4-H DOG SHOW MANUAL - Carbon.msuextension
4-H DOG SHOWMANUALApril 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionGeneral Rules & Guidelines .3ShowmanshipShow Ring Procedures .4Showmanship Classes .5Showmanship Tips & Suggestions .5Showmanship Scorecard eLevel 1 .7Scorecard - Level 1 .8Level 2 .9Scorecard - Level 2 .10Level 3 .11Scorecard - Level 3 .12Level 4 .13Scorecard - Level 4 .14Level 5 .15Scorecard - Level 5 .16Rally ObedienceRally Levels & General Rules .17Rally Tips & Suggestions .17Rally Placement & Ribbons .18Rally Disqualifications .18Rally Scorecard .19Rally Signs tyAgilityAgilityAgilityAgilityAgilityGeneral Information & Rules .26Scoring .26Placement & Ribbons .27Disqualifications .28Level 1 .28Level 1 Pattern .31Level 1 Scorecard .32Level 2 .33Level 3 .34Level 4 .35Level 2-4 Scorecard .36Carbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 2 of 36
General Rules & Guidelines1. Proof of vaccination for current rabies and distemper-parvovirus is required.2. When dogs are not in a class, they must be on leash or in a portable kennel. Dogsare not allowed in the food/indoor project areas.3. Showmanship attire per fair guidelines is required. Tennis shoes may be worn inclasses. No sandals. No open toe shoes.4. Miscellaneous projects (Units 1-3) will be judged at indoor project interview judging.5. Independent study will be judged at the conclusion of the dog show.6. Treats may ONLY be used in Showmanship and in a manner not to distract otherdogs/handlers.7. Obedience, Rally, and Agility Levels- A dog/handler team may compete in a level nomore than three years in a row; thereafter, the team must move up to the next level.8. Collars must be appropriately fitting. For Showmanship, Obedience, and RallyObedience they may be buckle type or chain type. No chain collars in Agility. A sliplead may be used in Showmanship. Ultimately, the judge will have the final decisionon the appropriateness of a collar and/or leash. No pronged nor pinch collars.9. A 6 foot leash is required in Obedience.10. Members are encouraged to attend Showmanship, Obedience, Rally Obedience, andAgility practices that are offered throughout the year. Details are available throughthe Extension Office and/or Dog Project superintendents.11. Dogs must be removed from fairgrounds once the dog show concludes.12. Kenneling is encouraged during the dog show. Handlers should be aware of theirdog’s need for water and shade.13. No communication is allowed to handlers from outside of the ring, unless from judgeor Extension staff.14. Upon discretion of the judge and/or Extension staff, a dog may be excused from thedog show for any behavior deemed inappropriate or dangerous. Similarly, the use ofany abusive behavior by a handler toward a dog may result in a handler beingdismissed from the dog show.15. Handlers must keep their dogs away from interacting with other competitors’ dogs.No playing, no sniffing, no sharing of treats, etc.16. Any competing dog that defecates or urinates during competition will be excusedfrom the competition; furthermore, the handler is required to clean up his/her dog’sexcrement before, during, and after any class(es).17. Handlers may speak to their dogs during the competition. Handlers may ask thejudge for clarification if they do not understand a task.18. Handlers must inform superintendents/judge if a dog is in heat. Lactating femalesmay not be shown.19. Handlers are asked not to bring ill dogs to fair. Any animal showing signs of illnesswill be excused from the dog show. For the safety of other animals, an ill dog will beasked to leave the fairgrounds.Carbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 3 of 36
ShowmanshipShowmanship is concerned with how well the dog is presented by the handler to the judge.The handler and dog should appear to be a team. They should work well together, movefluidly, and give an overall picture of being one unit. Neither the dog’s conformation nor itbeing purebred is important. The handler must convey knowledge and understanding of thedog’s breed or the breed which the dog most resembles. The handler should present the dogaccording to the chosen single breed standard.1. Judging may include but is not limited to: cleanliness, appearance, spacing, gaiting,knowledge, and sportsmanship. May be asked to perform a pattern. Will stand forexam.2. No communication is allowed to handlers from outside of the ring, unless from judgeor Extension staff.3. Collars must be appropriately fitting. For Showmanship they may be buckle type orchain type. A slip lead may be used in Showmanship. Ultimately, the judge will havethe final decision on the appropriateness of a collar and/or leash. No pronged norpinch collars allowed.4. Treats may ONLY be used in Showmanship and in a manner not to distract otherdogs/handlers.5. Showmanship attire per fair guidelines is required. Tennis shoes may be worn inclasses. No sandals. No open toe shoes.6. When dogs are not in a class, they must be on leash or in a portable kennel. Dogsare not allowed in the food/indoor project areas.SHOW RING PROCEDURES1. The procedure used is entirely at the judge’s discretion but should be the samewithin a class; he/she will call handlers in as a group and may split a class based onnumber of entries.2. Judging begins when the handler and dog enter the ring.3. Handlers will be asked to demonstrate gaiting the dog with the rest of the class,presenting the dog in the standing position proper to its breed (the use of anexamining table for those breeds normally judged on the table), and gaiting the dogindividually following the applicable pattern.4. Patterns are at the discretion of the judge and she/he will ensure exhibitors areinstructed regarding them.5. Talking to the dog is permissible providing discretion is used.6. For breeds normally examined on the table, the handler should follow the judge’sinstructions about when to table the dog. Unless indicated otherwise, the handlershould place the dog on the table while the preceding dog is being gaited.Carbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 4 of 36
Classes based on Handler's 4H age as of the start of the 4H year, October 1st.Novice: 8-10 years oldJunior: 11-13 years oldSenior: 14 years oldTIPS & SUGGESTIONS1. Handlers should appear neat and well-groomed. Hats, shining clothing or jewelry,low-cut shirts, shorts, flip-flops, etc., are all distracting attire. Deductions may bemade for unsafe or distracting attire.2. Handlers should make every effort to keep their dog between themselves and thejudge.3. The handler should know where the judge is at all times and be certain not to blockthe judge’s view of the dog.4. Be alert, since the judge may use hand motions instead of a voice request.5. Conversation in the ring should be limited only to the judge.Carbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 5 of 36
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Dog ObedienceFrom walking on- and off-leash to retrieving and jumping, or demonstrating your dog’sability to stay, Obedience trials feature dogs that are well-behaved at home, in publicplaces, and in the presence of other dogs. It is essential that the obedience dogdemonstrates willingness and enjoyment while it is working with the handler.Please refer to general guidelines stated in the beginning of this manual. In addition:1. Rough, harsh, loud treatment by the handler and/or reactive/aggressive/resistantbehavior from the dog may, per the judge’s discretion, constitute dismissal from thering and the competition at any time.2. Scoring will not start until judge gives appropriate command and ends when judgeannounces exercise finished.3. The judge reserves the right to choose which exercises will be performed at eachlevel. The judge also maintains the decision of which exercises will be performedindividually and/or as a group.4. Judge may modify exercises at each level , meaning he/she may add and/or deleteexercises, or may modify exercises.5. A 6 foot leash is required for obedience. However, per judge’s discretion, a 10 footleash, provided by the superintendents, may be used for leash sit stays, down stays,and/or on leash recall activities for levels 1-2.6. Showmanship attire per fair guidelines is required. Tennis shoes may be worn inclasses. No sandals. No open toe shoes.7. NO treats and/or toys allowed in the ring during Obedience.8. All dogs must remain on leash unless otherwise instructed by the Judge/ExtensionStaff.LEVEL 1Exercises that may be asked include:1.2.3.4.5.6.Heel on leash (in a simple pattern chosen by judge)Figure 8 on a leash (stewards will stand about 8 feet apart)Sit for Exam on leashSit Stay on leash (30 seconds)Down on leash (30 seconds)Recall to Front on leashCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 7 of 36
Obedience Scorecard - LEVEL 1Date:Competitor #:Dog's Name:Dog's Breed:Note: If a dog receives a non-qualifying score for any exercise, NQ should be recorded in the points off column. Total score need not be given. NQmay be put in Total Score column. Dogs need not receive a qualifying score to receive a qualifying score for ribbons or prizes.MAX POINTSNETPOINTS LOST SCOREPOINTS OFFEXERCISEUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Other(In a patternpace to dogHeeling wide Turnschosen by judge)Constant tugging on leashNo Sitor guidingSluggish paceHandler errorHEEL ONLEASHFIGURE8ONLEASH45AboutsPoor SitUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Otherpace to dogHeeling wideConstant tugging on leashNo Sit Poor Sitor guidingSluggish pace25Handler errorNo Sit Poor Sit Shows shyness, resentmentSIT FOREXAMONLEASHLies down before, during orExtra signals or commandsafter examinationLeash too tightGrowls or snapsHandler errorMoves away before or duringOther30examRECALL ONLEASHExtra command or signalNo Sit in frontto stayExtra command to sit in frontPoor Sit in frontAnticipatedFailure to come at a brisk trot or gallop40Didn’t come on first command Extra command to comeor signalNo Sit Poor Sit after recallOtherSUB-TOTAL 140Did not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsSIT ANDSTAY ONLEASH(30 SEC)Goes to another dogMinor move after handler returns to heel position30Repeated whines or barksOtherStood or laid down before handlerreturnedDid not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsDOWN AND Goes to another dog Minor move after handler returns to heel positionSTAY ON Repeated whines or barksOtherLEASH Stood or sat before handler(30 SEC) returnedMaximum Points/Points Lost/Net ScoreComments30200SUBTRACT MISCELLANEOUSFINAL SCOREFinal Placing (1st-6th):Ribbon te140 - 200 Points80 - 139 Points1 - 79 PointsSee ManualCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 8 of 36
LEVEL 2Exercises that may be asked include:1.2.3.4.5.6.Heel on leash (in a pattern chosen by judge)Figure 8 on a leash (stewards will stand about 8 feet apart)Sit for Exam on leashSit Stay on leash (1 minute)Down on leash (1minute)Recall to Heel on leashCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 9 of 36
Obedience Scorecard - LEVEL 2Date:Competitor #:Dog's Name:Dog's Breed:Note: If a dog receives a non-qualifying score for any exercise, NQ should be recorded in the points off column. Total score need not be given. NQmay be put in Total Score column. Dogs need not receive a qualifying score to receive a qualifying score for ribbons or prizes.MAX POINTSNETPOINTS LOST SCOREPOINTS OFFEXERCISEUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Other(In a patternpace to dogHeeling wide Turnschosen by judge)Constant tugging on leashNo Sitor guidingSluggish paceHandler errorHEEL ONLEASHFIGURE8ONLEASHAbouts45Poor SitUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Otherpace to dogHeeling wideConstant tugging on leashNo Sit Poor Sitor guidingSluggish pace25Handler errorNo Sit Poor Sit Shows shyness, resentmentSIT FOREXAMONLEASHLies down before, during orExtra signals or commandsafter examinationLeash too tightGrowls or snapsHandler errorMoves away before or duringOther30examRECALL ONLEASHExtra command or signalNo Sit in frontto stayExtra command to sit in frontPoor Sit in frontAnticipatedFailure to come at a brisk trot or gallopDidn’t come on first command Extra command to comeor signal40No Sit Poor Sit after recallOtherSUB-TOTAL 140Did not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsSIT ANDSTAY ONLEASH(1 MIN)Goes to another dogMinor move after handler returns to heel position30Repeated whines or barksOtherStood or laid down before handlerreturnedDid not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsDOWN ANDSTAY ONLEASH(1 MIN)Goes to another dogMinor move after handler returns to heel position30Repeated whines or barksOtherStood or sat before handlerreturnedMaximum Points/Points Lost/Net ScoreComments200SUBTRACT MISCELLANEOUSFINAL SCOREFinal Placing (1st-6th):Ribbon te140 - 200 Points80 - 139 Points1 - 79 PointsSee ManualCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 10 of 36
LEVEL 3Exercises that may be asked include:1.2.3.4.5.6.Heel on leash (in a more difficult pattern than previous levels chosen by judge)Figure 8 on leash (stewards will stand about 8 feet apart)Stand for exam on leash (table or ground)Sit Stay off leash (2 minute)Down off leash (2 minutes)Recall with a sit in the middle and finish to a heel off leashCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 11 of 36
Obedience Scorecard - LEVEL 3Date:Competitor #:Dog's Name:Dog's Breed:Note: If a dog receives a non-qualifying score for any exercise, NQ should be recorded in the points off column. Total score need not be given. NQmay be put in Total Score column. Dogs need not receive a qualifying score to receive a qualifying score for ribbons or prizes.MAX POINTSNETPOINTS LOST SCOREPOINTS OFFEXERCISEUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Other(More difficult patternpace to dogHeeling wide Turns Aboutschosen by judge)Constant tugging on leashNo Sitor guidingSluggish paceHandler errorHEEL ONLEASHFIGURE8ONLEASH45Poor SitUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Otherpace to dogHeeling wideConstant tugging on leashNo Sit Poor Sitor guidingSluggish pace25Handler errorSTANDFOR EXAMONLEASHSits or lies down before,Shows shyness, resentmentduring or after examExtra signals or commandsMoves feet/not setLeash too tightGrowls or snapsHandler errorMoves away before or duringOther30examExtra command or signal No sit in middleRECALLOFF LEASH(Sit in middle)to stayExtra command to sit in middleAnticipatedFailure to come at a brisk trot or gallop40Didn’t come on first command Poor finish (poor or no sit, wrong position)or signalHandler errorLeft handlerOtherSUB-TOTAL 140Did not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsSIT ANDSTAY ONLEASH(2 MIN)Goes to another dogMinor move after handler returns to heel position30Repeated whines or barksHandler errorStood or laid down before handlerreturnedOtherDid not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsDOWN AND Goes to another dog Minor move after handler returns to heel positionSTAY ON Repeated whines or barksHandler errorLEASH Stood or sat before handler Other(2 MIN) returnedMaximum Points/Points Lost/Net ScoreComments30200SUBTRACT MISCELLANEOUSFINAL SCOREFinal Placing (1st-6th):Ribbon te140 - 200 Points80 - 139 Points1 - 79 PointsSee ManualCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 12 of 36
LEVEL 4 - OFF LEASHExercises that may be asked include:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Heel off leash (in an advanced pattern chosen by judge)Figure 8 off leash (stewards will stand about 8 feet apart)Stand for exam off leash (table or ground)Sit Stay off leash (3 minutes)Down off leash (3 minutes)Recall off leash with a down in the middle, and finish to a heelRetrieve an object off leash on the flat and finish to a heelCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 13 of 36
Obedience Scorecard - LEVEL 4Date:Competitor #:Dog's Name:Dog's Breed:Note: If a dog receives a non-qualifying score for any exercise, NQ should be recorded in the points off column. Total score need not be given. NQmay be put in Total Score column. Dogs need not receive a qualifying score to receive a qualifying score for ribbons or prizes.MAX POINTSNETPOINTS LOST SCOREPOINTS OFFEXERCISEUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Other(More difficult patternpace to dogHeeling wide Turns Aboutschosen by judge)Constant tugging on leashNo Sitor guidingSluggish paceHandler errorHEEL OFFLEASHFIGURE8OFFLEASH45Poor SitUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Otherpace to dogHeeling wideConstant tugging on leashNo Sit Poor Sitor guidingSluggish pace25Handler errorSTANDFOR EXAMOFFLEASHSits or lies down before,Shows shyness, resentmentduring or after examExtra signals or commandsMoves feet/not setLeash too tightGrowls or snapsHandler errorMoves away before or duringOther30examRECALLOFF LEASHExtra command or signal No down in middleto stayExtra command to down in middle(2 exercises)AnticipatedPoor finish or no finish/wrong positionDown in middleDidn’t come on first command Retrieval: No or poor retrieval of item, no or poor finishand retrieveor signalHandler errorobject on flatLeft handlerOther40SUB-TOTAL 140Did not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsSIT ANDSTAY OFFLEASH(3 MIN)Goes to another dogMinor move after handler returns to heel position30Repeated whines or barksHandler errorStood or laid down before handlerOtherreturnedDid not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsDOWN AND Goes to another dog Minor move after handler returns to heel positionSTAY OFF Repeated whines or barksHandler errorLEASH Stood or sat before handler Other(3 MIN) returnedMaximum Points/Points Lost/Net ScoreComments30200SUBTRACT MISCELLANEOUSFINAL SCOREFinal Placing (1st-6th):Ribbon te140 - 200 Points80 - 139 Points1 - 79 PointsSee ManualCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 14 of 36
LEVEL 5 - OFF LEASHExercises that may be asked include:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Heel off leash (in an advanced pattern chosen by judge)Figure 8 off leash (stewards will stand about 8 feet apart)Stand for exam off leash (table or ground)Sit Stay off leash (5 minutes)Down off leash with handler out of sight (5 minutes)Recall off leash with a down in the middle, followed by a sit and a finish to a heelRetrieve an object off leash over a jump and finish to a heelCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 15 of 36
Obedience Scorecard - LEVEL 5Date:Competitor #:Dog's Name:Dog's Breed:Note: If a dog receives a non-qualifying score for any exercise, NQ should be recorded in the points off column. Total score need not be given. NQmay be put in Total Score column. Dogs need not receive a qualifying score to receive a qualifying score for ribbons or prizes.MAX POINTSNETPOINTS LOST SCOREPOINTS OFFEXERCISEUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Other(More difficult patternpace to dogHeeling wide Turns Aboutschosen by judge)Constant tugging on leashNo Sitor guidingSluggish paceHandler errorHEEL OFFLEASHFIGURE8OFFLEASH45Poor SitUnmanageableForgingCrowding handlerUnqualified heelingLaggingSniffingHandler continually adaptsExtra command to heel Otherpace to dogHeeling wideConstant tugging on leashNo Sit Poor Sitor guidingSluggish pace25Handler errorSTANDFOR EXAMOFFLEASHSits or lies down before,Shows shyness, resentmentduring or after examExtra signals or commandsMoves feet/not setLeash too tightGrowls or snapsHandler errorMoves away before or duringOther30examRECALLOFF LEASH(2 exercises)Down in middleExtra command or signal No down in middleto stayExtra command to down in middleAnticipatedPoor finish or no finish/wrong positionDidn’t come on first command Retrieval: No or poor retrieval of item, no or poor finishand retrieveor signalHandler errorobject over jumpLeft handlerOther40SUB-TOTAL 140SIT ANDSTAY OFFLEASH(5 MIN)Did not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsGoes to another dogMinor move after handler returns to heel position30Repeated whines or barksHandler errorStood or laid down before handlerreturnedOtherDOWN AND Did not remain in place Minor move before handler returnsSTAY OFF Goes to another dog Minor move after handler returns to heel positionLEASH Repeated whines or barksHandler error(5 MIN) Stood or sat before handler OtherHandler outof site30returnedMaximum Points/Points Lost/Net ScoreComments200SUBTRACT MISCELLANEOUSFINAL SCOREFinal Placing (1st-6th):Ribbon te140 - 200 Points80 - 139 Points1 - 79 PointsSee ManualCarbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 16 of 36
RALLY OBEDIENCEThink of a Rally event as any team sport: You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side,as you steer him through a course of 5-20 different signs. Each of these signs providesinstructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler movecontinuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side.There is a clear sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during and betweenthe numbered signs. Although each performance is timed, having a good race time is notthe goal; it’s all about working as a team while performing the skills, with the dog undercontrol.1. The intent of Rally is to exhibit a dog/handler team’s ability to move through avariety of “carded” stations at which the team performs an outlined task.2. Teams are scored on how well they perform each task.3. The event is timed. Course time will be used to break any ties, with the fastest timeplacing first, and so on.4. Teams will follow a course of numbered stations and perform the exercise posted ateach station.5. As with agility, courses will be posted the morning of the show, and handlers maywalk their course prior to the start of the class. Handlers may ask judge to clarifyany questions they may have.6. Handlers, WITHOUT their dogs, will be given the opportunity to walk through thecourse prior to competing7. Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the ring.8. Collars must be appropriately fitting. They may be buckle type or chain type.Ultimately, the judge will have the final decision on the appropriateness of a collarand/or leash. No pronged nor pinch collars.AKC Novice Rally signs #1-42 are available for use at all levels.Level 1 Dog/Handler team (5 signs)Level 2 Dog/Handler team (up to 10 signs)Level 3 Dog/Handler team (up to 15 signs)Level 4 Dog/Handler team (up to 20 signs) - All Off LeashTIPS & SUGGESTIONS1. Handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, oruse any verbal means of encouragement. However, handler's are not permitted totouch their dog once the pattern has been started, unless otherwise instructed.Multiple commands or signals using one or both arms and hands are permitted; thehandler’s arms need not be maintained in any particular position at any time.Carbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 17 of 36
2. Signs are placed to the handler’s right side, except for change in directions. Thedesignated exercise should be performed in close proximity to the sign itself, either infront, back of, or beside the sign. However, exercises that utilize cones may requireentry with the sign on the left.3. Handlers should appear neat and well-groomed. Hats, shining clothing or jewelry,low-cut shirts, shorts, flip-flops, etc., are all distracting attire. Deductions may bemade for unsafe or distracting attire.PLACEMENTS AND RIBBONS:1. A dog can be entered in only one rally class.2. Placements are determined by lowest number of faults. Course times will break tieswith fastest time placing first and so on.3. Handler errors can be assessed at any station or during movement between stations.Once a handler has stopped on any halt exercise, the handler cannot move their feetor touch the dog to assist the dog without incurring a handler error.4. Each dog starts with a perfect score (100) and receives deductions as the faults aremade by the dog or handler5. Please reference the score sheets for major and minor deductions, faults, and pointtotals for each class. Fastest times will be used to break ties on scores at all levels.6. All placings are final and at the discretion of the judge.Ribbons will be determined by the amount of points retained upon course completion.BLUE:70 higherRED:40-69WHITE:0-39DISQUALIFICATION:The judge may disqualify a team for the following during a run:1. The dog is determined to be aggressive towards the handler or other people/dogs.2. The judge determines that the handler does not have control of the dog.3. The judge determines the handler is being overly harsh with their dog.4. Any competing dog that defecates or urinates during competition will be excusedfrom the competition; furthermore, the handler is required to clean up his/her dog’sexcrement before, during, and after any class(es).5. The handler continually touches their dog. Any intentional touch is a fault but if thehandler continually touches the dog, the team shall be disqualified.Carbon County 4-H Dog Show ManualPage 18 of 36
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AGILITYGENERAL INFORMATION, RULES, SCORING:The Carbon County 4H Agility program is designed to build teamwork between a youth andhis/her dog. Training requirements will increase with each level.EQUIPMENT: Each level lists the equipment that may be included. The course designedfor competitions do not have to include every piece of equipment listed for each level. Thismay vary according to what equipment is available.START LINE and FINISH test: Each Level will have both a start line and finish test. Oncethe start line test has begun (leash removed and count has started), the handler should nottouch the dog until putting the leash on at the finish.COLLAR and LEASH rule: Youth must run the course off leash in all levels. The dog canwear a collar if it is a plain buckle collar (or “easy snap”) with no tags. No metal/plasticpinch or choke collars may be worn.JUMP HEIGHTS: No dog shall jump higher than 12 inches. Youth and their parents
Judging begins when the handler and dog enter the ring. 3. Handlers will be asked to demonstrate gaiting the dog with the rest of the class, presenting the dog in the standing position proper to its breed (the use of an examining table for those breeds normally j
If the dog is barking at people it can see passing by, try blocking the dog's view. An anti-barking collar may be useful for some, but not all. Teach the dog to stop barking on command. When the dog is barking give a firm command such as 'cease' and call the dog to you. Praise the dog when it stops barking. If the dog will not .
the dog barking, try some of these simple tips - every dog is different! Do not reward the dog when it barks. Don't let the dog inside or give it attention - instead, reward the dog when it is quiet. Teach the dog to stop barking on command - give the dog a command when it is barking and reward the dog
The Bird Dog stories describe the adventures of a boy and a dog. The dog learns to hunt birds so the boy calls the dog a bird dog. A girl, a boy riding a bike, and some other animals, joins the boy and dog. They go hunting for all kinds of creatures, including a cat and skunk. The bird dog is a good hunter except for hunting boys and girls.
2. The handler does not present the area to the dog resulting in the aid not being located by the dog. Security Dog Misses: The security dog does not show any change of behaviour or interest to the source aid odour when the area is presented by the handler. Security Dog Walk: The security dog shows a change of behaviour, works the source .
the DOG CANCER diet 1 Did you know you can help your dog fight cancer at his next meal? The right foods - many of which you probably have in your house right now - can be powerful weapons for a dog with cancer. Putting your dog on a Dog Cancer Diet, as outlined in this report, accomplishes two things. The Dog Cancer Diet: 1. Fights Cancer.
Canine Wisdom for the Barking Dog-The Dog Done Gone Deaf is a spin-off, a twist, an amalgamation that takes its cue from the eponymous album The Dog Done Gone Deaf by Halim El-Dabh, which he performed with The Barking Dog Sextet for the Suoni Per Il Popolo Festival in Montreal, Quebec in 2007. The Dog Done Gone Deaf seems to me an appropriate
M Show Information M ENTRY FEES Members First Class 17.00 per dog Each subsequent entry with the same dog 2.50 Non-Members First Class 19.00 per dog Each subsequent entry with the same dog 3.00 Veteran Class 5.00 per dog Puppy Stakes 3.50 per dog Not for Competition 2.50
G. Courtesy Dog.In a Rally Obedience Trial, an un-entered dog or a dog from another class that serves as honoring dog or a work-ing dog when needed. H. Day-of-show entry.Most UKC clubs allow entries to be taken on the day of a show or trial. The start and finish time for taking these entries is published in BLOODLINES magazine and on the UKC .
