Trialling information

What is Competition obedience?

Competition obedience is a precision sport where the handler and dog do a series of standard exercises as directed by the judge. Handlers are not allowed to speak to their dogs other than give each command (heel, stand, down, stay, etc).

It can be nerve-wracking, but also a lot of fun. You and your dog build a real bond as you learn to work together as a team.

Competition obedience involves five classes of attainment, each marked by a title that your dog can earn. These classes are :

Community Companion Dog Class (Title: CCD)

Heel on lead
Stand for examination on lead
Recall
1 minute sit stay
2 minute down stay

Novice Class (Title: CD)

Heel free
Stand free for examination
Recall
Retrieve on flat OR Change of position
1 Minute sit stay
3 Minute down stay

Open Class (Title: CDX)

Heel free
Stand free for examination
Drop on recall
Retrieve dumbbell on flat
Retrieve dumbbell over solid jump
Broad jump OR Distance control
3 minute sit stay - Handler out of sight
5 minute down stay - Handler out of sight

Utility Class (Title: UD)

Seek back
Directed jumping
Scent discrimination
Signal exercise
Speak on command (optional)
Food refusal (optional)
Directed retrieve (optional)
Group examination
7 minute down stay - Handler out of sight

Utility Dog Excellent Class (Title: UDX)

Seek Back with Decoy Article
Positions in Motion
Scent Discrimination - Judges Scent
Directed Sendaway and Recall
Distance Control
Multiple Retrieve
Temperament Test

This and further information from DOGS NSW website http://www.dogsnsw.org.au/obedience-and-tracking