OBEDIENCE LEVEL 3 (OB3)
Rules and Exercises for the OB3
class.
The Obedience Level 3 title (OB3) requires a dog to earn a
passing score in the Obedience Level routine.
|
Obedience Exercises |
Points |
|
Reporting to the Judge |
5 |
|
Heeling Off Leash |
15 |
|
Sit out of motion |
15 |
|
Down & recall |
15 |
|
Agility Recall |
15 |
|
Flat Retrieve |
15 |
|
Long down |
10 |
|
Send away |
10 |
|
TOTAL POINTS |
100 |
General Rules.
1.
Eligibility to perform the OB3 obedience exercises. To perform the OB3 routine a dog must have earned an
OB2
2.
Collar.
Only one collar is allowed on the dog, no pinch or electric.
3.
Leash. A leash is required for reporting to the judge and
after the routine is complete; all other exercises are conducted off leash.
4.
Scoring note. Each exercise has listed many items that the judge is required to
assess for imperfect deductions. However, the judge will also assess imperfect
deductions for any other deviations from the ideal performance.
5.
Neutrality Test. During the entire performance the dog is under the neutrality test. A
dog that shows extreme aggression, fear, shyness or whose demeanor gives the
Judge reason to believe that the dog may not safely be judged may be given a
non-qualifying score and excused from the trial.
6.
Left Turn Abouts: are to be performed as either the (German turn) where the dog circles around the handler, or back up in place (FCI International/military) where the dogs stays in heel position as the handler turns left. The handler and dog must execute the same turn throughout the obedience phase.
7.
Qualifying Score.
a. Obedience
Phase. A qualifying score in the Obedience Phase of the P3
or PS3 class requires the passing of the Obedience phase with a score of 70
points. Passing the P3 Obedience Phase qualifies the dog to earn the OB3 title. Note, the P3 and PS3 obedience routine
are the same only the Protection routines are different.
8.
When reporting to all
assigned areas. Praise is
permissible but the dog/handler team must maintain an orderly demeanor.
B.
Obedience Phase of the Protection 3 (P3) or PS3 class, OB3: The P3/OB3 Obedience routine consists of many
advanced obedience exercises that are considered master level obedience
training. The exercises contained in this class are excellent for providing
competition among dog/handler teams and for identify outstanding dogs and
handlers; this routine will be one of the main routines used in SDA’s ultimate
sport dog program for providing competition at championship events and
identifying dogs that should be considered for breeding. In summary, the P3
obedience routine is designed for competition, breed evaluation and identifying
outstanding dog/handler teams.
1. Protection
& Obedience General Rules.
a. Dog/handler teams are required to perform formal
heeling when reporting to all designated areas.
b. When scoring an exercise the judge may also assess
major or minor imperfection deductions that are not listed for any other
deviations from the ideal performance.
c. Concluding
the OB3 obedience exercises. All
handlers are responsible for acknowledging the judge for instructions on when
to report or when concluding the routine. The Judge instructs all dog/handler
teams where and when to report to receive a critique of the performance and the
announcement of the score.
2. Reporting
to the Judge Exercise. The primary
purposes of this exercise is to show that the dog/handler team can demonstrate
proper heeling and control of a dog while reporting to the judge. In addition,
this exercise will be used as a starting point for evaluating temperament and
for determining whether the dog/handler team, are suitable for performing the
evaluation. Dogs that display extreme shyness or extreme aggression must be
excused from further participation.
a. Judge’s
Instructions. The judge’s
instructions for this exercise include the following: the judge indicates to
the handlers when and where to report, when to begin the exercise, where to
report for off leash heeling, and where to report for conducting the long down.
b. Exercise
Instructions. The OB3 Obedience
phase starts with two dog/handler teams reporting to the judge. The handlers
report with their dogs on leash, demonstrating proper heeling. Once reaching
the judge, each handler halts with the dog automatically sitting in the basic
position and maintaining the sit throughout the introduction. Handlers are
responsible for a formal introduction that includes introducing themselves,
giving the dog’s name, stating the class for which they are reporting and specifies
the type of finish the dog will perform for the Down With Recall Exercise.
After the introductions, the judge indicates which team reports for the heeling
exercise and which team reports for the long down or honoring exercise. When
the handlers reach the correct area specified by the judge, the handlers
acknowledge the judge for instructions on when to down the dog and when to
remove the leash to start the heeling exercise.
c. Scoring the
Reporting to the Judge Exercise.
This exercise is evaluated primarily on the ability of the dog/handler team to
perform a formal introduction to start the routine. The judge evaluates
heeling, introduction procedure, and the dog’s behavior during introductions.
The dog should display neutral, well-mannered behavior toward the judge and
other dog/handler team. Note: If a
dog is ruled unruly or out of control, the judge may excuse the dog and handler
from performing any further exercises.
1) Non-qualifying
(Zero) Score. The following must be
given a zero on this exercise:
a) Dog is ruled out of control.
b) Dog receives more than two commands to sit during the
introductions and instructions.
c) Handler forcing the dog to sit.
d) Rough treatment of a dog by a handler.
2) Major
Imperfections. The following will be
assessed as major imperfections:
a) Dog is very slow to sit.
b) Handler gives an extra command.
c)
Improper heeling
approaching or leaving the Judge.
d) Handler doesn’t know the routine.
3) Minor
Imperfections. The following will be
assessed as minor imperfections:
a) Dog’s heeling could be better.
b) Dog is dull and needs more enthusiasm.
c) Dog moves slightly during the sit.
d) Dog sits crooked.
3. Long Down
or Honoring Exercise. The primary
element of this exercise is to demonstrate the honoring dog’s ability to remain
in the down position while distracted by the presence of another dog/handler
team.
a. Judge’s
Instructions. The judge indicates
where to perform the long down, when the exercise begins, when to re-sit the
dog from the down, when the exercise is finished, and where to report.
b. Exercise
Instructions. The long down or
honoring exercise starts after the handler reaches the designated area. After
acknowledging the judge, the handler with a single voice or signal command (not
both) commands the dog to down. The handler remains beside the dog holding the
leash or may drop the leash by the dog and stand on the end; the leash must
remain loose and not restraining the dog. The dog must remain in its assigned
position while the other dog/handler team performs their routine. After the
other dog/handler team completes the flat retrieve, the handler acknowledges
the judge and on the judge’s orders the handler verbally commands the dog to
sit. The handler acknowledges the judge and waits for judge’s orders to report.
c. Scoring the
Long Down or Honoring Exercise. The
honoring exercise is primarily evaluated on the ability of the dog to
demonstrate a long down while the other dog/handler team performs their
required exercises. The exercise evaluation begins when the handler
acknowledges the judge to start the exercise. The dog should down quickly and
remain calm and stationary.
1) Non-Qualifying
(Zero) score. The following must be
given a zero on this exercise:
a) Dog refuses to down after two commands.
b) Handler pushes or touches the dog to make it down.
c) Dog moves substantially or stands up before the other
dog/handler team has completed half of their routine.
2) Major
Imperfections. The following will be
assessed as major imperfections:
a) Dog needs a double command to down.
b) Handler uses too much body language when giving the
down command.
c) Dog is very slow to down.
d) Dog moves a substantial distance by creeping or
crawling.
e) Dog refuses to re-sit.
3) Minor
Imperfections. The following will be
assessed as minor imperfections:
a) Dog is slow to down.
b) Dog moves slightly.
c) Dog whines or barks excessively.
d) Dog’s re-sit is slow.
e) Dog’s performance is dull or sluggish.
4. Heeling off
Leash Exercise. The primary purposes
of these exercises are to demonstrate the ability of the dog and handler to
work smoothly as a team and the ability of the dog to stay in the heel
position.
a. Judge’s
Instructions. The Judge’s
instructions for this exercise are the following: the Judge indicates to the
handler where to start, when to remove the leash, when to start, when to
restart after each halt, when the group reports and leaves, and when the
exercise is complete.
b. Exercise
Instructions. The
handler and dog (on leash) report to the correct area as specified by the
Judge. The judge informs the handler
when to remove the leash and put it away; the heeling exercise starts with the
handler acknowledging the judge, and the dog in the basic position. The dog
should willingly and freely follow the handler upon the voice command to heel.
At the beginning of the exercise, the handler must proceed in a straight-line
40 to 50 normal paces without stopping. A left
turn about is performed and after 10 to 15 paces of normal heeling, a running
exercise and a slow exercise, each of at least 10 to 15 paces are to be
demonstrated. The handler must go directly from the fast pace to the slow pace
and then back to normal pace. Each change of pace allows the handler to give a
single heel command. After the slow pace, the handler
resumes normal pace and continues another 10 to 15 paces and then
performs a right turn for 10 to 15 paces and then another right turn and
continues forward for another 20 paces and then performs a left turn about and
continues another 10 to 15 paces and halt. At this time, the handler
acknowledges the judge and continues another 10 to 15 paces and performs a left
turn and then continues heeling toward a set of markers (obstacles) where the
handler must perform a heeling pattern around the markers. When entering the
markers a right and left turn must be demonstrated, after the turns, the
handler halts and the dog sits (in the basic position) within the group of
markers. The handler acknowledges the judge, continues heeling back to the
original starting position, and performs a halt. The handler then acknowledges
the judge for concluding the exercise.
Additional instructions for this exercise concern the actions of
the handler. The handler is only permitted to use voice command when starting
the exercise and when changing pace. When the handler
comes to a stop, the dog should sit in the basic position without being
influenced by the handler. During the halt, the handler is not permitted to
change the basic position and must not step sideways toward the dog. The judge
directs the handler and the dog to proceed through a group of at least four
markers and the handler is required to stop at least once in the group of
markers. The group of markers will be set up in a rectangle pattern that is
wide enough for the dog/handler team to easily complete a pattern such as a
figure eight.
Next are the instructions concerning the actions of
the dog; the dog should always heel close to the left knee of the handler and
the shoulder blade of the dog should be aligned next to the handler’s knee. The
dog must not forge ahead, move to the side, or lag to the rear.
Last are the instructions for the
gunfire test. While the dog and handler are performing the heeling exercise, at
least two gunshots (6-9 mm) are to be fired (not while moving through the group
of markers) and the dog must remain indifferent to the gun noise. The shots
must be fired from a distance of fifteen paces with two shots fired with a
three second interval. Should the dog demonstrate gun insecurity,
the dog must be assessed a non-qualifying score and be excused
immediately from the trial. If the dog demonstrates a certain aggression toward
the gunshots, this must be scored as conditionally faulty as long as the dog
remains under the control of the handler. The full score can only be awarded to
the dog that demonstrates gunshot indifference.
Special emphasis must be placed upon
gunshot indifference. Should the dog show strong
avoidance of the gunshot, such as running away, the dog must be assessed a
non-qualifying score and be excused immediately from the trial. If the dog
shows potential gunshot insecurity, the judge may elect to test the dog with
additional gunshots to determine the dog’s response. The gunfire test must only
be executed during the heeling exercise.
c. Scoring the
Heeling Off Leash Exercise. The
judge is evaluating the correctness of the heeling position and the behavior of
the dog. Dogs that display positive, energetic attitudes and attentiveness to
the handler are most desirable.
1) Non-qualifying
(Zero) scores. The following must be
given a zero score on this exercise:
a) Handler giving the dog constant or repeated extra
commands or signals.
b) Handler slapping the leg or snapping fingers
excessively.
c) Handler continually adapting pace to dog.
d) Unqualified heeling.
e) Dog “breaks” or “leaves” the handler’s side and is
unable to regain its composure and resume heeling.
2) Major and
Minor Imperfections. Imperfections
may be major or minor depending on the extent of the following:
a) Handler moving forward and then giving a “heel”
command shall be penalized a major imperfection.
b) Handler gives a signal command to heel.
c) Handler giving extra commands.
d) Handler doesn’t know the routine.
e) Dog moves out of the basic heel position before a
command from the handler.
f)
Dog anticipating
command.
g) Dog crowding the handler, forging, heeling wide,
heeling in an improper position, lagging, poor sitting on the halts, sniffing,
and any other additional heeling imperfections.
h) Dog fails to stop and sit automatically in the proper
basic position each time the handler is
required to “Halt”.
i)
Failure to change pace
by the dog or handler during the fast or slow portion of the heeling exercise.
j)
Dog sniffs a Steward or
the objects in the group exercise.
k) Lacks natural smoothness.
5. Sit Out of
Motion Exercise. The principal
purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the dog’s ability to perform off
leash heeling and upon a verbal command from the handler, perform a stationary
sit while the handler proceeds in a straight-line without
stopping, turns to face the dog and returns to the dog at the end of the exercise.
a. Judge’s
Instructions. The orders for this
exercise are: the judge indicates where and when to start, when to return to
the dog after the sit, and when the exercise is complete.
b. Exercise
Instructions. The dog/handler team,
with the dog off leash, reports to the designated area as indicated by the
judge. The handler acknowledges the judge, and from the basic position, the
handler and a free heeling dog proceed in a straight line for a minimum of 10
or maximum of 15 paces and upon voice command by the handler, the dog should
move quickly to the sit position while the handler does not interrupt their
pace nor turn about. After another minimum of 10 or maximum of 15 paces, the
handler stops and turns around to face the dog. When instructed by the judge,
the handler returns to the dog and assumes the basic position on the right side
of the dog. The handler then acknowledges the judge for concluding the
exercise. A period of approximately 3 seconds is observed prior to the judge’s
orders for returning to the dog and another approximate 3 seconds is observed
when the handler returns to the dog’s side before acknowledging the judge for
concluding the exercise.
c. Scoring the
Sit Out of Motion Exercise. Scoring
of this exercise starts after the judge acknowledges the handler to start. The
judge is evaluating the proper heeling, response to the sit command, handler’s
actions and the behavior and performance of the dog. Dogs that demonstrate
positive, energetic, attentive behavior toward the handler and perform with
quick responses will receive the most points.
1) Non-qualifying
(Zero) score. The following must be
given a zero score on this exercise:
a) Handler gives an two extra commands to sit.
b) Dog moves a substantial distance away from the place
where it was sitting.
c) Dog does not sit but continues with the handler.
2) Major
Imperfections. The following will be
assessed as major imperfections:
a) Dog doesn’t sit but stands or lies down.
b) Dog doesn’t maintain proper heeling position.
c) Dog sits extremely slowly.
d) Dog lies down before the exercise is complete.
e) Handler gives any kind of body language when giving
the sit command.
f)
Handler turns and looks
back at the dog when the sit command is given or while leaving the dog.
3) Major or
Minor Imperfections. Deductions
shall be assessed for the following:
a) Dog moves prior to the heel command.
b) Dog sits slowly or moves slightly.
c) Dog whines or barks.
d) Handler doesn’t acknowledge the judge when starting
and finishing the exercise.
e) Handler doesn’t know the routine.
f)
Dog shows pressure when
the handler returns.
g) Overall performance is not well executed.
a. Judge’s Instructions. The judge indicates to the handler where to start,
when to start, when to recall the dog, and when the exercise is finished.
b. Exercise Instructions. The Down with
Recall exercise starts with the handler/dog team reporting to the original
starting position assigned by the judge. The exercise starts by acknowledging
the judge and with dog in the basic position. The handler with his/her dog will
demonstrate normal pace off leash heeling in a straight line for minimum of 10
or maximum of 15 paces and then changing to fast pace heeling for a minimum of
10 or maximum 15 paces and without stopping and upon voice command, the dog
will be commanded to down. The handler will proceed with a fast pace in a
straight line a minimum of 40 paces; once reaching the required distance the handler
will turn and face the dog. Upon the judge’s instructions, the handler will
recall the dog to his/her position. The dog should come to the handler and
perform a front; the handler should wait approximately three seconds and then
command the dog back into the basic position or the dog should recall directly
to a side finish; after the dog is back in the basic position the handler then
acknowledges the judge for concluding the exercise. Note, the judge should ask
the handler what type of finish the dog will perform prior to performing the
exercise.
In
addition, the handler may praise the dog while waiting on the judge’s
instructions or between each exercise. The judge’s evaluation of the down and
recall exercise ends once the handler acknowledges the judge.
c. Scoring the Down and Recall Exercise. Scoring this exercise starts after the handler
acknowledges the judge. The judge is evaluating formal heeling, performance of
the down, and the recall exercise. The judge is also evaluating the overall
smoothness of the entire exercise.
1) Non-qualifying
(Zero) score. The following must be
given a zero score on this exercise:
a) Handler gives an extra command or signal to “stay”
after leaving the dog.
b) Dog refuses to come to the handler.
c)
Dog follows the handler
when leaving the dog in the down position.
d) Handler moves from the stationary position on the
recall.
2) Major Imperfections. The following will be assessed as major
imperfections:
a) Improper heeling throughout the routine.
b) Dog moves a substantial distance in the down by
crawling or creeping.
c) Dog stands prior to recall.
d) Dog anticipates the recall.
e) Dog is very slow coming to the handler.
f)
Dog does the wrong
finish.
g) Handler gives extra commands.
h) Handler gives the down command with body language.
3) Minor Imperfections. The following will be assessed as minor
imperfections:
a) Dog heels improperly for part of the routine.
b) Attitude of the dog is dull and not attentive to
handler.
c) Slow down.
d) Creeping or moving slightly.
e) Dog could come faster.
f)
Overall routine could
be smoother.
g) Handler doesn’t acknowledge the judge.
h) Handler doesn’t know the routine.
7. Agility
Recall Exercise. The primary purpose
of this exercise is to demonstrate the dog’s ability to perform a recall
exercise while performing agility. The dog will be required to perform climbing
and jumping over obstacles that lie in the dog’s path to the handler. In
addition, the dog must perform a single verbal command to down immediately
after cross the last obstacle and then another short recall to the handler.
1) Non-qualifying
(Zero) scores. The following must be
given a zero on this exercise.
a) Dog follows the handler and doesn’t perform any
agility.
b) Dog breaks and comes to the handler without
performing any agility.
c) Dog leaves the field.
d) Dog refuses to the recall after two commands.
2) Major and
Minor Imperfections. Major or minor
imperfection deductions may be assessed for any deviation from the ideal
performance.
a) Dog lags, forges, crowds, or is wide during heeling
phase.
b) Dog is slow to respond to the command.
c) Dog moves or takes extra steps after becoming
stationary in the sit.
d) Dog hesitates to perform the agility obstacle.
e) Dog doesn’t successfully negotiate each agility
obstacle.
f)
Dog’s feet touch or
tick the window jump, rail jump, solid jump.
g) Dog leaves early or breaks prior to being called.
h) Recall is slow, crooked front, or improper finish.
i)
Handler gives extra
commands or handler help with body signals.
8. Flat
Retrieve. The principal purpose of
this exercise is to demonstrate the willingness of dog to retrieve an object
thrown by the handler.
a. Judge’s Instruction. The orders for this exercise are: the judge
indicates where and when to start the exercise and when the exercise is
complete.
b. Exercise
Instructions. The exercise starts by
acknowledging the judge with the dog in the basic position
and off leash. The dog/handler team demonstrates proper heeling and
control as they report to a designated area where the handler obtains the
object to be retrieved by the dog. The handler should heel the dog to within 2
paces of the location of the object and place the dog in a sit. The handler
leaves the dog in the sit position, obtains an approved object (the object will
be a wooden dumbbell that weighs approximately one kilogram and has a
protective cover over the handle; the dumbbell must be approved by the judge) returns
to the dog and demonstrate heeling to the designated area for performing the
flat retrieve exercise. Once reaching the designated area, the handler
acknowledges the judge and then throws or pitches the object a minimum of 10
paces away from the dog. The dog remains in the sit position until the handler
gives the command to retrieve. The handler allows a three second pause between
the time the object comes to rest and when the command to retrieve is given.
Upon a single voice command, the dog leaves the handler’s side and goes
directly to the object, retrieves it and returns to the handler performing a
front sit position where the handler can easily take the object from the dog
without moving. The dog’s speed going to and coming from the retrieve should be
close to the same. The dog holds the object in its mouth while maintaining the
sit position for at least 3 seconds before the handler commands the dog to
release the object and takes it from the dog. The handler secures the retrieved
object by putting it away or placing it under either armpit; the handler then
commands the dog back into the basic position. After the dog returns to the
basic position, the handler acknowledges the judge for concluding the exercise.
c. Scoring the
Flat Retrieve Exercise. Scoring of
this exercise begins when the judge acknowledges the handler to start. The
primary area the judge is evaluating for obtaining the most points is the
willingness of the dog to retrieve the object and the control the handler
displays over the dog. The judge rewards the most points to a dog that
demonstrates eagerness, willingness, speed and enthusiasm to retrieve the
object. Note: Mouthing the object
slightly is not faulty and excessive mouthing will have a maximum one point
deduction providing the dog does not drop the retrieved object prior to the
handler taking it from the dog.
1)
Non-qualifying (Zero) Score. The following must be given a zero score on this
exercise:
a)
Dog refuses
to go out on the second command.
b)
Dog doesn’t
retrieve the object.
c)
Handler
moves from the stationary position when the object is thrown.
d)
Dog refuses
to release the object.
e)
Dog doesn’t
return with the object.
f)
Handler
uses any form of rough correction to get the dog to release the retrieved
object.
2) Major
Deductions. The following will be
assessed as major deductions:
a) Handler gives extra verbal or signal command(s).
b) Dog is very slow or reluctant in performing the
exercise.
c) Dog leaves the handler’s side prior to giving the
command to retrieve.
d) Dog sits too far back from the handler to comfortably
take the object from the dog.
e) Dog is very slow in releasing the object or a double
command is given.
f)
Dog drops the object
prior to the handler taking it from the dog’s mouth.
3) Minor
Deductions. The following will be
assessed as minor deductions:
a) Dog demonstrates pressure or reluctance to perform
the exercise.
b) Speed of the retrieve going and coming is
significantly different.
c) Mouthing the object to a point the object is
difficult for the handler to retrieve from the dog.
d) Dog is slow in its release or the object must be
pulled slightly.
e) Dog sits crooked or returns to the basic position.
f)
Handler help or
assistance that deviates slightly from the ideal.
g)
Dog’s pick-up of the
object is slow.
h)
Dog’s return to the
handler is slow.
i)
Dog doesn’t
go directly to the object and return directly to the handler with the object.
The deduction depends on the degree of deviation from the most direct route.
9. Send Away and
Down Exercise. The principal purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate a dog’s
ability to leave the handler and go forward running in a direction indicated by
the handler, demonstrate a “down out motion” upon a voice command by the
handler and stay in the down position until the handler walks down the field
for a pick up exercise.
Judge’s Instructions. The orders for this exercise are: the
judge indicates where and when to start the exercise, when to go to the dog for
the pickup, and when the exercise is complete.
Exercise Instructions. The dog/handler team reports to the
designated area as indicated by the judge. The handler acknowledges the judge,
and from the basic position, the handler and a free heeling dog proceed in a
straight line for a minimum of 10 or maximum of 15 paces of normal heeling and
upon voice and hand signal the handler commands the dog to go out and leave the
handler. The dog should begin running in a straight line in the direction which
the handler points. When the dog reaches a minimum of 40 or a maximum of 60
paces from the handler, the handler gives the dog a voice command to “down,”
the dog should instantly demonstrate a response to the “down” command
and remain down until the
handler approaches the right side of the dog and command the dog to “sit.” The
handler then acknowledges the judge for concluding the exercise.
Note: any long distance verbal command can be substituted
with a whistle command.
Scoring the “Send Away” and “Down” Exercise. Scoring of this
exercise begins when the handler assumes the starting position and acknowledges
the judge. The judge is evaluating is the response to the control commands and
the eagerness or willingness of the dog to perform the exercise. The speed,
direction, distance, and response to the “down” command are major areas for
evaluation. Dogs that display high enthusiasm and quick responses to commands
receive the most points for this exercise.
1) Non-qualifying (zero) Score. The following must be given a zero score on this
exercise
a) The dog refuses to leave the handler’s side.
b) The dog does not go more than a fourth of the
required distance.
c) The dog leaves the field or breaks without any
heeling.
2) Major or Minor
Imperfections. Imperfections
may be major or minor depending on the extent of the following:
a) The dog is very slow when running in the direction of
the send out.
b) The dog does not reach the required distance.
c) Extra commands for any part of the routine.
d) The dog is slow to respond to any commands.
e) The dog refuses to “down”.
f) The dog doesn’t go in the correct direction indicated
by the handler.
g) The dog lacks enthusiasm to perform the exercise.
h) The dog anticipates any of the commands for this
exercise.
i) The judge may assess major or minor deductions for
any variation from an ideal performance.
Concluding the Protection 3 obedience routine for
both dog/handler teams. The basic
obedience exercises for the Protection 3 class end when both dog handler teams
have completed all required exercises. The handlers will then report to the
judge with their dogs on leash for a closing procedure, which includes each
dog/handler team stating the handler’s name, the dog’s name and the name of the
class completed. The judge informs the handlers where to report for critiques
and announcement of the score. The judge has the option of providing a detailed
critique, short summary or simply announcing the score of the performance of
each dog/handler team. Handlers may request an individual critique or review of
the performance with the judge if a critique is not provided. The judge
determines the time and place for any individual reviews. Note: The judge’s score is final; respect and good sportsmanship
must be displayed by both parties at all times.