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INTRODUCTION TO OBEDIENCE TRIALINGGoldens perform well in obedience trials as they have been bred to work with man. They are high on the list of "trainable breeds" and are one of the most stylish breeds to watch when working. We have an active breed that are happiest when they are working and obedience is a guest way to occupy them even more enjoyable to have around. The awards available in Obedience, and the names of the exercises are:
Note that there is also an Encouragement Class which is as for Novice except
there is no heel free and no recall. The exercises to be performed in Obedience Trials can be found in the appropriate rule booklet available from the VCA for a small fee. It is important to read the miscellaneous sections of this booklet, not just the part applicable to the class you wish to enter. Much information relating to your conduct in the ring is found in these sections. For each class level there are 200 points available, you must score 170 or more to pass. You must also get at least 50 % of the allocated points for every exercise, so you can't fail one exercise completely and make up the points somewhere else. You need three passes under at least 2 different judges to obtain each title. Obedience trials have a single check in time for all entrants. You must be checked in, and have your bitch vetted (some clubs also vet dogs, make sure you check) prior to the close of the allocated check in time. The check in time normally closes about 30 minutes before the trial starts. Prior to the start of the trial determine which ring you are in. Check with the steward for your ring to see if any dogs have been scratched or handlers are in other rings, these occurrences can dramatically change the expected time for you to be ready with your dog. Handlers with dogs in more than one ring can be judged out of order. When in the ring, LISTEN very carefully to the judge and do exactly what you are told.... no more, no less! And remember..... you're out there as a team to have fun. There'll always be another day to trial, but your relationship with your dog should never suffer due to perceived poor performance in the ring. Debbie Cerda-Pavia |
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