GRADUATE NOVICE OBEDIENCE Heel on leash, figure 8 off leash, drop on recall, dumbbell recall, dumbbell recall over high jump, recall over broad jump, and three minutes long down out of sight. Dogs that have received a qualifying score in Graduate Novice or Open at any obedience competition (4-H or other) must enter Graduate Novice Obedience. 7. Graduate Novice OPEN OBEDIENCE Heel free and figure eight, Command Discrimination (Stand, Down, Sit), drop on recall, retrieve on flat surface, retrieve over high jump, broad jump, Stand Stay--Get Your Leash. Dogs that have received a qualifying score in Graduate Novice or Open at any obedience competition (4-H or other) may enter Open Obedience. 8. Open
Dog Rally American Judging System Cash Awards Per Rally Level
AWARDS
1 st
2 nd
3 rd
4 th
$10.00
$7.00
$5.00
$3.00
Introduction Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally judge. The judge tells the handler to begin, and the dog and handler proceed at a brisk pace through a course of designated stations, 10-20 depending on the level. Each of these stations has an 8 ½” x 11” sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed, via words, directional arrows, colors, and geometric shapes. The dog and handler team moves continuously at a brisk but normal pace with the dog under control at the handler’s left side. There should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during the numbered exercises and between the exercise signs; however, perfect heel position is not required. After the judge’s “Forward” order, the team is on its own to complete the entire sequence of numbered signs correctly. Unless otherwise specified in the AKC Rally Regulations, handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, give additional commands and or signals using one or both arms, clap their hands, pat their legs or use any verbal means of encouragement. The handler must move in a natural manner. The handler’s arms need not be maintained in any particular position. At any time during the performance, loud or harsh commands, intimidating signals, and touching the dog (unless specified in the AKC Rally Regulations) will be penalized.
DIVISION
C. DOG RALLY
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