Agility - A [D+C]
AGILITY wrote:The pet completes a series of obstacles in a course under a timer, with
the time amount and amount of mistakes creating the score they
receive. The pet goes through tunnels, over hurdles, through weaves, on
balance beams, on ramps, and on moving platforms in a numbered
succession to complete the course correctly. Their handler is running
with them to make sure they go the right directions.
Barn Hunt - BH [SD/MD+C]
BARN HUNT wrote:The pet goes around a recreation of a barn-like area with straw and
small spaces, where caged rats are hidden. They work with their
handlers around a maze of hay-bales and straw to find the rats within
the course, which is made increasingly difficult with more obstacles,
diversions, and rats to find as the pet goes up levels.
Carting - C [MD/LD]
CARTING wrote:The dog works to pull a cart with it's handler around specific obstacles
with weights to give the illusion of farm produce. Can be up to 2 dogs
pulling one cart. The dog is required to wear certain equipment, such
as certain kinds of harnesses and collars.
Dock Diving - DD [D+C]
DOCK DIVING wrote:The pet sprints off a platform into a pool of water to retrieve the
marker. Theres 3 kinds of competitions within it- Distance, Height,
and Retrieve. Distance marks how far the pet jumped, the feet being
counted on the side. Height marks the highest the dog can jump, the
marker being held in the hair for the pet to launch and grab before
landing. Retrieve is how fast the pet can retrieve the marker and then
swim back with it returning in their mouth.
Earthdog Trials - E [SD]
EARTDOG TRIALS wrote:A small dog is to go through an underground obstacle course to show
their skills. Rats are placed safely in a cage at the end of a wooden
tunnel mini-maze. The maze presents small obstacles for the dog to get
through such as dirt blockades and small water boxes for them to step
through. This is done in complete darkness.
Field Trials - FT [MD/LD]
FIELD TRIALS wrote:The dog is brought to a designated field where they retrieve a bird
that was shot and then left in the field. Once the bird has fallen,
the handler directs the dog to that direction they should run to
dutifully retrieve the bird and bring it back. The dog is also expected
to be obedient, patient, and quiet. They are judged in packs or pairs
of two.
Flyball - Fl [D]
FLYBALL wrote:Dogs are to run in succession teams over 4 or more hurdles,
successfully retrieve the ball at the end, and turn back, going through
the hurdles again. They switch off to the next dog with a total of 4 dogs
going in the team. Often 2 teams compete in one competition and until
one team has 2 points. The team that finishes first with no ball drops,
missed hurdles, or missed runs, wins.
Frisbee - Fr [D]
FRISBEE wrote:Dogs do tricks with their handlers paired with catching of frisbees,
with the added challenge of two and a half minutes to complete the
routine. There is often a music of choice, with the dog using the
handler's body as a prop to catch the disks. The points are based on skill,
creativity, and style. Following the performance, the pair can gain two
bonus points if the dog can catch a long throw in a designated square
twice.
Good Citizen - GC [D+C]
GOOD CITIZEN wrote:The pet is trained in the best manners fitting the handler and their
household, mastering 10 basic skills, primarily polite mannerisms that
make interactions easier. Socialization with different noises, obedient
walking with different surfaces, obedience when going through a door,
examination and grooming, recall using names and toys, and obedience
when using the "stay" commend. There are different levels that bring
different situations. Primarily used as a training program more than a
competition.
Herding - H [MD/LD]
HERDING wrote:The dog demonstrates their ability to move and control livestock by
fetching or driving to move the livestock further on a course. They are
conducted in a fenced area and generally is more of a test than a
competition. There are three levels- started, intermediate, and
advanced. Theres 3 courses each level and it works around versatility,
control and movement in a large area or a flock in an unfenced area.
Hunting Trials - HT [MD/LD]
HUNTING TRIALS wrote:Different from the field trials, the dog must retrieve the bird shot in
various conditions. The dog is not competing with other dogs, but
there are 3 titles that can be earned- Junior, Senior, and Master. They
are judged based on their natural ability to mark and remember a fall,
their hunting style, and perseverance or courage. Additional points are
added based on learned abilities such as steadiness, control, response
and delivery.
Musical Freestyle - M [D+C]
MUSICAL FREESTYLE wrote:The pet and handler create a routine of tricks, movement and music
custom to their style and pace that is then performed in front of
judges and an audience. Judged for creativity, style, and
obedience of the pet. Most competitors use tricks from Obedience
training and other moves simply set to a musical beat to capture the
audience- some even use props and costumes or tell stories through
the music and movements!
Obedience - O [D+C]
OBEDIENCE wrote:The pet will be judged on various trained behaviors, such as walking on
and off-leash, retrieving, jumping, and ability to stay. Pets that are
well-behaved at home, in public spaces, and in the presence of other
pets are the ones that are shown, and the pet must demonstrate
willingness and enjoyment when working with the handler.
