Competitions

Heats will be held at open and championship obedience shows in 2022. This class will be a mixed sex class and will require one judge. In the event of the class being split due to high entry numbers a judge for each split part will be required. The judge will be appointed by the Show Society in accordance with current Kennel Club G Regulations. Rosettes and prize cards, 1^st –10^th place, and a winner’s trophy will be issued to all clubs running heats.

1. Play With or Motivate Your dog - 5 Points
2. Heel on lead - 10 Points
3. Examination of the Dog (handler to show judge) - 15 points
4. Recall With Finish - 10 Points
5. Control at Gate Exercise - 15 Points

Total - 55 points

1. Play with or Motivate your dog (handler’s choice - on or off lead) - 5 Points
It is recommended that the Judge commences with this exercise and that it last approximately 30 seconds. To show how a handler can motivate their dog in preparation for obedience work. Handlers may use a toy for this exercise. Play should be under the handler’s control and if it involves articles they should be readily given up by the dog. Play should be appropriate to the dog under test but should not include play fighting. Toys should be of a suitable size and texture. Formal exercises will not be deemed as appropriate. Any form of aggression must be penalised.

2. Heel on Lead - 10 Points
It is recommended that this exercise follows Play With or Motivate Your Dog and should last no more than one minute. This is an introduction to competitive heelwork and should be straightforward, include minimal turns and not more than two halts. A large circle is permissible in either direction, at the judge’s discretion. The handler should walk briskly and the dog should walk with its shoulder approximately level with and reasonably close to the handler's leg at all times while the handler is walking. The lead should be slack at all times. The test will start and finish with the dog sitting at the handler's side.

3. Examination of the dog (handler to show judge) - 15 points
The handler will show the judge how they can settle and examine their own dog. This exercise will be carried out on lead. The dog will be required to have its mouth, teeth, throat, eyes, ears and feet inspected when standing, sitting or lying down on either side or on its back. Handlers are not required to give a verbal explanation.

4. Recall with Finish - 10 Points
Recall from Sit or Down position at handler’s choice. Dog to be recalled by handler when stationary and facing the dog. Dog to return smartly to the handler, sit in front, go to heel – all on command of judge or steward to handler. This exercise will be carried out off the lead.

5. Control at Gate Exercise - 15 Points
Walk on lead through gate with the dog under control. Handler to start exercise with dog in the sit, down or stand position. Dog to wait while handler opens gate and walks through the gate. Handler to then recall dog through the gate on lead. Dog to then wait in stand, sit or down position, while handler secures the gate. The dog should not pull or be pulled through the doorway. Marks must be deducted for anticipation, tight lead or lack of control.

TOTAL: 55 Points

1. Does the play or motivate your dog exercise be conducted on or off the lead?
   This exercise can be conducted on or off lead at the discretion of the handler.
   
   
2. Do I need to show my bronze certificate on the day of the show?
   No, although for verification purposes random spot checks may be made by us either prior to or after the show date.
   
   
3. Is there a stay exercise in the test in 2022?
   No, the stay exercise has been removed.

Shows for 2024 will be updated when it becomes available.