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Monday
Novice Exercise of the Week!

Spot Says: How Would You Score this Open Exercise?
According to the AKC Obedience Regulations:
 

....." The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stays where left until called by its handler, and that the dog responds promptly to the handler’s command or signal to come."

....."On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will
either command or signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly, at a brisk trot or gallop and sit straight, centered in front of the handler. The dog must be close enough so the handler could touch its head without excessive bending, stretching, or moving either foot."

Zoey Zooms to Sit in Front!  Back to Picks!

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"Substantial deductions will be made for a dog which fails to remain sitting and either stands or lies down, fails to come at a brisk trot or gallop, fails to sit in front, fails to finish or sit at heel and for a handler’s extra command or signal to sit or finish."

"Minor or substantial deductions will be made for
slow or poor sits, finishes which are not prompt or
smart, for touching the handler on coming in or while finishing, and for sitting between the  handler’s feet."

As always, "...it is essential that the dog demonstrate willingness and enjoyment of it's work"

Good Job, Zoey!

(For complete and current obedience regulations, visit our [Links] to the appropriate Kennel Club)

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