It is always good to take some time to reflect that dog training and showing is a JOURNEY with with many valleys, discouragement and disappointments. We become better trainers when we look at what we learned from those valleys: what was good and what can we learn from the experience to help build our dogs CONFIDENCE and our CONFIDENCE and SUPPORT in and for them.
REMEMBER..... YOUR DOG DID NOT CHOOSE THE SPORT YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN.. THEY ARE DOING IT ALL FOR YOU. Let them your appreciation.
REMEMBER..... YOUR DOG DID NOT CHOOSE THE SPORT YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN.. THEY ARE DOING IT ALL FOR YOU. Let them your appreciation.
New from AKC (April 2021)... Fix N Go
The Fix N Go for obedience is approved starting April 1 and goes for 1 year on a pilot basis
Section 27. Training and Handling in the Ring. When a handler is using excessive verbal commands, this could indicate the dog is not under control and is not working with the handler willingly. The judge must determine if this dog should be released for a lack of control. The handler is not allowed to correct or discipline a dog and will be released from the ring.
When the dog’s performance does not meet the handler’s expectation, the handler may choose to use a “Fix n’ Go” option once, which allows the exhibitor to immediately reattempt a single individual exercise. This allows the team to reattempt that one exercise, and then leave the ring. In a two-part exercise, the handler may choose only one part to reattempt. It is the handler’s responsibility to tell the judge they are choosing to “Fix n’ Go.” Using the Fix n’ Go option will result in a non-qualifying score (NQ). The handler may begin the reattempt from the start or at any point during the exercise. The judge will call the orders for the reattempted exercise as normal. If a jump needs to be reset, it will be set to the original height.
The handler may choose to help the dog through the Fix n’ Go exercise. Helping the dog may be accomplished using verbal encouragement, including additional commands and praise, and/or approaching the dog in a friendly/positive manner without touching the dog.
Harsh verbal and /or physical corrections will not be tolerated. If there is any determination of harshness by the judge, the handler will be immediately released from the ring.
Spectators form their opinion of the sport through seeing the action of the handler and the dog. Care must be taken to avoid any action that might reflect poorly on the sport
Great news for the sport
The Fix N Go for obedience is approved starting April 1 and goes for 1 year on a pilot basis
Section 27. Training and Handling in the Ring. When a handler is using excessive verbal commands, this could indicate the dog is not under control and is not working with the handler willingly. The judge must determine if this dog should be released for a lack of control. The handler is not allowed to correct or discipline a dog and will be released from the ring.
When the dog’s performance does not meet the handler’s expectation, the handler may choose to use a “Fix n’ Go” option once, which allows the exhibitor to immediately reattempt a single individual exercise. This allows the team to reattempt that one exercise, and then leave the ring. In a two-part exercise, the handler may choose only one part to reattempt. It is the handler’s responsibility to tell the judge they are choosing to “Fix n’ Go.” Using the Fix n’ Go option will result in a non-qualifying score (NQ). The handler may begin the reattempt from the start or at any point during the exercise. The judge will call the orders for the reattempted exercise as normal. If a jump needs to be reset, it will be set to the original height.
The handler may choose to help the dog through the Fix n’ Go exercise. Helping the dog may be accomplished using verbal encouragement, including additional commands and praise, and/or approaching the dog in a friendly/positive manner without touching the dog.
Harsh verbal and /or physical corrections will not be tolerated. If there is any determination of harshness by the judge, the handler will be immediately released from the ring.
Spectators form their opinion of the sport through seeing the action of the handler and the dog. Care must be taken to avoid any action that might reflect poorly on the sport
Great news for the sport
AKC DEMOS OF Novice, Intermediate/Advanced,
Excellent & Master RALLY SIGNS
NOVICE RALLY SIGNS
The following signs may be used in all classes but specifically in Novice.
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED RALLY SIGNS
The only difference between intermediate and advanced rally is that the same exercises are done (other than the jump) on leash in intermediate; exercises performed off leash (jump may be present) in advanced.
The following signs may be used in Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent and Master classes except for sign 103 may not be used in Intermediate or Master classes.
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EXCELLENT RALLY SIGNS
The following signs may be used in the Excellent and Master classes except for sign 210 may not be used in the Master class.
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MASTER RALLY SIGNS
The following signs may be used in the Master class.
The following signs may be used in all classes but specifically in Novice.
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED RALLY SIGNS
The only difference between intermediate and advanced rally is that the same exercises are done (other than the jump) on leash in intermediate; exercises performed off leash (jump may be present) in advanced.
The following signs may be used in Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent and Master classes except for sign 103 may not be used in Intermediate or Master classes.
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EXCELLENT RALLY SIGNS
The following signs may be used in the Excellent and Master classes except for sign 210 may not be used in the Master class.
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MASTER RALLY SIGNS
The following signs may be used in the Master class.
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