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1.Sit/Stay

 

Aim:  To have your dog calmly seated and wait for the next command.  The ultimate scope of this exercise is not the sit itself, but to show control and obedience. So unlike competitive obedience, not much attention is paid on the position or manner of the sit as long as it is carried out effectively.

 

How to test: Upon instructor’s command the dog is placed on a sit position. The owner moves three steps forward and turns to face his dog.  At this point the examiner can try to slightly distract the dog by making some noise or passing by or in front of the dog. After 10 seconds the owner rejoins his dog and walks away.

 

Expected Outcome:  Dog should sit as fast as possible and remain in this position for at least 10 seconds without being instructed anything else by his owner.

 

Points management:  2.5 points will be deducted each time the sit command is given without response.  Once seated the dog and owner should stay still at least for 10 seconds in front of each other. If in less than 10 seconds they move, 3 marks will be deducted (less than 7 second stay is a fail).

 

 

1.Down/Stay

 

Aim:  To have your dog calmly in a down position and wait for the next command.  Similarly to the sit command the ultimate aim of this exercise is not the down within itself but to show control and obedience, so unlike competitive obedience not much attention is paid on the position or manner of the down as long as it is carried out effectively.

 

How to test: Upon instructor’s command the dog is placed on a down position. The owner moves three steps forward and turns to face his dog. At this point the examiner can try to slightly distract the dog by making some noise or passing by or in front of the dog. After 10 seconds the owner rejoins his dog and walks away.

 

Expected Outcome:  Dog should go on a down as fast as possible and remain in this position at least 10 seconds without being instructed anything else by his owner.

 

Points management:  2.5 points are lost each time the Down command is given without response,  once seated the dog and owner should stay still at least for 10 seconds in front of his dog. If in less than 10 seconds they move, 3 marks will be deducted (less than 7 second stay is a fail).

 

1.Stand/Stay

Aim:  To have your dog calmly in a stand position and wait for the next command.  Similarly to the sit and down command explained above, the aim of this exercise is to show control and obedience. So unlike competitive obedience not much attention is paid on the position or manner of the stand as long as it is carried out effectively.

 

How to test: Upon instructor’s command the dog is placed on a stand position, the owner moves three steps forward and turns to face his dog.  At this point the examiner can try to slightly distract the dog by making some noise or passing by or in front of the dog. After 10 seconds the owner rejoins his dog and walks away.

 

Expected Outcome:  Dog should stay in a stand position and remain in this position for at least 10 seconds without being instructed anything else by his owner.

 

Points management:  2.5 points will be deducted each time the Stand command is given without response. Once seated the dog and owner should stay still at least for 10 seconds in front of his dog. If in less than 10 seconds they move, 3 marks will be deducted (less than 7 second stay is a fail).

 

1.Socialising with strangers

 

Aim:  Dog should be ready to welcome strangers without being weary or aggressive.

 

How to test: The dog is to be approached by two different strangers separately. Each time the newcomer should gently approach and call the dog by the name and place his hand forward.  The dog’s owner should calmly address the dog to greet the stranger.

 

Expected Outcome:  The dog should examine the stranger and greet him/her, without either backing up or showing any aggressive behaviour.

 

Points management:  4 points will be deducted if the dog shows initial controlled shyness or aggressiveness but then settles down and greets the strangers.  All points will be lost if the dog exhibits shyness/aggressiveness and doesn’t greet the stranger.