Class A: obedience test

1 July 2023

CLASS A: OBEDIENCE TEST

Exercise                                                                                              Max. Marks

1 Heel on lead……………………………………………………………………………….20

Heelwork is the same as for Novice Class except that now the dog must sit smartly at the halt without being commanded to do so. After the halt it is permissible to give the command to heel.

 Halts and turns are at any pace.

2 Heel free…………………………………………………………………….25

            Same as above but off lead.

3 Recall……………………………………………………………………….15

The order to recall the dog to heel can now be given at any time after the handler has left the dog and while the handler is moving in any direction except towards the dog. The handler continues to move until ordered to stop.

4 Retrieve handler’s dumbbell…………………………………………………………………………..….25

            Same as for Novice class. The dog must retrieve promptly.

5 Sit Stay – one – minute – handler in sight…………………………….……………………………….….10

            Same as for Novice Class.

6 Down Stay – five minutes – handler out of sight…………………………………………………………..25

7 Scent discrimination……………………………………………………….…….….30

The handler selects the article and scents the article, which is then placed with tongs between other articles. Dumbbells may not be used

Marks needed to qualify…………………………………………………………………………….135 – 150

A single command and/or signal is permitted. If both are used they must be simultaneous. In the heel exercises one command and/or signal is permitted to commence after a halt. Extra commands/signals and any other communication

such as touching the dog or moving of feet etc. will be penalised.