Obedience Trials

Obedience Trials demonstrate the dog and handler’s ability to work together with precision and publicly showcase the training that has been undertaken to achieve this. Classes are designed to be progressive, allowing the dog and handler to grow in skill and experience as titles are earned. The performance of the dog and handler in the ring must be accurate and correct according to these rules and regulations. It is also essential that the dog demonstrates willingness and enjoyment while it is working and that the handler demonstrates smooth and natural handling without using harsh commands.

Below is a brief outline of titles and what is required to obtain these titles.

Equipment Required

•  Lead and Collar 
• Water and bowl for your dog 
• Chair  
• Crate for your dog 
• Shade 
• Food & Drinks

Entry Requirements

Bitches in season cannot trial

Dog must be 6 months or older

Getting Started

Finding a good dog obedience school in your area is the first point of call.  DogsQLD have a number listed on this page, the trainers will be able to guide you and train you and your dog to be able to compete successfully.

Community Companion Dog (CCD)

Receive 3 qualifying scores of 85 points or more to receive this title.

Community Companion Dog Class Exercises

The exercise for each dog and the maximum points shall be:
1. Heel on Lead 30
2. Stand for Examination on lead 20
3. Recall 20
4. 1 min Sit Stay 15
5. 2 min Down Stay 15
TOTAL 100
Less penalty for misbehaviour.

Companion Dog (CD)

Must hold the CCD Title

Competes in the Novice Class

Receive 3 qualifying scores of 170 points or more to receive this title

Novice Class Exercises

 The exercise for each dog and the maximum points shall be:
1. Heel Free 40
2. Stand Free for Examination 30
3. Recall 40
4.(a) Retrieve on the Flat or
(b) Change of Position 30
5 1-min Sit Stay 30
6 3-min Down Stay 30
TOTAL 200
Less penalties for misbehaviour.

Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)

Must hold the CD Title

Competes in the Open Class

Receive 3 qualifying scores of 170 points or more to receive this title.

Open Class Exercises

 The exercise for each dog and the maximum points shall be:
1. Heel Free 30
2. Stand Free For Examination 20
3. Drop on Recall 30
4. Retrieve Dumbbell on Flat 20
5a. Retrieve Dumbbell over Solid Jump or
5b. Directed Retrieve 30
6a. Broad Jump or
6b. Distance Control 20
7. 3-min. Sit Stay-Handler Out of Sight 25
8. 5-min. Down Stay-Handler Out of Sight 25
TOTAL 200
Less penalty for misbehaviour.

Utility Dog (UD)

Must hold the CDX Title

Competes in the Utility Dog Class

Receive 3 qualifying scores of 170 points or more to receive this title.

Utility Dog Class Exercises

The exercise for each dog and the maximum points shall be:
1. Seek Back 30
2. Directed jumping 40
3. Scent Discrimination 45
4. Signal Exercise 30
5. (a) Speak on Command-or
(b) Food Refusal-or
(c) Directed Retrieve 20
6. Group Examination 10
7. 5 Min Down Stay-Handler Out of Sight 25
TOTAL 200
Less penalty for misbehaviour.

Utility Dog Excellent (UDX)

Must hold the UD Title

Competes in the Utility Dog Excellent Class

Receive 3 qualifying scores of 170 points or more to receive this title.

Utility Dog Excellent Class Exercises

The exercise for each dog and the maximum points shall be
1. Seek Back with Decoy Article 30
2. Positions in Motion 40
3. Scent Discrimination-Judges Scent 30
4. Directed Sendaway and Recall 30
5. Distance Control 30
6. Multiple Retrieve 30
7. Group Examination 10
TOTAL 200
Less penalty for misbehaviour.

Obedience Champion

Gained the Utility Dog (U.D.) title, thereafter gains a further five scores in the Utility ring of 185 points or better (qualifying score) under at least three different judges.

Or

Gained the Utility Dog Excellent (U.D.X.) Title gains an additional two (2) qualifications in U.D.X. of 185 points or better (qualifying score) under two (2) different judges

 Obedience Grand Champion

Gained the Obedience Champion Title (O.CH.) and its Utility Dog Excellent (U.D.X.)Title, thereafter gains a further five scores in the Utility Excellent ring of 185 points or better (qualifying score) under at least three different Judges.