![]() ![]() ![]() This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces. away, tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc).Īppropriate Reaction to City Distractions Think of the handler having the leash in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other.ĭoorway or gate can be real or simulated with ring gates, two chairs, or a natural passageway (e.g., entrance to trail) in the community.Įxit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Whichever method is used, the dog must not pull the owner and must be under good control. Owner may also choose to: send the dog through first and have the dog wait for the owner, or the owner may choose to have the dog go through the doorway at the owner’s side. “May I pet your dog?” (Item is placed on floor/ground before the person pets the dog)ĭog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.” This can be food placed by the evaluator on the floor or ground in a food dish with a wire cover as in Rally.ĭog is on 20ft line, owner walks away with back to dog, picks up an item (e.g., backpack, training bag, clipboard, folder etc.) placed on the floor/chair/ground by the evaluator and returns to the dog.ĭog sits or stands and stays while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. apart for at leash 30 secondsĭog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it. Dogs are all on the owner’s left side, on leash 3 ft. Owners and dogs are in an informal circle/square while owners have a conversation. In the community, dog walks by other dogs on a trail, sidewalk, in a hallway, etc. In the community, dog walks on sidewalk, through a crowd at a community fair, park, on a trail, through a busy hallway, etc.Īt a show or class, dog walks by dogs waiting in the crowd–dogs 2 ft. Must make a left turn, right turn, stop, fast and slow paceĪt a show or in class, this item is tested in a real crowd, not in a ring. The dog does not have to stay in position but should not continually bark, whine, or pace unnecessarily, or show anything stronger than mild agitation or nervousness.ĭog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner: sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork, or, if the test is done in the community, dog waits while the owner sits and has a snack or visits with another person. The dog can be left with a trusted person, and will maintain training and good manners for three minutes with the owner out of sight. The dog may express natural interest and curiosity and/or may appear slightly startled but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark. The dog is confident at all times when faced with common distractions such as dropping a chair, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other without to the other dog or its handler. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dog can behave politely around other dogs. The dog will come when called by the handler from a 10 foot distance. The dog must do sit AND down on command, then the owner chooses the position for leaving the dog in the stay. The dog will respond to the handler’s commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler. The dog may show some interest in the strangers but should continue to walk with the handler, without evidence of over-exuberance, shyness or resentment, pulling on the leash, or jumping. The dog and handler walk around and pass close to at least three people. The dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places. Right turn, left turn, and an about turn with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The dog may be on either side of the handler and should be attentive to the handler and respond to movements and changes of direction. The evaluator will comb / brush the dog, examines the ears and picks up each front foot. The dog must appear to be in healthy condition. The evaluator inspects the dog to determine if it is clean and groomed. The dog welcomes being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. ![]() The dog may stand in place as it is petted but does not show shyness or resentment. The handler may talk to the dog throughout the exercise. The dog shows no resentment or shyness while allowing a stranger to approach it, exchange pleasantries, and shake hands with the handler (ignoring the dog).ĭog sits at the handler’s side, allows evaluator to pet head and body. ![]()
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