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ACT
Companion Dog Club
Agility Entry Requisites
Agility
Entry Requisites - Level 1

|
| Criteria |
Mandatory
Optional |
 |
• |
Current financial member of ACT Companion Dog club (CDC). |
M |
| • |
Paid agility training fee (or CDC instructor). |
M |
| • |
Has reached the intake cut-off point in CDC's agility waiting
list (or is current CDC instructor). |
M |
| • |
Team complies with all CDC rules and policies (e.g. vaccination). |
M |
| • |
Has attended the relevant Agility intake lecture. |
M |
| • |
The team has passed a formal Control test. The dog is not aggressive
towards other dogs or people, and responds to their handler in recall and
off-lead heeling, even with distractions. Handlers may use motivators (toys,
food, praise) at any time during the test. We are looking for the dog being
responsive to it's handler, not "obedience" style formal recalls and heeling. |
M |
| • |
The dog has passed a formal Physical test. Has no obvious problems
such as limping or stiffness. Is easily able to jump a low hurdle and a
narrow broad jump, can turn from one side to the other. |
M |
| |
There is no requirement to pass any particular level of obedience
class before entry to CDC agility. This is covered by the formal Control
test. |
| |
The CDC Agility sub-committee can choose to promote/not promote/admit
any team to any level after consideration of all relevant facts. |
Agility
Entry Requisites - Level 2

|
| Criteria |
Mandatory
Optional |
 |
• |
Current financial member of ACT Companion Dog club
(CDC). |
M |
| • |
Paid agility training fee (or CDC Instructor). |
M |
| • |
Team complies with all CDC rules and policies (e.g.
vaccination, agility waiting list, etc). |
M |
| • |
Has attended a CDC Agility intake lecture in the
last 2 years, or undertakes to attend the next one. |
M |
| • |
The team has passed a formal Control test. The
dog is not aggressive towards other dogs or people, and responds to their
handler in recall and off-lead heeling, even with distractions. Handlers
may use motivators (toys, food, praise) at any time during the test. We
are looking for the dog being responsive to it's handler, not "obedience" style
formal recalls and heeling. |
M |
| • |
The dog has passed a formal Physical test. Has
no obvious problems such as limping or stiffness. Is easily able to jump
a low hurdle and a narrow broad jump, can turn from one side to the other. |
M |
| • |
Has attended at least 6 of the 8 classes of the
previous session (if attended CDC Agility Level 1). |
M |
| • |
Dog doesn't persistently disrupt class (e.g. by
frequently doing "zoomies", displaying aggression to dogs or people, lunging/barking
at other dogs or handlers, urinating on equipment). |
M |
| |
 |
• |
Team has had exposure to all the obstacles listed
below and is able to perform at least 6 to the standard described
(remembering these are usually dogs with little agility experience): |
| |
|
Hurdle (jump) |
At low height. |
O |
| |
|
Spread hurdle |
At low height. |
O |
| |
|
Broad jump |
At narrow width. |
O |
| |
|
Hoop (tyre) |
At low height. |
O |
| |
|
Flexible tunnel |
Not necessarily at full length. May be straight. |
O |
| |
|
Collapsible tunnel (chute) |
Not necessarily at full length. May be held open. |
O |
| |
|
Scramble (A frame) |
At least 600mm high. Handler can show their contact strategy. |
O |
| |
|
Dog walk |
"Baby" dog walk. Handler can show their contact strategy. |
O |
| |
|
Table |
At low height. Usually reliable wait on the table. |
O |
| |
|
Weaving poles |
Can do 4 poles. May be standard, offset channel 50mm wider
than dog (or less), guides (up to full set) or V channel. |
O |
| |
 |
|
|
Recalls (here/come) |
Almost always able to recall dog. |
M |
| |
|
Contact Strategies |
Able to describe and demonstrate a practical contact strategy
(although not necessarily able to perform it successfully). |
M |
| |
|
Warm-ups & stretching |
Handler is able to demonstrate appropriate warm-ups and stretching
on their dog. |
M |
| • |
Team able to do at least 8 of the following
at the standard described (remembering these are usually dogs with little
agility experience): |
| |
|
Independent performance of obstacles |
Handler able to work most obstacles with dog on either side
of handler (ie on Left or Right).
Dog able to perform obstacles with handler stationary and moving. |
O |
| |
|
Hand targetting, Lead hand |
Handler able to demonstrate hand targeting with dog following
handler's hand (e.g. Figure 8 exercise). |
O |
| |
|
Cues & Signals |
Handler can demonstrate cues (voice/hand/body/movement) for
each obstacle. |
O |
| |
|
Lead Out (wait) |
Handler can lead out at least 3 metres from dog. |
O |
| |
|
Lateral distance |
Handler can get at least 2 metres lateral distance. |
O |
| |
|
Angled approaches |
Able to perform some obstacles with approach angles of at
least 20 degrees. |
O |
| |
|
Send dog ahead |
Handler can send dog ahead at least 3 metres. |
O |
| |
|
Sequences |
Able to perform a sequence of at least 3 obstacles. |
O |
| |
|
Luring vs Rewarding |
Handler is not relying on luring all the time (can use targets
for contacts - these aren't considered luring). |
O |
| |
|
Targets/Toys |
Handler can demonstrate appropriate use of Targets and/or
Toys. |
O |
| |
|
Motivators (Play, Food, Toys, Praise) |
Handler is aware of what, when, how to use. Is able to use
in training to arouse dog, increase confidence, reward good performances. |
O |
| |
|
Call-offs |
Handler can usually call the dog off an obstacle if the dog
isn't too close. |
O |
| |
|
Attention |
Handler can reliably get dog's attention when asked to do
so. |
O |
| |
Proficiency with turns and side switches are not required to
enter level 2. |
| |
The CDC Agility sub-committee can choose to promote/not promote/admit
any team to any level after consideration of all relevant facts. |
Agility
Entry Requisites - Level 3

|
| Criteria |
Mandatory
Optional |
 |
• |
Current financial member of ACT Companion Dog club
(CDC). |
M |
| • |
Paid agility training fee (or CDC Instructor). |
M |
| • |
Team complies with all CDC rules and policies (e.g.
vaccination, agility waiting list, etc). |
M |
| • |
Has attended a CDC Agility intake lecture in the
last 2 years, or undertakes to attend the next one. |
M |
| • |
The team has passed a formal Control test. The
dog is not aggressive towards other dogs or people, and responds to their
handler in recall and off-lead heeling, even with distractions. Handlers
may use motivators (toys, food, praise) at any time during the test. We
are looking for the dog being responsive to it's handler, not "obedience" style
formal recalls and heeling. |
M |
| • |
The dog has passed a formal Physical test. Has
no obvious problems such as limping or stiffness. Is easily able to jump
a low hurdle and a narrow broad jump, can turn from one side to the other. |
M |
| • |
Has attended at least 5 of the 8 classes of the
previous session (if attended CDC Agility Level 2). |
M |
| • |
Dog doesn't persistently disrupt class (e.g. by
frequently doing "zoomies", displaying aggression to dogs or people, lunging/barking
at other dogs or people, urinating on equipment). |
M |
| |
 |
• |
Team has had exposure to all the obstacles listed
below and is able to perform at least 9 to the standard described.
(remembering these are usually dogs with limited agility experience): |
| |
|
Hurdle (jump) |
At least 50% of competition height, with variations (wings,
solid bar, double bar, decorations - e.g. cones). |
O |
| |
|
Spread hurdle |
At least 50% of competition height and width. |
O |
| |
|
Broad jump |
At least 50% of competition width. |
O |
| |
|
Hoop (tyre) |
At least 50% of competition height. |
O |
| |
|
Flexible tunnel |
Full length. May be straight. |
O |
| |
|
Collapsible tunnel (chute) |
Full length. May be held open. |
O |
| |
|
Scramble (A frame) |
At least 1100mm (75%) high. Handler can show their contact
strategy. |
O |
| |
|
Dog walk |
Full height dog walk. Handler can show their contact strategy. |
O |
| |
|
Table |
At least 50% of competition height. Usually reliable wait
on the table. Handler can be within the exclusion zone. |
O |
| |
|
Weaving poles |
Can do 8 poles. May be standard, offset channel (width of
dog or less), guides (up to full set) or V channel. |
O |
| |
|
See-saw |
Can perform see-saw (tables and/or plank being held is permitted).
Handler can show their contact strategy. |
O |
| |
|
Ground Bars (ladder walk) |
Dog has some awareness of location of rear feet. |
O |
| |
 |
|
|
Recalls (here/come) |
Almost always able to recall dog. |
M |
| |
|
Lead Out (wait) |
Handler can usually lead out at least 3 metres ahead of dog. |
M |
| |
|
Contact Strategies |
Able to describe and demonstrate a practical contact strategy
(although not necessarily able to perform it successfully). |
M |
| |
|
Warm-ups & stretching |
Handler is able to demonstrate appropriate warm-ups and stretching
on their dog. |
O |
| • |
Team has had exposure to all the following, and
is able to do at least 9 at the standard described (remembering
these are usually dogs with limited agility experience): |
| |
|
Independent performance of obstacles |
Handler able to work most obstacles with dog on either side
of handler (ie on Left or Right).
Dog able to perform obstacles with handler stationary and moving. |
O |
| |
|
Hand targetting, Lead hand |
Handler able to demonstrate hand targeting with dog following
handler's hand (e.g. Post turn, Figure 8 exercise). |
O |
| |
|
Cues & Signals |
Handler can demonstrate cues (voice/hand/body/movement) for
each obstacle. |
O |
| |
|
Lateral distance |
Handler can get at least 1 metre lateral distance. |
O |
| |
|
Angled approaches |
Able to perform some obstacles with approach angles of at
least 30 degrees. |
O |
| |
|
Send dog ahead |
Handler can send dog ahead at least 3 metres (use of target
permitted). |
O |
| |
|
Sequences |
Able to perform a simple sequence of at least 3 obstacles. |
O |
| |
|
Luring vs Rewarding |
Handler is rarely or never lured, but targets can be used. |
O |
| |
|
Targets/Toys |
Handler can demonstrate appropriate use of Targets and/or
Toys. |
O |
| |
|
Motivators (Play, Food, Toys, Praise) |
Handler is aware of what, when, how to use. Is able to use
in training to arouse dog, increase confidence, reward good performances. |
O |
| |
|
Call-offs |
Handler can usually call the dog off an obstacle if the dog
isn't too close to the obstacle. |
O |
| |
|
Attention |
Handler can reliably get dog's attention when asked to do
so. |
O |
| |
 |
|
|
Post Turn (pivot) |
Handler can demonstrate an easy post turn. |
O |
| |
|
Here/Out |
Handler has awareness of here/out (towards/away from the
handler), can discuss training strategies. |
O |
| |
The CDC Agility sub-committee can choose to promote/not promote/admit
any team to any level after consideration of all relevant facts. |
Agility
Entry Requisites - Level 4

|
| Criteria |
Mandatory
Optional |
 |
• |
Current financial member of ACT Companion Dog club
(CDC). |
M |
| • |
Paid agility training fee (or CDC Instructor). |
M |
| • |
Team complies with all CDC rules and policies (e.g.
vaccination, agility waiting list, etc). |
M |
| • |
Has attended a CDC Agility intake lecture in the
last 2 years, or undertakes to attend the next one. |
M |
| • |
The team has passed a formal Control test. The
dog is not aggressive towards other dogs or people, and responds to their
handler in recall and off-lead heeling, even with distractions. Handlers
may use motivators (toys, food, praise) at any time during the test. We
are looking for the dog being responsive to it's handler, not "obedience" style
formal recalls and heeling. |
M |
| • |
The dog has passed a formal Physical test. Has
no obvious problems such as limping or stiffness. Is easily able to jump
a low hurdle and a narrow broad jump, can turn from one side to the other. |
M |
| • |
Has attended at least 4 of the 8 classes of the
previous session (if attended CDC Agility Level 3). |
M |
| • |
Dog doesn't persistently disrupt class (e.g. by
frequently doing "zoomies", displaying aggression to other dogs or people,
lunging/barking at other dogs or people, urinating on equipment). |
M |
| |
 |
• |
Team has had exposure to all the obstacles listed
below and is able to perform at least 9 to the standard described.
(remembering this class is for dogs with some agility experience). The
dog only has to demonstrate performance at the height specified, training
should mostly be done at lower heights, especially with younger dogs. |
| |
|
Hurdle (jump) |
Can confidently perform, at least 75% of competition height,
with variations (wings, solid bar, double bars, decorations - e.g. cones). |
O |
| |
|
Spread hurdle |
At least 75% of competition height and width. |
O |
| |
|
Broad jump |
At least 75% of competition width. |
O |
| |
|
Hoop (tyre) |
At least 75% of competition height. |
O |
| |
|
Flexible tunnel |
Full length. Can perform with a large radius 180 degree bend. |
O |
| |
|
Collapsible tunnel (chute) |
Full length. Not held open. |
O |
| |
|
Scramble (A frame) |
At least 1400mm (85%) high. Team has reliable contacts without
a target or is close to fading use of target. |
O |
| |
|
Dog walk |
Full height dog walk. Team has reliable contacts without
a target or is close to fading use of target. |
O |
| |
|
Table |
At 75% of competition height. Reliable wait on the table.
Handler outside exclusion zone. |
O |
| |
|
Weaving poles |
Can do 8 poles. May be standard, offset channel (1/4 width
of dog or less), guides (up to half set) or narrow V channel. Handler on
both sides. |
O |
| |
|
See-saw |
Can perform see-saw with minor assistance (low table and/or
drop being partially controlled). Contacts are usually reliable. |
O |
| |
 |
|
|
Recalls (here/come) |
Almost always able to recall dog. |
M |
| |
|
Lead Out (wait) |
Handler can usually lead out at least 5 metres ahead of dog. |
M |
| |
|
Contact Strategies |
Able to describe and demonstrate a practical contact strategy
(usually able to perform it successfully, progressing well with fading
of target). |
M |
| |
|
Warm-ups & stretching |
Handler is able to demonstrate appropriate warm-ups and stretching
on their dog. |
M |
| • |
Team has had exposure to all the following, and
is able to do at least 12 at the standard described, remembering
this class is for dogs with some agility experience: |
| |
|
Independent performance of obstacles |
Handler able to work most obstacles with dog on either side
of handler (i.e. on Left or Right).
Dog able to perform obstacles with handler stationary and moving. |
O |
| |
|
Hand targetting, Lead hand |
Handler able to demonstrate hand targeting with dog following
handler's hand (e.g. Post turn, Figure 8 exercise). |
O |
| |
|
Cues & Signals |
Handler can demonstrate cues (voice/hand/body/movement) for
each obstacle and turn. |
O |
| |
|
Lateral distance |
Handler can get at least 4 metres lateral distance. |
O |
| |
|
Angled approaches |
Able to perform most obstacles with approach angles of at
least 30 degrees (not dog walk and see-saw). |
O |
| |
|
Send dog ahead |
Handler can send dog ahead at least 6 metres (use of target
permitted). |
O |
| |
|
Sequences |
Able to perform a sequence of at least 5 obstacles. |
O |
| |
|
Luring vs Rewarding |
Handler does not rely on luring. |
O |
| |
|
Targets/Toys |
Handler can demonstrate appropriate use of Targets and/or
Toys. |
O |
| |
|
Motivators (Play, Food, Toys, Praise) |
Handler can demonstrate good usage of what, when, how to
use. Is able to use in training to arouse dog (if needed), increase confidence,
reward good performances. |
O |
| |
|
Call-offs |
Handler can usually call the dog off an obstacle if the dog
isn't too close to the obstacle. |
O |
| |
|
Attention |
Handler can reliably get dog's attention when asked to do
so. |
O |
| |
|
Obstacle discrimination |
Handler is aware of some of the issues and some ways to train
this. |
O |
| |
|
Proof against distractions |
Handler is aware of some of the issues and some ways to train
this. |
O |
| |
 |
|
|
Post Turn (pivot) |
Handler can demonstrate an easy post turn. |
M |
| |
|
Here/Come |
Dog reliably comes towards handler. Handler can demonstrate. |
M |
| • |
Team has had exposure to all the following, and
is able to do at least 3 at the standard described, remembering
this class is for dogs with some agility experience: |
| |
|
Cross behind |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version (eg dog in tunnel). Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Cross in front |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version. Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Out (Increased lateral distance) |
Diverging paths. Handler is aware of the concept and can
demonstrate a simple version. Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Turn Away |
Dog turns away from handler. Handler is aware of the concept
and can demonstrate in an easy sequence. Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Left/Right |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version. Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
The CDC Agility sub-committee can choose to promote/not promote/admit
any team to any level after consideration of all relevant facts. |
Agility
Entry Requisites - Novice

|
| Criteria |
Mandatory
Optional |
 |
• |
Current financial member of ACT Companion Dog club
(CDC). |
M |
| • |
Paid agility training fee (or CDC Instructor). |
M |
| • |
Team complies with all CDC rules and policies (e.g.
vaccination, agility waiting list, etc). |
M |
| • |
Has attended a CDC Agility intake lecture in the
last 2 years, or undertakes to attend the next one. |
M |
| • |
The team has passed a formal Control test. The
dog is not aggressive towards other dogs or people, and responds to their
handler in recall and off-lead heeling, even with distractions. Handlers
may use motivators (toys, food, praise) at any time during the test. We
are looking for the dog being responsive to it's handler, not "obedience" style
formal recalls and heeling. |
M |
| • |
The dog has passed a formal Physical test. Has
no obvious problems such as limping or stiffness. Is easily able to jump
a low hurdle and a narrow broad jump, can turn from one side to the other. |
M |
| • |
Dog doesn't persistently disrupt class (e.g. by
frequently doing "zoomies", displaying aggression to other dogs or people,
lunging/barking at other dogs or people, urinating on equipment). |
M |
| |
 |
• |
Team has had exposure to all the obstacles listed
below and is able to perform at least 10 to the standard described.
(remembering this class is for dogs preparing to trial). The dog only has
to demonstrate performance at the height specified, training should mostly
be done at lower heights, especially with younger dogs. |
| |
|
Hurdle (jump) |
Can confidently perform at competition height, with variations
(wings, "solid", cones). |
O |
| |
|
Spread hurdle |
Can confidently perform at competition height and width. |
O |
| |
|
Broad jump |
Can confidently perform at competition width. |
O |
| |
|
Hoop (tyre) |
Can confidently perform at competition height. |
O |
| |
|
Flexible tunnel |
Can confidently perform full length tunnel with a fairly
tight radius 180 degree bend or two 90 degree bends. |
O |
| |
|
Collapsible tunnel (chute) |
Can confidently perform full length chute. Not held open. |
O |
| |
|
Scramble (A frame) |
Can confidently perform at full competition height. Team
has reliable contacts without a target. |
O |
| |
|
Dog walk |
Can confidently perform full height dog walk. Team has reliable
contacts without a target. |
O |
| |
|
Table |
Can confidently perform at full competition height. Reliable
wait on the table. Handler outside the exclusion zone. |
O |
| |
|
Weaving poles |
Can do standard 8 poles. No offset channel, guides or V channel.
Handler outside the exclusion zone. |
O |
| |
|
See-saw |
Can reliably perform see-saw without assistance, tables,
etc. |
O |
| |
 |
|
|
Recalls (here/come) |
Almost always able to recall dog. |
M |
| |
|
Lead Out (wait) |
Handler can usually lead out at least 6 metres ahead of dog. |
M |
| |
|
Contact Strategies |
Team has reliable contacts without a target on all contact
obstacles. |
M |
| |
|
Luring vs Rewarding |
Handler is not relying on luring at all. |
M |
| |
|
Warm-ups & stretching |
Handler is able to demonstrate appropriate warm-ups and stretching
on their dog. |
M |
| • |
Team has had exposure to all the following, and
is able to do at least 11 at the standard described, remembering
this class is for dogs preparing to trial: |
| |
|
Independent performance of obstacles |
Handler able to work all obstacles with dog on either side
of handler (I.e. on Left or Right).
Dog able to perform obstacles with handler stationary and moving. |
O |
| |
|
Hand targetting, Lead hand |
Handler able to demonstrate hand targeting with dog following
handler's hand (e.g. Post turn, Figure 8 exercise, turn away). |
O |
| |
|
Cues & Signals |
Handler can demonstrate cues (voice/hand/body/movement) for
each obstacle and turn. |
O |
| |
|
Lateral distance |
Handler can get at least 5 metres lateral distance. |
O |
| |
|
Angled approaches |
Able to perform most obstacles with approach angles of at
least 30 degrees (not dog walk and see-saw). Can jump standard hurdles
with an approach angle of at least 45 degrees. |
O |
| |
|
Send dog ahead |
Handler can send dog ahead at least 8 metres (use of target
permitted). |
O |
| |
|
Sequences |
Able to perform a sequence of at least 8 obstacles. |
O |
| |
|
Targets/Toys |
Handler can demonstrate appropriate use of Targets and/or
Toys. Should be close to fading use of targets. |
O |
| |
|
Motivators (Play, Food, Toys, Praise) |
Handler is aware of what, when, how to use. Is able to use
in training to arouse dog (if needed), increase confidence, reward good
performances. |
O |
| |
|
Call-offs |
Handler can usually call the dog off an obstacle if the dog
isn't too close to the obstacle. |
O |
| |
|
Attention |
Handler can almost always get dog's attention when asked
to do so. |
O |
| |
|
Obstacle discrimination |
Handler has started to train this, and has some ideas on
how to progress. |
O |
| |
|
Proof against distractions |
Handler is aware of some of the issues and some ways to train
this. |
O |
| |
 |
|
|
Post Turn (pivot) |
Handler can demonstrate an easy post turn. |
M |
| |
|
Here/Come |
Dog reliably comes towards handler. Handler can demonstrate. |
M |
| |
|
Cross behind |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version (e.g. while dog is in tunnel). Use of Target permitted. |
M |
| |
|
Cross in front |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version (e.g. while dog is in tunnel). Use of Target permitted. |
M |
| • |
Team has had exposure to all the following, and
is able to do at least 3 at the standard described, remembering
this class is for dogs preparing to trial: |
| |
|
Out (Increased lateral distance) |
Diverging paths. Handler can demonstrate in an easy sequence.
Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Turn Away |
Dog turns away from handler. Handler can demonstrate in an
easy sequence. Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Left/Right |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version. Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Blind Cross |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version (e.g. while dog is in tunnel). Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
Tandem Turn (Drop behind) |
Handler is aware of the concept and can demonstrate a simple
version (e.g. while dog is in tunnel). Use of Target permitted. |
O |
| |
|
RFP |
Reverse Flow Pivot, Pull-back, Fake-out. Handler is aware
of the concept and can discuss training strategies. |
O |
| |
The CDC Agility sub-committee can choose to promote/not promote/admit
any team to any level after consideration of all relevant facts. |
Agility Entry
Requisites - Open / Masters

|
| Criteria |
Mandatory
Optional |
 |
• |
Entry to Open & Masters Sets and Run Throughs is
either by attainment of an AD title (or equivalent), or by assessment using
these Entry Requisites. A Team that gains an AD title can choose to continue
in a Novice level class only until one ADX qualification is gained. |
| • |
Current financial member of ACT Companion Dog club
(CDC). |
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Paid agility training fee (or CDC Instructor). |
M |
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Team complies with all CDC rules and policies (e.g.
vaccination, agility waiting list, etc). |
M |
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Has attended a CDC Agility intake lecture, or undertakes
to attend the next one. |
M |
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The team has passed a formal Upper level Control
test. |
M |
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The dog has passed a formal Physical test. Has
no obvious problems such as limping or stiffness. Is easily able to jump
a low hurdle and a narrow broad jump, can turn from one side to the other. |
M |
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Handler understands that there is no formal instruction
given in Open & Masters Sets or Run Throughs. They are also required to
help set up. This includes setting up from a course map. |
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Dog doesn't disrupt class in any manner. |
M |
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Team can demonstrate capacity to confidently perform
all the obstacles listed below at competition standard. |
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Hurdle (jump) |
Can confidently perform at competition height, with variations
(wings, "solid", cones). |
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Spread hurdle |
Can confidently perform at competition height and width. |
M |
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Broad jump |
Can confidently perform at competition width. |
M |
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Hoop (tyre) |
Can confidently perform at competition height. |
M |
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Flexible tunnel |
Can confidently perform full length tunnel with a tight radius
180 degree bend and two 90 degree bends. |
M |
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Collapsible tunnel (chute) |
Can confidently perform full length chute. Not held open. |
M |
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Scramble (A frame) |
Can confidently perform at full competition height. Team
has reliable contacts without a target. |
M |
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Dog walk |
Can confidently perform full height dog walk. Team has reliable
contacts without a target. |
M |
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Table |
Can confidently perform at full competition height. Reliable
wait on the table. |
M |
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Weaving poles |
Can confidently and reliably perform 12 weaving poles. |
M |
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See-saw |
Can confidently and reliably perform see-saw. |
M |
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Recalls (here/come) |
Able to recall dog. |
M |
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Lead Out (wait) |
Handler can usually lead out at least 6 metres ahead of dog. |
O |
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Contacts |
Team generally has reliable contacts (without a target) on
all contact obstacles. |
O |
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Warm-ups & stretching |
Handler is able to demonstrate appropriate warm-ups and stretching
on their dog. |
M |
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Team has knowledge of all the following, and is
able to do all the mandatory at the standard described. |
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Independent performance of obstacles |
Handler able to work all obstacles with dog on either side
of handler (ie on Left or Right).
Dog able to perform obstacles regardless of handler position. |
M |
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Cues & Signals |
Handler can demonstrate cues (voice/hand/body/movement) for
each obstacle and turn. |
M |
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Lateral distance |
Handler can demonstrate lateral distance (e.g. Open distance
challenge). |
O |
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Angled approaches |
Able to perform all obstacles with approach angles of at
least 30 degrees. Can jump standard hurdles with an approach angle of at
least 45 degrees. |
O |
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Send dog ahead |
Handler can send dog ahead. |
O |
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Sequences/courses |
Able to perform sequences of at least 8 obstacles, and courses
of at least 12 obstacles. |
M |
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Motivators (Play, Food, Toys, Praise) |
Handler is aware of what, when, how to use. Is able to use
in training to arouse dog (if needed), increase confidence, reward good
performances. |
O |
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Call-offs |
Handler can usually call the dog off an obstacle. |
M |
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Attention |
Handler can almost always get dog's attention when asked
to do so. |
M |
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Obstacle discrimination |
Handler and dog have ability to perform less complex obstacle
discrimination exercises while running a course. |
M |
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Proof against distractions |
Dog is able to perform with distractions. |
M |
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Serpentine |
Dog & handler are able to recognise & have commenced training
the serpentine. |
M |
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Pull through |
Dog & handler are able to recognise & have commenced training
the Pull through. |
M |
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Push through |
Dog & handler are able to recognise & have commenced training
the Push through. |
M |
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270 Degree turn |
Dog & handler are able to recognise & have commenced training
the 270 degree turn. |
M |
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Course walking |
Handler is able to demonstrate ability to walk a course & work
out the best handling strategies for their dog. |
M |
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Course Set up |
Handler is able to demonstrate ability to set up a basic
course or set including correct distances between obstacles. |
O |
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Post Turn (pivot) |
Team can demonstrate post turns while running a course or
long sequence. |
M |
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Here/Come |
Dog reliably comes towards handler. Handler can demonstrate
while running a course or long sequence. |
M |
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Cross behind |
Team can demonstrate a Cross Behind while running a course
or long sequence. |
M |
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Cross in front |
Team can demonstrate a Cross in Front while running a course
or long sequence. |
M |
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Out (Increased lateral distance) |
Diverging paths. Team can demonstrate while running a course
or long sequence. |
M |
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Turn Away |
Dog turns away from handler. Team can demonstrate while running
a course or long sequence. |
M |
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Left/Right |
Handler is aware of the concept. |
O |
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Blind Cross |
Team does not need to demonstrate but handler is aware of
the advantages & disadvantages of this turn. |
O |
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RFP |
Reverse Flow Pivot, Pull-back, Fake-out. Team can deomonstrate
while running a course or long sequence. |
M |
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The CDC Agility sub-committee can choose to promote/not promote/admit
any team to any level after consideration of all relevant facts. |
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