kids must start by walking their dog up to the start line on leash, they will be told to unleash the dog and start to heel forward for15 steps and turn rigth for about 15 steps and turn rigth and go about 15 steps to the end of the floor which would bring them to the weave cones, they must go in and out of cones to the end. next they will come to a mark line on the floor where they will leave the dog on a sit and stay by voice command only and go to the other end of floor, the kid must give the down command, sit, come half way, and the place or finish command all by voice.next from that point the kid will use hand command only to stay the dog there and walk to the other end of the floor and down,sit, come half way, and place or finish his dog which signals end of competition.  All kids are welcome from ages 8 years to 16 years of age, parents must sign a consent form for the child can compete. 

Obedience exercise and equipment:

six foot leash, buckle collar, short lead , no other equipment is needed.

EXERCISE: Obedience consist of two parts(verbal commands) only and (hand commands) only.the obedience pattern will consist of the following: heel, sit, down, leave your dog and recall.

All dogs will enter into the ring to the starting line, at which time you will be told to unleash your dog, this first stage of obedience is verbal commands only. Next you will be told to heel your dog around the ring, as you will encounter (6) cones, you must go in and out of the cones as you heel your dog. next is your first stop and sit, a line will be displayed for this, your dog sit with out being told to do so.  next, you will be told to complete coarse, you must start to heel aroundthe last half of the floor, there will be two cones in front of the judges you  must do a complete figure (8) and out to finish your heeling routine

Once you reach the marked area you will be told to leave your dog on a sit and stay and walk to the other end of the floor. total distance (60) feet. you will be informed that this is verbal commands only. you will be told to down your dog, sit, call your dog half way and stop him, and recall your dog from half way line to your side.

Next hand commands only:

leave your dog there and go to the other end of the ring, down your dog, sit your dog, call him halfway and stop him, recall your dog from halfway. end of obedience. this is an one command competition, all other commands will result in points loss.

FREESTYLE : all dogs has a total of 3 minutes to demonstrate their best training, the judges will be looking for one command to cue the dogs, originality, and crowd pleasing tricks.(incase of a tie the crowd will decide)

PROTECTION : all dogs must enter into the ring on leash to the start line, at which time the judges will instruct you to remove your leash and wait for the helper to approsch you. next you will be told to sit your dog and hook uo your short lead and turn your dog on, you must not move from that marked area, there will be two helpers in this event, the first helper will go in one direction for 360 degree circle as he ends he will leave and the next helper will start and go in the opposite direction, after the second 360  you must call your dog out and place him in a down and stay position, unhook your leash from your dog and shake the helpers hand. your dog should not reattack  the helpers. next you will be instructed to go to the of the floor for long distance attack.

LONG DISTANCE PROTECTION : two commands are needed,(1) one verbal and (1) one silent command. there will be no need to inform the judges of the commands in which you will use, the judges will be watching.

1. the first send: the helper will charge 10 feet forward screaming loudly and waving a plastic bat over his head, once the dog has made contact the helper will drop the bat and work the dog for 10 seconds. the helper will then raise one artm for you to call your dog off, the dog must immediately release the bite and return to the heel position.

2. the second send: the helper will charge 10 feet forward shooting 2-3 times, once the dog has made contact the helper will then drop the gun and work the dog for 10-15 seconds, after which time the helper will raise one arm  to signal you to call off your dog, the dog must immediately release and return to the heel position.

                        END OF COMPETITION***MAY THE BEST DOG WIN      

advance obedience: the same format but with serveral distraction included, they are

1. there will one man on floor with protection gear on, he may be standing or siting

2. there will be 4 food bowls around the ring to distract the dogs, don't worry dogs can not get to food.

3and last there will be at lease 2-3 jumps set up around the ring.

so just add this to novice and you have advance obedience.

advance protection: there will be 3 sends first are the same as novice and the last send you must send dog at the first at one end of the floor, then call him back to asist you at your end, yes a simple calloff and redirect to help you.

                                    END OF THE ADVANCE COMPETITION!