Basic Obedience Competition Rules

1. Accessibility - 1
2. Lying down in the group for 2 minutes, the handler in the dog's field of view - 3
3. Side by side walk with a leash - 3
4. Lying down in motion - 3
5. Calling to come - 3
6. Stopping in motion - 3
7. Calling to come with a jump over the barrier - 3
8. General impression - 1
Total: 20
Grade I - 80% excellent - 160 - 200 points
Grade II - 70% very good - 140 - less than 160 points
Grade III - 50% good - 100 - less than 140 points

SHOT 1. Accessibility [coefficient 1]

Performance: The dog and the handler take their places in the place shown to them. A
dog on a leash, either stands or sits on the handler's left side free of command. The
judge approaches the dog from the front and treats a dog.

Assessment: The dog's jumping, playing and dodging will lower the rating. Exercise is
considered not completed if the dog shows clear fear or cowardice and does not allow
itself to be touched. A dog removed from competitions if he bites or tries to bite a judge,
handler or anyone the third or when he shows uncontrollable (panic) fear.

SHOT 2. Lying in a group [coefficient 3]

Commands: "LIE DOWN", "PLACE", "SIT"

Performance: Dog handlers with leashed dogs take their places in the lineup. The dogs
sit in line in their starting position at intervals of about 3m from each other. With
permission from the movement leader, the dog handlers give the dogs a lying command
and move away in the indicated direction about 20 meters away and remain standing
facing the dogs for two minutes. Dogs need to lie down in a straight-ahead position,
elbows on the ground. After 2 minutes, the dog handlers, under the guidance of the
movement manager, each come together next to their dog and take the dogs in the main
position. The two-minute period begins when all the dog handlers have moved away to
the allotted distance and remained standing facing the dog. There must be at least 3 and
no more than 6 dogs in the group. Dog handlers should be reminded that commands
should not be given too loudly. It can affect other dogs and is severely punished.

Assessment: The movement manager reports "Remove the leashes" and, if the dogs
have the leashes removed, "The shot begins". With this, the shot begins for all the
contestants in the lineup. The shot ends when the dog handlers have returned to their
dogs and all the dogs are in the starting position and the movement leader or judge has
announced "Shot Ended". If the dog does not go lying down on another command, rises
or moves from place to place for more than 2 of its body lengths before the time is
reached, or if it barks disturbingly throughout the entire time of the shot, the shot is
considered not to have been performed (0 points). Restlessness, such as tilting the body
from one side to the other, lowers the grade. The dog can turn its head and observe the
surroundings, and the dog is also allowed to pay attention to the sounds or sounds
coming from inside and outside the competition ground. However, it must not give the
impression of unease or fear. If the dog gets up and goes to the other dog in such a way
that there may be a risk of a fight from it, then the vote must be interrupted. Other dogs
retake the shot. A dog that has created a threat of a fight cannot repeat the performance.
The grade is lowered to 3-5 points if the dog rises to sit or crawls below 2 of its body
length. If the dog whines, the grade is lowered to 1-3 points, if he is restless or barking,
then the grade is lowered to 2-5 points. If the dog sits throughout the performance of the
shot, the highest score is 5. The grade is also influenced by the lying position and
direction of the dog. The dog may have to be lowered on its paws, and the hip position
of the hind legs is allowed, but, for example, lying on its side or on its back will lower
the grade by 3-5 points. If the dog reacts (goes to lie down at the beginning or gets up to
sit at the end) before the command of the dog handler (for example, to the command of
a fellow competitor), the highest grade is 8 points. If the dog has gone to lie down or got
up to sit before the dog handler's command and changes position on his own initiative or
with a command (rises back to sit or goes back to lie down), the highest grade is 7
points. If the dog is lying sideways, the highest grade will be 7 points. If the dog gets up
to sit or stand after 2 minutes , when the dog handler has returned to the competition
ground, the highest grade is 7 points. If the dog then resists, the highest grade will be 5
points.

SHOT 3. Side by side walk with a leash [coefficient 3]

Commands: "HEEL"

Performance: The side walk is performed at a normal pace and must include movements
left and right, turns over and stops. The side walk must also include running, but only
right turns are allowed at this speed. There is no slow movement when taking. During a
side walk, a leashed dog must move eagerly on the left side of the dog handler parallel
to the dog handler, shoulder to shoulder with the left knee of the dog handler. The hands
and feet of the dog handler must move naturally during the shooting. The dog handler
can make a turn both over the left and over the right shoulder. "German reversal" is also
allowed, that is, that the dog moves snugly around the right side of the dog handler
when inverting. After turning over (180º), the dog handler must continue to move in the
same straight line. The turns to the right and to the left must be right angles (90º). The
dog handler must not turn his head or shoulder, nor should body language be used. The
command can always be given when starting the movement, changing the speed of
movement and taking steps on the spot. The side command must not be repeated at turns
and stops. When the dog handler stops, the dog must quickly take the starting position.
All dogs participating in the same exam or competitions shall take the side walk
according to the same movement scheme.

Assessment: The assessment must take into account the performance of the shot as a
whole. If the dog moves slowly, the highest grade may be 6-7 points. Lack of contact
and additional commands are errors. Any deviation from the required side movement
position, such as whining, barking, jumping, playing, lagging behind or foreboding the
dog handler, will lower the grade. A skewed side position (not parallel to the dog
handler) lowers the grade by about 2 points. The grade is lowered if the dog moves so
close to the dog handler that it interferes with or hinders the movement of the dog
handler. An even bigger mistake is considered to be leaning on a dog handler or
colliding with a dog handler. If the main positions of the dog are skewed, the grade is
lowered by 1-3 points. If the dog does not perform any of the main positions, the
highest grade will be 7 points. The vague movement of the dog handler lowers the
grade. The shot is considered not to have been performed if the dog handler uses pulling
from the leash to guide the dog or if the leash is tight when moving. Additional
commands lower the grade.

SHOT 4. Lying down from movement [coefficient 3]

Commands: "HEEL", "LIE DOWN", "HEEL"

Performance: The dog handler and the dog start moving in a straight line from the
starting position at a normal pace. After passing about 10 meters, the dog handler,
without stopping, gives the dog a command to lie down. The dog must lie down
instantly. The dog handler continues to move for another 10 meters or so, turns around
and remains standing face to face in the direction of the dog. After 3 seconds, the dog
handler goes back to the dog and takes the dog to its original position. All the different
phases of the shot are performed after obtaining permission from the movement leader
or judge, except for turning over.

Assessment: An additional command, which must be given immediately, lowers the

score to 2 points. Slow lying down and a skewed lying position lower the grade by 1-4
points. Moving after the command lowers the score by 1-5 points. If the dog does not
comply with the second lying command, or moves more than 2 of its body lengths after
receiving the command before the dog handler turns over, the vote is considered not to
have been executed. If the dog changes the correct position before the dog handler has
made a turn, the highest grade will be 5 points. If the dog changes the correct position
after the dog handler has made a turnaround, the highest grade is 7 points. If the dog
then moves from place to place or resists, the highest grade is 5 points. Improper side
movement lowers the score by 1-2 points. The use of hand signs and body language in
giving a lying command is a serious mistake and is severely punished. Depending on
the strength and duration of the influences, the grade is lowered by 3-5 points.

SHOT 5. Calling to come [coefficient 3]

Commands: "LIE DOWN", "PLACE", "COME", ("HEEL")

Performance: The dog handler leaves the dog lying down and moves away about 15m in
the direction indicated. Receiving permission from the movement leader, the dog
handler invites the dog to come to him. The dog must come quickly and in a straight
line to the dog handler. The dog's name may be added to the summons command, but
the name and command must be said sequentially so that the name and command do not
form two separate commands.
Assessment: It is important that the dog zealously fulfils the call command. The dog
must move from the thigh, without changing the speed of movement and at least in a
fast trot. Slow movement is a mistake. When assessing the speed of a dog, it is
necessary to take into account the breed of the dog. If more than one call order is given,
the highest score is 7 points. Comes on the second command – 7p. Comes on the third
command – 5p. If the dog fails to comply with the third call order, the vote is deemed
not to have been executed. If the dog moves more than 2 of its body length before the
call order, the shot is considered not to have been taken. If a dog rises to sit, stand, or
moves from place to place below 2 of its body lengths before calling command, the
highest grade is 8 points. A slow increase lowers the score by 2-5 points.

SHOT 6. Stopping in motion [coefficient 3]

Commands: "BY", "STAND", "BY"

Performance: The dog handler and the dog start moving in a straight line from the
starting position at a normal pace. After passing about 10 meters, the dog handler,
without stopping, gives the dog a standing command. The dog must stand immediately.
The dog handler continues to move for another 10 meters or so, turns around and
remains standing face to face in the direction of the dog. After about 3 seconds, the dog
handler goes back to the dog and takes the dog to its original position. All the different
phases of the shot are performed after obtaining permission from the movement leader
or judge, except for turning over.

Assessment: An additional command, which must be given immediately, lowers the

score to 2 points. Slow stagnation and skewed posture lower the score by 1- 4 points.
Moving after the command lowers the score to 1- 5 points. If the dog does not execute
the second standing command or moves more than 2 of its body lengths after receiving
the command before turning the dog handler around, the shot is considered not to have
been performed. If the dog immediately goes to sit or lie down, the shot is considered
not to have been performed. If the dog changes the correct position before the dog
handler has made a turn, the highest grade will be 5 points. If the dog changes the
correct position after the dog handler has made a turnaround, the highest grade is 7
points. If the dog then moves from place to place or resists, the highest grade is 5 points.
Improper side movement lowers the score by 1-2 points. The use of hand signs and
body language to give a lying command is a serious mistake and is severely punished.
Depending on the strength and duration of the influences, the grade is lowered by 3-5
points.

SHOT 7. Calling to come with a jump over the barrier [coefficient 3]

Commands: "PLACE", "COME OR HOPP", ("BY")

Performance: Having received permission from the movement leader, the dog handler
leaves the dog to sit in front of the barrier (2-4 m), moves himself to the other side of
the barrier (2-4 m) and, receiving permission from the movement leader, calls the dog.
The dog must jump over the barrier and come to the dog handler in the starting position.
The height of the barrier should be about the height at the withers of the dog. The
maximum height of the barrier is 50 cm.

Assessment: With the permission of the movement leader and after the notification "The
shot begins", the dog handler moves away from the dog. The shot ends when the dog
has taken the starting position and the movement leader announces "Shot finished". In
the assessment, attention should be paid to the readiness of the dog handler to execute
the commands, the speed of movement of the dog and its straightforwardness when
moving to the dog handler. If the dog violates the barrier even slightly, the highest grade
is 8 points. If the dog leans on a barrier during a jump or does not perform a jump, the
shot is considered not to have been performed.

SHOT 8. Overall impression [coefficient 1]

Assessment: When assessing the overall impression, the dog's readiness to work and
execute the commands of the dog handler is fundamental. The correctness and accuracy
of the performance are also important, as well as the natural movement of the dog and
the dog handler. To get a high grade, the dog handler and the dog must work as one
team, enjoy cooperation from both sides and show good athleticism. What happens
during the shots and during the break from the shots affects the overall impression
score. A competitive couple does not receive points for the overall impression if the dog
leaves the competition ground or satisfies its natural needs on the competition ground. If
the dog gets out of control of the dog handler during the shooting or between shots
(even once), but does not leave the field, the highest grade is 5 points.