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This article is from the Obedience Trials, by Cindy Tittle Moore with numerous contributions by others.

10 Overview of the SKC Obedience Exercises

A dog may be entered in both the 'A' and 'B' sections of a class if
eligible. However, only the higher qualifying score will be counted
towards a title if the same judge officiates in both sections.

Description of Exercises in each ring

Novice A/B

    Heel on Leash and Figure 8    - 40 pts
    Stand for Exam                - 30 pts
    Heel Free                     - 40
    Recall                        - 30
    Long Sit (1 min)              - 30
    Long Down (3 min)             - 30
                                  (Total 200 pts)

Open A/B

    Heel Free and figure 8        - 40pts
    Drop on Recall                - 30
    Retrieve on Flat              - 20
    Retrieve on High Jump         - 30
    Broad Jump                    - 20
    Long Sit (3 min out of sight) - 30
    Long Down(5 min out of sight) - 30

High Jump height - equal to height of dog at withers, as determined by
judge, min. 8 inches - max. 36 inches. Broad Jump - distance to cover
twice the height of the high jump. 4 hurdles for 48 to 72 inches, 3
for 28 to 44 inches, and 2 for 16 to 24 inches.

Utility A/B

    Signal exercises              - 40 pts
    Scent discrimination article1 - 30
    Scent discrimination article2 - 30
        (leather and metal like AKC)
    Directed Retreive             - 30
    Directed Jumping              - 40
    Group Exam                    - 30
      (stand for exam as group -min 3 minutes for
       handler away from dog).

Requirements for Titles

 

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