 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Calendar of Events
Obedience Show Rules & Class Definitions
General Rules:
- Bitches in heat will not be allowed to compete.
- No dogs are allowed in the obedience ring before the trial begins.
- All rules and regulations which apply to the LCA conformation dogs and rings apply to the obedience trial.
- Dogs must not have ID tags on their collar while in the ring.
- A dog will be disqualified if it relieves itself in the ring.
- Bait and/or toys of any sort are not allowed in the ring or on the handler.
- Each owner or handler is responsible for entering the dog in the correct class. No dog will be allowed to change class on the day of the trial.
Class Descriptions
Pre-Novice Class:
The Pre-Novice class shall be for dogs that have not received a third qualifying score
in a Novice class prior to the closing of the trial. The owner or any other person may handle dogs in this
class. A person may enter more than one dog in this class, but the same person who handled each dog in
the first four exercises will handle each dog in the group exercises.
Novice A Class:
The Novice A class shall be for dogs that have not won the CD title and are at least 6
months old. A handler must own the dog entered, or be a member of the owner's household or immediate
family, and may not have previously handled any dog that has earned an American Kennel Club
obedience title. No dog may be entered in both Novice A and Novice B at any trial.
Novice B Class:
The Novice B class will be for dogs not less than 6 months of age. A CD dog may
continue to compete in this class until it receives a qualifying score in an Open class or until it has
received one (1) High in Trial award prior to the closing date of the trial. This one (1) High in Trial award is
in addition to any obtained before or during the 60-day period after receiving the CD title. The owner or
any other person may handle dogs in this class. No dog may be entered in both Novice A and Novice B at
any one trial.
Open A Class:
The Open A class will be for dogs that have won the CD title, but have not won the CDX
title. Anyone who has trained or exhibited a dog that has earned an OTCH may not enter or handle dogs
in this class. Each dog must be handled by its owner or by a member of the owner's household or
immediate family. Owners may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both the
Open A and Open B classes at any one trial.
Open B Class:
The Open B class will be for dogs that have won the CD or CDX titles. A dog may
continue to compete in this class after it has won the UD title. The owner or any other person may handle
dogs in this class. No dog may be entered in both Open A and Open B classes at any one trial.
Utility A Class:
The Utility A class will be for those dogs that have won the CDX title, but have not won
the UD title. Anyone who has trained or exhibited a dog that has earned an OTCH may not enter or
handle dogs in this class. Each dog will be handled by its owner or by a member of the owner's
immediate family or household.
Utility B Class:
The Utility B class will be for dogs that have won the CDX or UD title. The owner or any
other person may handle dogs in this class, and owners may enter more than one dog in this class. No
dog may be entered in both Utility A and Utility B classes at any one trial.