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Obedience


Community Companion Dog (C.C.D.)
This is the basic level of competition and is not a compulsory section. The exercises are:
  • Heel on Lead
  • Stand for examination on lead
  • Recall
  • 1 min Sit Stay
  • 2 min Down Stay
Three passes of a minimum 85 points out of a possible 100 points under at least two different judges will qualify the dog for the award Community Companion Dog, which follows after the dog's name and is normally abbreviated to C.C.D.

Novice (C.D.)
Obedience trialling at the Novice level consists of the performance of a number of exercises in a formal ring situation. These exercises are:
  • Heel Free
  • Stand Free for Examination
  • Recall Retrieve on the Flat or Change of Position
  • 1 minute Sit Stay
  • 3 minute Down Stay
Three passes of a minimum of 170 points out of a possible 200 under at least two different judges will qualify the dog for the award Companion Dog, which follows after the dog's name and is normally abbreviated to C.D.

Open (C.D.X.)
Obedience trialling at the Open level is of a higher standard than Novice, and introduces jumping, and stays in which the handler is out of sight. The formal exercises are:
  • Heel Free
  • Stand Free for Examination
  • Drop on Recall
  • Retrieve Dumbbell on Flat
  • Retrieve Dumbbell Over High Jump
  • Broad Jump or Distance Control
  • 3 minute Sit Stay - Handler Out of Sight
  • 5 minute Down Stay - Handler Out of Sight
Three passes of a minimum of 170 points out of a possible 200 under at least two different judges will qualify the dog for the award Companion Dog Excellent, which follows after the dog's name and is normally abbreviated to C.D.X.

Utility (U.D.)
Obedience trialling at the Utility level is of the highest standard in Obedience trialling. It introduces scent work, and demands a high level of training and understanding between dog and handler. The formal exercises are:
  • Seek Back Lost Article
  • Directed Jumping
  • Scent Discrimination
  • Signal Exercise
  • Choice of one of
  • Speak on Command
  • Food Refusal
  • Directed Retrieve
  • Group Examination
  • 10 minute Down Stay - Handler Out of Sight
  • 7 minute Down Stay - Handler Out of Sight
Three passes of a minimum of 170 points out of a possible 200 under at least two different judges will qualify the dog for the award Utility Dog, which follows after the dog's name and is normally abbreviated to U.D.

Utility Dog Excellent (U.D.X.)
The exercises at this level extend on those in the Utility section.
The exercises are:
  • Seek Back with Decoy
  • Positions in Motion
  • Scent Discrimination – Judges Scent
  • Directed Sendaway and Recall
  • Distance Control
  • Multiple Retrieve
  • Temperament Test
Three passes of a minimum of 170 points out of a possible 200 under at least two different judges will qualify the dog for the award Utility Dog Excellent, which follows after the dog's name and is normally abbreviated to U.D.X.

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  • Home
  • The ASTC NSW
    • The Committee
    • Membership
  • About The Breed
    • Breed Standard
    • History
    • Health >
      • Cerebeller Ataxia
      • Hip Dysplasia
      • Elbow Dysplasia
      • Eye Conditions
      • Heart Conditions
      • Thyroid Conditions
      • Luxating Patellas
    • Temperament
    • Puppy Care
    • Breed Bans
  • Events
    • Club Calendar
    • Dog Sports >
      • Agility
      • Obedience
      • Tracking
    • Conformation Shows >
      • Showing Your Dog
      • Championship Shows 2020
      • Accommodation options
      • Previous Conformation Shows >
        • 2019 >
          • 38th Championship Show
          • 39th Championship Show
        • 2018 >
          • 36th Championship Show
          • 37th Championship Show
        • 2017 >
          • 34th Championship Show
          • 35th Championship Show
        • 2016 >
          • Friday 25th March 2016
          • Saturday 30th March 2013 Open Show
          • Saturday 26th March 2016
        • 2015 >
          • 27th August 2015
          • April 2015
        • 2014 >
          • 28th August 2014
          • Saturday 19th 2014 Championship Show
          • Friday 18th April 2014 Championship Show
          • Saturday 19th April Open Show
        • 2013 >
          • 29th August 2013
          • Saturday 30th March 2013 Championship Show 2
          • Friday 29th March 2013 Championship Show 1
        • 2012 >
          • Sunday 8th April 2012 Championship Show
          • Saturday 7th April 2012 Open Show
          • Friday 6th April 2012 Championship Show
        • 2011 >
          • 24th April 2011 Open Show
          • 24th April 2011 Championship Show
          • 23rd April 2011 Open Show
          • 23rd April 2011 Championship Show
        • 2010 >
          • 11th September 2010
          • 10th April 2010
        • 2009 >
          • 29th November 2009
          • April 2009
        • 2008 >
          • November 2008
          • 29th March 2008
        • 2007 >
          • November 2007
          • April 2007
        • 2006 >
          • November 2006
          • April 2006
        • 2005 >
          • 18th November 2005
          • 27th March 2005
        • 2004 >
          • 19th November 2004
          • 11th April 2004
        • 2003 >
          • 21st November 2003
          • 20th April 2003
        • 2002 >
          • 22nd November 2002
          • 31st March 2002
        • 2001 >
          • 14th October 2001
    • Point Score >
      • Point Score Rules
      • Point Score Dates 2019
      • Point Score Dates 2018
  • Directory
    • Amstaff Breeders
    • Stud Dogs
    • Litters
    • Available Adults
  • Links
  • CONTACT US