10 Overview of the SKC Obedience Exercises
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This article is from the Obedience Trials, by Cindy Tittle Moore with numerous contributions by others.
10 Overview of the SKC Obedience Exercises
A dog may be entered in both the 'A' and 'B' sections of a class if
eligible. However, only the higher qualifying score will be counted
towards a title if the same judge officiates in both sections.
Description of Exercises in each ring
Novice A/B
Heel on Leash and Figure 8 - 40 pts
Stand for Exam - 30 pts
Heel Free - 40
Recall - 30
Long Sit (1 min) - 30
Long Down (3 min) - 30
(Total 200 pts)
Open A/B
Heel Free and figure 8 - 40pts
Drop on Recall - 30
Retrieve on Flat - 20
Retrieve on High Jump - 30
Broad Jump - 20
Long Sit (3 min out of sight) - 30
Long Down(5 min out of sight) - 30
High Jump height - equal to height of dog at withers, as determined by
judge, min. 8 inches - max. 36 inches. Broad Jump - distance to cover
twice the height of the high jump. 4 hurdles for 48 to 72 inches, 3
for 28 to 44 inches, and 2 for 16 to 24 inches.
Utility A/B
Signal exercises - 40 pts
Scent discrimination article1 - 30
Scent discrimination article2 - 30
(leather and metal like AKC)
Directed Retreive - 30
Directed Jumping - 40
Group Exam - 30
(stand for exam as group -min 3 minutes for
handler away from dog).
Requirements for Titles
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