SHADOW GAMES RULE BOOK

SHADOW GAMES RULE BOOK AND EXERCISE DESCRIPTIONS Teams perform courses with the dog shadowing its handler. Exercises test heeling skills incorporating a variety of twists, turns and side changes. Wag It Inc., P.O. Box 153, Madison, NH 03849 (207) 595-1592 www.wagitgames.com

Table of Contents TRIAL PARTICIPATION... 6 ELIGIBILITY... 6 PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED DOGS... 6 TEMPORARY LIMITATIONS... 6 PERMANENTLY DISABLED DOGS - HEART DOGS... 6 PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED HANDLERS... 6 TEMPORARY LIMITATIONS... 6 PERMANENTLY DISABLED HANDLERS - EXTRAORDINAIRE HANDLERS... 7 JUNIORS... 7 TRAINING RUNS... 7 TRAINING IS ALWAYS WELCOME DURING COURSE PERFORMANCE... 7 REGULAR CLASSES... 7 LEVELS... 8 DIVISIONS... 8 GYMKHANA CLASSES... 8 JUDGE S CLASS... 8 SCORING PLACEMENT AND RIBBONS... 8 SCORING... 8 PLACEMENT GROUPINGS... 8 TIES... 8 RIBBONS... 9 TITLE CERTIFICATES... 9 TRIAL DETAILS... 9 COURSE MAPS... 9 LEASHES AND COLLARS... 9 BRIEFINGS... 9 WALKING THE COURSE... 9 ENTERING THE RING... 9 DISTRACTIONS... 10 TIMING... 10 START... 10 FINISH... 10 RING SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS... 10 SHADOW SKILLS RING SPECIFICATIONS... 10 SURFACES... 10 FENCE AND GATES... 10 CLOSED RING GATE POLICY... 10 SAFETY AND BEHAVIOR... 11 PERSONAL SPACE... 11 AGGRESSION... 11 2

UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR... 11 HARSH CORRECTIONS... 11 INCIDENT REPORT... 11... 11 PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES... 11 ENTERING THE RING... 11 STARTING THE COURSE... 11 SIGNALS/CUES... 11 REWARDING... 11 TOUCHING THE DOG... 12 LURING... 12 Retries... 12 Mulligans... 12 SIGNS... 12 JOINED STATIONS... 12 BONUS EXERCISES... 13 BONUS EXERCISE SCORING... 13 POSITION GUIDELINES... 14 CENTER POSITION... 14 SIDE POSITION... 14 SWING... 14 HEELING... 14 SIT... 14 DOWN... 14 STAND... 14 STAY... 14 BRIEF PAUSE... 14 SHADOW SKILLS CLASS - NOVICE LEVEL... 15 PERFORMANCE... 15 COURSE TIME... 15 NOVICE CLASS REQUIREMENTS... 15 PLACEMENTS... 15 SCORING SPECIFIC TO THE NOVICE LEVEL... 15 NOVICE LEVEL COURSE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS... 16 Novice Exercises... 16 SHADOW SKILLS CLASS- SKILLED LEVEL... 17 PERFORMANCE... 17 COURSE TIME... 17 SKILLED CLASS REQUIREMENTS... 17 PLACEMENTS... 17 SKILLED LEVEL COURSE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS... 18 Skilled Exercises... 18 SHADOW SKILLS CLASS - PROFICIENT LEVEL... 19 3

PERFORMANCE... 19 COURSE TIME... 19 CLASS REQUIREMENTS... 19 PLACEMENTS... 19 QUALIFYING... 19 PROFICIENT LEVEL COURSE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS... 20 Proficient Exercises... 20 SHADOW POINTS CLASS... 21 GYMKHANA CLASS... 21 PERFORMANCE... 21 COURSE TIME... 21 POINT CLASS REQUIREMENTS... 21 EXERCISE POINT VALUES... 21 PLACEMENTS... 21 ONE WALK/ONE LEVEL... 21 COURSE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS... 21 SHADOW CHALLENGE CLASS... 22 GYMKHANA CLASS... 22 PERFORMANCE... 22 COURSE TIME... 22 CHALLENGES... 22 CHALLENGE CLASS REQUIREMENTS... 22 EXERCISE POINT VALUES... 22 PLACEMENTS... 22 ONE WALK/ONE LEVEL... 22 COURSE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS... 22 SHADOW SKILLS EXERCISE DESCRIPTIONS... 23 NOVICE EXERCISES... 23 SHADOW SKILLS EXERCISE DESCRIPTIONS... 31 SKILLED EXERCISES... 31 SHADOW SKILLS EXERCISE DESCRIPTIONS... 41 PROFICIENT LEVEL... 41 WAG IT GAMES SHADOW SKILLS SCORING GUIDELINES... 53 POINT DEDUCTIONS... 53 WAG IT GAMES SHADOW SKILLS SCORING GUIDELINES... 54 NON QUALIFYING PERFORMANCE - NQ... 54 EXCUSALS... 54 SCRATCHING, COUGHING AND SNEEZING... 54 SHADOW SKILLS EXERCISES... 55 WAG IT GAMES EXERCISE ADJUSTMENT FORM... 56 4

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TRIAL PARTICIPATION Eligibility Purebred and mixed breed dogs 6 months of age and older may enter a trial. Dogs must be registered with Wag It Games to be eligible for qualifying scores and placements. Hosts may offer For Exhibition Only which allows unregistered dogs to participate non-competitively. Dogs that exhibit signs of pain, discomfort, bandages, stitches or illness may not participate. Dogs in estrus may not compete or be present on the grounds. Safety First - Dogs under warning in any venue must submit a report for review. Safety First - Dogs that have been banned in any other venue are not eligible for registration. Physically Challenged Dogs Temporary Limitations Dogs with temporary physical conditions may request minor exercise adjustments to accommodate a minor temporary limitation. Example of a minor adjustment request: A request to wave deductions for slightly crooked sits to accommodate a dog recovering from leg surgery that is not in pain, but has not regained full range of motion. On the day of the trial, an Adjustment form shall be presented to the trial secretary as soon as possible to allow the judge time to review and make a determination regarding the request, and notify the handler. The judge will only review requests on the day of the trial. Participants may contact the judge prior to the trial if they have questions; however, information about the specific course to be used and pre-approvals will not be offered. Letters from veterinarians will not be accepted. Approved adjustments will apply to all classes participated on the day of request. Adjustment forms are available in this rule book, on Wag It Games website and from the trial secretary the day of a trial. Permanently Disabled Dogs - Heart Dogs Permanently disabled dogs are eligible to participate in Wag It Games as Heart Dogs. Permanent disabilities may include but are not limited to paralysis, missing limbs, deafness, blindness, arthritis, etc. Example of exercise adjustment request: A request to replace downs with a sit to accommodate a dog with a missing limb. On the day of the trial, a Heart Dog Exercise Adjustment form shall be presented to the trial secretary as soon as possible to allow the judge time to review and make a determination regarding the request, and notify the handler. The judge will only review requests on the day of the trial. Participants may contact the judge prior to the trial if they have questions; however, information about the specific course to be used and pre-approvals will not be offered. Letters from veterinarians will not be accepted. Heart Dogs participate for qualifying scores and titles, but do not compete for placements, as the performance is tailored specifically to the individual dog. Heart Dog Titles include Heart Dog after the title name. Please see the Title Chart for more information. Adjustment forms are available in this rule book, on Wag It Games website and from the trial secretary the day of a trial. Physically Challenged Handlers Motorized scooters, wheel chairs and mobility assistant devices such as walkers and canes are allowed. Any adjustments to exercises for such devices should be requested under the Temporary Limitation or Extraordinaire Handler categories. Temporary Limitations Handlers with temporary physical conditions may submit an Exercise Adjustment form to the judge to request minor adjustments to exercises. 6

Example of minor adjustment: A request to wave deductions for making circles larger or taking a small step for pivots to accommodate a handler recovering from hip surgery. On the day of the trial an Adjustment form shall be presented to the trial secretary as soon as possible to allow the judge time to review and make a determination regarding the request, and notify the handler. The judge will only review requests on the day of the trial. Participants may contact the judge prior to the trial if they have questions however information about the specific course to be used and pre-approvals will not be offered. Letters from veterinarians will not be accepted. Approved adjustments will apply to all classes participated on the day of request. Adjustment forms are available in this rule book, on Wag It Games website and from the trial secretary the day of a trial. Permanently Disabled Handlers - Extraordinaire Handlers Permanently disabled handlers are eligible to participate in Wag It Games as Extraordinaire Handlers. Permanent disabilities may include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, balance issue, inability to walk, etc. Example of an adjustment request: A request to adjust the amount of space used for any exercise to accommodate a handler utilizing a mobility aid such as a wheel chair. On the day of the trial, a Heart Dog Exercise Adjustment form shall be presented to the trial secretary as soon as possible to allow the judge time to review and make a determination regarding the request, and notify the handler. The judge will only review requests on the day of the trial. Participants may contact the judge prior to the trial if they have questions however information about the specific course to be used and pre-approvals will not be offered. Letters from veterinarians will not be accepted. Extraordinaire Handlers participate for qualifying scores and titles, but do not compete for placements, as the performance is tailored specifically to the individual dog. Extraordinaire Titles include Extraordinaire after the title name. Please see the Title Chart for more information. Adjustment forms are available in this rule book, on Wag It Games website and from the trial secretary the day of a trial. Juniors Children 8 years of age and younger may be assisted by the judge calling out supportive information while the team performs. Juniors qualify and place along with other teams. Training Runs Training is always welcome during course performance The handler may turn a performance into a training run at any time to support the dog. Training runs may be planned or be spontaneous during a performance. o The handler is not required to notify the judge. Once the handler utilizes the options offered in a training run, it is considered a non-qualifying performance; however, the handler may continue to train up to the maximum course time. Handlers may attempt any designated course or perform selected exercise stations. Training runs allow the following: o The use of food, touch, praise is allowed. o Toys may be brought into the ring for a planned training run. Toys cannot be thrown and cannot make any sound. Training runs do not earn qualifying scores or placements. Regular Classes Shadow Games Class is considered a regular class. Regular classes have three levels and two divisions. Titles for regular classes are shown in the Title Chart (see back of book). 7

Levels Wag It Games has a philosophy that if you have trained for it, you may play it. There is no required level progression. Any, and all levels, may be entered at any time, offering the opportunity to earn titles simultaneously. There are three levels: o Novice, Entry level o Skilled, Intermediate level o Proficient, Advanced level Divisions A The A class is for dogs that have not yet earned any title in class and the level they are entering. B The B class is for dogs that have earned a title in the class and level they are entering. Gymkhana Classes Gymkhana classes include the Points Class and Challenge Class. There are no levels or A/B divisions. All teams take their turns on the same course. Agility, Shadow, Obstacle and Dog Ball, Sniff and Water Gymkhana class qualifying runs are tallied together for Gymkhana titles. Gymkhana titles are shown in the Title Chart. Judge s Class Officiating Judges may participate in classes they are officiating, but they must do so in the separate Judge s Class. The officiating judge performs the same course, under the same rules but is officiated by another judge. This class may be held prior to the briefing, walk-through or first participant. The officiating judge is eligible for qualifying scores towards titles, but is not eligible for placements. SCORING PLACEMENT AND RIBBONS Scoring Teams begin with a score of 100. Deductions are subtracted and Bonus Exercise points are added per the Scoring Guidelines. A final score of 80 or above is required for a qualifying run. Gymkhana classes are point based. Teams that earn the required points within course time earn a qualifying performance. Placement Groupings Ties Each class level is placed separately. A-division participants compete together. B-division participants compete together. Teams finishing with the same time and/or points will be considered ties and be awarded the same placement. Time and/or point requirements are defined in each class description. 8

Ribbons A ribbon ceremony will follow each class. Ribbon placements are based on individual class rules. Qualifying score and first through third place ribbons will be awarded for qualifying runs. Additional ribbons and awards may be offered at the discretion of the host. Title ribbons will be awarded to those earning titles. Title requirements are available in the Title Chart. Title Certificates Certificates for titles earned are updated monthly in the Wag It Games member area of the website. Certificates may be downloaded and printed. Title requirements are available in the Title Chart (found on the Wag It Games website). TRIAL DETAILS Course Maps Course maps with the course and exercises indicated will be available for all participants. Leashes and Collars Dogs must enter and leave the ring on leash. The leash may be 4-8 feet long. Leashes may be made of leather, fabric or cord. They may have embellishments such as beading. Retractable leashes are not allowed in the ring or on show grounds. The Novice level is performed with the collar and leash on. The Skilled and Proficient levels are performed with the collar on and the leash removed. The leash may be handed to the judge or placed in a designated location within the ring. Collars may be flat buckle, snap or limited slip (martingale) collars. Harnesses are allowed, but may not be of a design to reduce pulling. Tags may be worn. Training and/or correction collars may not be used. Prohibited collars include, but are not limited to, choke and prong collars. Head halters may not be used. Briefings A judge s briefing will precede each class. Walking the Course A 10-minute walk-through will follow the judge s briefing to allow competitors to become familiar with the course. The judge will be available for questions. Only those handlers entered in the trial may be in the ring during the walk-through. Entering the Ring Teams enter after the previous team has left the ring and the judge welcomes the team to enter. 9

Distractions The trial setting is full of smells, sounds and distractions. Exhibitors should prepare their dogs for the trial environment. Minor accommodations, such as turning off music or setting a heating system to not come on during a run, may be offered. Significant accommodations for individual dogs will not be offered. TIMING Timing is recorded in seconds. In the event that there is a timing failure, the team will be offered a choice of accepting the maximum course time or re-running the course at the end of that class. Start Finish The timer or the judge will notify the handler when he/she may begin. There is no required position (ex. sit, down, stand, moving) from which the dog must start, but teams will always begin with the dog located on the handler s left. Timing and scoring will begin as the dog passes the start sign. Timing and scoring conclude as the dog passes the finish sign. Teams may continue and complete the course even if they are disqualified. Teams may be asked to leave the ring when course time has expired. RING SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Shadow Skills Ring Specifications Ring size minimum is 1,200 square feet. Surfaces Trials may be held indoors or outdoors. The ring shall have safe footing and be free of debris and hazards. If the trial is held inside, the flooring must not be slippery. If outdoors, the grass must be short and the ground level. Fence and Gates Rings must be fully fenced. Fencing must be a minimum of 2 feet tall and may be a maximum of 6 inches off the ground. Dog show expandable gates, PVC lattice and snow or mesh fencing are acceptable. Roping is NOT acceptable. Closed Ring Gate Policy Ring gates will be closed during all performances. No dog will enter the ring until previous dog has left the ring and the judge has invited the next handler and dog team into the ring. 10

SAFETY AND BEHAVIOR Personal Space Handlers should be observant of their dogs at all times and not put pressure on other dogs by greeting, sniffing or encroaching on another dog s personal space. Aggression In the event the host, officiating judge or official feels that any dog s or handler s behavior threatens the safety of the show grounds, the handler and dog will be directed to leave the show grounds. Unsportsmanlike Behavior Wag It Games are intended to be fun for everyone, handlers and dogs alike. Exhibitors and spectators are expected to display good sportsmanship, and respect and support for each other and their dogs. Any person acting in an unsportsmanlike manner may be asked to leave the grounds. Harsh Corrections Harsh corrections are not allowed in the ring or on the grounds. A harsh correction is one that results in a strong negative response from the dog or offends the sensibility of the judge. In the event harsh corrections are observed and depending on the severity, a warning may be issued or the parties involved may be asked to leave the grounds. Incident Report In the event of an incident, a report will be submitted to Wag It Inc. for review. PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES Entering the Ring Teams may enter the ring only when welcomed by the judge. Starting the Course Teams will always begin with the dog on the handler s left. There is no required position from which the dog must start. Signals/Cues Signals and cues may be verbal commands and/or visible signals. Communication and praise are encouraged throughout the performance. There is no penalty for extra cues. The positions required of the dog may be cued verbally and/or with visual cues. Alternatively, the dog may perform positions automatically without being cued. Rewarding Handlers may not enter the ring with food anywhere except concealed within their pockets. Food rewards may be removed from the pocket and delivered as described below. Prior to Start o Handlers may offer food rewards, touch rewards or briefly play with their dogs prior to passing the start sign. There is no specified position for the dog for rewarding at this time. During the Course Performance 11

o Handlers may only offer a food or touch reward at the completion of a stationary exercise as defined below. The handler must come to a complete stop before reaching for food or to touch his/her dog. The dog must remain in the location and designated position while the reward is delivered. After Course Completion o After completion of the Bonus exercise, participants may offer food rewards, touch rewards or briefly play with their dogs. There is no specified position for the dog for rewarding at this time. Food may never be placed onto the floor. Touching the Dog Luring Retries Other than as defined by the guidelines for Rewarding, handlers may not intentionally touch their dogs during the course performance. Intentionally touching the dog other than as outlined in the Rewarding guidelines will result in a nonqualifying score. No appearance of luring is allowed at any time while the team is in the ring. Luring is defined as creating the appearance and or creating the impression that food is being held in order to direct the dog in any way. Handlers may choose to retry individual exercises. A maximum of three retries per exercise are allowed. The team must move on after three retries. A 3-point deduction will be taken for each retry. Any point deductions previously subtracted for that exercise are removed. Retries do not erase non-qualifying performances. A retry is performed with the handler re-approaching the sign and completely performing the exercise. Mulligans Signs One mulligan is available per course. The mulligan offers the handler 1 retry without penalty. The handler must notify the judge prior to using the mulligan. Any point deductions previously subtracted for that exercise are removed. A mulligan may be used to erase a non-qualifying performance of an individual exercise. If a mulligan is called, the handler shall retry the exercise by re-approaching the exercise sign and performing the exercise completely. Mulligans may not be used during the performance of a Bonus exercise. Handlers will begin the exercise within 4 feet of the sign. Exercises will generally be performed with the sign on the handler s right. Turn signs may be placed directly in the team s path and the exercise will be performed with the sign directly in front of them. The judge in the class briefing will explain any variations on the above. Joined Stations Joined stations are stations that combine two signs. The two signs may be performed as if they are one exercise or the team may take a few steps after performing the first exercise and perform the second sign as a separate exercise. When the first sign ends and the second sign begins with the same stationary position, the handler may join the stations by having the dog perform that position only once. Example: Center, Swing, Sit and Sit 90 Pivot Right Sit. The dog s sit at the completion of sign one also counts as the sit at the beginning of sign two. 12

Moving When first sign ends with motion and the second begins with motion, the handler may perform them as one exercise with first exercise flowing immediately into the second. Rewarding When the first sign is a stationary exercise, a reward may be given at the completion of that exercise. Course Requirements Two joined station signs will count as two exercises for scoring and course requirements. Bonus Exercises Performing a Bonus sign at the completion of the course offers the handler the opportunity to add points to the total course score. One exercise will be offered from each level and offered points as shown above. Only one Bonus exercise may be attempted. At the Novice level, the handler may choose, or need, to perform the Bonus exercise off leash to execute it correctly. Bonus exercises will be performed with the dog on the side that the dog was working on at the completion of the course. Bonus exercises may not be retried. Mulligans may not be used on Bonus exercises. Bonus Exercise Scoring Full points are awarded for a perfect performance. Partial Bonus points (per the Scoring Guidelines) may be earned for a less than perfect performance. No Bonus points will be awarded if the team has performed a non-qualifying action during the course. Non-qualifying performances of any Bonus will not disqualify the team s course performance. 13

POSITION GUIDELINES Center Position The dog is squarely facing the center of the handler. The dog should be within approximately two feet of handler. The position the dog shall be in Sit, Down, Stand as defined in the exercise description. Side Position The dog is considered in Side position when the dog is next to the handler, aligned with both dog and handler facing the same direction. The dog should be within 2 feet of the handler s side. The position of the dog Sit, Down, Stand or in motion is defined by the exercise description or as it applies to heeling between exercises. The exercise description defines which side of the handler the dog must be on. Swing Defined as the dog moving from Center position to Side position. The dog will move from Center towards the handler s side, turn inward towards the handler and step into the Side position. The dog may not cross behind the handler. The handler s feet will remain still while the dog performs the Swing. Heeling Sit Heeling is defined as the dog moving in unison with its handler while in the Side position. The side of the handler that the dog is on is determined by the course s exercise. Defined as the dog in a Sit position with his/her rear on the ground, chest off the floor and front legs in an approximate vertical position. The dog may be sitting squarely or resting on one hip. Down Defined as the dog lying as if at rest on the ground. The dog may be lying with elbows, chest and hips squarely on the floor or on his/her side as in a sleeping position. (Chest to the floor may vary slightly due to the dog s structure.) Stand Defined as the dog standing and stationary for the period of time as defined by the exercise description. Stay Defined as the dog holding its position and location defined by the exercise description. Brief Pause Defined as holding a position for one to three seconds. 14

Shadow Skills Class - Novice Level Performance The handler will perform a numbered course within the course time allowed. This class is performed with the dog on leash. Course Time Four minutes Novice Class Requirements Teams begin with a score of 100. Deductions are subtracted and Bonus Exercise points are added per the Scoring Guidelines. A final score of 80 or above is required for a qualifying run. Placements Placements will be based on points. Teams finishing with the same number of points will be considered a tie and be awarded the same placement. Scoring Specific to the Novice Level There are no deductions if the handler needs to adjust the leash due to it becoming entangled in the dog s legs. Leash adjustments may be done as follows. o At the completion of any stationary exercise and prior to moving forward. o Between exercises with the handler stationary. o No deductions are taken if the dog moves during leash adjustments. 15

Novice Level Course Building Requirements Novice Exercises 14 to 16 exercises A minimum of 10 feet between stations Maximum of 2 stationary exercises Minimum of 2 change of sides Minimum of 4 exercises on each side Maximum of 1 stations of joined exercises NOVICE LEVEL EXERCISES 32 Exercises STATIONARY EXERCISES N, 1. Sit N, 2. Sit, Down N, 3. Sit, Stand N, 4. Sit Switch N, 5. Windshield Wipers Sit N, 6. Sit 90 Pivot Right Sit N, 7. Sit 90 Pivot Left Sit N, 8. Center Sit Swing Sit N, 9. Sit Walk Around N, 10. Center Sit Walk Around MOVING EXERCISES N, 11. Right Turn N, 12. Left Turn N, 13. 180 Right N, 14. 180 Left N, 15. 270 Right N, 16. 270 Left N, 17. 360 Right N, 18. 360 Left N, 19. Infinity Right N, 20. Infinity Left N, 21. Circle the Handler N, 22. Spin N, 23. Center Sit Swing Forward N, 24. Center Sit Stand Swing Forward N, 25. Call to 90 Right Turn N, 26. Call to 90 Left Turn N, 27. Fast N, 28. Slow N, 29. Normal N, 30. Back Away N, 31. Front Cross N, 32. Flip 16

Shadow Skills Class- Skilled Level Performance The handler will perform a numbered course within the course time allowed. This class is performed with the dog off leash. Course Time Four minutes Skilled Class Requirements Teams begin with a score of 100. Deductions are subtracted and Bonus Exercise points are added per the Scoring Guidelines. A final score of 80 or above is required for a qualifying run. Placements Placements will be based on points. Teams finishing with the same number of points will be considered a tie and be awarded the same placement. 17

Skilled Level Course Building Requirements Skilled Exercises 14 to 16 exercises A minimum of 10 feet between stations Minimum of 6 Skilled exercises Maximum of 3 stationary exercises Minimum of 3 change of sides Minimum of 4 exercises on each side Maximum of 2 stations of joined exercises STATIONARY EXERCISES S, 1. Sit 180 Pivot Right Sit S, 2. Sit 180 Pivot Left Sit S, 3. Stand 90 Pivot Right Stand S, 4. Stand 90 Pivot Left Stand S, 5. Stand 180 Pivot Right Stand S, 6. Stand 180 Pivot Left Stand S, 7. Down S, 8. Sit Down Walk Around S, 9. Sit Down Switch S, 10. Windshield Wipers-Stand S, 11. Center Stand Swing Stand S, 12. Center Sit Down Walk Around SKILLED LEVEL EXERCISES 31 Exercises MOVING EXERCISES S, 13. Right Turn Change Sides S, 14. Left Turn Change Sides S, 15. Wrap Around Turn 90 Right (Dog on Right) S, 16. Wrap Around Turn 90 Left (Dog on Left) S, 17. Wrap Around Turn 180 S, 18. Fast From Sit S, 19. Slow From Sit S, 20. 180 Right Fast S, 21. 180 Left Fast S, 22. 180 Right Slow S, 23. 180 Left Slow S, 24. Call to Forward Flip S, 25. Call to 180 Right S, 26. Call to 180 Left S, 27. 450 Right S, 28. 450 Left S, 29. Center Stand Spin Right or Left Swing Forward S, 30. Flying Change S, 31. Flip Away 18

Shadow Skills Class - Proficient Level Performance The handler will perform a numbered course within the time allowed. This class is performed with the dog off leash. Course Time Four minutes Class Requirements Teams begin with a score of 100. Deductions are subtracted and Bonus Exercise points are added per the Scoring Guidelines. A final score of 80 or above is required for a qualifying run. Placements Placements will be based on points. Teams finishing with the same number of points will be considered a tie and be awarded the same placement. Qualifying Teams begin with 100 points. Deductions are made per the Scoring Guidelines. Bonus points are awarded per the Bonus exercise guidelines. 19

Proficient Level Course Building Requirements Proficient Exercises 16 to 18 exercises A minimum of 10 feet between stations Minimum of 6 Proficient exercises Minimum of 2 Skilled exercises Maximum of 3 stationary exercises Minimum of 4 change of sides Minimum of 4 exercises on each side Maximum of 3 stations of joined exercises P,1. P,2. P,3. P,4. P,5. P,6. P,7. P,8. P,9. P,10. P,11. STATIONARY EXERCISES Down 90 Pivot Right Down Down 90 Pivot Left Down Down 180 Pivot Right Down Down 180 Pivot Left Down Stand 180 Pivot Right Stand Stand 180 Pivot Left Stand Sit Stand Walk Around Stand Switch Windshield Wipers Down Center Down Swing Down Center Stand Walk Around PROFICIENT LEVEL EXERCISES 33 Exercises MOVING EXERCISES P,12. Flip 270 Right (Dog on Right) P,13. Flip 270 Left (Dog on Left) P,14. Call to Forward Flip Front Cross P,15. Center Sit Dog Backs Up 180 P,16. Center Sit Handler Backs Up 180 P,17. Center Push Pull Swing Forward P,18. Center Stand Spin Spin Swing Forward P,19. Sit Call to Side P,20. Down Call to Side P,21. Stand Call to Side P,22. Moving Sit Walk Around Forward P,23. Moving Down Walk Around Forward P,24. Moving Stand Walk Around Forward P,25. Lateral Center P,26. Lateral Towards P,27. Lateral Away P,28. P,29. P,30. P,31. P,32. P,33. Reverse Heel Behind Spin Away Rear Cross Blind Cross Serpentine Heel 20

Shadow Points Class Gymkhana Class Performance The handler will choose his/her course earning as many points as possible within the time allowed. This class is performed with the dog off leash. The team begins with the dog on the handler s left side. Each exercise begins with the dog on the side of the handler he/she was on at the completion of the previous exercise. Teams are scored only on the exercise station performances and not between stations. There is no limit to the number of times any exercise may be performed for points. No exercises may be performed back to back. Another exercise must be attempted prior to repeating any exercise. Course Time Two minutes The end of course time will be announced and point accumulations will end. Point Class Requirements Teams must earn a minimum of 90 points to qualify. There is no limit to the number of times any exercise may be used. No exercise may be performed back to back. Exercise Point Values Exercises must be performed without error to earn points. Partial points are not awarded for exercises performed with errors. A zero will be scored for exercises not performed per the exercise description and/or performed on an incorrect side. 5 Points Novice Level Exercises 10 Points Skilled Level Exercises 15 Points Skilled Level Exercises Placements Placements will be based on points. Teams with the same number of points will tie and be awarded the same placement. One Walk/One Level This class will offer one walk-through as all participants compete at the same level. Course Building Requirements 20 30 exercises Minimum of 6 Novice exercises Minimum of 6 Skilled exercises Minimum of 6 Proficient exercises Minimum of 6 change of sides exercises 21

Shadow Challenge Class Gymkhana Class Performance The handler will choose his/her course to complete a minimum of one challenge and earn as many points as possible within the time allowed. This class is performed with the dog off leash. The team begins with the dog on the handler s left side. Each exercise begins with the dog on the side of the handler he/she was on at the completion of the previous exercise. Teams are scored only on the exercise station performances and not between stations. Course Time Two minutes The end of course time will be announced and point accumulations will end. Challenges Challenges will consist of combinations of 2-4 exercises from any level. Challenge Class Requirements Teams must earn a minimum number of points to qualify, points TBD. Challenges may be performed at any time within the course time. There is no limit to the number of times any exercise may be performed for points. No exercise or Challenge may be performed back to back. No two Challenge elements may be performed in sequence unless performing the Challenge sequence. *Once the first element of a Challenge is performed in the direction indicated, the Challenge has begun. Exercise Point Values - Exercises must be performed without error to earn points. Partial points are not awarded for exercises performed with errors. 5 Points Novice Level Exercises 10 Points Skilled Level Exercises 15 Points Skilled Level Exercises First Challenge performed successfully earns 25 points Second Challenge performed successfully earns 50 points (2 different Challenges) Third Challenge performed successfully earns 75 points (3 different Challenges) A zero will be scored for any exercise not performed as identified by the exercise description. Placements Placements will be based on points. Teams with the same number of points will tie and be awarded the same placement. One Walk/One Level This class will offer one walk-through as all participants compete at the same level. Course Building Requirements 20 30 exercises Minimum of 6 Novice exercises Minimum of 6 Skilled exercises Minimum of 6 Proficient exercises Minimum of 6 change of sides exercises Minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 Challenges 22

Shadow Skills Exercise Descriptions Novice Exercises N, 1. Sit The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to sit in Side position. The handler s feet will remain still from the halt until the dog has performed the Sit. The dog will sit in Side position. N, 2. Sit Down The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Sit and then Down in Side position. The handler s feet will remain still from the halt until the dog has performed the Down. The dog will sit and then lie down in Side position. The dog should pause briefly while lying down before proceeding forward. N, 3. Sit Stand The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Sit, then Stand in Side position. The handler may step forward with one foot as a part of his/her cuing the dog to Stand. The dog will sit and then stand in Side position. The dog should pause briefly in the stand before proceeding forward. N, 4. Sit and Switch Change of sides exercise The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Sit Stay in Side position; then the handler will pass in front of the dog and move into Side position on the opposite side of the dog and pause briefly. The dog will sit in Side position and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. Figure 1 Sit and Switch 23

N, 5. Windshield Wipers Sit Change of sides exercise The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Sit in Side position; then the dog will pass in front of the handler and into the Side position on the opposite side of the handler and Sit again. The handler s feet will remain still from the halt until the dog has performed the second sit. The dog will sit in Side position; then the dog will pass in front of the handler into Side position on the opposite side and sit again. N, 6. Sit 90 Pivot Right Sit Figure 2 Windshield Wipers Sit The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Sit in Side position; the handler will pivot 90 to the right, and cue the dog to Sit at the handler s side again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will sit in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and sit in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. N, 7. Sit 90 Pivot Left Sit The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Sit in Side position; the handler will pivot 90 to the left and cue the dog to Sit at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will sit in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and sit in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. 24

N, 8. Center Sit Swing Sit The handler will stop his/her forward motion, call the dog to Sit at Center, cue the dog to Swing to the original Side position and Sit. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The handler s feet will remain still from the dog s sit at Center until the dog has performed the final sit. The dog will come to Center and sit, then swing back into the original Side position and sit. N, 9. Sit Walk Around Figure 3 Center Sit Swing Sit The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Sit in Side position and Stay. The handler will then pass in front of the dog, walk a circle around the dog, return to the original Side position and pause briefly. The dog will sit in Side position and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. N, 10. Center Sit Walk Around The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog to Sit at Center and Stay. The handler will perform a 180 around the dog and move into the Side position on the same side of the dog as they were when the exercise began. The handler will pause in Side position, then the team will proceed forward in unison. At the completion of the exercise the team will be facing the opposite direction they began the exercise. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The dog will come to Center, sit and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. N, 11. Right Turn Figure 4 Center Sit Walk Around The handler will perform a 90 turn to the right in a continuous motion. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. 25

N, 12. Left Turn The handler will perform a 90 turn to the left in a continuous motion. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 13. 180 Right The handler will perform a 180 turn to the right in a continuous motion. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 14. 180 Left The handler will perform a 180 turn to the left in a continuous motion. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 15. 270 Right The handler will perform a 270 turn to the right in a continuous motion. The 270 turn will be roughly 3 feet/90cm in diameter. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 16. 270 Left The handler will perform a 270 turn to the left in a continuous motion. The 270 turn will be roughly 3 feet/90cm in diameter. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 17. 360 Right The handler will perform a 360 circle to the right in a continuous motion. The circle will be roughly 3 feet/90cm in diameter. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. 26

N, 18. 360 Left The handler will perform a 360 circle to the left in a continuous motion. The circle will be roughly 3 feet/90cm in diameter. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 19. Infinity Right The handler will perform with continuous motion a 360 circle to the right and then a 360 circle to the left as in an infinity symbol. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 20. Infinity Left The handler will perform with continuous motion a 360 circle to the left and then a 360 circle to the right as in an infinity symbol. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 21. Circle the Handler The handler will halt, cue the dog perform a circle around the handler and return to Side position. As the dog returns to Side position, the team will proceed forward in unison. The handler s feet will remain still from the halt until the dog moves back into the original side position. The dog will pass in front of the handler and perform with continuous motion a complete circle around the handler. N, 22. Spin Figure 5 Circle the Handler The handler will cue the dog to perform a 360 circle at the handler s side. The handler may pause momentarily or keep moving forward while the dog is turning. The dog will perform a 360 circle with continuous motion beside its handler. The Spin will begin with the dog moving forward and away from the handler. Figure 6 Spin 27

N, 23. Center Sit Swing Forward The handler will stop his/her forward motion, call the dog to Sit at Center, cue the dog to Swing to the original Side position and the handler and dog will proceed forward in unison. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The handler s feet will remain still from the Sit at Center until the dog has returned to the handler s side. The dog will sit at Center. After the sit, the dog will perform a Swing to the original side position and without sitting or pausing, move forward in unison with its handler. N, 24. Center Sit Stand Swing Forward Figure 7 Center Sit Swing Forward The handler will stop his/her forward motion, call the dog to Sit, then Stand and pause briefly at Center. The handler will then cue the dog to Swing to the original Side position and proceed forward in unison. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. To provide the dog with space to change position at Center, the handler may take 1 step backward when asking the dog to change positions while at Center. 7The dog will come to Center and sit, then stand and pause briefly. After the pause, the dog will perform a Swing back to the original Side position and without sitting or pausing, move forward in unison with its handler. N, 25. Call to 90 Right Turn Figure 8 Center Sit Stand Swing Forward The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog to Center. As the dog comes to Center and without pausing, the handler will make a 90 turn to the right while cueing the dog to return to the original Side position and proceed forward. The dog will come towards Center and without pausing, it will turn and return to the original Side. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backwards while calling the dog towards Center. Figure 9 Call to 90 /Right turn with the dog on the handler s left side. Figure 10 Call to 90 /Right turn with the dog on the handler s right side. 28

N, 26. Call to 90 Left Turn The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog towards Center. As the dog comes to Center and without pausing, the handler will make a 90 turn to the left while cueing the dog to return to the original Side and then both proceed forward. The dog will come towards Center and without pausing, it will turn and then return to the original Side position. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backwards while calling the dog towards Center. Figure 11 Call to 90 /Left turn with the dog on the handler's left side. Figure 12 Call to 90 /Left turn with the dog on the handler's right side. N, 27. Fast Pace The handler will noticeably increase his/her heeling speed until they reach the next sign. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 28. Slow Pace The handler will noticeably decrease his/her heeling speed until they reach the next sign. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. N, 29. Normal The handler will return to his/her normal heeling speed. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. 29

N, 30. Back Away (A) The handler will (B) pivot to face the dog, back up 3 to 5 steps, (C) then pivot back to the original Side position. The dog will continue moving forward from the Side and to the Center as the handler backs up and returns to the original Side position. The team will continue proceeding along the course path continuously for the entire exercise performance. N, 31. Front Cross Change of sides exercise Figure 13 Back Away The handler will perform a 180 turn with continuous motion towards his/her dog. The dog will perform a 180 turn with continuous motion towards its handler in unison with the handler s turn. The team will proceed forward with the dog now on the opposite side of the handler. N, 32. Flip Change of sides exercise Figure 14 Front Cross The handler will perform a 180 turn with continuous motion towards his/her dog. The dog will perform a 180 turn with continuous motion away from its handler in unison with the handler s turn. The team will proceed forward with the dog now on the opposite side of the handler. Figure 15 Flip 30

Shadow Skills Exercise Descriptions Skilled Exercises S, 1. Sit 180 Pivot Right Sit The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Sit at Side position, then pivot 180 to the right and cue the dog to Sit at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will sit in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and sit in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot. S, 2. Sit 180 Pivot Left Sit The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Sit at Side position, then pivot 180 to the left and cue the dog to Sit at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will sit in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and sit in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot. S, 3. Stand 90 Pivot Right Stand The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Stand and pause briefly in Side position, then pivot 90 to the right and cue the dog to Stand and pause at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will stand and briefly pause in Side position, turn in unison with its handle, stand and pause in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot. S, 4. Stand 90 Pivot Left Stand The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Stand and pause briefly in Side position, then pivot 90 to the left and cue the dog to Stand and pause at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will Stand and pause in Side position, turn in unison with its handler, stand and pause in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot. 31

S, 5. Stand 180 Pivot Right Stand The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Stand and pause briefly in Side position, then pivot 180 to the right and cue the dog to Stand and pause at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will stand and briefly pause in Side position, turn in unison with its handler, stand and pause in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot. S, 6. Stand 180 Pivot Left Stand The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Stand and pause briefly in Side position, then pivot 180 to the left and cue the dog to Stand and pause at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will Stand and pause in Side position, turn in unison with its handler, Stand and pause in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot. S, 7. Down The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Lie Down in Side position and pause briefly before proceeding forward. The handler s feet will remain still from the halt until the dog has performed the Down and the handler pauses. The dog will perform a Down in Side position and hold the position (pause) until the handler cues his/her dog to move forward. The dog will not sit during this exercise. S, 8. Sit Down Walk Around The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Sit, Lie Down and Stay. The handler will then pass in front of the dog, walk around it and return to the original side position and pause briefly. The dog will sit, then lie down in Side position and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. Figure 16 Sit Down Walk Around 32

S,9. Sit Down Switch Change of sides exercise The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Sit, Down and Stay. The handler will then pass in front of the dog and move into Side position on the opposite side of the dog and pause briefly. The dog will sit, then lie down and hold its position until its handler completes the exercise. S, 10. Windshield Wipers Stand Change of sides exercise Figure 17 Sit Down Switch The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Stand and pause briefly. The handler will then cue the dog to pass in front of him/her and move into a Stand and pause in Side position on the opposite side. The handler s feet will remain still from the halt until the final pause. The dog will stand and pause briefly in Side position, then pass in front of the handler and into Side position on the opposite side, stand and pause briefly until its handler cues them to move forward. S, 11. Center Stand Swing Stand Figure 18 Windshield Wipers Stand The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog to Stand and pause at Center. The handler will cue the dog to Swing to the original side position, Stand and pause briefly. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The handler s feet will remain still from the first stand and pause until the final pause. The dog will come to Center, stand and pause, then Swing to the original Side position, stand and pause until the handler cues the dog to move forward. Figure 19 Center Stand Swing Stand 33

S, 12. Center Sit Down Walk Around The handler will stop his/her forward motion, call the dog to Sit at Center, Down and Stay. The handler will then perform a 180 turn around the dog and back to the original Side position and pause briefly. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. To provide the dog with space to change position at Center, the handler may take 1 step backward when asking the dog to change positions while at Center. The dog will come to Center and sit, down and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. S, 13. Right Turn Change Sides Change of sides exercise Figure 20 Center Sit Down Walk Around The handler will perform a right turn. While the handler and dog are turning, the handler will cue his/her dog to pass behind him/her and move into Side position on the opposite side. The dog will pass behind its handler as the handler turns and the dog will move into Side position on the opposite side. Figure 21 Right Turn Change Sides with dog starting on the left Figure 22 Right Turn Change Sides with dog starting on the right 34

S, 14. Left Turn Change Sides Change of sides exercise The handler will perform a left turn. While he/she is turning, the handler will cue the dog to pass behind him/her and move into Side position on the opposite side. The dog will pass behind its handler as the handler turns and the dog will move into Side position on the opposite side. Figure 23 Left Turn Change Sides with dog starting on the left S, 15. Wrap Around Turn 90 Right Figure 24 Left Turn Change Sides with dog starting on the right The handler will perform a 90 right turn towards his/her dog while the dog moves around the handler in the opposite direction. The dog will pass in front of and around its handler, moving in the opposite direction as the handler until the dog is back in Side position as its handler completes his/her 90 turn. This exercise may only be performed with the dog in side position on the handler s right. S, 16. Wrap Around Turn 90 Left Figure 25 Wrap Around Turn 90 Right The handler will perform a 90 left turn towards his/her dog while the dog moves around the handler in the opposite direction. The dog will pass in front of and around its handler, moving in the opposite direction as the handler until the dog is back in Side position as its handler completes his/her 90 turn. This exercise may only be performed with the dog in side position on the handler s left. Figure 26 Wrap Around Turn 90 Left 35

S, 17. Wrap Around Turn 180 The handler will perform a 180 turn towards his/her dog while the dog moves around the handler in the opposite direction as its handler. The dog will pass in front of and around its handler, moving in the opposite direction as the handler, until they are back in Side position as the handler completes his/her 180 turn. (This exercise is called a Left About Turn in other venues.) Figure 27 Wrap Around Turn 180 S, 18. Fast From Sit The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Sit in Side position, then proceed forward at a noticeably increased speed until they reach the Normal pace sign. The dog will sit in a Side position, then heel forward in unison with its handler. S, 19. Slow From Sit The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Sit in Side position, then proceed forward at a noticeably decreased speed until they reach the Normal pace sign. The dog will sit in Side position, then heel forward in unison with its handler. S, 20. 180 Right Fast The handler and dog will perform a 180 turn to the right and immediately upon completion of the turn, they will proceed forward at a noticeably increased speed until reaching the Normal pace sign. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. S, 21. 180 Left Fast The handler and dog will perform a 180 turn to the left and immediately upon completion of the turn, they will proceed forward at a noticeably increased speed until reaching the Normal pace sign. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. 36

S, 22. 180 Right Slow The handler and dog will perform a 180 turn to the right and immediately upon completion of the turn, they will proceed forward at a noticeably decreased speed until reaching the Normal pace sign. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. S, 23. 180 Left Slow The handler and dog will perform a 180 turn to the left and immediately upon completion of the turn, they will proceed forward at a noticeably decreased speed until reaching the Normal pace sign. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. S, 24. Call to Forward Flip (A) The handler will stop his/her forward motion, back up and call the dog towards him/her. (B) As the dog comes to the handler s side, the handler will cue the dog to perform a 180 turn away from them and (C) they will proceed forward in unison. The handler will take 3 to 5 steps backwards while calling the dog towards him/her. (A) The dog will come towards its handler off set from center. [The dog is basically coming towards the handler as if to take a treat from a hand hanging at the handler s side.] (B) As the dog reaches the handler s side, the dog will perform a 180 turn away from its handler. (C) On completion of the dog s turn, the team will heel forward in unison. S, 25. Call to 180 Right Figure 28 Call to Forward Flip The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog towards Center. As the dog comes to Center, the handler will make a 180 turn to the right while cueing the dog to its original Side position. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backwards while calling the dog towards Center. The dog will come towards Center and without pausing, move to the original side as its handler makes a 180 turn. Figure 29 Call to 180 Right with dog starting on the left Figure 30 Call to 180 Right with dog starting on the right 37

S, 26. Call to 180 Left The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog towards Center. As the dog comes to Center, the handler will make a 180 turn to the left while cueing the dog to its original side position. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backwards while calling the dog towards Center. The dog will come towards Center and without pausing, move to its original side as its handler makes a 180 turn. Figure 31 Call to 180 Left with dog starting on the right Figure 32 Call to 180 Left with dog starting on the left S, 27. 450 Right The handler will perform a 450 circle to the right in continuous motion. The circle will be roughly 3 feet/90cm in diameter. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. Figure 33 450 Right turn with dog on the right Figure 34 450 Right turn with dog on the left 38

S, 28. 450 Left The handler will perform a 450 circle to the left in continuous motion. The circle will be roughly 3 feet/90cm in diameter. The dog will heel at Side position in unison with its handler. Figure 35 450 Left turn with dog on the left S, 29. Center Stand Spin Right or Left Swing Forward Figure 36 450 Left turn with dog on the right The handler will stop his/her forward motion and cue the dog to Stand and pause briefly at Center. The handler will cue the dog to perform a 360 circle to the right or left (handler s choice) in front of him/her. Then the handler will cue the dog to Swing to the original Side position, and they will proceed forward in unison. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. To provide the dog with space to change position at Center, the handler may take 1 step backward when asking the dog to change positions while at Center. The dog will come to Center and pause briefly in a stand, then perform a 360 circle with continuous motion to the right or left (as cued by its handler). After the circle, the dog will swing into a stand at the original side position. S, 30. Flying Change Change of sides exercise Figure 37 Center Stand Spin Right or Left Swing Forward The handler, in a continuous motion, will turn to face towards his/her dog, pass in front of the dog s path, continue turning until he/she is on the other side of the dog and facing forward on their original path. The dog will continue moving forward while the handler changes sides in front of them. The dog may slow its pace or briefly pause as the handler crosses its path. Figure 38 Flying Change 39

31. Flip Away Change of sides exercise The handler will perform a 180 turn with continuous motion away from his/her dog. The dog will perform a 180 turn with continuous motion away from its handler in unison with the handler s turn. The team will proceed forward with the dog on the handler s opposite side. Figure 39 Flip Away 40

Shadow Skills Exercise Descriptions Proficient Level P, 1. Down 90 Pivot Right Down The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Lie Down in Side position, pivot 90 to the right and cue his/her dog to Lie Down at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will lie down in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and lie down in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. P, 2. Down 90 Pivot Left Down The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Lie Down in Side position, pivot 90 to the left and cue his/her dog to Lie Down at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will lie down in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and lie down in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. P, 3. Down 180 Pivot Right Down The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Lie Down in Side position, pivot 180 to the right and cue his/her dog to Lie Down at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will lie down in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and lie down in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. 41

P, 4. Down 180 Pivot Left Down The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Lie Down in Side position, pivot 180 to the left and cue his/her dog to Lie Down at Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will lie down in Side position, turn in unison with its handler and lie down in Side position again. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. P, 5. Stand 180 Pivot Right Stand The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Stand and pause briefly in Side position, pivot 180 to the right and cue the dog to Stand and pause in Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will stand and pause in Side position, turn in unison with its handler, and stand while the handler pauses and then cues them to proceed forward. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. P, 6. Stand 180 Pivot Left Stand The handler will halt, cue his/her dog to Stand and pause briefly in Side position, pivot 180 to the left and cue the dog to Stand and pause in Side position again. The handler s feet shall remain close together during the pivot, utilizing a space not larger than the average dinner plate. The dog will stand and pause in Side position, turn in unison with its handler, and stand while the handler pauses and then cues them to proceed forward. The dog is not required to perform an actual pivot and may move as necessary to complete the turn while remaining close to its handler s side. 42

P, 7. Sit Stand Walk Around The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Sit, Stand and Stay. The handler will then pass in front of the dog, walk a circle around the dog, return back to the original side position and pause briefly. The dog will sit and then stand in Side position and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. P, 8. Stand and Switch Change of sides exercise Figure 40 Sit Stand Walk Around The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Stand and Stay at Side position. The handler will pass in front of the dog and move to Side position on the opposite side of the dog and pause briefly. The dog will halt and stand, holding its Side position until the handler has completed the exercise. P, 9. Windshield Wipers Down Change of sides exercise Figure 41 Stand and Switch The handler will halt and cue his/her dog to Lie Down in Side position. Then the handler will cue the dog to pass in front of him/her, move into Side position on the opposite side and Lie Down again. The handler s feet will remain still from the halt until the dog has performed the second down. The dog will down in Side position, then pass in front of the handler and move into Side position on the opposite side and down again. The downs will be performed directly from a stand. Figure 42 Windshield Wipers Down 43

P, 10. Center Down Swing Down The handler will stop his/her forward motion and cue the dog to Lie Down at Center. The handler will then cue the dog to Swing to the original Side position and Lie Down. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. To provide the dog with space to change position at Center, the handler may take 1 step backward when asking the dog to change positions while at Center. The dog will come to Center, down and pause, then Swing to the original Side position, and down and pause until the handler cues the dog to move forward. P, 11. Center Stand Walk Around The handler will stop his/her forward motion, call the dog to Stand at Center and Stay. The handler will then perform a 180 turn around the dog and return to the original Side position and pause briefly. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The dog will come to Center, stand and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. P, 12. Flip 270 Right Change of sides exercise Figure 43 Center Stand Walk Around 180 The handler will perform a 270 turn to the right while cueing his/her dog to simultaneously perform a 270 turn to the right. As the turns are completed, the handler will move to Side position on the opposite side of the dog and proceed forward. The dog will turn away from its handler and perform a 270 turn, while its handler simultaneously performs a 270 turn towards the dog. This exercise may only be performed with the dog in side position on the handler s right side. Figure 44 Flip 270 Right with dog starting on the handler's right 44

P, 13. Flip 270 Left Change of sides exercise The handler will perform a 270 turn to the left while cueing his/her dog to simultaneously perform a 270 turn to the left. As the turn is completed, the handler will move to Side position on the opposite side and proceed forward. The dog will turn away from its handler and perform a 270 turn while its handler simultaneously performs a 270 turn towards it. This exercise may only be performed with the dog in side position on the handler s left side. Figure 45 Flip 270 Left with the dog starting on the handler's left P, 14. Call to Forward Flip Front Cross Change of sides exercise (A) The handler will stop his/her forward motion, back up and call the dog towards him/her. (B) As the dog comes to the handler s side, the handler will cue the dog to perform a 180 turn away from them and (C) they will proceed forward in unison. The handler will (D) perform a front cross (both dog and handler perform a 180 turn towards each other) and (E) they proceed forward in unison. The handler will take 3 to 5 steps backwards while calling the dog towards him/her. (A) The dog will come towards its handler offset from Center. (The dog will basically come towards the handler as if to take a treat from a hand hanging at the handler s side.) As the dog reaches the handler s side, it will (B) perform a 180 turn, turning away from the handler and (C) move back into Side position. Then the dog will (D) perform a 180 turn towards the handler and (E) both proceed forward in unison. Figure 46 Call to Forward Flip Front Cross 45

P, 15. Center Sit Dog Backs Up 180 (Previously called Get Back) The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog to sit at Center (A). The handler will then direct the dog to stand (B), back away from the handler 3 to 5 steps (C) and return to Center (D). The handler will then perform a 180 turn in either direction (E) while cueing the dog to return to the original side position (F) and proceed forward in unison. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The dog will come to Center and Sit. The dog will then stand, back away from the handler 3-5 steps, return to Center, then back to the original side position as the handler turns and proceeds forward. The dog will back up and move forward in a straight line. Figure 47 Center Sit Dog Backs Up 180 P, 16. Center Sit Handler Backs Up 180 The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog to Sit and Stay at Center (A and B). The handler will back away from his/her dog 3-5 steps (C) and return to Center (D). Upon returning, the handler will perform a 180 turn in either direction (E) while cueing the dog to return to the original Side position (F) and proceed forward in unison. The handler may pause briefly to direct the dog to Sit Stay. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The dog will come to Center, sit and stay while the handler backs away and returns to the position. Upon returning, dog will, on cue from the handler, move back to the original side position as the handler turns and proceeds forward. Figure 48 Center Sit Handler Backs Up 180 46

P, 17. Center Push Pull Swing Forward The handler will stop his/her forward motion (A) and call the dog to Center; without pausing, the handler will walk forward 3-5 steps (B), then backwards (C) while cuing the dog to move in unison to maintain the Center position. The handler will then cue the dog to return to the original Side position (D) and proceed forward (E). The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The dog will come to Center and while remaining at Center, will back up and move forward in unison with its handler, then return to the original Side position and proceed forward. The dog will back up and move forward in the Center position in a straight line. Figure 49 Center Push Pull Swing Forward P, 18. Center Stand Spin Spin Swing Forward The handler will stop his/her forward motion (A) and call the dog to Stand and pause at Center (B). The handler will then cue the dog to perform a 360 circle to the right or left (C and D) and then a 360 circle in the opposite direction (D and E) in front of the handler. The handler will then cue the dog to return to the original Side position (F) and they will proceed forward in unison (G). The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. To allow the dog space to change positions, the handler may take 1 step backward when asking the dog to Spin while it is in Center position. The dog will come to Center, pause briefly in a stand, then perform a 360 circle to the right/left and a 360 circle in the opposite direction, then return the original side position before proceeding forward in unison. Each circle will be performed with continuous motion. Figure 50 Center Stand Spin Spin Swing Forward 47

P, 19. Sit Call to Side The handler will halt and cue the dog to Sit in Side position. The handler will cue the dog to Sit Stay, then proceed forward 3 to 5 steps. While continuing to walk forward, the handler will cue the dog to rejoin him/her in Side position and they will heel forward in unison. The handler may turn his/her head slightly when calling the dog, but shoulders must remain straight ahead. The dog will halt and sit in Side position. The dog will hold a sit stay while its handler proceeds 3-5 steps forward; then on the handler s cue, the dog will rejoin the handler and heel forward in unison. P, 20. Down Call to Side The handler will halt and cue the dog to Lie Down in Side position. The handler will cue the dog to Lie Down Stay, then proceed forward 3 to 5 steps. While continuing to walk forward, the handler will cue the dog to rejoin him/her in Side position and heel forward in unison. The handler may turn his/her head slightly when calling the dog, but shoulders must remain straight ahead. The dog will halt and down in Side position. The dog will hold a down stay while its handler proceeds 3-5 steps forward; then on the handler s cue, the dog will rejoin the handler and heel forward in unison. P, 21. Stand Call to Side The handler will halt and cue the dog to Stand in Side position. The handler will cue the dog to Stand Stay, then proceed forward 3 to 5 steps. While continuing to walk forward, the handler will cue the dog to rejoin him/her in Side position and heel forward in unison. The handler may turn his/her head slightly when calling the dog, but shoulders must remain straight ahead. The dog will halt and stand in Side position. The dog will hold a stand stay while its handler proceeds forward for 3-5 steps; then on the handler s cue, the dog will rejoin its handler and heel forward in unison. P, 22. Moving Sit Walk Around - Forward The handler, without pausing his/her motion, will cue the dog to Sit Stay, pass in front of the dog, walk a circle around the dog, return to the original side position and proceed in unison. The handler s motion will not hesitate or stop. The dog will sit in Side position and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. 48

P, 23. Moving Down Walk Around Forward The handler, without pausing his/her motion, will cue the dog to Down Stay, pass in front of the dog and walk a circle around the dog, return to the original side position and proceed in unison. The handler s motion will not hesitate or stop. The dog will down in Side position and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. P, 24. Moving Stand Walk Around Forward The handler, without pausing his/her motion, will cue the dog to Stand Stay, pass in front of the dog, walk a circle around it, return to the original side position and proceed in unison. The handler s motion will not hesitate or stop. The dog will stand in Side position and hold its position until the handler has completed the exercise. P, 25. Lateral Center The handler will stop his/her forward motion and call the dog to Stand and pause at Center. The handler will take 3-5 steps laterally to the right or left (A), cueing the dog to move in unison with the handler. The handler will then take 3-5 steps laterally back (B) returning to the beginning location. The handler will then cue the dog to swing to the original side position and they will proceed forward in unison. The handler may take 3 to 5 steps backward while calling the dog to Center. The dog will move laterally with its handler while remaining in Center position. Figure 51 Lateral Center 49