DOG SHOW All blue ribbon winners are eligible to advance to the State 4-H Dog Show in the classes where they earned a blue ribbon at the county qualifying show. If no blue ribbons are awarded in a class at the county level, the top two placing red ribbons of that class may represent that class at the State 4-H Dog Show. If there is only one blue ribbon awarded and then red and white ribbons are awarded, only the 4-H’er earning the blue ribbon advances to the State 4-H Dog Show. A 4-H’er who earns a white ribbon at the county show level may NOT advance to the State 4-H Dog Show in the class where they earned the white ribbon. A county may send two Four Dog Teams to the State 4-H Dog Show if both teams have received a blue ribbon at the county qualifying show. If no blue ribbon was earned in the Four Dog Team class, only the top placing red team can advance to the State 4-H Dog Show. If a 4-H member chooses to advance from the county to the State 4-H Dog Show on a red ribbon, that 4-H member may repeat the class the following year if they do not earn a blue ribbon in the class at the State 4-H Dog Show. 9 CLASS ELIGIBILITY       4-H’ers should be aware that upon a trainer’s or Program Coordinator’s discretion they may be required to move to a more advanced class based on prior experience or training. 4-H’ers compete in the same class during one project year (May 15 through the State 4-H Dog Show) at county and state show levels. They would move up to the next advanced class for the following project year. (Example: A 4-H’er earns a blue ribbon at their county fair show in Beginner. They would continue to compete in Beginner at the State Dog Show. They would move to Graduate Beginner the following year.) A 4-H’er may compete in a total of four obedience classes: two regular obedience classes, Brace obedience, and Four Dog Team obedience. A 4-H’er and dog can compete on only one Four Dog Team per year. A 4-H’er can show only two dogs. A 4-H’er may train in the Foundation class for only one year with the same dog. The 4-H’er and dog will move to the Beginner class the following year. If the 4-H’er does not receive a blue ribbon in the Beginner class, they may stay in Beginner a second year. After two years in the Beginner class, the 4-H member must then advance to the Graduate Beginner (or higher) class. A 4-H’er may skip any class or classes (example: skip Graduate Beginner and move directly to Novice). Once a class has been skipped and the 4-H’er has competed in the higher class, the 4-H’er cannot drop back to the lower class the following year. CLASSES OFFERED The following is a list of classes offered at the State 4-H Dog Show. Counties may offer additional classes at their show, but the additional classes are not eligible for state show competition. FOUNDATION CLASS A 4-H’er and/or dog in the first year of training. The dog may participate in this class only once during its 4-H career. Exercises include:  Heel on leash  Figure eight on leash  Sit for exam on leash in heel position  Grooming  Recall on leash – no finish  Sit Stay – handler goes to the end of 6-foot leash, turns to face dog, and stays for 10 seconds and returns to dog A dog entering this class with more than ten (10) weeks of training in an organized class prior to enrolling in Foundation level 4-H training classes is ineligible. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD, AKC-CD, or an AKC-BN obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN title (or equivalent) is ineligible. The dog will move to Beginner the following year. Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar (or)  A head halter (or)  A harness with a chest leash attachment 6-foot Leash 10 BEGINNER A dog with previous experience in an organized training class of 11-19 weeks OR a dog that completed the Foundation class the previous year OR a dog that received a red or white ribbon the previous year in the Beginner class. A dog can be in the Beginner class for a maximum of two years. Exercises include:  Heel on leash & figure eight on leash  Stand for exam on leash in heel position  Grooming  Recall on leash – with finish (no penalty for stepping back)  Down on command – heel position – a count of 5 by the judge  Sit stay – handler goes to end of 20 foot line, stops, turns and faces the dog for 10 seconds, and returns around dog A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD or AKC-CD obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Upon receiving a blue ribbon or at the end of two years, the 4-H’er and dog must move to the Graduate Beginner class. GRADUATE BEGINNER Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar (or)  A head halter (or)  A harness with a chest leash attachment 6-foot Leash Exercises include:  Heel on leash & figure eight on leash  Stand for exam on leash – go to the end of the leash  Heel free (leash over either shoulder)  Recall off leash (take leash with you) with finish  Sit Stay – drop leash – handler walks in a T pattern  Down Stay – drop leash – handler walks in a T pattern A 4-H’er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD or AKCCD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Leash Extension if needed for over the shoulder 11 NOVICE Exercises include:  Heel on leash & figure eight on leash  Stand for exam off leash  Heel free  Recall off leash with finish  Group Long Sit – drop leash – 1 minute  Group Long Down – drop leash – 3 minutes A 4-H’er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with an AKC-CD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. GRADUATE NOVICE Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Exercises include:  Heel on leash  Heel free & figure eight off leash  Moving drop on recall  Dumbbell Fetch – 30 seconds to have dog take and hold the dumbbell for 5 seconds  Recall over high jump  Recall over broad jump  Group Long Sit – drop leash – 2 minutes out of sight  Group Long Down – drop leash – 3 minutes out of sight A 4-H’er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCDX, AKCGN, or AKC-CDX obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Dumbbell 12 PRE-OPEN All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include:  Heel free & figure eight off leash  Drop on recall (may use command and signal)  Retrieve on flat  Dumbbell recall over high jump  Broad jump  Group Long Sit – drop leash – 3 minutes out of sight  Group Long Down – drop leash – 5 minutes out of sight A 4-H’er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCDX or AKCCDX obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. OPEN Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Dumbbell All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include:  Heel free & figure eight off leash  Drop on recall (either command or signal)  Retrieve on flat  Retrieve over high jump  Broad jump  Group Long Sit – drop leash – 3 minutes out of sight  Group Long Down – drop leash – 5 minutes out of sight A 4-H’er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with an AKC-CDX (or equivalent) is ineligible. Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Dumbbell 13 GRADUATE OPEN All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include:  Signal exercise (with 10- foot distance for down, sit, come) – Signal required. May use command with signal for stand, stay, down, sit, come.  Scent discrimination (2 articles of each of 2 types – just one is retrieved)  Directed retrieve (2 gloves)  Moving stand and examination  Go out  Directed jumping (from sit stay – handler one side step permitted) – judge’s choice of high jump or bar jump A 4-H’er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-UD, AKC-GO, or AKC-UD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. PRE-UTILITY Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Scent Articles 2 Predominately White Gloves and they must lay flat All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include:  Signal exercise – full distance (may use one verbal command)  Scent discrimination (4 articles of each of 2 types – 2 articles are retrieved)  Directed retrieve (3 gloves)  Moving stand and exam  Directed jumping – high jump and bar jump (handler – one side step permitted) A 4-H’er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PUTD or AKCUD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Scent Articles 2 Predominately White Gloves and they must lay flat 14 UTILITY All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include:  Signal exercise  Scent discrimination (with 5 metal articles, 5 leather articles, or 5 wood articles – handler’s choice of 2 types )  Directed retrieve (3 gloves)  Moving stand and exam  Directed jumping – high jump and bar jump There are no restrictions in this class. A 4-H’er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. VETERANS Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Scent Articles 3 Predominately White Gloves and they must lay flat The Veterans class is for dogs that are too old and/or unfit to jump. A dog participating in Veterans Obedience cannot participate in any obedience or rally class that has jumping exercises. Participation in agility will not be permitted. Showmanship participation is permitted. Once a dog competes in Veterans at the county show level, it can never again be shown in any agility class or other obedience or rally class that has jumping exercises, even if being trained and exhibited by another 4-H’er. The Veterans scoresheet will be used. Exercises include:  Heel on leash & figure eight on leash  Stand for exam off leash  Heel free  Recall off leash with finish  Group Long Sit – drop leash – 1 minute  Group Long Down – drop leash – 3 minutes A 4-H’er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash 15 BRACE For a 4-H’er with two dogs of their own or those who wish to borrow/lease a dog if they do not have two dogs of their own. (A third dog cannot be used for Brace.) No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. The dogs may be shown coupled with a single leash or unattached with two leashes. The Brace scoresheet will be used. Exercises include:  Heel on leash & figure eight on leash  Stand for exam off leash  Recall off leash with finish  Group Long Sit – drop leash – 1 minute  Group Long Down – drop leash – 3 minutes A 4-H’er may participate in this class indefinitely. FOUR DOG TEAM Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash Coupler is encouraged but not required For 4-H’ers wishing to work together in training their dogs to perform as a unit of four. No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. Exercises include:  Heel on leash & figure eight on leash  Stand for exam off leash  Team uniformity  Recall off leash – dogs will be called simultaneously  Long sit off leash – drop leash – 1 minutes  Long down off leash – drop leash – 3 minutes The Four Dog Team score sheet will be used for judging. A 4-H’er and/or dog can only participate on one Four-Dog Team per year. One alternate is allowed to be named if the team desires. The alternate must be named at the county fair or qualifying show. The five names may be registered as exhibitors, as long as one of the five names is listed as the alternate. 4-H members may only be listed on one team each year. No other substitutions may be made. For teams qualifying for the State Dog Show, the registration fee is charged for four exhibitors. The named alternate may compete in place of one of the original four team members. Equipment Needed Collar  A plain, well-fitting slip collar or martingale of chain, fabric, or leather or any combination (or)  A well-fitting, plain buckle collar 6-foot Leash 16 Explanation of Obedience Exercises       Refer to the score sheet for each class. Each dog must be worked and judged separately except for the group exercises (long sit and long down). At the beginning of each exercise, the judge will ask “Are you ready?”. The 4-H’er should answer “Yes” or “No”. The judge’s orders and signals shall be given to the handlers in a clear and understandable manner, but in such a way that the work of the dog is not disturbed. In most cases, the judging of an exercise begins when the judge gives the first order. At the completion of each exercise the judge will say “Exercise Finished”. At this time it is appropriate for the 4-H’er to praise his/her dog. Petting and praising is not permitted while performing a given exercise, but is permitted between exercises (after the “exercise finished”). 17 This page is intentionally left blank. 18 Foundation Class Exercise Descriptions (All exercises are performed on leash) Heel on Leash The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handler is moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all handlers within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash will result in the loss of points. The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dog walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dog on a loose leash. The dog walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dog must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dog. The dog should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s command. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the left upon command from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handler and dog make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon the order from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dog walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dog walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dog run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. The handler should run or jog. Figure Eight on Leash There will be no penalty of a one-time single phrase of praise or encouragement by the handler to the dog. (Good, yes, nice, super, great, hurry, and come on are some examples of praise that would be allowed.) Long phrases and repeating commands will be penalized. For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. There will be no penalty of a one-time single phrase of praise or encouragement by the handler to the dog. (See Heel on Leash above for examples.) 19 Sit for Exam on Leash in Heel Position Grooming Recall on Leash – No Finish Sit Stay The principal feature of this exercise is that the dog sits in position before and during the examination without displaying resentment. This exercise is to be performed with the dog on a 6 foot leash. On the judge’s order, the handler will command the dog to sit. The handler will then stand with the dog sitting in the heel position and give the command and/or signal to stay. The 4-H’er will remain in heel position. The judge will approach the dog from the front. Using the fingers and palm of one hand, the judge will touch only the dog’s head. The dog must remain sitting until the judge has said, “Exercise finished.” Orders are “Sit your dog”, “Tell your dog to stay” and “Exercise finished.” Grooming is an evaluation by the judge of basic dog care. Your dog will be checked to see that the hair has been combed/brushed, the dog is clean (had a bath), the ears are clean (no dirt, wax, or infection), the toenails have been trimmed, and the eyes are clear. Deductions may be made if the dog has external parasites, loose hair, snarled hair, dead hair, or infection not under veterinary care, or long toenails (including dew claws). The teeth are not evaluated for 4-H grooming, It is permitted that a 4-H’er may use the services of a dog groomer before the show. The principal features of this exercise are that the dog will stay where left until called by the handler and that the dog responds promptly. This exercise is to be performed with the dog on a 6 foot leash. On order from the judge, the handler will give a command and/or signal to stay in the sit position. The handler will then walk forward, approximately 6 feet, and turn to face the dog. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to come without assistance from the leash. The dog must come directly, at a brisk trot or gallop, and sit in front near the handler. The dog must be close enough to its handler so that the handler could touch its head without excessive bending, stretching, or moving either foot. Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” and “Exercise finished.” The principal feature of this exercise is that the dog remains in the sit position. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position prior to starting the exercise. The judge will ask if the handler is ready. When the judge gives the order “sit your dog,” the handler will command and/or signal the dog to sit. The judge will order “leave your dog,” and the handler will give a command and/or signal to stay and immediately proceed to walk to the end of the 6-foot leash. The handler will stay at the end of the leash for 10 seconds, counted by the judge. The judge will order “back to your dog.” The handler can choose to either return around behind the dog or move directly back to heel position. Once the handler has returned to heel position, the judge will give the order “Exercise finished.” Orders given by the judge are: “Sit your dog,” “Leave your dog,” “Back to your dog,” and “Exercise finished” 20 Beginner Exercise Descriptions (All exercises are performed on leash) Heel on Leash The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handler is moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all handlers within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash will result in the loss of points. Figure Eight on Leash The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dog walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dog on a loose leash. The dog walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dog must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dog. The dog should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s order. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handler and dog make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon the order from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dog walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dog walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dog run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. The handler should run or jog. For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. 21 Stand for Exam on Leash in Heel Position The principal feature of this exercise is for the dog to stand and stay in position before and during the examination without displaying resentment. This exercise is to be performed with the dog on a 6 foot leash. The handler will take the dog to the place indicated by the judge and have the dog sit in heel position. On the judge’s order, the handler will command the dog to stand. The handler may touch the dog to get the dog into the stand position, if desired. The handler may choose the method for posing the dog, within a reasonable time limit, before giving the command and/or signal to stay. While being posed, the dog may never lift all four feet off the ground at the same time. The handler will then stand with the dog standing in the heel position and give the command and/or signal to stay. The 4-H’er will remain in heel position. The judge will approach the dog from the front. Using the fingers and palm of one hand, the judge will touch the dog’s head, back, and hindquarters only. The dog must remain standing until the judge has said, “Exercise finished.” Grooming Recall on Leash With Finish Orders are “Stand your dog”, “Tell your dog to stay” and “Exercise finished.” Grooming is an evaluation by the judge of basic dog care. Your dog will be checked to see that the hair has been combed/brushed, the dog is clean (had a bath), the ears are clean (no dirt, wax, or infection), the toenails have been trimmed, and the eyes are clear. Deductions may be made if the dog has external parasites, loose hair, snarled hair, dead hair, or infection not under veterinary care, or long toenails (including dew claws). The teeth are not evaluated for 4-H grooming, It is permitted that a 4-H’er may use the services of a dog groomer before the show. The purpose of this exercise is that the dog stays where left until called by its handler and then responds promptly to the handler’s command or signal to come. This exercise is to be performed with the dog on a 6-foot leash. The handler will take the dog to the place indicated by the judge and have the dog sit in heel position. Upon the judge’s order, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to wait. The handler will then walk forward, approximately 6 feet, turn and face the dog. Upon command from the judge, the handler will call and/or signal the dog to come without the assistance of the leash. The dog should come straight to the handler at a brisk pace and sit straight, centered in front of the handler, close enough for the handler to touch the dog’s head without moving feet or stretching forward. The dog should not touch the handler or sit between the handler’s feet. Upon the order from the judge, the handler shall command or signal the dog to go to heel position. The method by which the dog goes to heel position is optional. No penalty will be given to the handler for taking one step back during the finish. Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog”, “Call your dog”, and “Finish”. 22 Down on Command Sit Stay With the dog in heel position, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to down at their side. Minor deductions will be made for delay in following the down command. Substantial deductions will be made for slight leash pull to assist the dog or if a second command is required. A major deduction will be made if the handler is in front of the dog, the handler does not stand up, or the handler touches the floor to get the dog to down. An extreme deduction will be made for a strong or prolonged leash pull, or the handler using their hands to physically assist the dog to down. An extreme deduction will be made if the dog cannot perform a down within a 30-second time limit for this exercise. Upon the dog going down, the judge will do a count of 5 and then the dog will be released. The handler will stand in heel position. Judge’s orders are “Down your dog” and “Exercise finished”. The principal feature of this exercise is that the dog remains in the sit position. This is an individual exercise. The handler will attach an additional 20-foot leash and drop their 6-foot leash which is still attached to the dog. The judge will provide the 20-foot leash and the judge or ring steward will place the 20foot leash in position before the exercise begins. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position prior to starting the exercise. The judge will ask if the handler is ready. When the judge gives the order “Sit your dog,” the handler will command and/or signal the dog to sit. The judge will order “leave your dog,” and the handler will give a command and/or signal to stay and immediately walk to the end of the 20-foot long line, stop, turn, and face the dog. At no time does the handler pick up the 20-foot line. The handler will stay at the end of the leash for 10 seconds, counted by the judge. The judge will order “back to your dog,” the handler will return around behind the dog. Once the handler has returned to heel position, the judge will give the order “Exercise finished.” The handler will then remove the 20-foot leash from the dog’s collar. Orders given by the judge are: “Sit your dog,” “Leave your dog,” “Back to your dog,” and “Exercise finished”. 23 This page is intentionally left blank. 24 Graduate Beginner Exercise Descriptions (Exercises are performed both on leash and off leash) Heel on Leash The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handler is moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all handlers within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash will result in the loss of points. Figure Eight on Leash The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dog walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dog on a loose leash. The dog walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dog must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dog. The dog should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s command. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handler and dog make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon the order from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dog walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dog walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dog run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. The handler should run or jog. For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. 25 Stand for Exam on Leash The purpose of this exercise is for the dog to stand and stay in position before, during, and after the exam without displaying resentment. Scoring of this exercise will begin when the handler gives the stay command and/or signal, except for rough treatment of the dog while getting them to stand. The handler will take the dog to the place indicated by the judge and have the dog sit in heel position. On the judge’s command, the handler stands the dog for the judge to examine. The handler may choose the method for posing the dog, within a reasonable time limit, before giving the command and/or signal to stay. While being posed, the dog may never have all four feet off the ground at the same time. The handler will leave from heel position, walk six feet in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. It is a minor deduction for a handler error if the leash touches the floor while the dog is being examined. The judge will approach the dog from the front and using the fingers and palm of one hand will touch its head, back, and hindquarters only. On the judge’s order, the handler will return to the dog and stand in heel position. The dog must remain in standing position without moving its feet until the judge says “exercise finished.” The dog must show no shyness or resentment during this exercise. Heel Free – Leash Over Either Shoulder Orders given by the judge are: “Stand your dog and leave when ready” and “Back to your dog”. The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team without the control of a leash. Executed in the same manner as Heel on Leash, except the leash is draped over the shoulder of the handler. The leash should end approximately at the handler’s waist. Any leash extension used should not extend beyond the upper thigh when the leash is over their shoulder. The extension leash should be similar in weight to the leash the hander is using as their primary leash. No extra weights can be added to help hold it in place. No safety pins or clips may be used to help hold the leash on the handler’s shoulder. There is no penalty if the leash slips off the handler’s shoulder, but it should be returned to position promptly. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. Hand position may be adjusted as needed while performing the fast pace order, in order for the handler to maintain balance. The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dog walk briskly, in a natural manner. The dog walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dog must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dog. The dog should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s command. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely. 26 Heel Free – Leash Over Either Shoulder (continued) Recall Off Leash With Finish – Take Leash With You Sit Stay and Down Stay About Turn: The handler and dog make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon the order from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dog walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dog walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dog run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. The handler should run or jog. The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stay where left until called by the handler and that the dog responds promptly. On order from the judge, remove the leash from dog. The handler will take the leash with them. The handler may roll the leash into either hand, put the leash in their pocket, or drape the leash around their neck while performing this exercise. When the judge says “Leave your dog,” the handler may give a command and/or signal to the dog to stay in the sit position. The handler will then walk forward approximately 25 feet to a location directed by the judge and turn to face the dog. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will command or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly, at a brisk trot or gallop, and sit in front near the handler. The dog must be close enough for the handler to touch its head without excessive bending, stretching, or moving either foot. Upon the order from the judge, the handler shall command or signal the dog to go to heel position. The method by which the dog goes to heel position is optional. After the judge orders “Exercise Finished,” the leash is reattached to the dog’s collar. Orders given by the judge are: “Take the leash,” “Leave your dog”, “Call your dog”, and “Finish”. The principal feature of this exercise is that the dog remains in either the sit or the down position until the handler has returned to the dog The judge will indicate if the handler is to turn left or right after leaving their dog and walking to the opposite side of the ring in a T pattern. All competitors in the class will turn in the same direction. The handler and dog will set up for this exercise four feet in front of the ring barrier and approximately midway along it. The handler will stand with the dog sitting or standing in heel position. The leash shall remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between dog and handler. The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” Upon order from the judge to either “Sit your dog,” or “Down your dog,” the handler will command and/or signal to either sit or down the dog. Upon the command from the judge to “Leave your dog,” the handler will command and/or signal the dog to stay and walk a T-pattern as described below. 27 Sit Stay and Down Stay (continued) The handler shall walk to the opposite side of the ring, turning 90° either right or left as indicated by the judge at the outset of the class. The handler will then walk to the corner of the ring, make an about-turn, walk to the opposite corner of the ring, make another about-turn, and continue walking until reaching a position opposite their dog. The handler will then turn 90° and return to their dog, walking around behind the dog counterclockwise to heel position. Once the handler has returned to heel position, the judge will give the command “Exercise Finished.” The dog will remain in position until the judge commands, “Exercise Finished.” Orders given by the judge are: “Sit your dog” or “Down your dog,” “Turn (right/left) first turn”, “Leave your dog,” “Exercise Finished.” 28 Novice Exercise Descriptions (Exercises are performed both on leash and off leash) Heel on Leash The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handler is moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all handlers within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash, intentional or accidental, will result in the loss of points. The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dog walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dog on a loose leash. The dog walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dog must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dog. The dog should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s order. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handler and dog make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon command from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dog walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dog walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dog run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. Figure Eight On Leash For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. 29 Stand for Exam Off Leash The purpose of this exercise is for the dog to stand and stay in position before, during, and after the exam without displaying resentment. Scoring of this exercise will begin when the handler gives the stay command and/or signal, except for rough treatment of the dog while getting them to stand The handler will take the dog to the place indicated by the judge and have the dog sit in heel position. On the judge’s order, the handler stands the dog for the judge to examine. The handler may choose the method for posing the dog, within a reasonable time limit, before giving the command and/or signal to stay. While being posed, the dog may never have all four feet off the ground at the same time. The handler will leave from heel position, walk six feet in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The judge will approach the dog from the front and using the fingers and palm of one hand will touch its head, back, and hindquarters only. On the judge’s order, the handler will then return to the dog – going behind the dog – and stand in heel position. The dog must remain in standing position without moving its feet until the judge says “exercise finished.” The dog must show no shyness or resentment during this exercise. Heel Free Recall Off Leash With Finish Orders given by the judge are: “Stand your dog and leave when ready” and “Return to your dog”. The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team without the control of a leash. Executed in the same manner as Heel on Leash, except the dog is off leash. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stay where left until called by the handler and that the dog responds promptly to the handler’s command or signal to come. On order from the judge, the handler may give a command and/or signal to the dog to stay in the sit position. The handler will then walk forward to the other end of the ring, turn to face the dog, and stand with the arms and hands hanging naturally. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will either command or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly, at a brisk trot or gallop and sit straight, centered in front of the handler. The dog must be close enough to its handler so that the handler could touch its head without excessive bending, stretching or moving either foot. On the judge’s order, the handler will give a command or signal to finish. The dog must go promptly to heel position and sit. The manner in which the dog finishes will be optional. Orders given by the Judge are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” and “Finish” 30 Group Long Sit – Drop Leash – 1 minute If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the dog from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each dog on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier. The leash shall remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground between dog and handler. The judge will ask if the handlers are ready. When the judge gives the order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to sit if they are not already sitting. On further order to “Leave your dogs,” the handler will give a command and/or signal to stay and immediately go to the interior of the ring, turn and face their dogs. After one minute from the time the judge has ordered the handlers to leave their dogs, the judge will give the order to return. The handlers must go back promptly, walking around and in back of their own dog to heel position. The dogs must not move from sitting position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dog.” This order will not be given until the handlers are back in heel position. Group Long Down – Drop Leash – 3 minutes Orders by the Judge are: “Sit your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the dog from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each dog on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier The leash shall remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between dog and handler. Before starting the Long Down, the judge will ask if the handlers are ready. On the judge’s order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to down without touching either the dogs or their collars so that the dogs are facing the interior of the ring. The rest of this exercise is done in the same manner as the Long Sit except that the judge will order the handlers to return after three minutes and the dogs must not move from the down position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dog”. Orders by the Judge are: “Down your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” 31 This page is intentionally left blank. 32 Graduate Novice Exercise Descriptions (Exercises are performed both on leash and off leash) Heel on Leash The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handler is moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all handlers within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash will result in the loss of points. The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dog walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dog on a loose leash. The dog walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dog must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dog. The dog should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s order. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handler and dog make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon the order from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dog walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dog walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dog run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog Heel Free to work as a team without the control of a leash. Executed in the same manner as Heel on Leash, except the dog is off leash. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. Figure Eight – Off This exercise is performed off leash. For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet Leash apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. 33 Moving Drop on Recall Dumbbell Fetch This exercise is performed off leash. The purpose of this exercise is that the dog heel, promptly respond to the handler’s command and/or signal to down and remain in the down position until called or signaled to come, and come on command. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position at a location designated by the judge. Upon the judge’s order, the handler may command or signal his or her dog to heel, and will walk briskly and naturally. After he or she has gone about 15 feet, upon the judge’s order, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to down – brief pause is not penalized. The 4-H’er has the option to give a stay command and/or signal before leaving his/her dog. Errors in heeling (lagging, forging, wide, crowding) are not judged during this exercise. There will be a major penalty if the 4-H’er needs to give additional stay command(s) to their dog. The 4-H’er will continue forward to the end of the ring, turn around and stand in a natural manner with arms at sides facing the dog. On the judge’s order or signal, the 4-H’er will command or signal the dog to come and to finish. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward”, “Down your dog”, “Call your dog”, and “Finish”. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the dog to do future dumbbell retrieving exercises in higher level classes. The handler has 30 seconds of time in which the dog must, of its own volition, take the dumbbell into its mouth for a minimum of 5 consecutive seconds. The handler is not allowed to use any means of force, nor to actually put the dumbbell or drop the dumbbell into the dog’s mouth. Note that the 5 seconds begins once the dog has gripped the dumbbell, and the dog is not required to remain in a stationary position while holding the dumbbell (though they may remain stationary if the handler desires). The handler may choose any of these methods: 1) The traditional retrieve from hand. The dog sits next to (or in front of) the handler and the handler holds the dumbbell in front (not above) the dog’s head and the dog must reach for and take the dumbbell. It is a major deduction if the dumbbell is held above the dog’s head and a major deduction if the handler pushes the dumbbell into the dog’s mouth rather than the dog reaching for it. 2) The moving dumbbell. This option allows the handler to move the dumbbell around at the dog’s mouth level or lower while holding it and asking the dog to take it. The handler may move around in a small space (3-4 feet) rather than being required to stay in a single position, and may “tease” the dog with praise and voice, as well as moving the dumbbell around them. No physical roughness with the dog is allowed. 3) Traditional retrieve. The handler throws the dumbbell and the dog will run to pick it up from the floor. At this level, there is no requirement that the dog stay while the dumbbell is thrown, no required sit in front, and no required finish. The handler may accompany the dog, if desired, to the dumbbell. If the dumbbell falls to the floor (whether the handler or the dog dropped it), the dumbbell may NOT be picked up again by the handler, and the dog must retrieve it from the floor. 34 Dumbbell Fetch (continued) Once the dog has taken or gripped the dumbbell, the penalty for dropping it and re-fetching or mouthing it will be only a minor deduction. The dog has only 30 seconds from when the exercise begins to do 5 seconds, and re-tries are allowed (minor deduction per re-try), as long as the 5 seconds are completed by the 30 second limit. It is a substantial deduction if the dog fetches the dumbbell, but does not complete a 5-second hold within the 30 second overall time limit (i.e. they do only a 1 to 4 second hold). It is an extreme deduction if the dog will not attempt to take/grip the dumbbell at least once during the 30 seconds and an extreme deduction if the dog shows no interest in the dumbbell whatsoever. In all of these options, what is being judged is that the dog was willing and able to get the dumbbell without the handler forcing the dog to do it. It is the starting place for actual retrieve work. Recall Over High Jump Judge’s orders are “Give the dumbbell” and “Take the dumbbell.” The principal features of the exercise are that the dog stays until directed to jump, clear the jump on a single command or signal, and immediately return to sit in front of the handler. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position at least 8 feet from the jump. When the judge orders, “Leave your dog,” the handler will give the command and/or signal to stay, go at least 8 feet beyond the other side of the high jump, and turn and face the dog. On the judge’s order, the handler will give the command or signal to jump. The dog must clear the high jump without touching it and, without any further command or signal, immediately sit in front of the handler and finish as in the recall. The jump should be the same height as the dog at the withers, with a minimum height of 4 inches and a maximum height of 36 inches. The jump may be set at a higher height if requested by the handler. Handlers having their dogs jump more than the minimum required height will neither be penalized nor receive extra consideration. The judge may, at his or her discretion, verify the height of any dog at the withers. Recall Over Broad Jump Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” and “Finish” The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position at least eight (8) feet from the jump facing the lowest hurdle. The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order the handler may give the command and/or signal to stay, go around the hurdle(s) to at least eight (8) feet beyond the last hurdle then turn and face the dog. On the judge’s order, the handler will give the command or signal to jump. The dog must clear the entire distance of the broad jump and return to the handler as in the recall. Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” and “Finish” 35 Group Long Sit – Out of Sight – drop the leash – 2 minutes Group Long Down – Out of Sight – drop the leash – 3 minutes The leash will be placed on the floor between the handler and the dog with the armband. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file without stopping and go completely out of the dogs’ sight. Counting from the judge’s order to “Leave your dogs,” the handlers must remain in the place designated by the judge until two minutes have passed for the Long Sit. On the judge’s order, the handlers will return to the ring in reverse order, line up to face their dogs at the opposite side of the ring, and on the judge’s order return to their dogs. Orders given by the judge are: “Sit your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” “Back to your dogs,” and “Exercise finished. Pick up your leash and maintain control of your dog.” The leash will be placed on the floor between the handler and the dog with the armband. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file without stopping and go completely out of the dogs’ sight. Counting from the judge’s order to “Leave your dogs,” the handlers must remain in the place designated by the judge until three minutes have passed. On the judge’s the orders, the handlers will return to the ring in reverse order, line up to face their dogs at the opposite side of the ring, and on the judge’s order return to their dogs. Orders given by the judge are: “Down your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” “Back to your dogs,” and “Exercise finished. Pick up your leash and maintain control of your dog.” 36 Pre-Open Exercise Descriptions (All exercises are performed off leash) Heel Free Figure Eight Off Leash Drop on Recall Retrieve on Flat The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team without the control of a leash. Executed in the same manner as Heel on Leash in the Graduate Novice class, except the dog is off leash. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. This exercise is performed off leash. For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After the halts, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “halt”. The principal features of this exercise are the dog’s prompt response to the handler’s command and/or signal to come, and drop. The dog must remain in the down position until called or signaled to come. The dog will be judged on the promptness of its response to the command and/or signal to drop. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position in a place designated by the judge. The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order, the handler may give a command and/or signal for the dog to stay in the sit position. The handler will walk forward to the other end of the ring, then turn, face the dog, and stand naturally. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will either command or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly at a brisk trot or gallop. On the judge’s arm or hand signal, the handler will give the command and/or signal to drop, and the dog must drop immediately to a complete down position. If the handler choses to give both a command and signal to drop, they must be given simultaneously. The dog must remain down until the handler gives the command or signal to come when ordered by the judge. The dog completes the exercise as in the Novice Recall. Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” then give a clear signal to drop the dog, followed by “Call your dog,” and “Finish.” The principal feature of this exercise is that the dog retrieve promptly. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position in a place designated by the judge. The judge will ask “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order “Throw it,” the handler may give the command and/or signal to stay. If the handler does use a signal, that signal may not be given with the hand that is holding the dumbbell. After the dumbbell is thrown at least 20 feet, the judge will order the handler to “Send your dog.” The retrieve should be performed at a brisk trot or gallop. The dog will go directly to the dumbbell and retrieve it, returning directly to the handler without unnecessary mouthing or playing. On the judge’s order to “Take it,” the handler will give command or signal and take the dumbbell. Orders given by the judge are: “Throw it,” “Send your dog,” “Take it,” and “Finish” 37 Dumbbell Recall over High Jump The principle feature of this exercise is that the dog promptly takes the dumbbell from the handler, the dog remain in the place where it was left until called, then comes on the first command, and that the dog jumps with the dumbbell in its mouth over the jump and returns to the handler. On the judge’s order, the handler will present the dumbbell and command or signal the dog to take it. The dog must promptly accept, take and hold the dumbbell. On the judge’s order, the handler may give the command and/or signal to stay, walk around the jump to 8 feet past the jump, then turn to face the dog and stand naturally. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will command or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly over the jump at a brisk trot or gallop and sit directly in front of the handler without unnecessary mouthing or playing with the dumbbell. On order from the judge to “Take it,” the handler will give a command or signal and take the dumbbell. The finish will be performed as in the Novice Recall. Broad Jump The orders are: “Give the dog the dumbbell”, “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” “Take it” and “Finish” The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stay where left until directed to jump, that the dog clear the jump on a single command or signal, and that the dog return to its handler after it has jumped. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position at least 8 feet from the jump facing the lowest side of the lowest hurdle. (This 8-foot distance must be clearly marked.) The judge will ask “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order the handler may give the command and/or signal to stay and go to a position facing the right side of the jump. Handlers may stand anywhere between the lowest edge of the first hurdle and the highest edge of the last hurdle with their toes about two (2) feet from the jump. On the judge’s order, the handler will give the command or signal to jump. While the dog is in midair, the handler will make a 90-degree pivot, but will remain in the same spot. The dog will clear the entire distance of the hurdles without touching them and, without further command or signal, immediately return to a sitting position in front of the handler. Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog,” Send your dog,” and “Finish” Group Long Sit – Out of Sight – Drop Leash – 3 minutes The leash will be placed on the floor between the handler and dog along with the arm band; and the handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file without stopping and go completely out of the dogs’ sight. Counting from the judge’s order to “Leave your dogs,” the handlers must remain in the place designated by the judge until three minutes have passed for the Long Sit. On the judge’s order, the handlers will return to the ring in reverse order, line up to face their dogs at the opposite side of the ring, and on the judge’s order return to their dogs. Orders given by the judge are: “Sit your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” “Back to your dogs,” and “Exercise finished. 38 Group Long Down – Out of Sight – Drop Leash – 5 minutes The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file without stopping and go completely out of the dogs’ sight. Counting from the judge’s order to “Leave your dogs,” the handlers must remain in the place designated by the judge until five minutes have passed. On the judge’s order, the handlers will return to the ring in reverse order, line up to face their dogs at the opposite side of the ring, and on the judge’s order return to their dogs. Orders given by the judge are: “Down your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” “Back to your dogs,” and “Exercise finished. Pick up your leash and maintain control of your dog.” 39 This page is intentionally left blank. 40 Open Exercise Descriptions (All exercises are performed off leash) Heel Free Figure Eight Off Leash Drop on Recall The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team without the control of a leash. Executed in the same manner as Heel on Leash in the Graduate Novice class, except the dog is off leash. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. This exercise is performed off leash. For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After the halts, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. The principal features of this exercise are the dog’s prompt response to the handler’s command or signal to come and drop and the dog remaining in the down position until called again or signaled to come. The dog will be judged on the promptness of its response to the command or signal to drop. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position in a place designated by the judge. The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order, the handler may give a command and/or signal for the dog to stay in the sit position. The handler will walk forward to the other end of the ring, then turn, face the dog, and stand naturally. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will either command or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly at a brisk trot or gallop. On the judge’s arm or hand signal, the handler will give the command or signal to drop (not both), and the dog must drop immediately to a complete down position. The dog must remain down until the handler gives the command or signal to come when ordered by the judge. The dog completes the exercise as in the Novice Recall. Retrieve on Flat Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” then give a clear signal to drop the dog, followed by “Call your dog,” and “Finish” The principal feature of this exercise is that the dog retrieve promptly. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position in a place designated by the judge. The judge will ask “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order “Throw it,” the handler may give the command and/or signal to stay. If the handler does use a signal, that signal may not be given with the hand that is holding the dumbbell. After the dumbbell is thrown at least 20 feet, the judge will order the handler to “Send your dog.” The retrieve should be performed at a brisk trot or gallop. The dog will go directly to the dumbbell and retrieve it, returning directly to the handler without unnecessary mouthing or playing. On the judge’s order to “Take it,” the handler will give command or signal and take the dumbbell. Orders given by the judge are: “Throw it,” “Send your dog,” “Take it,” and “Finish” 41 Retrieve Over High Jump The purpose of this exercise is that the dog goes out over the jump, picks up the dumbbell and promptly returns with it over the jump. This exercise will be executed in the same manner as the retrieve on flat, except that the dog will clear the high jump both going and coming. The handler will stand at least 8 feet, or any reasonable distance beyond 8 feet from the jump, but will remain in the same spot throughout the exercise, and will throw the dumbbell at least 8 feet beyond the jump. (These 8-foot distances should be clearly marked.) The judge will ask “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order “Throw it,” the handler may give the command and/or signal to stay. If the handler does use a signal, that signal may not be given with the hand that is holding the dumbbell. After the dumbbell is thrown at least 20 feet, the judge will order the handler to “Send your dog.” The retrieve should be performed at a brisk trot or gallop. The dog will go directly to the dumbbell and retrieve it, returning directly to the handler without unnecessary mouthing or playing. On the judge’s order to “Take it,” the handler will give command or signal and take the dumbbell. The jump should be the appropriate height for the breed and height of dog at the withers, with a minimum height of 4 inches and a maximum height of 36 inches. See the jump height table. The jump may be set at a higher height if requested by the handler. Handlers having their dogs jump more than the minimum required height will neither be penalized nor receive extra consideration. The judge may, at his or her discretion, verify the height of any dog at the withers. Broad Jump Orders given by the judge are: “Throw it”, “Send your dog”, “Take it”, and “Finish” The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stay where left until directed to jump, that the dog clear the jump on a single command or signal, and that the dog return to its handler after it has jumped twice the distance of the high jump. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position at least 8 feet from the jump facing the lowest side of the lowest hurdle. (This 8-foot distance must be clearly marked.) The judge will ask “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order the handler may give the command and/or signal to stay and go to a position facing the right side of the jump. Handlers may stand anywhere between the lowest edge of the first hurdle and the highest edge of the last hurdle with their toes about two (2) feet from the jump. On the judge’s order, the handler will give the command or signal to jump. While the dog is in midair, the handler will make a 90-degree pivot, but will remain in the same spot. The dog will clear the entire distance of the hurdles without touching them and, without further command or signal, immediately return to a sitting position in front of the handler. Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog,” Send your dog,” and “Finish” 42 Group Long Sit – Out of Sight Drop Leash – 3 minutes Group Long Down – Out of Sight Drop Leash – 5 minutes The leash will be placed on the floor between the handler and dog along with the armband; and the handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file without stopping and go completely out of the dogs’ sight. Counting from the judge’s order to “Leave your dogs,” the handlers must remain in the place designated by the judge until three minutes have passed for the Long Sit. On the judge’s order, the handlers will return to the ring in reverse order, line up to face their dogs at the opposite side of the ring, and on the judge’s order return to their dogs. Commands given by the judge are: “Sit your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” “Back to your dogs,” and “Exercise finished. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file without stopping and go completely out of the dogs’ sight. Counting from the judge’s order to “Leave your dogs,” the handlers must remain in the place designated by the judge until five minutes have passed. On the judge’s the orders, the handlers will return to the ring in reverse order, line up to face their dogs at the opposite side of the ring, and on the judge’s order return to their dogs. Commands given by the judge are: “Down your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” “Back to your dogs,” and “Exercise finished. Pick up your leash and maintain control of your dog.” 43 This page is intentionally left blank. 44 Graduate Open Exercise Descriptions (All exercises are performed off leash) Signal Exercise (With 10 Foot Distance for Down, Sit, Come) Signal Required The principal features of this exercise are the ability of dog and handler to work as a team while heeling and the dog’s correct response to the signals with optional commands to stand, stay, down, sit, and come. The orders are the same as in the Heel On Leash, except for the judge’s order to “Stand your dog.” This order will only be given when the dog and handler are walking at a normal pace and will be followed by the order to “Leave your dog.” The judge must use signals for directing the handler to command and/or signal the dog to down, sit, come (in that sequence) and to finish. Heeling will be done as in Heel Free, except that handlers must use signals with the verbal commands. While the dog is heeling at one end of the ring, the judge will order the handler to “Stand your dog.” The handler may use a command with the signal to stand the dog but may NOT touch the dog. On further order to “Leave your dog,” the handler will signal with optional command the dog to stay, go at least 10 feet from the dog, then turn and face the dog. On the judge’s signal, the handler will give a signal with optional command to down, sit, come, and a signal to finish as in Recall. If the handler chooses to give both command and signal for stand, stay, down, sit or come, the command and signal must be given simultaneously. Failure to give the command and signal simultaneously is a substantial deduction. Using a verbal command (or verbal command and signal together) to heel or finish will be a substantial deduction. Orders by the judge are: “Stand your dog,” “Leave your dog,” and “Exercise finished.” Scent Discrimination (2 Articles of Each of 2 Types) 1 Retrieve The principal feature of this exercise is the selection of the handler’s article from among the other articles by scent alone and the prompt delivery of the correct article to the handler. In each of these two exercises, the dog must select and retrieve an article that has been handled by its handler. The dog must make this selection based on scent alone. The articles will be provided by the hander and will consist of four articles (two identical items of either wood, leather, or metal, and two identical items made of either of the two remaining types – wood, leather or metal). These may be items of everyday use or a special set of dumbbells made specifically for scent discrimination. The size of the articles will be proportionate to the size of the dog. The articles in each set will be legibly numbered with a different number and must be approved by the judge. The handler will present all four articles to the judge. The judge will decide which article the dog will retrieve and will record the number on the scoresheet. The articles will be placed on a table or chair within the ring until the handler picks up an article to use it when ordered by the judge. The judge or steward will handle the remaining two articles and place them on the ground about 6 inches apart, about 20 feet from the handler and dog. The judge must make sure the articles are visible to both dog and handler and that they are far enough apart so that there will be no confusion of scent among 45 Scent Discrimination (2 Articles of Each of 2 Types) 1 Retrieve (continued) articles. Handlers may choose to watch the articles being placed or face away. After the articles have been placed the handler will face away from the articles with the dog sitting in heel position. The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order, “Take an article”; the scoring of the exercise will begin. The handler may give a command and/or signal to the dog to stay in the sit position, then take an article and return to heel position. The handler must hand the article to the judge immediately when ordered. The judge will make certain the handler scents the article with their hands only. Once the handler has returned to heel position with the article, the handler will scent the article, using only their hands to do so. As the handler is scenting the article, the handler may talk to but not pet their dog. While the handler is scenting the article, the judge will ask, “What method will you be using to send your dog? The handler will respond with either “after sit” or “send directly”. The handler must hand the article to the judge immediately when ordered. The judge’s taking of the article will be considered the second order. On the judge’s order, the handler will place the article on the judge’s book or worksheet. Without touching that article, the judge or steward will place it among the others. Once the judge takes the article from the handler, the handler is not permitted to talk to the dog. On order from the judge to “Send your dog,” the handler has the option as to how the dog is sent. The handler may give the command or signal to heel and will turn in place; either right or left, to face the articles. The handler will come to a halt with the dog sitting in the heel position. The handler will then give the command or signal to retrieve. Or the handler may do a right about- turn, simultaneously giving the command or signal to retrieve. In this case, the dog should not assume a sitting position but must go directly to the articles. Handlers may give their scent by extending the palm of one hand in front of the dog’s nose or gently touching the dog’s nose, but the arm and hand must be returned to a natural position before they turn and face the articles. The dog should go directly to the articles at a brisk trot or gallop. It may take a reasonable time to select the correct article but must work continuously. After picking up the correct article, the dog will complete the exercise as in the Retrieve on Flat. Go Out Orders given by the judge are: “Take an article,” “The taking of the article from the handler,” “Send your dog,” “Take it,” and Finish The principal features of this exercise are that the dog go away from the handler to the opposite end of the ring, stop as directed, and sit on command. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position facing the unobstructed end of the ring in the approximate center at any distance from about 20 feet beyond the jumps up to midway between the jumps. The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order the handler will command and/or signal the dog to go forward at a brisk trot or gallop to a point about 20 feet past the jumps in the approximate center of the ring. When the dog reaches this point, the handler will give a command to sit. 46 Go Out (continued) Directed Jumping (From Sit Stay – Handler One Side Step Permitted) – Judge’s choice of high jump or bar jump The dog must stop and sit with its attention on the handler, but it does not need to sit squarely. On the judge’s order the handler will return to the heel position by walking around and in back of their dog. Orders given by the judge are: “Send your dog” and “Back to your dog” The purpose of this exercise is that the dog jumps as directed and returns as in the recall. The jumps will be placed midway in the ring at right angles to the sides of the ring, and about 18 to 20 feet apart. The height of the jumps will be the same as required in the retrieve over high jump exercise. The handler will stand in the approximate center of the ring with the dog sitting in heel position, about 20 feet from the jumps and mid-way between them. After the judge asks "Are you ready?" the 4-H’er will command and/or signal the dog to stay. The handler goes to the opposite side of the ring and faces the dog. The judge will order either "Bar" or "High" for the first jump and the handler will command and/or signal the dog to return to the handler over the designated jump. While the dog is in midair, the handler may turn to face the dog as it returns. The dog will sit in front of the handler and, on order from the judge, finish as in the recall. No penalty for the handler taking one step to the side while directing the dog to jump. Handler must return to center position before the dog gets to the front position. Orders given by the judge are: “Leave your dog”, “Bar/High” and “Finish” 47 Moving Stand and Examination The principal features of the exercise are that the dog heel, stand and stay as the handler moves away; accept the examination without shyness or resentment; and return to the handler on command. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position at a point indicated by the judge. Upon the judge’s order, the handler will command or signal the dog to heel. After the handler has proceeded about 10 feet, the judge will say "stand your dog." The handler may pause/hesitate when commanding and/or signaling the dog to stand, and continue forward about 10 - 12 feet. He or she will then turn either to the right or left to face the dog, which must stand and stay in position. The judge will approach the dog from the front to examine it. The exam will consist of the judge gently using both hands in a single smooth motion beginning at the sides of the dog’s neck, proceeding along the body and ending at the dog’s croup. The exam will not include the head, teeth, legs, testicles, or tail. When the judge orders "call your dog to heel," the handler will command and/or signal the dog to return to the heel position. The dog should return to heel position in a brisk manner. Directed Retrieve (2 Gloves) Orders given by the judge are: "Forward," "Stand your dog," and "Call your dog to heel” The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stays until directed to retrieve and that it complete the retrieve of the designated glove. In this exercise the handler will provide two gloves that are predominately white. They must lay flat and must be approved by the judge. The 4-H’er will stand with his or her back to the unobstructed end of the ring, midway between and in line with the jumps (approximately 25 feet from the gloves), with the dog sitting in heel position. The judge or steward will drop the gloves across the end of the ring while the handler and dog are facing the opposite direction. One glove is dropped about three feet in from the corner. The gloves will be designated “One” or “Three” reading from left to right when the handler is facing the gloves. When the judge designates the glove by number, the handler will turn in place to face the glove, halting with the dog sitting in heel position. The handler may not touch the dog or reposition it. The handler will give the dog the direction to the designated glove with a single motion of the left hand and arm along the right side of the dog. Either simultaneously with or immediately following giving the direction, the handler must give a verbal command. The dog must then go directly to the glove, completing the exercise as in the Retrieve on Flat. The handler may bend the body and knees as far as necessary to give the direction to the dog, but must then stand up in a natural position with his or her arms at the sides. Orders given by the judge are: [“One” or “Three”], “Take it,” and “Finish” 48 Pre-Utility Exercise Descriptions (All exercises are performed off leash) Signal Exercise (May use one verbal command) The principal features of this exercise are the ability of dog and handler to work as a team while heeling and the dog’s correct response to the signals to stand, stay, down, sit, and come. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position in a place designated by the judge. Heeling will be done as in the Heel Free, except that handlers may use signals only. One simultaneous verbal command may be given without penalty while giving one of the signals for stand, stay, down, sit, or come. While the dog is heeling at one end of the ring, the judge will order the handler to “Stand your dog.” The handler may NOT touch the dog. On further order to “Leave your dog,” the handler will signal the dog to stay, go to the other end of the ring, then turn and face the dog. On the judge’s signal, the handler will give the signals to down, sit, come (in that sequence) and finish. ONE verbal command of the handler’s discretion is permitted throughout this section, but any additional verbal command (for stand, stay, down, sit or come) will be a Major deduction. Failure to give the command and signal simultaneously is a substantial deduction. Verbal commands to heel and/or finish are a substantial deduction. Scent Discrimination (4 Articles of Each of 2 Types) 2 Retrieves Orders given by the judge are: “Stand your dog,” “Leave your dog with signals to down, sit come and finish,” The principal feature of this exercise is the selection of the handler’s article from among the other articles by scent alone and the prompt delivery of the correct article to the handler. In each of these two exercises, the dog must select and retrieve an article that has been handled by its handler. The dog must make this selection based on scent alone. The articles will be provided by the hander and will consist of eight articles (four identical items of either wood, leather, or metal, and four identical items made of either of the two remaining types – wood, leather or metal). These may be items of everyday use or a special set of dumbbells made specifically for scent discrimination. The size of the articles will be proportionate to the size of the dog. The articles in each set will be legibly numbered with a different number and must be approved by the judge. The handler will present all eight articles to the judge. The judge will decide which article the dog will retrieve and will record the number on the scoresheet. The articles will be placed on a table or chair within the ring until the handler picks up an article to use it when ordered by the judge. The judge or steward will handle the remaining six articles and place them on the ground about 6 inches apart, about 20 feet from the handler and dog. The judge must make sure the articles are visible to both dog and handler and that they are far enough apart so that there will be no confusion of scent among articles. Handlers may choose to watch the articles being placed or face away. After the articles have been placed the handler will face away from the articles with the dog sitting in heel position. 49 Scent Discrimination (4 Articles of Each of 2 Types) 2 Retrieves (continued) The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order, “Take an article”; the scoring of the exercise will begin. The handler may give a command and/or signal to the dog to stay in the sit position, then take an article and return to heel position. The handler must hand the article to the judge immediately when ordered. The judge will make certain the handler scents the article with their hands only. Once the handler has returned to heel position with the article, the handler will scent the article, using only their hands to do so. As the handler is scenting the article, the handler may talk to but not pet their dog. While the handler is scenting the article, the judge will ask, “What method will you be using to send your dog? The handler will respond with either “after sit” or “send directly”. The handler must hand the article to the judge immediately when ordered. The judge’s taking of the article will be considered the second order. On the judge’s order, the handler will place the article on the judge’s book or worksheet. Without touching that article, the judge or steward will place it among the others. Once the judge takes the article from the handler, the handler is not permitted to talk to the dog. On order from the judge to “Send your dog,” the handler has the option as to how the dog is sent. The handler may give the command or signal to heel and will turn in place; either right or left, to face the articles. The handler will come to a halt with the dog sitting in the heel position. The handler will then give the command or signal to retrieve. Or the handler may do a right about- turn, simultaneously giving the command or signal to retrieve. In this case, the dog should not assume a sitting position but must go directly to the articles. Handlers may give their scent by extending the palm of one hand in front of the dog’s nose or gently touching the dog’s nose, but the arm and hand must be returned to a natural position before they turn and face the articles. The dog should go directly to the articles at a brisk trot or gallop. It may take a reasonable time to select the correct article but must work continuously. After picking up the correct article, the dog will complete the exercise as in the Retrieve on Flat. Orders given by the judge are: “Take an article,” the taking of the article from the handler, “Send your dog,” “Take it,” and “Finish” 50 Directed Retrieve (3 gloves) The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stays until directed to retrieve and that it completes the retrieve of the designated glove. In this exercise the handler will provide three gloves that are predominately white. The gloves must lay flat and must be approved by the judge. The 4-H’er will stand with his or her back to the unobstructed end of the ring midway between and in line with the jumps (approximately 25 feet from the gloves), with the dog sitting in heel position. The judge or steward will drop the gloves across the end of the ring while the handler and dog are facing the opposite direction. One glove is dropped about 3 feet in from each corner and the remaining glove is dropped in the center, about 3 feet from the end of the ring. The gloves will be designated "One," "Two" or "Three" reading from left to right when the handler is facing the gloves. When the judge designates the glove by number, the handler will turn in place to face the glove, halting with the dog sitting in heel position. The handler may not touch the dog or reposition it. The handler will give the dog the direction to the designated glove with a single motion of the left hand and arm along the right side of the dog. Either simultaneously with or immediately following giving the direction, the handler must give a verbal retrieve command. The dog must then go directly to the glove, completing the exercise as in the Retrieve on Flat. The handler may bend the body and knees as far as necessary to give the direction to the dog, but must then stand up in a natural position with his or her arms at the sides. The judge should decide how to assign the gloves so that each glove will be used approximately the same number of times. Moving Stand and Exam Orders given by the judge are: ["One", "Two", or "Three"], "Take it," and “Finish” The principal features of the exercise are that the dog heel, stand and stay as the handler moves away; accept the examination without shyness or resentment; and return to the handler on command. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position at a point indicated by the judge. Upon the judge’s command, the handler will command or signal the dog to heel. After the handler has proceeded about 10 feet, the judge will say "stand your dog." Without pausing, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to stand, and continue forward about 10 - 12 feet. He or she will then turn either to the right or left to face the dog, which must stand and stay in position. The judge will approach the dog from the front to examine it. The exam will consist of the judge gently using both hands in a single smooth motion beginning at the sides of the dog’s neck, proceeding along the body and ending at the dog’s croup. The exam will not include the head, teeth, legs, testicles, or tail. 51 Moving Stand and Exam (continued) When the judge orders "call your dog to heel," the handler will command and/or signal the dog to return to the heel position. The dog should return to heel position in a brisk manner. Commands given by the judge are: "Forward," "Stand your dog," and "Call your dog to heel” Directed Jumping – High Jump and Bar Jump The purpose of this exercise is that the dog goes away from the handler to the opposite end of the ring, stops, jumps as directed and returns as in the recall. The jumps will be placed midway in the ring at right angles to the sides of the ring, and about 18 to 20 feet apart. The height of the jumps will be the same as required in the retrieve over high jump exercise. The handler will stand in the approximate center of the ring with the dog sitting in heel position, about 20 feet from the jumps and mid-way between them. After the judge asks "Are you ready?", the 4-H’er will command and/or signal the dog to go forward at a brisk trot or gallop to a point about 20 feet past the jumps and in the approximate center of the unobstructed end of the ring. When the dog reaches this point, the handler will give a command to sit. The dog must stop and sit with its attention on the handler, but need not sit squarely. The judge will order either "Bar" or "High" for the first jump and the handler will command and/or signal the dog to return to the handler over the designated jump. While the dog is in midair, the handler may turn to face the dog as it returns. The dog will sit in front of the handler and, on order from the judge, finish as in the recall. After the dog has returned to heel position, the judge will say, "Exercise finished." When the dog is set up for the second half of this exercise, the judge will ask "Are you ready?" before giving the order for the second part of the exercise. The same procedure will be followed for the second jump. It is optional which jump the judge first indicates, but both jumps must be included, and the judge must not designate the jump until the dog has reached the far end of the ring. Orders given by the judge are: "Send your dog," "Bar/High," and "Finish”. These orders are repeated for the second jump. 52 Utility Exercise Descriptions (All exercises are performed off leash) Signal Exercise The principal features of this exercise are the ability of dog and handler to work as a team while heeling and the dog’s correct response to the signals to stand, stay, down, sit, and come. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel position in a place designated by the judge. Orders are the same as Heel On Leash, except for the judge’s order to “Stand your dog.” This order will only be given when the dog and handler are walking at a normal pace and will be followed by the order to “leave your dog.” The judge must use signals for directing the handler to signal the dog to down, sit, come (in that sequence) and to finish. Heeling will be done as in the Heel Free, except that handlers may use signals only and must not speak to their dogs at any time during this exercise. While the dog is heeling at one end of the ring, the judge will order the handler to “Stand your dog.” On further order to “Leave your dog,” the handler will signal the dog to stay, go to the other end of the other end of the ring, then turn and face the dog. On the judge’s signal, the handler will give the signals to down, sit, come and finish as in the recall. Scent Discrimination (5 Articles of Each of 2 Types) 2 Retrieves Orders given by the judge are: “Stand your dog,” “Leave your dog with signals to down, sit, come and finish” The principal feature of this exercise is the selection of the handler’s article from among the other articles by scent alone and the prompt delivery of the correct article to the handler. In each of these two exercises, the dog must select and retrieve an article that has been handled by its handler. The dog must make this selection based on scent alone. The articles will be provided by the hander and will consist of ten articles (five identical items of either wood, leather, or metal, and five identical items made of either of the two remaining types – wood, leather or metal). These may be items of everyday use or a special set of dumbbells made specifically for scent discrimination. The size of the articles will be proportionate to the size of the dog. The articles in each set will be legibly numbered with a different number and must be approved by the judge. The handler will present all ten articles to the judge. The judge will decide which article the dog will retrieve and will record the number on the scoresheet. The articles will be placed on a table or chair within the ring until the handler picks up an article to use it when ordered by the judge. The judge or steward will handle the remaining eight articles and place them on the ground about 6 inches apart, about 20 feet from the handler and dog. The judge must make sure the articles are visible to both dog and handler and that they are far enough apart so that there will be no confusion of scent among articles. Handlers may choose to watch the articles being placed or face away. After the articles have been placed the handler will face away from the articles with the dog sitting in heel position. 53 Scent Discrimination (5 Articles of Each of 2 Types) 2 Retrieves (continued) The judge will ask, “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order, “Take an article”; the scoring of the exercise will begin. The handler may give a command and/or signal to the dog to stay in the sit position, then take an article and return to heel position. The handler must hand the article to the judge immediately when ordered. The judge will make certain the handler scents the article with their hands only. Once the handler has returned to heel position with the article, the handler will scent the article, using only their hands to do so. As the handler is scenting the article, the handler may talk to but not pet their dog. While the handler is scenting the article, the judge will ask, “What method will you be using to send your dog? The handler will respond with either “after sit” or “send directly”. The handler must hand the article to the judge immediately when ordered. The judge’s taking of the article will be considered the second order. On the judge’s order, the handler will place the article on the judge’s book or worksheet. Without touching that article, the judge or steward will place it among the others. Once the judge takes the article from the handler, the handler is not permitted to talk to the dog. On order from the judge to “Send your dog,” the handler has the option as to how the dog is sent. The handler may give the command or signal to heel and will turn in place; either right or left, to face the articles. The handler will come to a halt with the dog sitting in the heel position. The handler will then give the command or signal to retrieve. Or the handler may do a right about- turn, simultaneously giving the command or signal to retrieve. In this case, the dog should not assume a sitting position but must go directly to the articles. Handlers may give their scent by extending the palm of one hand in front of the dog’s nose or gently touching the dog’s nose, but the arm and hand must be returned to a natural position before they turn and face the articles. The dog should go directly to the articles at a brisk trot or gallop. It may take a reasonable time to select the correct article but must work continuously. After picking up the correct article, the dog will complete the exercise as in the Retrieve on Flat. Directed Retrieve (3 gloves) Orders given by the judge are: “Take an article,” the taking of the article from the handler, “Send your dog,” “Take it,” and “Finish”. These orders are repeated for the second retrieve. The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stays until directed to retrieve and that it complete the retrieve of the designated glove. In this exercise the handler will provide three gloves that are predominately white. The gloves must lay flat and must be approved by the judge. The 4-H’er will stand with his or her back to the unobstructed end of the ring midway between and in line with the jumps (approximately 25 feet from the gloves), with the dog sitting in heel position. 54 Directed Retrieve (3 gloves) (continued) The judge or steward will drop the gloves across the end of the ring while the handler and dog are facing the opposite direction. One glove is dropped about 3 feet in from each corner and the remaining glove is dropped in the center, about 3 feet from the end of the ring. The gloves will be designated "One," "Two" or "Three" reading from left to right when the handler is facing the gloves. When the judge designates the glove by number, the handler will turn in place to face the glove, halting with the dog sitting in heel position. The handler may not touch the dog or reposition it. The handler will give the dog the direction to the designated glove with a single motion of the left hand and arm along the right side of the dog. Either simultaneously with or immediately following giving the direction, the handler must give a verbal retrieve command. The dog must then go directly to the glove, completing the exercise as in the Retrieve on Flat. The handler may bend the body and knees as far as necessary to give the direction to the dog, but must then stand up in a natural position with his or her arms at the sides. The judge should decide how to assign the gloves so that each glove will be used approximately the same number of times. Moving Stand and Exam Orders given by the judge are: ["One", "Two", or "Three"], "Take it," and “Finish”. The principal features of the exercise are that the dog heel, stand and stay as the handler moves away; accept the examination without shyness or resentment; and return to the handler on command. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position at a point indicated by the judge. Upon the judge’s order, the handler will command or signal the dog to heel. After the handler has proceeded about 10 feet, the judge will say "stand your dog." Without pausing, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to stand, and continue forward about 10 - 12 feet. He or she will then turn either to the right or left to face the dog, which must stand and stay in position. The judge will approach the dog from the front to examine it. The exam will consist of the judge gently using both hands in a single smooth motion beginning at the sides of the dog’s neck, proceeding along the body and ending at the dog’s croup. The exam will not include the head, teeth, legs, testicles, or tail. When the judge orders "call your dog to heel," the handler will command and/or signal the dog to return to the heel position. The dog should return to heel position in a brisk manner. Orders given by the judge are: "Forward," "Stand your dog," and "Call your dog to heel” 55 Directed Jumping – High Jump and Bar Jump The purpose of this exercise is that the dog goes away from the handler to the opposite end of the ring, stops, jumps as directed and returns as in the recall. The jumps will be placed midway in the ring at right angles to the sides of the ring, and about 18 to 20 feet apart. The height of the jumps will be the same as required in the retrieve over high jump exercise. The handler will stand in the approximate center of the ring with the dog sitting in heel position, about 20 feet from the jumps and mid-way between them. After the judge asks "Are you ready?", the 4-H’er will command and/or signal the dog to go forward at a brisk trot or gallop to a point about 20 feet past the jumps and in the approximate center of the unobstructed end of the ring. When the dog reaches this point, the handler will give a command to sit. The dog must stop and sit with its attention on the handler, but need not sit squarely. The judge will order either "Bar" or "High" for the first jump and the handler will command and/or signal the dog to return to the handler over the designated jump. While the dog is in midair, the handler may turn to face the dog as it returns. The dog will sit in front of the handler and, on order from the judge, finish as in the recall. After the dog has returned to heel position, the judge will say, "Exercise finished." When the dog is set up for the second half of this exercise, the judge will ask "Are you ready?" before giving the order for the second part of the exercise. The same procedure will be followed for the second jump. It is optional which jump the judge first indicates, but both jumps must be included, and the judge must not designate the jump until the dog has reached the far end of the ring. Orders given by the judge are: "Send your dog," "Bar/High," and "Finish” 56 Veterans Exercise Descriptions (Exercises are performed both on leash and off leash) Heel on Leash The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handler is moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all handlers within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash, intentional or accidental, will result in the loss of points. The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dog walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dog on a loose leash. The dog walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dog must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dog. The dog should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s order. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dog make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handler and dog make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon command from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dog walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dog walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dog run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. Figure Eight On Leash For the figure eight, the handler and dog will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dog should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. 57 Stand for Exam Off Leash The purpose of this exercise is for the dog to stand and stay in position before, during, and after the exam without displaying resentment. The handler will take the dog to the place indicated by the judge and have the dog sit in heel position. On the judge’s order, the handler stands the dog for the judge to examine. The handler may choose the method for posing the dog, within a reasonable time limit, before giving the command and/or signal to stay. While being posed, the dog may never have all four feet off the ground at the same time. The handler will leave from heel position, walk six feet in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The judge will approach the dog from the front and using the fingers and palm of one hand will touch its head, back, and hindquarters only. On the judge’s order, the handler will then return to the dog – going behind the dog – and stand in heel position. The dog must remain in standing position without moving its feet until the judge says “exercise finished.” The dog must show no shyness or resentment during this exercise. Heel Free Recall Off Leash With Finish Orders given by the judge are: “Stand your dog and leave when ready” and “Back to your dog”. The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team without the control of a leash. Executed in the same manner as Heel on Leash, except the dog is off leash. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stay where left until called by the handler and that the dog responds promptly to the handler’s command or signal to come. On order from the judge, the handler may give a command and/or signal to the dog to stay in the sit position. The handler will then walk forward to the other end of the ring, turn to face the dog, and stand with the arms and hands hanging naturally. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will either command or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly, at a brisk trot or gallop and sit straight, centered in front of the handler. The dog must be close enough to its handler so that the handler could touch its head without excessive bending, stretching or moving either foot. On the judge’s order, the handler will give a command or signal to finish. The dog must go promptly to heel position and sit. The manner in which the dog finishes will be optional., Orders given by the Judge are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” and “Finish” 58 Group Long Sit – Drop Leash – 1 minute If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the dog from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each dog on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier. The leash shall remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground between dog and handler. The judge will ask if the handlers are ready. When the judge gives the order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to sit if they are not already sitting. On further order to “Leave your dogs,” the handler will give a command and/or signal to stay and immediately go to the interior of the ring, turn and face their dogs. After one minute from the time the judge has ordered the handlers to leave their dogs, the judge will give the order to return. The handlers must go back promptly, walking around and in back of their own dog to heel position. The dogs must not move from sitting position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dog.” This order will not be given until the handlers are back in heel position. Group Long Down – Drop Leash – 3 minutes Orders by the Judge are: “Sit your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the dog from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each dog on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier The leash shall remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between dog and handler. Before starting the Long Down, the judge will ask if the handlers are ready. On the judge’s order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to down without touching either the dogs or their collars so that the dogs are facing the interior of the ring. The rest of this exercise is done in the same manner as the Long Sit except that the judge will order the handlers to return after three minutes and the dogs must not move from the down position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dog”. Orders by the Judge are: “Down your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” 59 This page is intentionally left blank. 60 Brace Exercise Descriptions (Exercises are performed both on leash and off leash) Two Dogs/One Handler Coupler encouraged but not required. Heel on Leash The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dogs to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handler is moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all handlers within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash will result in the loss of points. Figure Eight on Leash The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handler and dogs walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dogs on a loose leash. The dogs walks in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dogs must not interfere with the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. The handler may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handler stops when the judge says “Halt”. The dogs should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dogs. The dogs should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s command. After each halt, the 4-H’er can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handler and dogs make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handler and dogs make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handler and dogs make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon the order from the judge.  Slow: The handler and dogs walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handler and dogs walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handler and dogs run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. The handler should run or jog. For the figure eight, the handler and dogs will stand facing the judge between two stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handler may choose to go in either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dogs should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. 61 Stand for Exam Off Leash The purpose of this exercise is for the dogs to stand and stay in position before, during, and after the exam without displaying resentment. The handler will take the dogs to the place indicated by the judge and have the dogs sit in heel position. On the judge’s order, the handler stands the dogs for the judge to examine. The handler may choose the method for posing the dogs, within a reasonable time limit, before giving the command and/or signal to stay. While being posed, the dogs may never have all four feet off the ground at the same time. The handler will leave from heel position, walk six feet in front of the dogs, turn and face the dogs. The judge will approach the dogs from the front and using the fingers and palm of one hand will touch each dog’s head, back, and hindquarters only. On the judge’s order, the handler will then return to the dogs – going behind the dogs – and stand in heel position. The dogs must remain in standing position without moving its feet until the judge says “exercise finished.” The dogs must show no shyness or resentment during this exercise. Recall Off Leash With Finish Orders given by the judge are: “Stand your dogs and leave when ready” and “Back to your dogs”. The principal features of this exercise are that the dogs stay where left until called by the handler and that the dogs responds promptly to the handler’s command or signal to come. On order from the judge, the handler may give a command and/or signal to the dogs to stay in the sit position. The handler will then walk forward to the other end of the ring, turn to face the dogs, and stand with the arms and hands hanging naturally. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will either command or signal the dogs to come. The dogs must come directly, at a brisk trot or gallop and sit straight, centered in front of the handler. The dogs must be close enough to its handler so that the handler could touch their heads without excessive bending, stretching or moving either foot. On the judge’s order, the handler will give a command or signal to finish. The dogs must go promptly to heel position and sit. The manner in which the dogs finish will be optional. Orders given by the Judge are: “Leave your dogs,” “Call your dogs,” and “Finish” 62 Group Long Sit – Drop Leash – 1 minute If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the team from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each tea, on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier. The leash shall remain attached to the dogs’ collars and will be placed on the ground between dogs and handler. The judge will ask if the handlers are ready. When the judge gives the order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to sit if they are not already sitting. On further order to “Leave your dogs,” the handler will give a command and/or signal to stay and immediately go to the interior of the ring, turn and face their dogs. After one minute from the time the judge has ordered the handlers to leave their dogs, the judge will give the order to return. The handlers must go back promptly, walking around and in back of their own dogs to heel position. The dogs must not move from sitting position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dog.” This order will not be given until the handlers are back in heel position. Group Long Down – Drop Leash – 3 minutes Orders by the Judge are: “Sit your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the team from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each team on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier. The leash shall remain attached to the dog’s collars and will be dropped or placed on the ground between dogs and handler. Before starting the Long Down, the judge will ask if the handlers are ready. On the judge’s order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to down without touching either the dogs or their collars so that the dogs are facing the interior of the ring. The rest of this exercise is done in the same manner as the Long Sit except that the judge will order the handlers to return after three minutes and the dogs must not move from the down position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dogs”. Orders by the Judge are: “Down your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” 63 This page is intentionally left blank. 64 Four Dog Team Exercise Descriptions (Exercises are performed both on leash and off leash) Team members are to set up and maintain an even spacing of 2½ to 3 feet apart in all exercises except the stays. The team should begin movements with the same foot simultaneously and stope moving simultaneously – their feet do not need to move in unison once they have begun moving. The judge communicates with the team through the team captain. Heel on Leash Handlers evenly spaced 2½ to 3 feet apart The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the ability of the handlers and dogs to work as a team. The judge’s orders can be given in any order and include forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Orders for halts and turns will be given only when the handlers are moving at a normal speed. In competition, the judge will conduct the same pattern for all teams within the same class. The leash may be held in either or both hands. Any tightening or jerking of the leash will result in the loss of points. Figure Eight on Leash The orders given by the judge will be:  Forward: Handlers and dogs walk briskly, in a natural manner, with the dogs on a loose leash. The dogs walk in heel position, without swinging wide, lagging, forging, or crowding. The dogs must not interfere with the handlers’ freedom of motion at any time. The handlers may use a command OR signal to heel.  Halt: The handlers stop when the judge says “Halt”. The dogs should sit straight and promptly in heel position. This should be done without a command OR signal to the dogs. The dogs should not move until the handler again moves forward on the judge’s command. After each halt, the 4-H’ers can give a command or signal to heel before moving forward again.  Right Turn: The handlers and dogs make a 90-degree turn to the right upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  Left Turn: The handlers and dogs make a 90-degree turn to the left upon the order from the judge. This should be done squarely.  About Turn: The handlers and dogs make a 180-degree turn, to the right, upon the order from the judge.  Slow: The handlers and dogs walk noticeably slower than normal.  Normal: The handlers and dogs walk at a normal pace.  Fast: The handlers and dogs run, moving forward at a noticeably accelerated pace. The handlers should run or jog. For the figure eight, the four pair of handlers and dog teams will stand facing the judge between five stewards standing about eight feet apart. The handlers may choose to go in either direction based on captain’s direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. After each halt, the dogs should sit straight and promptly in heel position. There will be no about turn, fast, or slow during this exercise. Orders given by the judge are: “Forward” and “Halt”. 65 Stand for Exam Off Leash The purpose of this exercise is for the dogs to stand and stay in position before, during, and after the exam without displaying resentment. The handlers will take the dogs to the place indicated by the judge and have the dogs sit in heel position. On the judge’s order, the handlers stand the dogs for the judge to examine. The handlers may choose the method for posing the dogs, within a reasonable time limit, before giving the command and/or signal to stay. While being posed, the dogs may never have all four feet off the ground at the same time. The handlers will leave from heel position, walk six feet in front of the dogs, turn and face the dogs. The judge will approach the dogs from the front and using the fingers and palm of one hand will touch its head, back, and hindquarters only of each dog. On the judge’s order, the handlers will then return to the dogs – going behind the dogs – and stand in heel position. The dogs must remain in standing position without moving their feet until the judge says “exercise finished.” The dogs must show no shyness or resentment during this exercise. Team Uniformity Orders given by the judge are: “Stand your dogs and leave when ready” and “Back to your dogs”. Dogs must wear collars and 6-foot leash per Obedience guidelines. Additional adornments are not permitted. Team does not need to have the same collars and leashes. Handlers must wear a plain shirt (without writing on it), per the Dog Project Guidelines. Handlers must match or coordinate outfits (they don’t need to be the same brand or exact style, but should be similar). The clothing must not expose: bare midriffs, bare chests, or undergarments. In cases where one team member wears attire required for their religious faith, the other team members are not required to wear this same attire, but an attempt to use similar colors is appropriate. Recall Off Leash With Finish Dogs will be called simultaneously. Shoes should be the same color and similar style, but need not be the same brand. The principal features of this exercise are that the dogs stay where left until called by the handler and that the dog responds promptly to the handler’s command or signal to come. On order from the judge, the handlers may give a command and/or signal to the dogs to stay in the sit position. The handlers will then walk forward to the other end of the ring, turn to face the dogs, and stand with the arms and hands hanging naturally. On the judge’s order or signal, the handlers will either command or signal the dogs to come. The dogs will be called simultaneously. The dogs must come directly, at a brisk trot or gallop and sit straight, centered in front of the handler. The dogs must be close enough to its handler so that the handler could touch its head without excessive bending, stretching or moving either foot. On the judge’s order, the handlers will give a command or signal to finish. The dogs must go promptly to heel position and sit. The manner in which the dogs finish will be optional., Orders given by the Judge are: “Leave your dogs,” “Call your dogs,” and “Finish” 66 Group Long Sit – Drop Leash – 1 minute If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the dogs from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each dog on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier. The leash shall remain attached to the dogs’ collars and will be placed on the ground between dogs and handlers. The judge will ask the captain if the handlers are ready. When the judge gives the order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to sit if they are not already sitting. On further order to “Leave your dogs,” the handlers will give a command and/or signal to stay and immediately go to the interior of the ring, turn and face their dogs. After one minute from the time the judge has ordered the handlers to leave their dogs, the judge will give the order to return. The handlers must go back promptly, walking around and in back of their own dog to heel position. The dogs must not move from sitting position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dogs.” This order will not be given until the handlers are back in heel position. Group Long Down – Drop Leash – 3 minutes Orders by the Judge are: “Sit your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” If a dog, in the opinion of the judge, has demonstrated uncontrolled behavior, the judge must release the dogs from performing the group exercises. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of four (4) feet between each dog on one side of the ring. Dogs must be spaced a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barrier The leash shall remain attached to the dogs’ collars and will be dropped or placed on the ground between dogs and handlers. Before starting the Long Down, the judge will ask the captain if the handlers are ready. On the judge’s order, the handlers will command and/or signal their dogs to down without touching either the dogs or their collars so that the dogs are facing the interior of the ring. The rest of this exercise is done in the same manner as the Long Sit except that the judge will order the handlers to return after three minutes and the dogs must not move from the down position until after the judge has said “Exercise finished – maintain control of your dogs”. Orders by the Judge are: “Down your dogs,” “Leave your dogs,” and “Back to your dogs” 67 This page is intentionally left blank. 68 SCORING OF OBEDIENCE EXERCISES        Standardized judging is paramount. Judges are not permitted to inject their own variations into the exercises, but must see that each handler and dog executes the various exercises exactly as described in these rules. A handler familiar with these rules should be able to enter the ring under any judge without having to inquire how the particular judge wishes to have any exercise performed, and without being confronted with some unexpected requirement. The judge must carry a mental picture of the theoretically perfect performance in each exercise and score each dog and handler against this visualized standard, which shall combine the utmost in willingness, gentleness, enjoyment and precision on the part of the dog, and naturalness, gentleness, and smoothness on the part of the handler. Lack of willingness or enjoyment on the part of the dog must be penalized, as must lack of precision in the dog’s performance, roughness in handling, military precision or peremptory commands by the handler. Points can only be deducted in ½ or whole point increments. (No three-fourths, one-thirds, etc.) The same methods and standards must be used for judging and scoring the work of dogs of different or mixed breeds. When judging the Four Dog Team, each dog of the team is judged as an individual and deductions are made for each dog’s errors. The total score is then divided by four, arriving at a score within the 200 - point system for ribbon colors. Brace is judged as a single unit. (The dog making the more severe error will be faulted.) In all classes, handler errors are considered substantial or minor deductions. SCORING Minor Deduction Substantial Deduction Major Deduction Extreme Deduction ½ to 2½ points deducted 3 to 5 points deducted Approximately 50% of the available points (plus or minus 2 points) for the exercise are deducted. 5-10 points will remain after the deduction for the error is taken from the score for this exercise Additional deductions for dog rule violations as identified previously in this rule book. See score sheets for more information. 69 Jump Height Tables Standard Jump Height Table Measured Height Of Dog At Withers Less than 7½“ 7½“ to 9” Greater than 9” up to 11” Greater than 11” up to 13” Greater than 13” up to 15” Greater than 15” up to 17” Greater than 17” up to 19” Greater than 19” up to 21” Greater than 21” up to 23” Greater than 23” up to 25” Greater than 25” up to 27” Greater than 27” up to 29” Greater than 29” up to 31” Greater than 31” up to 33” Greater than 33” up to 35” Greater than 35” up to 37” Greater than 37” Minimum Height To Be Jumped 4” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 22” 24” 26” 28” 30” 32” 34” 36” 36” List of breed approved for the three-quarter jump height: Akita Argentine Dogo Basset Hound Bergamasco Bernese Mountain Dog Black Russian Terrier Blood Hound Bolognese Borzoi Bulldog Bullmastiff Cardigan Welsh Corgi Caucasian Mountain Dog Chinese Shar-Pei Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Dachshund Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dogue De Bordeaux Estrela Mountain Dog French Bulldog Glen of Imaal Terrier Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Irish Wolfhound Kishu Ken Kooikerhondjes Kuvaszok Lagotto Romagnoli Leonberger Mastiff Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norwich Terrier Otterhound Pekingese Prembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Portuguese Podengo Pug St. Bernard Scottish Terrier Shih Tzu Skye Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Thai Ridgeback West Highland White Terrier Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Great Dane Great Pyrenees 70 Broad Jump 8” 16” 20” 24” 28” 32” 36” 40” 44” 48” 52” 56” 60” 64” 68” 72” 72” Three-Quarter Jump Height Table Measured Height Of Dog At Withers Less than 10“ 10“ to less than 12½” 12½” to less than 15” 15” to less than 17½” 17½” to less than 20” 20” to less than 23” 23” to less than 25½” 25½” to less than 28” 28” to less than 31” 31” to less than 33½” 33½” to less than 36” Greater than 36” Minimum Height To Be Jumped 4” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 22” 24” 26” 28” Broad Jump 8” 16” 20” 24” 28” 32” 36” 40” 44” 48” 52” 56” Obedience Jump Construction Standards On the following pages, you will find diagrams of the jumps described below. Broad Jump High Jump Bar Jump The broad jump will consist of four telescoping hurdles; all about 8 inches wide and a flat white. The largest hurdle will measure about 5 feet long and about 6 inches at the highest point. The uprights of the high jump will be four feet high. The high jump will be 5 feet wide and built to provide 2-inch increments from 4 inches to 36 inches. It is suggested that the bottom board measure 4 inches down from its top to the floor or ground. In addition, three other 8-inch boards, two 4-inch boards and a 2-inch board should be used. A 6-inch board is optional. The jump will be a flat white. The only thing painted on the boards will be their height, written in black 2-inch numbers. The number on the bottom board represents the distance from the ground or floor to the top of the board. The bar jump will consist of a bar between 2 and 2½ inches square with the edges rounded to remove any sharpness. The bar will be painted flat black and white in alternate sections of about 3 inches each. The bar will have the weight of wood. It will be supported by two unconnected 4 foot upright posts about 5 feet apart, and must be adjustable for each 2 inches of height from 4 inches to 36 inches. The jump must be built so that the bar may be knocked off without affecting the uprights. All jumps must be flat white 71 72 73 74 Revised 2017 Obedience – Foundation Class Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT (50) SIT FOR EXAM ON LEASH IN HEEL POSITION (40) GROOMING (30) RECALL ON LEASH NO FINISH (40) SIT STAY ON LEASH (40) Exercise Description Heel on leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Exercise Scoring Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 23 to 27 points deducted Extreme – 40 to 45 points deducted Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler will command the dog to sit. The handler will then stand with the dog sitting in the heel position and give the command and/or signal to stay. The handler will remain in heel position. The judge will approach the dog from the front and using the fingers and palm of one hand touch only the dog’s head. The dog must remain sitting until the judge says “exercise finished.” The judge examines the dog checking the coat, ears, eyes, toenails, and general absence of fleas, lice, mites, or ticks. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35points deducted The handler will command and/or signal the dog to wait, walk to a designated spot in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The handler will call and/or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly and sit in front near the handler. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35points deducted The dog is placed in the sit position. The handler will walk to the end of the 6-foot leash. The handler will stay at the end of the leash for 10 seconds. The handler will return to heel position, either going behind the dog or returning directly to the dog’s side. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35points deducted There is up to a 5 point maximum deduction for each item. DOG OBEDIENCE – FOUNDATION CLASS Revised 2017 EXERCISE HANDLER AND DOG NO.___________ SHOW___________________________ DATE____________________________ Extreme Unmanageable Major  Substantial Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Unqualified Heeling  Heel On Leash And Figure 8 Constant tugging on leash or guiding  Constant tight leash  (Single praise permitted each exercise) Sit For Exam On Leash In Heel Position Grooming Recall On Leash – No Finish Change position or moves away before examination  Growls or snaps  Moves away during examination  Shows shyness or resentment  Did not remain in place Sit Stay  More than 1 minute to sit  More than 2 commands to stay  Stood or lay down before handler returns  Repeated whines or barks Minor Heeling  Improper heel position   Occasional tight leash   Minor leash pull   More than 1 praise used   Forging Crowding hander   Lagging Sniffing   Extra command to heel   Heeling wide Turns  Abouts   No change in pace Fast  Slow   No Sits Poor sits  Extra command or leash pull to sit   Lack of naturalness  Lack of brisk pace   Handler Error   Resistance to handler posing  Extra command to stay  Moving slightly during exam  Moving after examination  Not in heel position  Lack of naturalness-smoothness  Handler Error Unable to get dog to sit within 1 minute  Coat (clean, smooth, not scaly, free from loose hair) Ears (clean inside) Eyes (clean) Toenails (not excessively long) Absence of fleas, lice, mites, ticks, or other external parasites  Stood or lay Didn’t come by Anticipated recall down second command or command   Slow response signal  Sat out of reach  Moved from position Leaving handler  Handler tugs leash  (10 seconds 6 foot leash) BREED_________________________________________ Max Points Fig 8         50             40 30 Touched handler  Sat between feet  Poor sit  Lack of naturalness, smoothness  2nd command to come   Extra command or signal to stay  Handler error   Forcing into Stood or lay down Position after handler returns  Minor move to heel position  before handler Additional command or returns signal to stay   Minor whine or bark  Handler error   Total points before any penalty MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  No 6 ft. Leash – 5 pt.  Dog not under control while being praised – 5-10 pt.  Picked up dog – 10 pt.  Dog leaves ring between exercises – 10 pt.  Bait in ring – 30 pt.  Verbal Abuse – 30 pt.  Fouling ring – 30 pt.  Physical Abuse – Excused – No ribbon Less penalty for unusual behavior EXPLANATION OF PENALTY TOTAL NET SCORE 40 40 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Beginner Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT Exercise Description Heel on leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Exercise Scoring Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. (40) STAND FOR EXAM ON LEASH IN HEEL POSITION (30) GROOMING (30) RECALL ON LEASH WITH FINISH (35) DOWN ON COMMAND HEEL POSITION (30) SIT STAY – HANDLER GOES TO END OF 20FOOT LINE (35) The handler stands the dog and stays in heel position. The judge touches the dog’s head, back and hindquarters only. The dog must remain in standing position without moving its feet and must show no shyness or resentment. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to25 points deducted The judge examines the dog checking the coat, ears, eyes, toenails, and general absence of fleas, lice, mites, or ticks. The handler will command and/or signal the dog to wait, walk to the end of the 6-foot leash in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The handler will call and/or signal the dog to come. The handler shall command the dog to go to heel position. The method by which the dog goes to heel position is optional. With the dog in heel position, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to down at their side. Upon the dog going down, the judge will do a count of 5 and then the dog will be released. The handler will stand in heel position. There is up to a 5 point maximum deduction for each item. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position. Upon the judge’s order, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to sit. Upon the judge’s order the handler will walk to the end of the 20foot line, stop, turn, and face the dog. At the end of 10 seconds, the handler will return around behind the dog. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 15½ to 19½ points deducted Extreme – 25 to 30 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 15½ to 19½ points deducted Extreme – 25 to 30 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to25 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – BEGINNER Revised 2017 EXERCISE HANDLER AND DOG NO.____________ SHOW___________________________ DATE____________________________ Extreme Unmanageable Major  Heel On Leash And Figure Eight Unqualified heeling  Stand For Exam In Heel Position On Leash Changes position or moves away before examination  Growls or snaps  Unable to get dog to stand in 1 minute  Grooming Recall On Leash With Finish (Step back permitted Sit Stay 20-foot leash 10 seconds Return behind dog Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Constant tugging on leash or guiding  Constant tight leash  Changes position or moves away during examination  Shows shyness or resentment  Minor  Improper heel position  Occasional tight leash  Minor leash tug  Forging  Crowding handler  Lagging  Sniffing  Extra command to heel  Heeling wide Turns Abouts  No change in pace Fast Slow  No sits Poor sits  Lack of naturalness  Lack of brisk pace  Extra command or leash pull to sit.  Handler Error  Resistance to handler posing  Sits or lies down after exam  Extra command to stay  Moving slightly during exam  Not in heel position  Handler Error Heeling    .          Max Points Fig 8                    Coat (clean, smooth, not scaly, free from loose hair) Ears (clean inside) Eyes (clean) Toenails (not excessively long) Absence of fleas, lice, mites, ticks, or other external parasites  Stood or lay down Touched handler Fails to come on first Anticipated recall  Slow response Sat between feet command or signal  command   Failure to come directly  Extra command or signal to stay Moved from position Sat out of reach   No sit in front Poor sit  No Finish No sit on finish Handler tugs leash   Extra command Poor finish to finish  Lack of naturalness, smoothness  Failure to come directly  Handler Error No down within 1 minute Down On Command Substantial BREED______________________________  Strong or prolonged leash pull  Hander forced or physically assisted dog to down  More than 1 minute to sit  Did not remain in place  Handler in front of dog  Handler pats floor  Moderate force used to down dog  Handler did not stand  More than 2 commands to stay  Stood or lay down before handler returns  Repeated whines or barks   Slight leash lug  Touching dog to down  Slow response to down command  Dog did not remain down for 5 seconds  Not in heel position  Slight leash pull  Single floor touch to down  Second command to down dog  Handler Error  Forcing into position  Minor move before handler returns  Minor whine or bark  Handler Error       EXPLANATION OF PENALTY TOTAL NET SCORE 35         Stood or lay down after handler returns to heel position  Additional command or Signal to stay   Less penalty for unusual behavior 30 30 Total points before any penalty MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  No 6 ft. Leash – 5 pt.  Dog not under control while being praised – 5-10 pt.  Picked up dog – 10 pt.  Dog leaves ring between exercises – 10 pt.  Bait in ring – 30 pt.  Verbal Abuse – 30 pt.  Fouling ring – 30 pt.  Physical Abuse – Excused – No ribbon 40 30 35 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Graduate Beginner Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT (40) STAND FOR EXAM ON LEASH – GO TO END OF LEASH (30) HEEL FREE – LEASH OVER EITHER SHOULDER (30) RECALL OFF LEASH – TAKE LEASH WITH YOU (30) SIT STAY – DROP LEASH (35) DOWN STAY – DROP LEASH (35) Exercise Description Exercise Scoring Heel on leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler stands the dog for the judge to examine. The handler stands the dog, leaves, goes to the end of the leash and stands 6 feet in front of the dog, facing the dog. The judge touches the dog’s head, back and hindquarters only. The dog must remain in standing position without moving its feet and must show no shyness or resentment. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Executed in the same manner as Heel on Leash, except the leash is draped over either shoulder of the handler. There is no penalty if the leash slips off the handler’s shoulder but it should be returned to position promptly. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist (hand may NOT be placed over the top of the leash to hold the leash in place) or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the handler’s right side. The handler will remove the leash, command and/or signal the dog to wait, take the leash with them and walk to a designated spot in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The handler will call or signal the dog to come. The handler shall command the dog to go to heel position. The method by which the dog goes to heel position is optional. The handler will reattach the leash. The dog is placed in a sitting position. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The handler will command and/or signal the dog to stay and walk in a T-pattern. The dog is placed in the down position. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The handler will command and/or signal the dog to stay and walk in a T-pattern. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 15½ to 19½ points deducted Extreme – 25 to 30 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 15½ to 19½ points deducted Extreme – 25 to 30 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – GRADUATE BEGINNER HANDLER AND DOG NO.___________ SHOW___________________________ DATE____________________________ Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme Unmanageable Heel On Leash and Figure Eight Stand For Exam on Leash Heel Free (Leash over shoulder) Recall Off Leash 25 feet (take leash with you) Sit Stay Handler Walks T Major  Unqualified Heeling  Substantial Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Constant tugging on leash or guiding  Constant tight leash  Moves away or sits or downs before examination  Moves away or sits or downs during examination  Growls or snaps  Shows shyness or resentment  Unmanageable  Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Unqualified heeling  Leaves Ring  Leaving handler  Repeatedly using leash to aid dog  Continuously holding leash with hand or arm  Fails to come on first command or signal  Moved from position  Anticipated recall command  Sat out of reach  Leaving handler   Extra command or signal to stay  Did not remain in place  Stood or down before handler returns  Unable to sit in 1 minute  Repeated whines or barks  Leaves Ring BREED______________________________ Improper leash placement  Stood or sat before handler returns  Repeated whines or barks  Improper leash placement   Extra command to heel  Improper heel position  Occasional tight leash  Minor leash pull  Forging  Crowding handler  Lagging  Sniffing  Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts  No change in pace  Fast  Slow  No Sit Poor Sit  Lack of Naturalness  Lack of Brisk Pace .Extra command to sit  Handler Error  Moving slightly before or during  Moving after examination  Sits after exam  Not in heel position  Resistance to handler posing  Extra signal or command to stay  Handler Error Minor Heeling              Fig 8                      Improper heel position   Forging  Crowding handler   Lagging  Sniffing   Extra command to heel   Extra command to sit   Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts   No change in pace  Fast  Slow   No sits Poor sits   Lack of naturalness   Minor leash tug/occasional tight leash   Lack of Brisk Pace   Handler Error   Stood or lay down Touched Handler   Slow response Sat between feet   No sit front Poor Sit   No sit finish Poor Finish   No finish/Extra command to finish  Failure to come directly to handler   Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop  Step back on finish  Anticipated finish  Handler Error   Forced into position Stood or laid down after handler returns to heel position   Minor move before handler returns  Minor whine or bark  Additional command or signal   Handler Error   Forced into position Stood or sat after handler returns to heel position   Minor move before handler returns Unable to down in 1  Minor whine or bark minute   Additional command or signal   Handler Error  Total points before any penalty - MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  No 6 ft. Leash – 5 pt.  Dog not under control while being praised – 5-10 pt.  Grooming – 5 pts. per  Picked up dog – 10 pt.  Dog leaves ring between exercises – 10 pt. neglected area–maximum Less  Bait in ring – 30 pt.  Verbal Abuse – 30 pt.  Fouling ring – 30 pt. of 30 pts. Penalty  Physical Abuse – Excused – No ribbon TOTAL NET SCORE EXPLANATION OF PENALTY Down Stay Handler Walks T Did not remain in place  Max Points 40 30 30 30 35 35 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Novice Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT (40) STAND FOR EXAM OFF LEASH (30) HEEL FREE (40) RECALL OFF LEASH (30) GROUP LONG SIT (1 MINUTE) DROP LEASH (30) LONG DOWN (3 MINUTES) DROP LEASH (30) Exercise Description Exercise Scoring Heel on leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler stands the dog, leaves, stands 6 feet in front of the dog (off leash), facing the dog. The judge touches the dog’s head, back and hindquarters only. The dog must remain in standing position without moving its feet and must show no shyness or resentment. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Heel off leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. The handler will command and/or signal the dog to wait, walk to a designated spot (off leash) in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The handler will call or signal the dog to come. The handler shall command the dog to go to heel position. The method by which the dog goes to heel position is optional. The dog is placed in a sitting position for one minute. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The handler is in sight. The dog remains sitting until the handler returns to heel position. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted The dog is placed in a down position for three minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The handler is in sight. The dog remains in the down position until the handler returns to heel position. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – NOVICE HANDLER AND DOG NO.___________ SHOW___________________________ DATE____________________________ Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme Major Substantial BREED_______________________________ Minor Heeling Fig. 8  Improper heel position    Occasional tight leash   Unqualified Heeling  Forging  Crowding handler    Constant tugging on  Lagging  Sniffing   Heel On leash or guiding  Heeling wide  Turns Leash   Abouts    No change of pace  Fast Then Constant tight leash   Slow   Figure 8  No sits Poor sits    Lack of brisk pace    Lack of naturalness    Extra command to heel    Handler Error   Moves away or sits Moves away or sits  Resistance to handler posing  before examination during examination   Extra command to stay    Moving slightly before or during exam  Stand shyness or  Moves after examination  for Exam Growls or snaps  Shows resentment   Not in heel position  Off  Moves as handler returns  Leaves ring   Handler did not return to heel  Leash  Handler goes more than 6 feet   Handler Error  Unmanageable  Handler continually  Improper heel position  adapts pace to dog   Forging  Crowding handler  Unqualified Heeling  Lagging  Sniffing   Leaving handler   Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts   No change of pace  Fast  Slow  Heel Leaves ring  Lagging or wide more  No sits Poor sits  Free than 10 feet from  Lack of brisk pace  handler   Lack of naturalness   Extra command to heel   Handler Error  Didn’t come on first Extra command or  Stood or lay down Touched handler  command or signal signal to stay  Slow response Sat between feet     No sit front Poor sit  Anticipated recall  No finish Poor finish  Recall Moved from position  command   Extra command to finish  Off Sat out of reach   Anticipates Finish  Leash Leaves ring  Leaving handler   Failure to come directly to handler   Failure to come at a brisk trot/gallop   Handler arms not at side   Handler error  MAXUMUM SUB-TOTAL Did not remain in Stood or lay down  Forcing into position  Minor move before handler returns place  before handler returns Long Sit   Minor whine or bark (1 Minute) Goes to another dog Repeated whines  Extra command to stay    or barks  Handler did not return to heel  Drop Improper leash  Stood or lay down after handler returns Leash placement  to heel position   Handler Error  Did not remain in Stood or sat before  Forcing into position  Minor move before handler returns place  handler returns  Long  Minor whine or bark Down Goes to another Repeated whines  Extra command to stay  (3 Minutes) dog  or barks   Handler did not return to heel  Drop  Stood or sat after handler returns Leash Improper leash to heel position  placement   Handler Error  Total points before any penalty - MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  No 6 ft. Leash–5 pt.  Dog not under control while being praised–5-10 pt. Grooming – 5 pts Less  Picked up dog–10 pt. Dog leaves ring between exercises–10 pt. per neglected Penalty  Bait in ring–30 pt.  Verbal Abuse–30 pt.  Fouling ring–30 pt. area – maximum  Physical Abuse – Excused – No ribbon of 30 pts. EXPLANATION OF PENALTY TOTAL NET SCORE Unmanageable  Max Points Handler continually adapts pace to dog  40 30 40 30 140 30 30 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Graduate Novice Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH (20) HEEL FREE AND FIGURE EIGHT OFF LEASH (30) MOVING DROP ON RECALL (25) DUMBBELL FETCH (25) RECALL OVER HIGH JUMP (25) RECALL OVER BROAD JUMP (25) GROUP LONG SIT (2 MINUTES) OUT OF SIGHT – DROP LEASH (25) GROUP LONG DOWN (3 MINUTES) OUT OF SIGHT – DROP LEASH (25) Exercise Description Exercise Scoring Heel on leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 8 to 12 points deducted Extreme – 10 to 15 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Heel off leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler will command or signal his or her dog to heel, walking briskly and naturally. After going about 15 feet, the judge will tell the handler to command and/or signal the dog to down. The handler will walk to the end of the ring, turn around and face the dog. On the judge’s order, the handler will command or signal the dog to come and finish The handler has 30 seconds of time in which the dog must of its own volition take the dumbbell into its mouth and hold for a minimum of 5 consecutive seconds. The 5 seconds begins once the dog has gripped the dumbbell. The dog is not required to remain in a stationary position while holding the dumbbell. The handler will begin with the dog sitting in heel position at least 8 feet from the jump. On judge’s order, the handler will command and/or signal to stay, go at least 8 feet beyond the other side of the high jump, and turn and face the dog, and give a command or signal to jump. The dog must clear the high jump without touching it, sit in front of the handler and finish, as in the recall. The handler will begin with the dog sitting in heel position at least 8 feet from the jump. On judge’s order, the handler will command and/or signal to stay, go at least 8 feet beyond the other side of the high jump, and turn and face the dog, and give a command or signal to jump. The dog must clear the high jump without touching it, sit in front of the handler and finish, as in the recall. The dog is placed in a sitting position for two minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground alongside the dog with the armband before exercise begins. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file and go completely out of sight. The dog remains sitting without moving until the handler returns to heel position. The dog is placed in a down position for three minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground alongside the dog with the armband before exercise begins. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file and go completely out of sight. The dog remains in the down position without moving until the handler returns to heel position. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major –10½ to 14½ points deducted Extreme – 15 to 20 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major –10½ to 14½ points deducted Extreme – 15 to 20 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major –10½ to 14½ points deducted Extreme – 15 to 20 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major –10½ to 14½ points deducted Extreme – 15 to 20 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major –10½ to 14½ points deducted Extreme – 15 to 20 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major –10½ to 14½ points deducted Extreme – 15 to 20 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – GRADUATE NOVICE Revised 2017 EXERCISE HANDLER AND DOG NO.____________ SHOW___________________________ BREED_______________________________ Dog’s Height at Withers_________________ DATE____________________________ Length of Broad Jump__________________ Extreme Unmanageable Unqualified Heeling Major  Moving Drop On Recall Dumbbell Fetch 30-second limit Recall Over High Jump Recall Over Broad Jump Unmanageable  Unqualified Heeling  Leaving ring  Does not come on first command or signal after drop  Does not drop on first command or signal  Leaves ring  Constant tugging on leash or guiding  Constant tight leash  Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Leaving handler  Lagging or wide more than 10 feet  Extra command or signal to stay  Moved from drop position  Anticipated Recall  Sat out of reach  Handler picks up dumbbell Handler moves dumbbell for retry Fails to hold dumbbell for 5 seconds Handler helps dog to hold dumbbell Extra command or signal to stay Extra command or signal to jump Moved from place left Anticipated recall Does not clear jump Sat out of reach   Dog shows no interest in dumbbell  Fails to take dumbbell at least once  Handler forces dumbbell into dog’s mouth  Does not come on first command or signal  Failed to jump on first command or signal  Climbing jump Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Heel On Leash Heel Free Then Figure 8 Off Leash Substantial  Leave ring  Does not come on first command or signal  Failed to jump on first command or signal  Walks over any part  Leaves ring  Extra command or signal to stay Extra command or signal to jump Moved from place left Anticipated recall Does not clear jump Sat out of reach   Minor  Improper heel position   Occasional tight leash   Forging  Crowding handler   Lagging  Sniffing   Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts   No change of pace  Fast  Slow   No sits Poor sits   Lack of brisk pace   Lack of naturalness   Extra command to heel   Handler Error  Heeling Fig. 8  Improper heel position    Forging  Crowding handler    Lagging  Sniffing    Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts    No change of pace  Fast  Slow    No sits Poor sits    Lack of brisk pace    Lack of naturalness    Extra command to heel    Handler Error    Stood or sat after down Touched handler   Slow response Sat between feet   Slow drop Poor sit   No sit  Front  Finish Poor finish   Anticipated finish  No Finish  Failure to come directly to handler   Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop   Handler arms not at side   Handler error  Dog drops dumbbell  Mouthing dumbbell  Each retry attempt   Does not release dumbbell  Handler Error  (2 Min) Out of Sight Drop Leash Long Down (3 Min) Out of Sight Drop Leash Did not remain in place  Goes to another dog Did not remain in place Goes to another dog    20 30 25 25               Stood or lay down Touches handler  Slow response to recall Sat between feet  Minor jump touch Touching handler  Hesitation to jump  No sit  Front  Finish Poor sit  No finish Poor finish  Failure to come directly to handler  Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop  Handler error  Stood or lay down Touches handler  Slow response to recall Sat between feet  Minor jump touch Touching handler  Hesitation to jump  No sit  Front  Finish Poor sit  No finish Poor finish  Failure to come directly to handler  Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop  Handler error            25      25 MAXIMUM SUB-TOTAL Long Sit Max Points Stood or lay down before handler returns  Repeated whines or barks  Improper leash placement  Stood or sat before handler returns  Repeated whines or barks  Improper leash placement   Forcing into position Stood or lay down after  Minor move before handler returns to handler returns heel position   Minor whine or bark  Handler error   Forcing into position Stood or sat after handler  Minor move before returns to heel position  handler returns  Minor whine or bark  Handler error  Total points before any penalty - MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  Disciplining  Shows fear  Fouling ring  Grooming  Excused  No 6 ft Leash  Leaves ring between exercises Less Penalty TOTAL NET SCORE EXPLANATION OF PENALTY 150 25 25 Points Lost Score Dog Obedience – Pre-Open Exercise & Total Points Heel Free and Figure 8 (40) Drop on Recall (30) Retrieve on Flat (20) Dumbbell Recall Over High Jump (30) Broad Jump (20) Group Long Sit (3 Minutes) Out of Sight – Drop Leash (30) Group Long Down (5 Minutes) Out of Sight – Drop Leash (30) Exercise Description Heel off leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position in a place designated by the judge. On the judge’s order, the handler will give a command and/or signal for the dog to stay in the sit position. On the judge’s order, the handler will command or signal the dog to come. Upon signal or order of the judge, the handler shall drop the dog at a point approximately midway from where the dog was left. The handler will give a command and/or a signal to drop. The dog shall then be called to the handler and return to heel position upon order or signal from the judge. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position. On order from the judge to throw the dumbbell, the handler MAY give a command and/or signal to stay and throw the dumbbell at least 20 feet. On order from the judge, the handler will give a command or signal to retrieve. The dog must get the dumbbell and sit in front of the handler. Upon judge’s orders, the handler will take the dumbbell and command the dog to finish. The handler will give the dog the dumbbell and then command and/or signal the dog to wait, walk to a designated spot (off leash) in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The handler will call or signal the dog to come. After taking the dumbbell, the handler shall command the dog to go to heel position. The method by which the dog goes to heel position is optional. The dog shall jump twice the height of the high jump. The dog is left at least 8 feet before the jump and the handler will stand 2 feet from the side of the jump, facing the jump. The handler will pivot 90 degrees right while the dog is in the air. On order from the judge, the handler should give the command or signal to jump and the dog should clear the entire distance of the jump without touching. The dog should return to a sitting position in front of the handler and then return to heel position as commanded. The dog is placed in a sitting position for three minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground alongside the dog with the armband before exercise begins. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file and go completely out of sight. The dog remains sitting without moving until the handler returns to heel position. The dog is placed in a down position for five minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground alongside the dog with the armband before exercise begins. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file and go completely out of sight. The dog remains in the down position without moving until the handler returns to heel position. Revised 2017 Exercise Scoring Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 8 to 12 points deducted Extreme – 10 to 15 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 8 to 12 points deducted Extreme – 10 to 15 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – PRE-OPEN Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme  Drop On Recall (Command and/or signal permitted) Retrieve On Flat Unqualified Heeling Broad Jump  Fails to come on first command or signal  Fails to drop on first command and/or signal  Fails to go out on first command or signal  DATE____________________________ Length of Broad Jump__________________ Substantial Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Leaving handler  Extra command or signal to stay  Moved from place  Anticipated: Recall  Drop  Come in  Sat out of reach  Anticipates command or signal  Extra signal or command  Fails to retrieve  Fails to jump Dumbbell Recall Over High Jump BREED_______________________________ Dog’s Height at Withers_________________ Major Unmanageable Heel Free Then Figure 8 HANDLER AND DOG NO.____________ SHOW___________________________  Fails to take dumbbell on 1st command  Climbing jump  Handler forces dumbbell into dog’s mouth  Refused to jump on first command or signal  Walks over any part  Long Sit Did not remain in place  (3 Minutes) Out of SightDrop Leash Goes to another dog  Long Down Did not remain in place  (5 Minutes) Out of SightDrop Leash Goes to another dog  Anticipates command or signal to come  Extra command or signal to take dumbbell  Extra command or signal to stay  Extra command or signal to jump  Dropped dumbbell out of range – not recovered  Dropped dumbbell/Not recovered  Sat out of reach  Goes before command or signal  Does not clear jump  Sat out of reach  Stood or lay down before handler returns  Repeated whines or barks  Improper leash placement  Stood or sat before handler returns  Repeated whines or barks  Improper leash placement  Minor Heeling Fig. 8  Improper heel position    Extra command to heel    Occasional tight leash    Forging  Crowding handler    Lagging  Sniffing    Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts    No change of pace  Fast  Slow    No sits Poor sits    Extra command to sit    Lack of brisk pace/naturalness    Handler Error    Stood or lay down Touching handler   No sit front  No sit finish Sat between feet   Slow drop Poor sit   Command and signal not simultaneous  Slow response Poor finish   No finish/Extra command to finish  Failure to come directly to handler   Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop   Handler error   Slow  Going  Returning  Pickup   Does not go directly/return directly  Dropping dumbbell Touching handler   Does not release Sat between feet   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Mouthing or playing   Handler error   Slow  Going  Returning  Pickup  Touching handler   Does not release Sat between feet   Touching jump Hesitation to jump   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Mouthing or playing   Dropping dumbbell out of range – recovered  Dropped dumbbell – recovered  Dropped dumbbell before release  Handler error  Slow Response  Minor jump touch  Poor return  No sit front  No sit finish  No finish  Handler error  Forcing into position after  Minor move before handler returns  Minor whine or bark  Handler error  Forcing into position  Minor move before handler returns  Minor whine or bark  Handler error       MAXIMUM SUB-TOTAL Stood or lay down Touching handler Hesitation to jump Sat between feet Poor Sit Poor finish handler returns to heel position   Stood or sat after handler returns to heel position   Total points before any penalty MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  Disciplining  Shows fear  Fouling ring  Grooming  Excused  No 6 Ft Leash  Leaves Ring Less Penalty TOTAL NET SCORE EXPLANATION OF PENALTY Max Points 40 30 20 30 20 140 30 30 Points Lost Score Dog Obedience – Open Exercise & Total Points HEEL FREE AND FIGURE EIGHT (40) DROP ON RECALL (30) RETRIEVE ON FLAT (20) RETRIEVE OVER HIGH JUMP (30) BROAD JUMP (20) GROUP LONG SIT (3 MINUTES) OUT OF SIGHT – DROP LEASH (30) GROUP LONG DOWN (5 MINUTES) OUT OF SIGHT – DROP LEASH (30) Exercise Description Heel off leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position in a place designated by the judge. On the judge’s order, the handler will give a command and/or signal for the dog to stay in the sit position. On the judge’s order, the handler will command or signal the dog to come. Upon signal or order of the judge, the handler shall drop the dog at a point approximately midway from where the dog was left. The dog may be dropped with either a command or a signal. The dog shall then be called to the handler and return to heel position upon order or signal from the judge. The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position. On order from the judge to throw the dumbbell, the handler MAY give a command and/or signal to stay and throw the dumbbell at least 20 feet. On order from the judge, the handler will give a command or signal to retrieve. The dog must get the dumbbell and sit in front of the handler. Upon judge’s orders, the handler will take the dumbbell and command the dog to finish. This exercise is executed in the same manner as the Retrieve on Flat, except the dog must jump the high jump both going and coming. The high jump is set according to the tables at the back of the Minnesota 4-H Dog Obedience Rules and Guidelines. The dog shall jump twice the height of the high jump. The dog is left at least 8 feet before the jump and the handler will stand 2 feet from the side of the jump, facing the jump. The handler will pivot 90 degrees right while the dog is in the air. On order from the judge, the handler should give the command or signal to jump and the dog should clear the entire distance of the jump without touching. The dog should return to a sitting position in front of the handler and then return to heel position as commanded. The dog is placed in a sitting position for three minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground alongside the dog with the armband before exercise begins. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file and go completely out of sight. The dog remains sitting without moving until the handler returns to heel position. The dog is placed in a down position for five minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be placed on the ground alongside the dog with the armband before exercise begins. The handlers must cross to the opposite side of the ring then leave in a single file and go completely out of sight. The dog remains in the down position without moving until the handler returns to heel position. Revised 2017 Exercise Scoring Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 8 to 12 points deducted Extreme – 10 to 15 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 8 to 12 points deducted Extreme – 10 to 15 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – OPEN HANDLER AND DOG NO.____________ SHOW___________________________ DATE____________________________ Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme Unmanageable Major  Unqualified Heeling  Heel Free Then Figure 8 Fails to come on first command or signal  Drop On Recall Command or signal Fails to drop on first command or signal  Fails to go out on first command or signal  Retrieve On Flat Retrieve Over High Jump Broad Jump Fails to retrieve  Fails to go out on first command or signal  Fails to jump going and returning  Fails to retrieve  Climbing jump  Refused to jump on first command or signal  Walks over any part  Did not remain in place  Goes to another dog  Long Down Did not remain in place  (5 Minutes) Out of Sight-Drop Leash Goes to another dog  Long Sit (3 Minutes) Out of Sight-Drop Leash  Disciplining  Shows fear  Fouling ring EXPLANATION OF PENALTY Substantial BREED_______________________________ Dog’s Height at Withers_________________ Length of Broad Jump__________________ Minor Heeling Fig. 8  Improper heel position    Extra command to heel    Occasional tight leash   Leaving handler   Forging  Crowding handler    Lagging  Sniffing    Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts    No change of pace  Fast  Slow    No sits Poor sits    Extra command to sit    Lack of brisk pace/naturalness    Handler Error   Extra command or  Stood or lay down Touching handler  signal to stay   No sit front  No sit finish Sat between feet  Moved from place   Slow drop Poor sit  Anticipated:  Command and signal not simultaneous Recall   Slow response Poor finish  Drop   No finish/Extra command to finish Come in   Failure to come directly to handler  Sat out of reach   Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop   Handler error  Anticipates command  Slow  Going  Returning  Pickup  or signal   Dropping dumbbell Touching handler  Extra signal or  Does not release Sat between feet  command   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Mouthing or playing   Does not go directly to dumbbell/come directly   Handler error  Anticipates command  Slow  Going  Returning  Pickup  or signal   Dropping dumbbell Touching handler  Jumps only one  Does not release Sat between feet  direction   Touching jump Hesitation to jump  Extra command or  No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit  signal to retrieve   No finish Poor finish  Extra command or  Mouthing or playing  signal to jump   Does not go directly to dumbbell/come directly   Handler error  Goes before command Slow Response Touching handler  or signal   Minor jump touch Hesitation to jump   Poor return Sat between feet  Does not clear jump   No sit front  No sit finish Poor Sit   No finish Poor finish  Sat out of reach   Handler error  MAXIMUM SUB-TOTAL  Forcing into position Stood or lay down after Stood or lay down  Minor move before handler returns to before handler returns  handler returns heel position  Repeated whines  Minor whine or bark or barks  Extra command  Improper leash Handler did not return  placement   Handler error   Forcing into position Stood or sat after Stood or sat before  Minor move before handler returns to handler returns  Repeated whines handler returns heel position  or barks   Minor whine or bark Improper leash Extra command  placement  Handler did not return   Handler error  Total points before any penalty MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  Grooming  Excused  No 6 ft Leash  Leaves Ring Less Penalty TOTAL NET SCORE Max Points Handler continually adapts pace to dog  40 30 20 30 20 140 30 30 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Graduate Open Exercise & Total Points SIGNAL EXERCISE (with 10 ft. distance for down, sit, come) (40) SCENT DISCRIMINATION (2articles of each of 2 types – just one is retrieved (30) DIRECTED RETRIEVE (with two gloves) (40) MOVING STAND AND EXAM (30) GO OUT (30) DIRECTED JUMPING (From Sit Stay (30) Exercise Description Exercise Scoring Heeling in the Signal Exercise shall be done in the same manner as in Heel Free. A command and signal may be used for stand, stay, down, sit and come. Signals alone are used for heeling and finish portion of the exercise. Orders are the same as in Heel on Leash and Figure 8, with the additions of “Stand your dog” and “Leave your dog” and signals from the judge to instruct the handler to down, sit, come, and finish. In this exercise the dog must select the handler’s article from among the other articles by scent alone, and promptly deliver the right article to the handler. This exercise is the handler’s choice of wood, leather, or metal article. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted In this exercise the dog must stay until directed to retrieve, go directly to the designated glove, and retrieve it promptly. The handler begins facing away from the gloves and then they turn and direct the dog to the correct glove. The dog must heel, stand and stay on command and/or signal by the moving handler who will go 10-12 feet and turn and face the dog. The dog must accept the examination without shyness or resentment and, on command and/or signal call the dog to heel (not to front). The handler stands with the dog sitting in heel position facing the unobstructed end of the ring in approximate center at any distance from 20 feet beyond the jumps to midway between the jumps. On the judge’s order the handler will command and/or signal the dog to go forward. When the dog goes at least 20 feet beyond the jumps - centered, the handler will give the command to sit. The dog must stop and sit with its attention on the handler. The handler will return by walking around behind the dog. The handler and dog start from a sit/stay. The handler leaves the dog and walks to the opposite end of the ring. The dog jumps as directed and returns to the handler as in the Recall. A handler side step is allowed while giving the jump command, but the handler must return to center before dog sits in front. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme –30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – GRADUATE OPEN HANDLER AND DOG NO.____________ BREED__________________________ SHOW___________________________ Dog’s Height at Withers______________ DATE____________________________ Article Number_____________________ Revised 2017 EXERCISE Signal Exercise (10 ft distance) Signal is required Command with Signal Permitted Scent Discrimination 2 articles each of 2 types (4 total) (sit or direct) 1 Retrieve Directed Retrieve (with 2 gloves) Glove # Moving Stand and Exam Extreme Major Handler adapting pace to dog  Unmanageable  Unqualified heeling  No retrieve  Wrong article  Does not go on 1st command  Does not: Go out on first command Go directly to glove Retrieve correct glove Fails to retrieve     Moves from position, left  Sits or lies down before called  Growling or snapping  Does not: leave on order Substantial Failure on first signal/command to: Stand  Stay  Drop  Sit  Come  Anticipated  Sat out of reach  Leaving handler  Signal & command not simultaneous  Delay giving signal  Signal not a single motion of one hand  Anticipated  Extra command to retrieve  Sat out of reach  Send method discrepancy  Anticipated  Extra signal or command to retrieve  Sits out of reach  No retrieve command given  Repositions dog  Failure to: Heel Stand Stay Accept exam Return Shows fear or shyness Extra commands or signals Moves during exam Anticipation Anticipated           Minor  Improper hand position   Forging  Crowding handler   Lagging  Sniffing   No change of pace  Fast Slow   Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts   Audible command during heeling or finish   Holding signals   Slow response to signals  stand,  down, sit, come   Extra command or signal to heel or finish   Sat between feet Touching handler   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sits   No finish Poor finish   Walked forward   Handler error   Handler not turn in place   Fail to go directly to article   Slow going and returning   Doesn’t work continuously   Dog picks up wrong article   Mouthing   Dropping article   No sit Front  Finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Handler error   Handler not turn in place   Not facing designated glove   Excessive signals or motion   Touching dog, sending   Handler’s arms not at side   Unnecessary mouthing or playing   Command not given simultaneously   Dropping glove Touching handler   Does not release Sat between feet   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Handler Error   Improper hand position   Forging  Crowding  Lagging  Wide   Handler hesitation, pause   Slow response to  stand  call   Repeatedly moving feet while in place   Slight move  during  after exam   Sits front   Poor sit or improper heel position   Fail to return briskly  Poor Finish   Handler error   Anticipated:  Turns  Stop  Sit   Slightly off direction  Does not go out between  Second command to sit to  Slow going  stop dog’s movement   Does not sit on command  Go Out Does not stop and remain at least 10’  Does not stop in approximate center or beyond jumps  about 20’ pas the jumps  Additional command to sit after stopping  Goes to wrong jump   Holding hand signals  Moved from spot left  Extra command or signal  Slow response  to jump   Hesitation or reluctance in jumping Uses jump as aid   Directed Does not come on 1st command  Touching jump  Jumping Extra command to stay   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit or sign   (Handler side Climbing jump   No finish Poor finish  step allowed) Uses jump as aid  Anticipated command   Stood or lay down Sat between feet  Knocking bar off  Touched handler  High or Bar No sit Finish   Handler error  Total points before any penalty MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  Disciplining  Shows fear  Fouling ring  Grooming  Excused  No 6 Ft Leash  Leaving ring Less Penalty EXPLANATION OF PENALTY TOTAL NET SCORE  Max Points 40 30 40 30 30 30 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Pre-Utility Exercise & Total Points SIGNAL EXERCISE (AT FULL DISTANCE) (40) SCENT DISCRIMINATION (4 ARTICLES OF EACH OF 2 TYPES – 2 ARTICLES ARE RETRIEVED (30-Article 1) (30-Article 2) DIRECTED RETRIEVE (3 GLOVES) (30) MOVING STAND AND EXAM (30) DIRECTED JUMPING (HIGH JUMP AND BAR JUMP) (One side step permitted) (40) Exercise Description Exercise Scoring Heeling in the Signal Exercise shall be done in the same manner as in Heel Free, except that throughout the entire exercise the handler shall use signals only and must not speak to the dog except that ONE verbal command may be given simultaneously with a signal throughout the stand, stay, down, sit, and come portions. Orders are the same as in Heel on Leash and Figure 8, with the additions of “Stand your dog” and “Leave your dog” and signals from the judge to instruct the handler to down, sit, come, and finish. In this exercise the dog must select the handler’s article from among the other articles by scent alone, and promptly deliver the right article to the handler. Four articles of two types (wood, leather, and metal) are used. The dog must do two retrieves. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted In this exercise the dog must stay until directed to retrieve, go directly to the designated glove, and retrieve it promptly. The handler begins facing away from the gloves and then they turn and direct the dog to the correct glove. The dog must heel, stand and stay on command and/or signal by the moving handler, accept the examination without shyness or resentment and, on command and/or signal call the dog to heel (not to front). On command, the dog goes away from the handler in the direction indicated, stops and sits when commanded, jumps as directed, and returns to the handler as in the Recall. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – PRE-UTILITY Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme Major Handler adapting pace to dog  Failure on first signal/command to: Stand  Stay  Drop  Sit  Come  Anticipated  Sat out of reach  Leaving handler  More than one audible command for non-heeling portion  Delay in giving signal  Signal not continuous motion of one hand  Use of dog’s name before signal command  Signal and ONE permitted command not simultaneous  Article 1 Anticipated  Extra command  Sat out of reach  Send method discrepancy  Unmanageable  Unqualified heeling  Signal Exercise (at full distance) One Verbal Command Allowed Scent Discrimination (With 4 of 2 types of articles) (sit or direct) 2 Retrieves HANDLER AND DOG NO.____________ BREED__________________________ SHOW___________________________ Dog’s Height at Withers______________ DATE____________________________ Article Number_____________________ No retrieve 1 Wrong article 1 2 2 Substantial Article 2 Anticipated  Extra command  Sat out of reach  Send method discrepancy   Improper hand position  Forging  Crowding handler  Lagging  Sniffing  No change of speed  Fast Slow  Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts  Audible command during heeling or finish  Holding signals  Slow response to signals  stand down sit come  Extra command or signal to heel or finish  Sat between feet Touching handler  No sit front  No sit finish Poor sits  No finish Poor finish  Walked forward  Handler error        1 2   Handler not turning in place   Excessive motion by handler   Handler roughness in touching   Handler’s arms not at side   Doesn’t go directly to articles   Slow going/returning   Doesn’t work continuously   Picks up wrong article then drops it   Dropping article on return   Touched handler   No sit Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Handler error 1 2                      Handler not turn in place   Not facing designated glove  Extra signal or command  Excessive signals or motion  to retrieve   Touching dog, sending  Directed  Handler’s arms not at side  Retrieve Sits out of reach   Unnecessary mouthing or playing   Command not given simultaneously  (3 Gloves) No retrieve command given   Dropping glove Touching handler  Glove #  Does not release Sat between feet  Repositions dog   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Handler Error  Failure to:  Improper hand position  Moves from position, left  Heel   Forging  Crowding  Lagging  Wide  Stand   Handler hesitation, pause  Sits or lies down before Stay   Slow response stand  call  Moving Stand called  Accept exam   Repeatedly moving feet while in place  and Return   Slight move  during  after exam  Exam Growling or snapping  Extra commands or signals   Sits front  Moves during exam   Poor sit or improper heel position  Anticipation   Fail to return briskly  Shows fear, resentment   Handler error  Does not:  Holding hand signals   Leave on order   Extra command or signal to  Slightly off direction   Go substantially in right jump    Not going back in center or 20’  Direction   Anticipated command    Anticipates  Turn  Stop  Sit  Stop on command    Does not sit on command  Directed  Jump as directed   Slowness in going out  Jumping  Go/remain at least 10’ from  Extra command to sit after stopping  jumps   Hesitation or reluctance in jumping  One Step High Jump:  Touching jump  Permitted  Uses jump as aid  No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   Climbing jump  No finish Poor finish  Bar Jump:  Stood or lay down Sat between feet   Knocking bar off Touched handler   Handler error  Total points before any penalty MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  Disciplining  Shows fear  Fouling ring  Grooming  Excused  No 6 Ft Leash  Leaving ring Less Penalty EXPLANATION OF PENALTY TOTAL NET SCORE Does not: Go out on first command  Go directly to glove  Retrieve right glove  Fails to retrieve  Anticipated Minor Max Points 40 Article 1 30 Article 2 30  30 30 40 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Utility Exercise & Total Points SIGNAL EXERCISE (40) SCENT DISCRIMINATION (30-Article 1) (30-Article 2) (sit or direct) DIRECTED RETRIEVE (3 GLOVES) (30) MOVING STAND AND EXAM (30) DIRECTED JUMPING (40) Exercise Description Heeling in the Signal Exercise shall be done in the same manner as in Heel Free, except that throughout the entire exercise the handler shall use signals only and must not speak to the dog at any time. Orders are the same as in Heel on Leash and Figure 8, with the additions of “Stand your dog” and “Leave your dog” and signals from the judge to instruct the handler to down, sit, come, and finish. In this exercise the dog must select the handler’s article from among the other articles by scent alone, and promptly deliver the right article to the handler. Five articles of two types (wood, leather, and metal) are used. The dog must do two retrieves. In this exercise the dog must stay until directed to retrieve, go directly to the designated glove, and retrieve it promptly. The handler begins facing away from the gloves and then they turn and direct the dog to the correct glove. The dog must heel, stand and stay on command by the moving handler, accept the examination without shyness or resentment, and, on command, return to the handler. On command the dog goes away from the handler in the direction indicated, stops and sits when commanded, jumps as directed and returns to the handler as in the Recall. Exercise Scoring Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme –30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme –20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – UTILITY HANDLER AND DOG NO.____________ SHOW___________________________ DATE____________________________ Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme Major Substantial Handler adapting pace to dog  Failure on first signal/ command to: Stand  Stay  Drop  Sit  Come  Delay giving signal  Anticipated  Signal not a continuous motion of one hand  Sat out of reach  Use of dog’s name before signal  Leaving handler  Article 1 Anticipated  Extra command  Sat out of reach  Send method discrepancy  Improper hand position   Forging  Crowding handler   Lagging  Sniffing   No change of speed  Fast Slow   Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts   Audible command heeling/finish   Holding signals   Slow response to signals   Stand  Down  Sit  Come  Extra command/signal heel or finish   Sat between feet Touching handler   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sits   No finish Poor finish   Walked forward  Handler error  1 2 1 2   Handler not turning in place    Excessive motion by handler    Handler roughness in touching    Handler’s arms not at side    Doesn’t go directly to articles    Slow going/returning    Doesn’t work continuously    Picks up wrong article then drops it    Dropping article on return    Touched handler    No sit Poor sit    No finish Poor finish    Handler error   Handler not turn in place   Not facing designated glove   Excessive signals or motion   Touching dog, sending   Handler’s arms not at side   Unnecessary mouthing or playing   Command not given simultaneously   Dropping glove Touching handler   Does not release Sat between feet   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Handler Error   Improper hand position   Forging  Crowding  Lagging   Handler hesitation, pause   Slow response to stand command   Repeatedly moving feet while in place   Slight move  during  after exam   Sits front   Sits crooked or improper heel position   Handler error   Unmanageable Unqualified heeling  Signal Exercise Any audible command to: Stand  Stay  Drop  Sit  Come  No retrieve 1 Scent Discrimination (5 each of 2 types) (sit or direct) Directed Retrieve 3 Gloves Glove # Wrong article 1 2 2 Article 2 Anticipated  Extra command  Sat out of reach  Send method discrepancy Does not: Go out on first command Go directly to glove Retrieve right article Fails to retrieve  Anticipated  Extra signal or Command  Sits out of reach  No retrieve command given  Repositions dog     Moves from position, left  Moving Stand and Exam BREED_______________________________ Dog’s Height at Withers_________________ Article Number________________________ Sits or lies down before called  Growling or snapping  Failure to: Heel Stand Stay Accept exam Return Extra commands or signals Moves during exam Anticipation Shows fear, resentment          Minor  Holding hand signals   Slightly off direction   Not going back in center or 20’   Anticipates  Turn  Stop  Sit Anticipated command   Does not sit on command   Extra command to sit after stopping  Directed  Slowness in going out   Hesitation or reluctance in jumping  Jumping  Touching jump   No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit   No finish Poor finish   Stood or lay Sat between feet  down Touched handler   Handler error  Total points before any penalty - MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  Disciplining  Shows fear  Fouling ring  Grooming  Excused  No 6 ft Leash  Leaving ring Less Penalty Does not:  Leave on order   Go substantially in right direction   Stop on command  Jump as directed   Go/remain at least 10’ from jumps  High Jump:  Uses jump as aid  Climbing jump Bar Jump:  Knocking bar off EXPLANATION OF PENALTY Extra command or signal to jump  TOTAL NET SCORE Max Points 40 Article 1 30 Article 2 30 30 30 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Veterans Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT (40) STAND FOR EXAM OFF LEASH (30) HEEL FREE (40) RECALL OFF LEASH With Finish (30) GROUP LONG SIT (1 MINUTE) DROP LEASH (30) LONG DOWN (3 MINUTES) DROP LEASH (30) Exercise Description Exercise Scoring Heel on leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler stands the dog, leaves, stands 6 feet in front of the dog (off leash), facing the dog. The judge touches the dog’s head, back and hindquarters only. The dog must remain in standing position without moving its feet and must show no shyness or resentment. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Heel off leash: Ability of handler and dog to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. The left hand may be held against the front of the body centered at the waist or hang and move naturally at the handler’s left side. The right hand should hang naturally at the right side of the handler’s body. The handler will command and/or signal the dog to wait, walk to a designated spot (off leash) in front of the dog, turn and face the dog. The handler will call or signal the dog to come. The handler shall command the dog to go to heel position. The method by which the dog goes to heel position is optional. The dog is placed in a sitting position for one minute. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The handler is in sight. The dog remains sitting without moving until the handler returns to heel position. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted The dog is placed in a down position for three minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dog’s collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The handler is in sight. The dog remains in the down position without moving until the handler returns to heel position. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 13 to 17 points deducted Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted DOG OBEDIENCE – VETERANS HANDLER AND DOG NO.___________ SHOW___________________________ DATE____________________________ Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme Major Substantial BREED_______________________________ Minor Heeling Fig. 8  Improper heel position    Occasional tight leash   Unqualified Heeling  Forging  Crowding handler    Constant tugging on  Lagging  Sniffing   Heel On leash or guiding  Heeling wide  Turns Leash   Abouts    No change of pace  Fast Then Constant tight leash   Slow   Figure 8  No sits Poor sits    Lack of brisk pace    Lack of naturalness    Extra command to heel    Handler Error   Moves away or sits Moves away or sits  Resistance to handler posing  before examination during examination   Extra command to stay    Moving slightly before or during exam  Stand shyness or  Moves after examination  for Exam Growls or snaps  Shows resentment   Not in heel position  Off  Moves as handler returns  Unable to get stand  Handler did not return to heel  Leash – 1 minute   Handler goes more than 6 feet  Leaves ring   Handler Error  Unmanageable  Handler continually  Improper heel position  adapts pace to dog   Forging  Crowding handler  Unqualified Heeling  Lagging  Sniffing   Leaving handler   Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts   No change of pace  Fast  Slow  Heel Leaves ring  Lagging or wide more  No sits Poor sits  Free than 10 feet from  Lack of brisk pace  handler   Lack of naturalness   Extra command to heel   Handler Error  Didn’t come on first Extra command or  Stood or lay down Touched handler  command or signal signal to stay  Slow response Sat between feet     No sit front  No sit finish Poor sit  Recall Anticipated recall  No finish Poor finish  Off Moved from position  command   Extra command to finish  Leash Sat out of reach   Anticipates Finish  With Leaves ring  Leaving handler   .Failure to come directly to handler   Failure to come at a brisk trot/gallop  Finish  Handler arms not at side   Handler error  MAXUMUM SUB-TOTAL Did not remain in Stood or lay down  Forcing into position  Minor move before handler returns place  before handler returns Long Sit   Minor whine or bark (1 Minute) Goes to another dog Repeated whines  Extra command to stay    or barks  Handler did not return to heel  Drop Improper leash  Stood or lay down after handler returns Leash placement  to heel position   Handler Error  Did not remain in Stood or sat before  Forcing into position  Minor move before handler returns place  handler returns  Long  Minor whine or bark Down Goes to another Repeated whines  Extra command to stay  (3 Minutes) dog  or barks   Handler did not return to heel  Drop  Stood or sat after handler returns Leash Improper leash to heel position  placement   Handler Error  Total points before any penalty - MAXIMUM POINTS = 200  No 6 ft. Leash – 5 pt.  Dog not under control while being praised – 5-10 pt. Grooming – 5 pts Less  Picked up dog – 10 pt.  Dog leaves ring between exercises – 10 pt. per neglected Penalty  Bait in ring – 30 pt.  Verbal Abuse – 30 pt.  Fouling ring – 30 pt. area – maximum  Physical Abuse – Excused-No ribbon of 30 pts. EXPLANATION OF PENALTY TOTAL NET SCORE Unmanageable  Max Points Handler continually adapts pace to dog  40 30 40 30 140 30 30 Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Brace Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT (40) STAND FOR EXAM OFF LEASH (40) RECALL OFF LEASH (40) GROUP LONG SIT (1 MINUTE) OFF LEASH (40) GROUP LONG DOWN (3 MINUTES) OFF LEASH (40) Exercise Description Heel on leash: Ability of handler and dogs to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Figure 8: Handler may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The handler stands the dogs for the judge to examine. The handler stands the dogs, leaves, stands 6 feet in front of the dogs (off leash), facing the dogs. The judge touches the dogs’ head, back and hindquarters only. The dogs must remain in standing position without moving its feet and must show no shyness or resentment. The handler will command and/or signal the dogs to wait, walk to a designated spot in front of the dogs, turn and face the dogs. The handler will call or signal the dogs to come. The handler shall command the dogs to go to heel position. The method by which the dogs go to heel position is optional. This exercise is done off leash. The dogs are placed in a sitting position for one minute. The leash will remain attached to the dogs’ collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dogs and handler. The handler is in sight. The dogs remain sitting without moving until the handler returns to heel position. The dogs are placed in a down position for three minutes. The leash will remain attached to the dogs’ collar and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dogs and handler. The handler is in sight. The dogs remain in the down position without moving until the handler returns to heel position. Exercise Scoring Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence Major – 18 to 22 points deducted Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted DOGS OBEDIENCE – BRACE Revised 2017 HANDLER AND DOGS NO.__________ BREED__________________________ SHOW___________________________ DATE___________________________ EXERCISE Extreme Major Substantial Minor DATE____________________________ Unmanageable  Handler continually adapts pace to dogs  Constant tugging on leash or guiding  Constant tight leash  Unqualified heeling  Heel On Leash and Figure 8 Moves away or sits before examination  Stand for Exam Off Leash Recall Off Leash With finish Moves away before or sits during examination  Shows shyness or resentment  Anticipated recall command  Moved from position  Sat out of reach   Leaving handler  Growls or snaps  Unable to get dog to stand  Fails to come on first command or signal  Leaves ring  Improper heel position  Occasional tight leash  Forging  Crowding handler  Lagging  Sniffing  Extra command to heel  Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts  No change in pace Fast  Slow  No sits Poor sits  Lack of naturalness  Handler Error Heeling           Fig 8            Resistance to handler posing  Extra command to stay  Moving slightly during exam  Moving after examination  Sits as handler returns  Lack of naturalness-smoothness  Handler Error         Stood or lay down Touched Handler  Slow response Sat between feet  No sit front  No sit finish Poor Sit  No finish Poor Finish  Failure to come directly to handler  Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop  Handler Error      Group Long Sit (1 Minute) Drop Leash Group Long Down (3 Minutes) Drop Leash Stood or Lay down within 20 seconds  Stood or lay down within 20-40 seconds  Goes to another dogs  Repeated whines or barks  Unable to sit in 1 minutes  Improper leash placement  Sat or stood within 01 minute  Goes to another dogs  Unable to down in 1 minutes  Sat or stood within 1-2 minutes  Repeated whines or barks  Improper leash placement 120   40   Total points before any penalty MAXIMUM POINTS = 200 EXPLANATION OF PENALTY 40 40 Stood or sat after handler returns to heel position  Minor move before handler returns  Minor whine or bark  Sat or stood within 2-3 minutes  Handler error  No 6 ft Leash – 5 pt.  Dog not under control while being praised – 5-10 pt.  Picked up dog – 10 pt.  Dog leaves ring between exercises – 10 pt.  Bait in ring – 30 pt.  Verbal Abuse – 30 pt.  Fouling ring – 30 pt.  Physical Abuse – Excused-No ribbon 40 Stood or lay down after handler returns to heel position   Minor move before handler returns   Minor whine or bark  Stood or lay down 40-60 seconds  Handler error  Forcing into position  Extra command to stay 40  MAXIMUM SUB-TOTAL  Forcing into position  Extra command to stay Max Points  Grooming – 5 pts. per neglected area – maximum of 30 pts. Less Penalty TOTAL NET SCORE Points Lost Score Revised 2017 Obedience – Four Dog Team Exercise & Total Points HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT (160) STAND FOR EXAM OFF LEASH (120) TEAM UNIFORMITY (100) SIMULTANEOUS RECALL OFF LEASH (140) LONG SIT (1 MINUTE) DROP LEASH (140) LONG DOWN (3 MINUTES) DROP LEASH (140) Exercise Description Heel on leash: Ability of handlers and dogs to follow judge’s commands of forward, halt, right turn, left turn, about turn, normal, slow, and fast. Figure 8: Team may choose either direction and should go twice around with at least one halt during and another halt at the end of the exercise. The team stands their dogs for the judge to examine. The team stands the dogs, leaves, stands 6 feet in front of the dog (off leash), facing the dog. The judge touches the dogs’ head, back and hindquarters only. The dogs must remain in standing position without moving its feet and must show no shyness or resentment. The team should be dressed similarly and have the same color shoes. The team will command and/or signal their dogs to wait, walk to a designated spot in front of the dogs, turn and face the dogs. The team will call or signal the dogs to come simultaneously. The team shall command the dogs to go to heel position. The method by which the dogs go to heel position is optional. This exercise is done off leash. The dogs are placed in a sitting position for one minute. The leashes will remain attached to the dogs’ collars and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The team is in sight. The dogs remain sitting without moving until the team returns to heel position. The dogs are placed in a down position for three minutes. The leashes will remain attached to the dogs’ collars and will be dropped or placed on the ground between the dog and handler. The team is in sight. The dogs remain in the down position without moving until the team returns to heel position. Exercise Scoring Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence per dog Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence per dog Major – 18 to 22 points deducted per dog Extreme – 30 to 35 points deducted per dog Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence per dog Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence per dog Major – 13 to 17 points deducted per dog Extreme – 20 to 25 points deducted per dog There is up to a 50 point maximum deduction for each item. Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence per dog Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence per dog Major – 15½ to 19½ points deducted per dog Extreme – 25 to 30 points deducted per dog Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence per dog Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence per dog Major – 15½ to 19½ points deducted per dog Extreme – 25 to 30 points deducted per dog Minor – ½ to 2½ points deducted per occurrence per dog Substantial – 3 to 5 points deducted per occurrence per dog Major – 15½ to 19½ points deducted per dog Extreme – 25 to 30 points deducted per dog DOG OBEDIENCE – FOUR DOG TEAM Revised 2017 EXERCISE Extreme HANDLER AND DOG NOS. __________ __________ __________ __________ SHOW___________________________ DATE_____________________________ DATE___________________________ Major Substantial Minor Max Points Points Lost Unmanageable  Handler continually adapts pace to dog  Unqualified heeling  Constant tugging on leash or guiding  Heel On Leash and Figure Eight Stand for Exam Off Leash Team Uniformity Constant tight leash Moves away or sits before examination  Growls or snaps  Leaves ring  Simultaneous Recall Off Leash Shows shyness or resentment Moved from position Goes to wrong handler  Leaves ring    Heeling      Extra command or signal to stay  Anticipated recall Command  Sat out of reach  Leaving handler  Fig 8                         Resistance to handler posing  Extra command to stay  Moving slightly during exam  Moving after examination  Sits as handler returns   Team distance not uniform  Team responses not uniform  Handler Error Does not meet guidelines  Moves away before or sits during examination  Team dress not uniform Team footwear not uniform Fails to come on first command or signal    Improper heel position  Occasional tight leash  Forging  Crowding handler  Lagging  Sniffing  Extra command to heel  Heeling wide  Turns  Abouts  No change in pace  Fast  Slow  No sits Poor sits  Lack of naturalness  Team distance not uniform  Team halts not uniform  Team responses not uniform  Team speed not uniform  Handler Error          Team does not come simultaneously  Team not uniform on:  Response  Distance    Stood or lay down Touched handler   Slow response Sat between feet   No sit front  No sit finish Poor Sit   No finish Poor Finish   Failure to come directly to handler   Failure to come at a brisk trot or gallop  Handler Error  MAXIMUM SUB-TOTAL Team not uniform on: Stood or Lay down Stood or lay down within 20 Response  Distance   within 20 seconds  40 seconds   Forcing into position Stood or lay Long Sit  Minor move before down after (1 min) Goes to another Repeated whines or handler returns handler returns  dog  barks  Drop  Handler did not return Leash  Minor whine or bark Unable to sit in 1 Improper leash placement   Stood or lay down 40-60 seconds minute   Handler error  Team not uniform on: Sat or stood within Sat or stood within 1-2  Response  Distance   Long 0-1 minute  minutes   Forcing into position Stood or sat Down  Minor move before after handler Goes to another Repeated whines handler returns returns  (3 min) dog  or barks   Handler did not return Drop  Minor whine or bark Leash Unable to down in 1 Improper leash placement  Sat or stood within 2-3 minutes   Handler error minute   Total points before any penalty - MAXIMUM POINTS = 800  No 6 ft. Leash – 5 pt.  Dog not under control while being praised – 5-10 pt. Grooming – 5 pts per Less  Picked up dog – 10 pt.  Dog leaves ring between exercises – 10 pt. neglected areas area – Penalty  Bait in ring – 30 pt.  Verbal Abuse – 30 pt.  Fouling ring – 30 pt. maximum of 30 pts.  Physical Abuse – Excused No ribbon EXPLANATION OF PENALTY TOTAL NET SCORE 160 120 100 140 520 140 140 Score MN 4-H Dog Obedience Long Sit/Long Down Judge’s Worksheet Class Updated 2017 Group Number: Date: Judge: Breed Armband Number LONG SIT Points Off Net Score LONG DOWN Points Off Net Score How Performed Possible Points Long Sit Long Down Novice/Veterans Graduate Novice Pre-Open Open Brace/ Four Dog Team Drop Leash – In Sight 30 1 minute 3 minutes Drop Leash – Out of Sight 25 2 minutes 3 minutes Drop Leash – Out of Sight 30 3 minutes 5 minutes Drop Leash – Out of Sight 30 3 minutes 5 minutes Drop Leash – In Sight 35 1 minute 3 minutes Long Sit – Novice, Graduate Novice, Pre Open, Open, Veterans, Brace, 4-Dog Team Extreme deductions Major deductions Substantial or Minor deductions        Dog did not remain in place Dog goes to another dog   Dog stands or lays down before handler returns Dog repeatedly whines or barks Improper leash placement  Handler forces dog into position Minor move before handler returns Minor whine or bark Dog stands or lays down after handler returns to heel position Extra command to stay Long Down – Novice, Graduate Novice, Pre Open, Open, Veterans, Brace, 4-Dog Team Extreme deductions Major deductions Substantial or Minor deductions        Dog did not remain in place Dog goes to another dog   Dog stood or sat before handler returns Dog repeatedly whines or barks Improper leash placement  Handler forces dog into position Minor move before handler returns Minor whine or bark Dog sat or stood after handler returns to heel position Extra command to stay Procedure/Commands Section 1. Dogs must be spaced 4 feet apart. 2. Give any necessary instructions about your policy for what a handler should do if the dog moves from position. Examples: a. QUIETLY go get the dog and bring it to you. Wait to rejoin the line until after I say “exercise finished”. b. If your dog moves, please re-sit or re-down them at _________ designated position in the ring rather than in the line-up. 3. If this is Graduate Novice, Pre-Open, or Open, give instructions for where to go out of sight and which ring steward to follow out. Remember, handlers must NOT walk behind the dogs as they exit. 4. Please place your leash in front of your dog, between their front right foot and your left foot. Judges should check for compliance and have people moves leashes as needed. 5. Please place your leash with your armband, weighting it as needed for wind and other conditions. Suggest leash inside of the armband or looped around the rubber band as required. 6. Commands: a. b. c. d. e. f. Are you ready? Sit your dogs (or down your dogs) Leave your dogs Time elapses (check the stop watch for accuracy) Back to your dogs Exercise finished