Canine Work And GamesC-WAGS01/01/2012http://www.c-wags.orghttps://c-wags.org/programs/rally.htmlCWAGS_20120101http://www.sinisterlabs.com/freeware/rally/CWAGS_20120101As of 2/12/20Feet (US)MM/DD/YYYYTRUEThis is the first try at the SIGN-MUST-BE-FOLLOWED-BY-SIGN in the level, not in the signA/B/Juniors/Trial Officials160040004565S1-S3517207S15,S16,S17F,S20F,S20U1U2
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CONE
Tight leash
Dog interfering with handler
Poor Sits
Slow, delay or resistance to respond
Touching or ticking a pylon, post or person.
Out of position
Pylon/Post knocked over on Figure Eight, Spiral or Serpentine.
Lack of control
Lack of teamwork.
Lack of briskness.
Handler error.
Loud command or intimidating signal.
Excessive barking.
Incorrectly performed station (Automatic point deduction).
Luring/pleading with the dog.
Lack of natural manner.
Repeat of a station
Minimum requirements not met.
Dog unmanageable or uncontrolled barking.
Consistently tight lead.
Dog that eliminates while in the ring for judging.
Pylon/Post knocked over on Figure Eight, Spiral or Serpentine.
Lack of control
Lack of teamwork.
Lack of briskness.
Handler error.
Loud command or intimidating signal.
Excessive barking.
Incorrectly performed station (Automatic point deduction).
Luring/pleading with the dog.
Lack of natural manner.
Repeat of a station
Minimum requirements not met.
Dog unmanageable or uncontrolled barking.
Consistently tight lead.
Dog that eliminates while in the ring for judging.
Handler error.
Station not attempted by handler.
Non-qualifying errors may not be retried.
A/B/Juniors/Trial Officials160040004560A3,A9-A11,A17-A18,A21-A24,APR9,P3,R2-R5,S1-S4,S7-S8,S18-S29,S31-S3517200F,S19,S20F,S18,S20A9,A10,A11,A17,A18,A21-A24,P3,R2APR9U1U2
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Bar Jump2Broad Jump2High Jump2Food BowlsCONETUNNEL
Tight leash
Dog interfering with handler
Poor Sits
Slow, delay or resistance to respond
Touching or ticking a pylon, post or person.
Out of position
Pylon/Post knocked over on Figure Eight, Spiral or Serpentine.
Lack of control
Lack of teamwork.
Lack of briskness.
Handler error.
Loud command or intimidating signal.
Excessive barking.
Incorrectly performed station (Automatic point deduction).
Luring/pleading with the dog.
Lack of natural manner.
Repeat of a station
Minimum requirements not met.
Dog unmanageable or uncontrolled barking.
Consistently tight lead.
Dog that eliminates while in the ring for judging.
Handler error.
Station not attempted by handler.
Non-qualifying errors may not be retried.
A/B/Juniors/Trial Officials200040004560A3,A9-A11,A17-A18,A21-A24,APR9,P01,P02,P09-P10,P18,PR03-PR20,PR22,R2-R11,R16,S1-S4,S7-S8,S18-S29,S31-S3517200F,S19,S20F,S18,S20P01,P02,P09-P10,P18,PR04-PR20,PR22,R5,R10,R16,S2,S24APR9U1U2
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Bar Jump2Broad Jump2High Jump2Food BowlsCONETUNNEL
Tight leash
Dog interfering with handler
Poor Sits
Slow, delay or resistance to respond
Touching or ticking a pylon, post or person.
Out of position
Pylon/Post knocked over on Figure Eight, Spiral or Serpentine.
Lack of control
Lack of teamwork.
Lack of briskness.
Handler error.
Loud command or intimidating signal.
Excessive barking.
Incorrectly performed station (Automatic point deduction).
Luring/pleading with the dog.
Lack of natural manner.
Repeat of a station
Minimum requirements not met.
Dog unmanageable or uncontrolled barking.
Consistently tight lead.
Dog that eliminates while in the ring for judging.
Handler error.
Station not attempted by handler.
Non-qualifying errors may not be retried.
Practice All Signs200040004560A1-S3517200F,S19,S20F,S18,S20U1U2
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Signs with a # are signs that may be used multiple times.
Signs with a circled R can be done on the right side, in the Arf class.
Signs with SS are signs that may be used with the Side-Switch to change direction, in the Arf class.
StartFALSE1N0TRUETrueS_start.jpg
The judge shall give permission for the team to start the course.
Judging and timing of the performance begins when the team crosses the start line.
The dog should be in heel position but does not need to be sitting when beginning the course.
FinishFALSE1STRUETrueF_finish.jpg
Judging of the performance concludes as the team crosses the Finish Line.
Halt - Pivot Left - HaltTrue1SWW270A1_pivotlefthalt.jpg
Team will halt, the dog will sit in heel position, and then the team will pivot 1/4 turn to the left together and
the dog will again sit in heel position.
(Stationary exercise)Halt - Pivot Left - ForwardTrue1SWW270A2_pivotleftforward.jpg
Team will halt, the dog will sit in heel position, and then the team will pivot 1/4 turn to the left together and
then heel forward without a second sit.
(Stationary exercise)Left About TurnFalse1SS180A3_leftaboutturn.jpg
While heeling, the handler will make a “U” turn to the left while the dog goes around the handler making a right about turn
to resume heel position.
Halt, 180 Degree Pivot Right, ForwardTrue1SS180A4_halt180pivotrightforward.jpg
The team halts and the dog sits in heel position.
The team then pivots together 180º to the right and heels forward.
(Stationary exercise)Halt - Stand - SitTrue1SWNW0A5_haltstandsit.jpg
The team halts and the dog sits in heel position.
Handler will cue the dog to stand.
Handler may not physically stand the dog, but may take a step forward and/or turn inward when cueing the dog and
once the dog is standing, the handler may touch the dog to steady the stand.
Handler returns to heel position.
Dog’s rear feet should not move forward.
Handler then cues the dog to sit.
(Stationary exercise)Halt, Stand, DownTrue1SWNW0A6_haltstanddown.jpg
The team halts and the dog sits in heel position.
Handler will cue the dog to stand.
Handler may not physically stand the dog, but may take a step forward and/or turn inward when cueing the dog and
once the dog is standing, the handler may touch the dog to steady the stand.
Handler returns to heel position.
Dog’s rear feet should not move forward.
Handler then cues the dog to down.
(Stationary exercise)Halt - Down - SitTrue1SWNW0A7_haltdownsit.jpg
The team halts and the dog sits in heel position.
The handler then cues the dog to down, then cues the dog to sit.
Dog should move from the down position to the sit position without standing.
(Stationary exercise)Halt, Fast from SitTrue1SWNW0A8_haltfastfromsit.jpg
The team halts and with dog sitting in heel position, both dog and handler must move forward at a fast pace until a change of pace sign.
Must be followed by NORMAL OR SLOW exercise.
(Stationary exercise)JumpFalse2SWNW0APR9_jump.jpg
May be used 2 times on course.
May be used as a moving jump with handler running by while maintaining a 3’ distance from the jump.
Two moving jumps may not be used consecutively.
May be used in conjunction with the “Leave Dog” “Call Dog Front” exercises.
Offset Figure 8False1SESW0AP10_offsetfigure8.jpg
Four bowls will be used for this figure-8.
Each bowl will be EMPTY.
Two bowls will be placed approximately 10’ – 12’ apart.
Mid-way between, the two additional bowls will be placed approximately 8’ apart.
The team will enter with the sign on the handler’s right.
The team will circle each end bowl.
The result will be that the center of the figure-8 will be crossed 3 times, exiting opposite the side entered.
Clover Leaf Figure 8False1SESW0AP11_cloverleaffigure8.jpg
Will consist of 4 cone type objects.
They will be spaced approximately 8’-10’ apart in a diamond shape.
The team will enter the cones with the sign on the handler’s right.
The team will complete a figure 8 around each pair of cones.
The result will be that the center of the figure-8 will be crossed 5 times, exiting opposite the side entered.
Finish RightTrue1SWNW0A12_finishright.jpg
Begins with the dog in the front position.
The dog then moves to the handler’s right going behind the handler to end up in heel position.
The dog sits in heel position.
(Stationary exercise)Finish LeftTrue1SWNW0A13_finishleft.jpg
Begins with the dog in the front position.
The dog then moves to the handler’s left, turns and sitting in heel position on the handler’s left side.
(Stationary exercise)Halt - Leave DogTrue1SWNW0A14_haltleavedog.jpg
The team halts and the dog sits in heel position.
The handler leaves the dog in a sit and proceeds to the next sign.
The dog must remain sitting.
(Stationary exercise)Turn - Down, Sit, FrontTrue1SS180AP15_turndownsitfront.jpg
This exercise follows any “Leave Dog” exercise.
Handler will turn at the sign which should be approximately 5’ and cue the dog to DOWN, then SIT, and then cue the dog to come to FRONT.
Dog sits in the front position.
(Stationary exercise)Turn - Call FrontTrue1SS180A16_turncallfront.jpg
This exercise follows any “Leave Dog” exercise.
Handler will turn at the sign and cue the dog to come to FRONT.
Dog sits in the front position.
Jump may be used to recall over the jump.
(Stationary exercise)Call to Heel - ForwardTrue1SN0A17_calltoheelforward.jpg
This exercise follows any Leave Dog exercise.
Handler will proceed forward (approximately 8’- 10’) from where the dog is left, calling the dog to heel when passing the sign.
Handler does not stop/pause at sign.
Dog must catch up to heel position while handler continues forward.
{If used with Side Switch sign the dog will come to heel on the opposite side of the handler from when left. – ARF class only}
(Stationary exercise)Return to DogTrue1SN0A18_returntodog.jpg
This exercise follows any Leave Dog exercise.
Handler will return to the heel position by walking around behind the dog.
(Stationary exercise)Handler About Turn and ForwardFalse2SS180A19_handleraboutturnandforward.jpg
While heeling, the handler stops forward motion and cues the dog to the front.
Handler may take 2 – 3 steps back while cueing the dog.
The dog should turn in towards the handler and sit in the front position.
With the dog in the front position the handler will make an about turn to either the left or the right.
The dog should move forward into heel position as the handler is turning.
May be used with any exercise that ends with the dog in the front position.
DownTrue1SWNW0A20_down.jpg
While heeling the handler cues the dog to down as they are stopping.
The dog must down without pausing in a sit.
Zig Zag RightFalse1SWNE0A21_zigzagright.jpg
While heeling, the team will make a right turn; take 2 -3 steps and then make a left turn; take 2 – 3 steps and then make right turn.
Zig Zag LeftFalse1SWNE0A22_zigzagleft.jpg
While heeling, the team will make a left turn; take 2 -3 steps and then make a right turn; take 2 – 3 steps and then make left turn.
Stand - Walk AroundTrue1SWNW0A23_standwalkaround.jpg
The team pauses/halts with the dog remaining standing.
The handler then leaves the dog and turning to the left walks around the dog and returns to heel position.
{If used as a side switch exercise - ARF class only- the handler will go only half way around the dog,
stopping so that the dog is in heel position on the opposite side. }
Stand - Leave DogTrue1SWNW0A24_standleavedog.jpg
The team pauses/halts with the dog remaining standing.
The handler then leaves the dog and proceeds to the next sign.
JumpFalse3SWNW0APR9_jump.jpg
May be used up to 3 times on course.
May be a moving line jump of one to two jumps with handler maintaining a distance of up to 6’.
Must have a minimum distance of 15’ between jumps.
May be used as a side switch exercise; as a turn/change of direction.
Judge must clearly indicate dog’s path and handler’s distance, if any, on the course map.
Left Turn - Back Up 2 StepsFalse1SW270P01_leftturnbackup2steps.jpg
Performed as the left turn, after completing the turn (1 -2 steps) the handler will take 2 steps back, and then proceed forward.
The dog should maintain heel position.
Right Turn - Back Up 2 StepsFalse1SE90P02_rightturnbackup2steps.jpg
Performed as the right turn, after completing the turn (1-2 steps) the handler will take 2 steps back, and then proceed forward.
The dog should maintain heel position.
Halt - Leave Running - Call Dog FrontTrue1SWNW0P05_haltleaverunningcalldogfront.jpg
Handler must leave dog at a fast pace. After at least 2 – 3 steps they call the dog to come to front while continuing the fast pace.
As the dog approaches they may slow and take 2 – 3 steps back to aid the dog in getting to the front position.
(Stationary exercise)JumpFalse2SWNW0APR9_jump.jpg
May be used 2 times on course.
May be used as a moving jump with handler running by while maintaining a 3’ distance from the jump.
Two moving jumps may not be used consecutively.
May be used in conjunction with the “Leave Dog” “Call Dog Front” exercises.
Offset Figure 8False1SESW0AP10_offsetfigure8.jpg
Four bowls will be used for this figure-8.
Each bowl will contain treats OR toys securely contained.
Two bowls will be place approximately 10’ – 12’ apart.
Mid-way between, the two additional bowls will be placed approximately 6’ apart.
The team will enter with the sign on the handler’s right.
The team will circle each end bowl.
The result will be that the center of the figure-8 will be crossed 3 times, exiting opposite the side entered.
Halt - 180 Degree Pivot Left - HaltTrue1SS180P11_halt180pivotlefthalt.jpg
The team comes to a halt and the dog sits in heel position.
The team then pivots together 180º to the left.
The dog then sits in heel position
(Stationary exercise)Halt - Step Right 1 Step - HaltTrue1SNE0P12_haltstepright1stephalt.jpg
The team halts.
The dog sits in heel position.
The handler takes one step to the right.
The dog should move with the handler and sit in heel position.
(Stationary exercise)Finish or Forward - Left or RightTrue1SNE0P13_finishorforward.jpg
This begins with the dog in the front position.
It is handler’s choice to use left or right, finish or forward.
(Stationary exercise)Turn - Call - Drop on RecallTrue1SS180P14_turncalldroponrecall.jpg
This exercise follows a “Leave Dog” exercise.
Distance should be at least 20’.
Handler will turn at the sign and cue the dog to come.
At a mid-way point the handler will cue the dog to down/drop.
Dog must down/drop at least 3’ from handler.
Handler then calls dog to the front position. Dog sits in the front position.
(Stationary exercise)Turn - Down - Sit FrontTrue1SS180AP15_turndownsitfront.jpg
This exercise follows a “Leave Dog” exercise.
Handler will turn at the sign (approximately 12’ from the dog) and cue the dog to DOWN, then SIT, and then call to come FRONT.
Dog sits in the front position.
(Stationary exercise)Turn - Send Over JumpTrue1SS180P16_turnsendoverjump.jpg
Used in conjunction with “Leave Dog” sign.
Dog should be left at a spot at least 15’ in front of the jump and approximately 4’ - 6’ to the side.
Handler will proceed to “Turn” sign which must be at least 15’ past and approximately 4’ - 6’ to the side, and turn to face the dog.
Handler will cue the dog to take the jump.
Handler may turn to face the dog as he returns to front position.
Dog should sit in front position.
(Stationary exercise)Turn - Call to Heel - HaltTrue1SS180P17_turncalltoheelhalt.jpg
Used in conjunction with “Leave Dog” sign.
Handler will turn at the sign (distance of 8’ – 18’ from the dog) and cue the dog to come to “heel” position – without coming to a front position.
Dog sits in heel position.
(Stationary exercise)Turn - Call to Heel - ForwardFalse1SS180P18_turncalltoheelforward.jpg
Used in conjunction with “Leave Dog” sign.
Handler will turn at the sign (distance of 8’ – 18’ from the dog) and cue the dog to come to “heel” position – without coming to a front position.
Handler moves forward as the dog comes into position.
The dog does not sit.
(Stationary exercise)Lateral Side Step RightFalse1SNE0P19_lateralsidestepright.jpg
While heeling the team will pause/stop with the dog remaining standing.
The handler will step straight to the right side one step.
The dog should move with the handler.
Lateral Side Step LeftFalse1SNW0P20_lateralsidestepleft.jpg
While heeling the team will pause/stop with the dog remaining standing.
The handler will step straight to the left side one step.
The dog should move with the handler.
Stand - Leave Running - Call to Heel - ForwardTrue1SWNW0P21_standleaverunningcalltoheelforward.jpg
Team will pause/stop.
The dog must remain standing.
Handler must leave dog at a fast pace.
After at least 2 – 3 steps they call the dog to come to HEEL while continuing the fast pace.
This exercise must be followed by NORMAL, SLOW, or FINISH.
(Stationary exercise)Broad JumpFalse1SWNW0P22_broadjump.jpg
May be used as a moving jump (Handler may run by).
May be used in conjunction with the "Leave Dog" "Call Dog Front" exercises.
Double Left About TurnFalse1SN0PR03_doubleleftaboutturn.jpg
Handler will perform two about “U” turns while the dog performs two right about turns.
(Handler will be circling left – inner circle- while the dog circles right – an outer circle).
After completing the circle they will continue forward in the original direction.
Heel Back 3 StepsFalse1SWNE0PR04_heelback3steps.jpg
While heeling forward, handler pauses, dog does not sit.
Handler takes 3 steps back.
Dog should remain in heel position while also walking backward.
Double Left About TurnFalse1SN0PR03_doubleleftaboutturn.jpg
Handler will perform two about “U” turns while the dog performs two right about turns.
(Handler will be circling left – inner circle- while the dog circles right – an outer circle).
After completing the circle they will continue forward in the original direction.
Heel Back 3 StepsFalse1SWNE0PR04_heelback3steps.jpg
While heeling forward, handler pauses, dog does not sit.
Handler takes 3 steps back.
Dog should remain in heel position while also walking backward.
Moving Stand, Walk Around DogTrue1SWNW0PR06_movingstandwalkarounddog.jpg
While heeling the handler cues the dog to stand/stay and without pausing, the handler continues forward and turning
to the left walks around the dog returning to heeling position.
(Stationary exercise)Moving Stand, Leave DogTrue1SWNW0PR07_movingstandleavedog.jpg
While heeling forward the handler will cue the dog to "stay/stand".
The handler should not pause, but continue forward to the next sign.
The dog should remain in position.
(Stationary exercise)Moving Down, Leave DogTrue1SWNW0PR08_movingdownleavedog.jpg
While heeling forward, handler will cue the dog to down.
The handler should not pause, but continue forward to the next sign.
The dog must down and remain in position.
(Stationary exercise)Lateral Side-Step Right1FalseSNE0PR19_lateralsidestepright.jpg
While heeling the team will pause/stop with the dog remaining standing.
The handler will step straight to the right side one step.
The dog should move with the handler.
Lateral Side-Step Left1FalseSNW0PR20_lateralsidestepleft.jpg
While heeling the team will pause/stop with the dog remaining standing.
The handler will step straight to the left side one step.
The dog should move with the handler.
Send Out Around1FalseSS180PR21_sendoutaround.jpg
The sign will be placed at a distance of 6’ from a cone (minimum height 15”) or jump stanchion (post).
The handler will send the dog out to go around the outside of the post/cone and return towards the handler.
The dog may go around from either direction.
The handler will not cross past the 6’ distance.
The team may halt/pause before sending the dog out and around.
This exercise will be followed by a "finish", "forward", "front", or Handler About Turn Forward exercise.
Broad Jump1FalseSWNW0PR22_broadjump.jpg
May be used as a moving jump.
(Handler may run by – no distance).
May be used in conjunction with the "Leave Dog" "Call Dog Front" exercises.
Halt - Step Left - HaltTrue1SNW0R01_haltsteplefthalt.jpg
(Used only with the dog heeling on the right).
The team halts with the dog sitting in heel position.
The handler takes one step to the left.
The dog should move with the handler and sit in heel position.
(Stationary exercise)Dog Circle RightFalse1SWNW0R02_dogcircleright.jpg
Handler will pause forward motion while cuing dog to circle to the right around the handler.
As dog returns to heel position, handler should begin moving forward.
Dog does not sit in this exercise.
(Stationary exercise)Turn Face Dog - 3 Steps ForwardTrue1SS180R05_turnfacedog3stepsdogbacks.jpg
This exercise follows a “Leave Dog” exercise or an exercise that ends with the dog in the front position.
Dog should stand and move in a straight back direction while handler is taking 3 steps towards dog.
Dog should not sit while backing.
TunnelFalse2SWNW0R10_tunnel.jpg
24” minimum diameter.
May be straight or curved.
May be used in conjunction with a Leave Dog exercise, side switch, or as a moving exercise.
When approaching the tunnel while heeling, the handler will cue the dog to go through the tunnel.
The sign will be positioned at the point the handler will send their dog through the tunnel.
Judge to determine distances which may be 0’ to 6’.
May be used twice on a course.
(Trial host option of using this exercise.)
TableTrue1SWNW0R11_table.jpg
An agility style table will be used for this exercise.
There will be a “Sit” or a “Down” on the table which the judge will indicate either on the course map or at the class briefing.
Table height will be 4” for dogs that jump 4” or 8” .
Height will be 12” for dogs that jump 12” or 16”.
The sign will be placed at a distance of 6’ from the table.
Handler must stay at least 6’ from the table until the dog has assumed the correct position.
The handler may send their dog to the table from any distance greater than six foot, once the preceding exercise is completed.
Once the dog is in the position, the handler may move into the table area, call the dog to heel and continue on the course.
May be combined with a jump or tunnel, in which case, the dog may not come to heel position until after completing the second exercise.
(Trial host option of using this exercise)
Side SwitchFalseTrueR12_sideswitch.jpg
This sign is used in conjunction with any other exercise that is designated “ss”.
The dog will change to the opposite side heeling at this exercise sign.
Object of all side switches is to show that the dog can work on both sides and that the dog and handler can change sides smoothly.
Side Switch sign is not a numbered sign on the course.
Right About Turn Side SwitchFalseSS180TrueR13_rightaboutturnsideswitch.jpg
The dog and handler will perform separate parallel right about turns.
This will cause the dog to end on the opposite side of the handler.
Left U About Turn Side SwitchFalseSS180TrueR14_leftuaboutturnsideswitch.jpg
The dog and handler will perform separate parallel left "U" about turns.
This will cause the dog to end on the opposite side of the handler.
Turn Away Side SwitchFalseSS180TrueR15_turnawaysideswitch.jpg
The dog and handler will perform simultaneous and opposite about turns.
Each will turn to the outside, coming back to heel position, going the opposite direction.
This will cause the dog to end on the opposite side of the handler.
Turn In Side SwitchFalseSS180TrueR16_turninsideswitch.jpg
The dog and handler will perform simultaneous and opposite about turns.
Each will turn to the inside, coming back to help position, going the opposite direction.
This will cause the dog to end on the opposite side of the handler.
Freestyle Short4FalseSN0R17_freestyleshort.jpg
Handler will choose 4 exercises they will perform.
These moves may be rally moves or anything that does not endanger the dog, handler or spectator and
that can be performed within the confines of the ring space.
*See complete description below.
(counts as 4 exercises in course design)
Pause Box1TrueSN0R18_pausebox.jpg
An agility style Pause Box will be used for this exercise.
There will be a "Sit" or a "Down" in the box which the judge will indicate either on the course map or at the class briefing.
The sign will be placed at a distance of 6’ from the box.
Handler must stay at least 6’ from the box until the dog has assumed the correct position.
The handler may send their dog to the box from any distance greater than six foot, once the preceding exercise is completed.
Once the dog is in the position, the handler may move into the box area, call the dog to heel and continue on the course.
May be combined with a jump or tunnel, in which case, the dog may not come to heel position until after completing the second exercise.
(Trial host option of using this exercise)
The box should be approximately 48 inches square (inside measurement).
The walls may be constructed of wood or PVC pipe with a height of approximately 2" to 4".
Right TurnFalse2SE90S01_rightturn.jpgWhile heeling, the team makes a turn to the right.Left TurnFalse2SW270S02_leftturn.jpgWhile heeling, the team makes a turn to the left.270 RightFalse2SW270S03_270right.jpg
While heeling the team will turn to the right 3/4 of the way around a circle.
This will result in the team going left from the original path of travel.
270 LeftFalse2SE90S04_270left.jpg
While heeling, the team will turn to the left 3/4 of the way around a circle.
This will result in the team going to the right from the original path of travel.
Halt - Pivot Right - HaltTrue1SWNWNS05_haltpivotrighthalt.jpg
Team will halt, the dog will sit in heel position, and then the team will pivot 1/4 turn to the right together and
the dog will again sit in heel position.
(Stationary exercise)Halt - Pivot Right - ForwardTrue1SWNWNS06_haltpivotrightforward.jpg
Team will halt, the dog will sit in heel position, and then the team will pivot 1/4 turn to the right together and
then heel forward without a second sit.
(Stationary exercise)Right About TurnFalse2SSE180S07_rightaboutturn.jpg
While heeling, the team will make a 180º turn to the right.
Dog maintains heel position.
About "U" TurnFalse2SSW180S08_aboututurn.jpg
While heeling, the team will make a 180º turn to the left.
Dog maintains heel position
Halt - StandTrue1SWNWNS09_haltstand.jpg
The team halts and the dog sits in heel position.
Handler will cue the dog to stand.
Handler may not physically stand the dog, but may take a step forward and/or turn inward when cueing the dog and once the dog is standing,
the handler may touch the dog to steady the stand.
Handler returns to heel position.
Dog’s rear feet should not move forward.
(Stationary exercise)Halt - DownTrue1SWNW0S10_haltdown.jpg
The team halts, the dog sits in heel position.
The handler then cues the dog down.
The dog must down from the sit.
(Stationary exercise)Halt, Walk AroundTrue1SWNW0S11_haltwalkaround.jpg
The team halts with the dog sitting in heel position.
The handler then leaves the dog and turning to the left walks around the dog and returns to heel position.
{If used as a side switch exercise the handler will go only half way around the dog, stopping so that the dog
is in heel position on the opposite side. ARF class only}
(Stationary exercise)Halt, Down, Walk Around DogTrue1SWNW0S12_haltdownwalkaround.jpg
Performed as #11, only after sitting the dog must lie down in heel position, and the handler walks around.
{If used as a side switch exercise the handler will go only half way around the dog, stopping so that the dog
is in heel position on the opposite side. ARF class only}
(Stationary exercise)Halt - 1, 2 & 3 Steps ForwardTrue1SWNW0S13_halt123stepsforward.jpg
The team halts with the dog sitting in heel position.
Together they move forward one step, halt – dog sits; two steps, halt – dog sits; three steps forward – dog sits.
(Stationary exercise)Call FrontTrue1SWNW0S14_callfront.jpg
While heeling, the handler stops forward motion and cues the dog to the front.
Handler may take 2 – 3 steps back while cueing the dog.
The dog should turn to sit in the front position.
Forward RightFalse1SWNW0S15_forwardright.jpg
Begins with the dog in the front position.
The dog moves to the handler’s right going behind the handler to end up in heel position.
As the dog approaches heel position the handler begins heeling forward.
Forward LeftFalse1SWNW0S16_forwardleft.jpg
Begins with the dog in the front position.
The dog moves to the handler’s left, turns and as the dog moves into heel position on the handler’s left side
the handler begins heeling forward.
1, 2, 3 Steps BackTrue1SWNW0S17_123stepsback.jpg
Begins with the dog in the front position.
The handler takes one step back.
The dog should move with the handler and sit in the front position again.
The handler then takes two steps back with the dog again sitting in the front position.
Handler then takes three steps back with the dog again sitting in the front position.
(Stationary exercise)SlowFalse1SWNW0S18_slow.jpg
Dog and handler must noticeably change to a slower pace from their normal pace.
Must be followed by NORMAL OR FAST exercise
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Dog and handler must noticeably change to a faster pace from their normal pace.
Must be followed by NORMAL OR SLOW exercise.
NormalFalse2SWNW0S20_normal.jpg
Used following fast or slow exercise.
Moving Side-Step RightFalse1SWNE0S21_movingsidestepright.jpg
While heeling forward, handler takes one forward diagonal step to their right.
This becomes their new line of travel.
The dog should maintain heel position during the move.
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While heeling, the team will make a right turn; take 2 -3 steps and then make a left turn.
360° RightFalse2SWNW0S23_360right.jpg
The dog and handler team turn together to the right in a complete circle.
Dog should maintain heel position through the turn.
360° LeftFalse2SWNW0S24_360left.jpg
The dog and handler team turn together to the left in a complete circle.
Dog should maintain heel position through the turn.
SerpentineFalse1SENW0S25_serpentine.jpg
4 cone type obstacles will be used in this exercise.
They will be placed in a straight line approximately 6’ apart.
The team will enter with the first cone on left and proceed to weave together through the cones, exiting after the last cone.
Straight Figure 8False1SESW180S26_straightfigure8.jpg
Uses the same set-up as the Serpentine.
The team weaves through the cones, circles around the farthest cone and weaves back through the cones.
The team will end at the same cone as they began at.
Spiral RightFalse1SWNW0S27_spiralright.jpg
Three cone type objects will be used in this exercise.
They will be spaced approximately 6’ apart in a straight line.
The team will proceed with the cones on the right to the end cone and circle to the right back to the beginning cone,
loop around the outside of that cone and proceed to the middle cone.
The team will loop the outside of the middle cone and beginning cone again.
They will then loop the beginning cone.
There will be 3 separate loops each getting progressively smaller.
Spiral LeftFalse1SENE0S28_spiralleft.jpg
Three cone type objects will be used in this exercise.
They will be spaced approximately 6’ apart in a straight line.
The team will proceed with the cones on the left to the end cone and circle to the left back to the beginning cone,
loop around the outside of that cone and proceed to the middle cone.
The team will loop the outside of the middle cone and beginning cone again.
They will then loop the beginning cone.
There will be 3 separate loops each getting progressively smaller.
Cone Figure 8False1SENE0S29_conefigure8.jpg
The team will pass between the two cones making a loop around each cone passing through the center 3 times.
The team may circle either cone first.
HaltTrue1SENE0S30_halt.jpg
The team halts, the dog sits in heel position.
ZagFalse1SNW0S31_zag.jpg
While heeling, the team will make a left turn; take 2 -3 steps and then make a right turn.
Bear RightFalse1SNE45S32_bearright.jpg
While heeling, the team makes an angled turn to the Right. (approx. 45°)
Bear LeftFalse1SNW315S33_bearleft.jpg
While heeling, the team makes an angled turn to the Left. (approx. 45°)
Ribbon RightFalse1SSW225S34_ribbonright.jpg
While heeling, the team makes a turn to the right - less than a 270 turn, more than an about turn.
Ribbon LeftFalse1SSE135S35_ribbonleft.jpg
While heeling, the team makes a turn to the left - less than a 270 turn, more than an about turn.