AKC Obedience Optional Titling (Beginner Novice A & B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open & Versatility) Classes Steward's Instructions Exercise Order & Schematic Sheets/Heeling Patterns Judging Worksheets Jump Chart The samples provided are for ideas in brainstorming to develop one s own materials for judging. Judges are welcome to use these forms if you wish. See the Open and Utility pdf files for the: 1) Preferred Open materials 2) Preferred Utility materials
John Cox dog-talk@comcast.net STEWARD INSTRUCTIONS General Information For All Classes ARMBANDS CONFLICTS OUT OF ORDER ABSENTEES COLLAR, ETC. When handing out armbands make a check mark in the catalog next to the number. In classes with jumps ask for the jump heights. A conflict exists only when the dog entered in this class has a conflicting time schedule in another class. In such a case, have the handler check with me. I will try to make arrangements for later or earlier judging. Make a note of a conflict in the catalog. Handlers have the responsibility to be at ringside--we cannot wait or look for them. Call to my attention a dog coming into the ring out of catalog order. Notify me of absentees--both those who have not picked up armbands and those who have checked in and are not at ringside to be judged when called. Visually check collars and leashes to see that they comply with the Regulations (Chapter 2, Sections 16 & 17). No tags are allowed hanging from the collar. I will also check but if you spot a problem outside the ring it saves us time by correcting it then. Also, be sure handlers have no belt pouches, belt packs, pagers or cell phones when coming into the ring during the exercises or awards. LEASHES RING GATE TOYS/FOOD SCORES JUDGE'S BOOK SPECTATORS Make sure all dogs enter and leave the ring on leash. Do not stand at the entrance to block a dog from leaving the ring. No food or toys are to be placed on the judge's table by the handler while they are in the ring. Do not disclose scores, etc., to the handlers or allow anyone to look at the Judge's Book. I will inform the handler if they qualified after the last exercise. All final scores and placements will be given out after the whole class (or split class) has been judged. I would like a steward to double-check my addition. If you have a question, inform me. Do not make corrections or write in the Judge's Book. Watch around the ring for any spectators or dogs that could be too close to the ring and cause interference with the dog(s) in the ring. Please keep your attention in the ring and be ready when needed. Thank you for stewarding! The handlers and I are counting on you. Please turn over
John Cox dog-talk@comcast.net STEWARD INSTRUCTIONS CLASSES WITH GROUP EXERCISES Regular: Novice A, Novice B Non-Regular: Veterans, Brace, Team, Wild Card Novice Group Exercise Ring Length Maximum # of Dogs Single Row Maximum # of Dogs Back-to- Back Row 50 6 12 45 5 10 4 8 4 8 30 3 6 GROUPS 1. We will attempt to determine Group sizes and number of Groups before judging begins, but it may change as absentees, Judge excusals/releaseed or Handler self-excusals become apparent. Dogs must be spaced with a minimum of six (6) feet between each dog and a minimum of four (4) feet from the ring barriers. Judges will position the dogs in the approximate center of the ring in one row or back-to-back in two rows with a minimum of six (6) feet between the rows. On a 50 side of the ring the maximum # of dogs allowed in a single row would be six (6) and in a back-to-back row twelve (12) dogs. 2. The dogs and handlers that come into the ring for the Group exercise are to be in program order. Be sure the Group sheet is in program order and the handlers and dogs enter the ring in that order on the sheet. Teams which have been excused/released or are absent do not need to appear on the Group sheet. 3. During the Group exercise stewards are to stand in the position indicated by me. Please await further instructions if your assistance is required. PLEASE KEEP YOUR ATTENTION IN THE RING AND BE READY WHEN NEEDED. REMEMBER, most handlers are under a little stress so help ease some tension by being helpful and courteous. John Cox Please turn over
SSttaarrtt Beginner Novice A or B - Judge: John Cox
Beginner Novice A & B Exercise Order After the Heeling and Figure Eight Exercise Finished And hopefully a green ribbon! Remember to put your leash on the dog before exiting the ring and remain control of your dog. 3. Starts Here after the Sit Stay 2. Sit Stay Starts Here after the Sit for Exam. 1. Sit for Exam Starts here after the Figure Eight Beginner Novice A or B - Judge: John Cox
Beginner Novice A or B by John Cox Beginner Novice A or B by John Cox # Breed Heel on Leash s Off L F S C W Net Score # Breed Heel on Leash s Off L F S C W Net Score Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB -- PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn One time praise permitted. MINOR for extra commands Figure Eight Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB -- PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn One time praise permitted. MINOR for extra commands Figure Eight Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS One time praise permitted. MINOR for extra commands Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion Sit For Examination on 6 leash Sit Stay Handler Walks Around The Ring--Perimeter Leash on & dropped off leash & handler to walk feet. Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet Tightening of the leash - minor Substantial for EC after leaving dog During: Growls Snaps Stands Lies = NQ M-S After: Stands Lies Moves Away/feet Heel position returning L F S C W NQ=Dog moving substantial distance, handler not to heel position, repeated barking & whining, EC after the original command/signal. Stood up Laid down Anticipated Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Out Touch Between feet M-S--1 ONLY extra Come/Sit command and/or signal permitted. One time praise permitted. No Finish Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS One time praise permitted. MINOR for extra commands Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion Sit For Examination on 6 leash Sit Stay Handler Walks Around The Ring--Perimeter Leash on & dropped off leash & handler to walk feet. Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet Tightening of the leash - minor Substantial for EC after leaving dog During: Growls Snaps Stands Lies = NQ M-S After: Stands Lies Moves Away/feet Heel position returning L F S C W NQ=Dog moving substantial distance, handler not to heel position, repeated barking & whining, EC after the original command/signal. Stood up Laid down Anticipated Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Out Touch Between feet M-S--1 ONLY extra Come/Sit command and/or signal permitted. One time praise permitted. No Finish Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score Final Score
#3 - DR Halt GRADUATE NOVICE 1. Heel Free & Figure Eight 2. Drop on 3. Dumbbell 4. Dumbbell Over High Jump 5 Over Broad Jump 6. Stay Get Your Leash (Sit, Down) SLOW! #6 Stay - Get your leash 1. Sit 2. Down #5 - BJ #4 - DR-HJ #1B - Figure 8 Halt #2 - DOR FAST! #1A - HF Leash on table Graduate Novice - Judge: John Cox
Graduate Novice by John Cox Graduate Novice by John Cox # Breed Open Heel Free s Off Net Score # Breed L F S C W Open Heel Free Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB -- PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn Open Figure Eight s Off L F S C W Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB -- PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn Open Figure Eight Net Score Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion Drop On Dumbbell Dumbbell Over High Jump Over Broad Jump Stay Get Your Leash Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow response to command/signal Traveled Slowness to down No drop Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Handler may give Command & Signal EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position EC Take Refs. Drop Rel. EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position EC Take Refs. Drop Rel. Slow response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct BA Hand position 30 30 30 Sit Down HP 30 Resistance Moved Changed Resistance Moved Changed Not under control while leaving the ring Bark Whine Positioning Guiding Leave your dog to get your leash Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion Drop On Dumbbell Dumbbell Over High Jump Over Broad Jump Stay Get Your Leash Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow response to command/signal Traveled Slowness to down No drop Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Handler may give Command & Signal EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position EC Take Refs. Drop Rel. EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position EC Take Refs. Drop Rel. Slow response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct BA Hand position 30 30 30 Sit Down HP 30 Resistance Moved Changed Resistance Moved Changed Miscellaneous Penalties - Not under control while leaving the ring Bark Whine Positioning Guiding Leave your dog to get your leash Miscellaneous - Penalties
End of SE Halt Designated Glove - #1 or #3 Designated Jump - High or Bar GRADUATE OPEN 1. Signal Exercise 2. Scent Discrimination 3. Go Out 4. Directed Jumping 5. Moving Stand & Examination 6. Directed Retrieve SSLLOOWW!! #1 #3 High Bar #6 - DR Leash #2 - SD #3 - GO #1 - SE SSttaanndd #4 - DJ #5 - MS&E FAST! Graduate Open - Judge: John Cox
# Breed Signal Exercise Scent Discrimination Go Out Directed Jumping Moving Stand & Examination Directed Retrieve Graduate Open by John Cox s Off L F S C W Stand Drop Sit EC = NQ L F ST C W Moved Fail stand EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail drop Handler may give command and/or signal during the signals portions. Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB Handler goes at least 10 feet from the dog. Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS Round/Military Turn L M W # Handler faces the article at the start of exercise Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand position after giving the scent High Bar 3 2 1. 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail sit EC = NQ Delay Slow return Direct 30 The handler will stand in the center of the ring any distance from 20 feet to midway between the jumps facing the unobstructed end of the ring. The dog does a Go Out. After sending the dog, the judge will then order the handler, Back to your dog, and the handler will return to the heel position. Handler leaves the dog at the unobstructed end and walks to the far end of the ring and turns to face the dog. The dog will be sent over ONLY one jump, and the same jump will be used for all dogs as designated by the judge at the start. Heeling Stand Examination 30 L F S C W Slow response to command/signal Handler may hesitate/pause L F S C W Anticipated stand = NQ Glove No #2 # Handler not facing away after 1 st order Turn in place Heel position during turn Not facing the glove M S NQ Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Resentment Growl Snap Repeatedly moving feet Moves from position Anticipated recall = NQ Slow Return 30 30 Net Score Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
End of SE Halt Designated Glove VERSATILITY #1 1. Signal Exercise 2. Drop on 3. Stand For Examination 4. Novice 5. Directed Retrieve 6. Broad Jump SSLLOOWW!! #2 - DOR #1 #2 #3 L e a s h #5 - DR #6 - BJ SSTTAANNDD #1 - SE #3 - SFE #4 - NR FAST! Versatility Combination #1 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 1 by John Cox s Off L F S C W Stand Drop Sit # Breed Jump / Signal Exercise Drop on Stand For Examination Novice Directed Retrieve Broad Jump EC = NQ L F ST C W Moved Fail stand EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail drop Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS Round/Military Turn Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow response to command/signal Traveled Slowness to down No drop Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F ST C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F ST C W EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated Glove #2 EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Handler not facing away after 1 st order Turn in place Heel position during turn Not facing the glove M S NQ Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Slow response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct Turn in place Midair BA Hand EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail sit EC = NQ Delay Slow return Direct Out Touch Between feet Out Touch Between feet Out Touch Between feet Out Touch Between feet Out Touch Between feet Net Score Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
Halt Designated Glove VERSATILITY #2 1. Novice Heel on Leash & Figure Eight 2. Moving Stand & Examination 3. Directed Retrieve 4. Novice 5. Retrieve on Flat 6. Broad Jump #4 - NR SLOW #1 #2 #3 L e a s h #3 - DR #2 - MS&E #6 - BJ Halt #5 - ROF FAST! #1 - Novice Heel on Leash & 8 Versatility Combination #2 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 2 by John Cox s Off L C S C W L C S C W # Breed Jump / Net Score Heel on Leash & Figure Eight Moving Stand & Examination Directed Retrieve Novice Retrieve on Flat Broad Jump Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion Heeling Stand Examination L C S C W Glove # EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated Slow response to command or/signal Handler hesitation L F S C W Anticipated stand = NQ Handler not facing away after 1 st order Turn in place Heel position during turn Not facing the glove M S NQ Excessive motion turning Touching the dog EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Hand Slow response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct Turn in place Midair BA Hand Resentment Growl Snap Repeatedly moving feet Moves from position Anticipated recall = NQ Slow Return Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
End of SE Halt VERSATILITY #3 1. Signal Exercise 2. Novice 3. Directed Jumping 4. Drop on 5. Retrieve Over High Jump 6. Stand For Examination SSLLOOWW!! #2 - NR #5 - ROHJ #6 - SFE Leash SSTTAANNDD #1 - SE #4 - DOR #3 - DJ FAST! Versatility Combination #3 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 3 by John Cox s Off L F S C W Stand Drop Sit # Breed Jump / Signal Exercise Novice EC = NQ L F ST C W Moved Fail stand EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail drop Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS Round/Military Turn EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position High Bar High Bar EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail sit EC = NQ Delay Slow return Direct Out Touch Between feet Front: NF PS N S Out T Between feet 3 2 1. 1 2 3 3 2 1. 1 2 3 Net Score Directed Jumping Drop On Retrieve Over High Jump Stand For Examination 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow response to command/signal Traveled Slowness to down No drop Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Around jump Hes./rel. to jump T Hand Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
Halt VERSATILITY #4 1. Novice Heel Free 2. Moving Stand & Examination 3. Retrieve Over High Jump 4. Novice 5. Retrieve on Flat 6. Directed Jumping SSLLOOWW!! #4 - NR #3 - ROHJ #2 - MS&E Halt #1 - Novice Heel Free #5 - ROF #6 - DJ FAST! Leash Versatility Combination #4 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 4 by John Cox # Breed Jump / L F S C W s Off Net Score Novice Heel Free Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB -- PS NS PS NS Moving Stand & Examination Retrieve Over High Jump Novice Retrieve On Flat Directed Jumping Hand position Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn Heeling Stand Examination L F S C W Slow response to command/signal Resentment Growl Snap Slow Return Handler hesitation Repeatedly moving feet L F S C W Moves from position Anticipated stand = NQ Anticipated recall = NQ Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Around jump Hes./rel. to jump T Hand EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Hand High Bar High Bar 3 2 1. 1 2 3 3 2 1. 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
Halt VERSATILITY #5 1. Heel Free & Figure Eight 2. Directed Jumping 3. Retrieve on Flat 4. Scent Discrimination #1 & #2 5. Stand For Examination 6. Novice SSLLOOWW!! #6 - NR #5 - SFE #4 - SD Halt Handler keeps the first article while they set up for the second article, still be allowed to pet and praise their dog without penalty, sets down the first article when ordered to Take an article for the second. #1 - Heel Free & 8 #3 - ROF #2 - DJ Leash FAST! Versatility Combination #5 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 5 by John Cox # Breed Jump / Heel Free & Figure Eight Directed Jumping Retrieve on Flat Scent Discrimination Stand For Examination Novice L F S C W L F S C W Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB PS NS PS NS Hand arm position Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion High Bar High Bar 3 2 1. 1 2 3 3 2 1. 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion Prompt Smart Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Hand L M W D S # L M W D S # Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion s Off Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Net Score Final Score
Halt Designated Glove VERSATILITY #6 1. Figure Eight & Heel Free 2. Directed Jumping 3. Retrieve Over High Jump 4. Stand for Examination 5. Directed Retrieve 6. Novice SSLLOOWW!! #6 - NR #1 #2 #3 #5 - DR #3 - ROF #4 - SFE #1-8 & Heel Free Halt #2 - DJ FAST Leash Versatility Combination #6 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 6 by John Cox # Breed Jump / Figure 8 then Heel Free Directed Jumping Retrieve Over High Jump Stand For Examination Directed Retrieve Novice L F S C W L F S C W Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB PS NS PS NS Hand arm position Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn High Bar High Bar 3 2 1. 1 2 3 3 2 1. 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Around jump Hes./rel. to jump T Hand Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W Glove #1 EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated Prompt S mart Handler not facing away after 1 st order Turn in place Heel position during turn Not facing the glove M S NQ Excessive motion turning Touching the dog EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion s Off Net Score Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
Halt Designated Glove VERSATILITY #7 1. Heel on Leash & Figure Eight 2. Scent Discrimination # 1 & #2 3. Retrieve Over High Jump 4. Stand For Examination 5. Directed Retrieve 6. Drop On SSLLOOWW!! #6 - DOR #1 #2 #3 #5 - DR #3 - ROHJ #4 - SFE #2 - SD Halt Handler keeps the first article while they set up for the second article, still be allowed to pet and praise their dog without penalty, sets down the first article when ordered to Take an article for the second. Leash FAST! #1 - Heel on Leash & 8 Versatility Combination #7 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 7 by John Cox # Breed Jump / L F S C W L F S C W s Off Net Score Heel on Leash & Figure Eight Scent Discrimination Retrieve Over High Jump Stand For Examination Directed Retrieve Drop on Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn L M W D S # L M W D S # Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Around jump Hes./rel. to jump T Hand Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W Glove Handler not facing away after 1 st order Turn in place Heel position during turn Not facing the glove M S NQ Excessive motion turning Touching the dog #1 Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow response to command/signal Traveled Slowness to down No drop Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
End of SE Halt VERSATILITY #8 1. Signal Exercise 2. Novice 3. Retrieve on Flat 4. Stand For Examination 5. Moving Stand & Examination 6. Broad Jump SSLLOOWW!! #2 - NR L e a s h #6 - BJ #5 - MS&E SSttaanndd #4 - SFE FAST! #3 - ROF #1 - SE Versatility Combination #8 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 8 by John Cox s Off L F S C W Stand Drop Sit # Breed Jump / Signal Exercise Novice Retrieve on Flat Stand For Examination Moving Stand & Examination Broad Jump EC = NQ L F ST C W Moved Fail stand EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail drop Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS Round/Military Turn EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Hand Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position EC = NQ Delay Moved Fail sit EC = NQ Delay Slow return Direct Out Touch Between feet Out Touch Between feet Out Touch Between feet Heeling Stand Examination L F S C W Slow Response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct Turn in place Midair BA Hand Slow response to command/signal Handler hesitation L F S C W Anticipated stand = NQ Resentment Growl Snap Repeatedly moving feet Moves from position Anticipated recall = NQ Slow Return Out Touch Between feet Net Score Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
Halt VERSATILITY #9 1. Novice Heel Free 2. Stand For Examination 3. Drop on 4. Moving Stand & Examination 5. Scent Discrimination #1 & #2 6. Broad Jump SSLLOOWW!! #4 - MS&E L e a s h #6 - BJ #5 - SD #2 - SFE Halt Handler keeps the first article while they set up for the second article, still be allowed to pet and praise their dog without penalty, sets down the first article when ordered to Take an article for the second. #3 - DOR FAST! #1 - Novice Heel Free Versatility Combination #9 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 9 by John Cox # Breed Jump / L F S C W s Off Net Score Novice Heel Free Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB -- PS NS PS NS Stand For Examination Drop on Moving Stand & Examination Scent Discrimination Broad Jump Hand position Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow response to command/signal Traveled Slowness to down No drop Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Heeling Stand Examination L F S C W L M W D S # L M W D S # Slow response to command/signal Handler hesitation L F S C W Anticipated stand = NQ Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Slow Response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct Turn in place Midair BA Hand Resentment Growl Snap Repeatedly moving feet Moves from position Anticipated recall = NQ Slow Return Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
Halt VERSATILITY #10 1. Directed Jumping 2. Retrieve on Flat 3. Stand For Examination 4. Figure Eight & Heel Free 5. Scent Discrimination #1 & #2 6. Novice SSLLOOWW!! #6 - NR #5 - SD #4-8 & Heel Free Halt Handler keeps the first article while they set up for the second article, still be allowed to pet and praise their dog without penalty, sets down the first article when ordered to Take an article for the second. #3 - SFE #2 - ROF #1 - DJ Leash FAST! Versatility Combination #10 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 10 by John Cox # Breed Jump / Directed Jumping Retrieve on Flat Stand For Examination High Bar High Bar 3 2 1. 1 2 3 3 2 1. 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 3 4 5 Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Hand Hand on dog with command / signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W Held signal Stopped short Slow/Direct O Slow/Direct R Bark Sniff No sit EC sit Hes.rel. to jump Touch jump Out jump No jump Midair Signal Body Head Motion s Off L F S C W L F S C W Net Score Figure 8 Then Heel Free Scent Discrimination Novice Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion L M W Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd D S # L M W D S # EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB PS NS PS NS Hand arm position Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
Halt Designated Glove VERSATILITY #11 1. Heel on Leash & Figure Eight 2. Scent Discrimination #1 & #2 3. Broad Jump 4. Directed Retrieve 5. Retrieve Over High Jump 6. Novice SSLLOOWW!! #6 - NR #5 - ROHJ #1 #2 #3 #4 - DR #3 - BJ #2 - SD Halt Handler keeps the first article while they set up for the second article, still be allowed to pet and praise their dog without penalty, sets down the first article when ordered to Take an article for the second. Leash FAST! #1 - Heel on Leash & 8 Versatility Combination #11 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 11 by John Cox # Breed Jump / Heel on Leash & Figure Eight Scent Discrimination Broad Jump Directed Retrieve Retrieve Over High Jump Novice Heeling Figure Eight L F S C W L F S C W Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB PS NS PS NS Hand Arm Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn L M W D S # L M W D S # Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Handler not facing away after 1 st order Actions before 2 nd order: Scent Praise Hand Turn in place Heel position during turn Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Slow Response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct Pivot Turn in place Midair BA Hand Glove # Handler not facing away after 1 st order Turn in place Heel position during turn Not facing the glove M S NQ Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Slow Response Anticipated EC No trot/gallop Not direct Drop Prompt retrieve Mouth Release Around jump Hes./rel. to jump T Hand EC to stay Stood up Laid down Whine Bark Anticipated Hand Arm Briskness Head motion PS NS PS NS Adapts pace Wide Shoulder motion EC Slow response No trot or gallop Not direct Not close enough Hand position 30 30 Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow / no response to commands Guiding+ Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - s Off Final Score
Halt Designated Glove VERSATILITY #12 1. Novice Heel Free 2. Stand for Examination 3. Drop on 4. Moving Stand & Examination 5. Directed Retrieve 6. Broad Jump #4 - MS&E SLOW #1 #2 #3 L e a s h #5 - DR #6 - BJ #2 - SFE Halt #3 - DOR FAST! #1 - Novice Heel Free Versatility Combination #12 & Exercise Order - Judge: John Cox
Versatility 12 by John Cox # Breed Jump / L F S C W s Off Novice Heel Free Stand For Examination Drop on Moving Stand & Examination Directed Retrieve Broad Jump Handler: Fast NA BA / Slow ND NB -- PS NS PS NS Hand position Briskness Head motion Round/Military Turn Hand on dog with command/signal Heel position leaving L F S C W Handler backs away Not six feet During: Growls Snaps Sits Lies = NQ Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct Slow response to command/signal Traveled Slowness to down No drop Slow response No trot/gallop Not direct After: Sits Lies Moves Away Heel position returning L F S C W Heeling Stand Examination L F S C W Slow Return Touch Slow response to command/signal Resentment Growl Snap Between feet Handler hesitation Repeatedly moving feet Glove # L F S C W Anticipated stand = NQ Handler not facing away after 1 st order Turn in place Heel position during turn Not facing the glove M S NQ Excessive motion turning Touching the dog Slow Response Anticipated EC Refused jump Failed to clear distance Hes./rel. to jump T No trot/gallop Not direct Pivot in place Midair BA Hand Moves from position Anticipated recall = NQ Less Other Penalties: Excused - Out of control Foul ring Training Adornment Bandaged Lame Slow/no response to commands Guiding Positioning with: Hands Legs Bark Unfit: - Final Score
AKC Obedience Jump Charts (Chapter 4, Section 11) by John Cox Regular Classes --- Approved Breeds for ¾ Jump Height --- Pre Open & Pre Utility ½ Jump Height Measured height nearest multiple of 2" to the height of the dog's withers. Chart For Once the Height at the Withers Height to Broad Jump High Jump Chart be Jumped Hurdles Board Combinations 4" ( 8) 1 4" = 4 8" (16) 2 8" = 8 10" (20) 2 10" = 8 + 2 12" (24) 2 12" = 8 + 4 14" (28) 3 14" = 8 + 4 + 2 16" (32) 3 16" = 8 + 8 18" (36) 3 18" = 8 + 8 + 2 20" () 3 20" = 8 + 8 + 4 22" (44) 3 22" = 8 + 8 + 4 + 2 24" (48) 4 24" = 8 + 8 + 8 26" (52) 4 26" = 8 + 8 + 8 + 2 28" (56) 4 28" = 8 + 8 + 8 + 4 30" (60) 4 30" = 8 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 2 32" (64) 4 32" = 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 34" (68) 4 34" = 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 2 36" (72) 4 36" = 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 4 Chart for 3/4 the Height at the Withers Measured Height Height to Jump Broad Jump Less than 10" 4" ( 8) 1 10 to less than 12 1/2" 8" (16) 2 12 1/2 to less than 15" 10" (20) 2 15 to less than 17 1/2" 12" (24) 2 17 1/2 to less than 20" 14" (28) 3 20 to less than 23" 16" (32) 3 23 to less than 1/2" 18" (36) 3 1/2 to less than 28" 20" () 3 28 to less than 31" 22" (44) 3 31 to less than 33 1/2" 24" (48) 4 33 1/2 to less than 36" 26" (52) 4 36 to less than 39" 28" (56) 4 Chart for 1/2 the Height at the Withers (Pre Open & Pre Utility) Measured Height Height to Jump Broad Jump 12" or less 4" ( 8) 1 Greater than 12 up to 18 8" (16) 2 Greater than 18 up to 22 10" (20) 2 Greater than 22 up to 26 12" (24) 2 Greater than 26 up to 30 14" (28) 3 Greater than 30 up to 34 16 (32) 3 Greater than 34 18 (36) 3 Broad Jump: To cover a distance equal to TWICE the height of the High Jump 4 hurdles shall be used for a jump of 48" to 72" 3 hurdles shall be used for a jump of 28" to 44" When decreasing the number of hurdles in the Jump, 2 hurdles shall be used for a jump of 16" to 24" the highest hurdle(s) shall be removed first. 1 hurdle shall be used for a jump of 8" 51 Approved Breeds Jumping 3/4 Their Height at the Withers --- Effective August 1, 2012 Akita Dandie Dinmount Terrier Newfoundland Argentine Dogo Dogue De Bordeaux Norwich Terrier Basset Hound Estrela Mountain Dog Otterhound Bergamasco French Bulldog Pekingese Bernese Mountain Dog Glen of Imaal Terrier Pembroke Welsh Corgi Black Russian Terrier Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Bloodhound Great Dane Portuguese Podengo Bolognese Great Pyrenees Pugs Borzoi Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Bulldog Irish Wolfhound Scottish Terriers Bullmastiff Kishu Ken Sealyham Terrier Cardigan Welsh Corgi Kooikerhondje Shih Tzu Caucasian Mountain Dog Kuvaszok Skye Terrier Chinese Shar-Pei Lagotto Romagnolo Sussex Spaniel Chow Chow Leonberger Swedish Vallhunds Clumber Spaniel Mastiff Thai Ridgeback Dachshund Neopolitan Mastiff West Highland White Terrier