encouragement, multiple commands and/or inaudible signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler’s arms need not be maintained in any position at any time. Handlers may not touch their dog or make any physical corrections.
6. Rally Excellent A
This class is for the exhibitor and/or dog who have not had any training or showing experience at the Rally Excellent level prior the county’s current project year. If they have any training or showing experience at the Rally Excellent level prior to the county’s current project year, they must show at the Rally Excellent B This class is for the exhibitor and/or dog who has shown in Rally Excellent A OR has had any training or showing experience at the Rally Excellent level prior to the county’s current project year. Dog Agility American Judging System Cash Awards Per Agility Level at each Jump Height
7. Rally Excellent B
AWARDS
1 st
2 nd
3 rd
4 th
$10.00
$7.00
$5.00
$3.00
Special Agility Rules 1. For competitions, there will be a judge’s briefing followed by a walk-through. At the completion of the walk- through, the first dog and handler team will then have 5 minutes to be on the start line. Walk-throughs may be split by height at the judge’s discretion. 2. A supervised warm-up area consisting of only a single jump will be provided in a specified area outside of the ring. Exhibitors should not exhaust their dogs on the warm-up jump and may be asked to refrain from further use if they are observed overusing the warm-up jump. 3. Exhibitors in the On-Lead class must hold their lead at ALL times except when the dog is going through a tunnel. After each tunnel, the lead MUST be picked up before going on to the next obstacle. 4. Training aids, toys, and/or treats are not permitted on the competition course at any time, including judge’s briefing, walk-throughs and competition runs. 5. Handlers may not jump over the jumps with their dogs and are not permitted on the contact obstacles. 6. Handlers may not touch their dogs or any obstacle while running a competition course. 7. Any dog unable to complete the course for any reason (including leaving the ring, being out of control, not finishing in the maximum course time allowed, etc.) will be excused and will receive no awards. 8. Anyone not following the judge’s direction will be excused and receive no awards 9. Handlers may use voice commands, signals, or both. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs and encourage them as the team navigates the course. 10. All agility jumps must be of the type that have a displaceable bar or plank.
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