Official Ukc Obedience Rulebook
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OFFICIAL UKC OBEDIENCE RULEBOOK JANUARY 1, 2021 *REVISED JULY 27, 2021 OFFICIAL OBEDIENCE RULEBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - General Rules ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2 – Ring and Equipment Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 4 Chapter 3 – Exhibitor and Spectator Conduct at UKC Events .......................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 4 – Rules Applying to Exhibitors ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Chapter 5 – Entry Eligibility for Licensed Classes ............................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 6 – Rules Applying to Licensed Classes ............................................................................................................................ 10 Chapter 7 – Ring Procedures ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Chapter 8 – Judging Standards, General Scoring and Deductions ................................................................................................. 11 Chapter 9 – Judging Procedures .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Chapter 10 – Standard and Minimum Jump Heights .................................................................................................................... 13 Chapter 11 – Pre-Novice Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ............................................................................... 14 Chapter 12 – Beginner Novice Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ...................................................................... 17 Chapter 13 – Novice Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ..................................................................................... 23 Chapter 14 – Advanced Novice Introduction, Exercises, Performance and Scoring ...................................................................... 28 Chapter 15 – Open Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ........................................................................................ 33 Chapter 16 – Advanced Open Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ....................................................................... 38 Chapter 17 – Utility Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ....................................................................................... 43 Chapter 18 – Master Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ..................................................................................... 50 Chapter 19 – Elite Introduction, Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ......................................................................................... 56 Chapter 20 – United Obedience Champion, United Grand Obedience Champion, United Utility Dog Excellent ......................... 61 Chapter 21 – Non-Licensed Class Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 62 Chapter 22 – Veteran Class Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ................................................................................................. 62 Chapter 23 – Brace Class Exercises, Performance, and Scoring .................................................................................................... 62 Chapter 24 – Versatility Class Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ............................................................................................. 63 Chapter 25 – Precision Heeling Class Exercises, Performance and Scoring ................................................................................... 64 Chapter 26 – Pairs Class Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ...................................................................................................... 67 Chapter 27 – Team Class Exercises, Performance, and Scoring ..................................................................................................... 69 Chapter 28 – Placements, Awards, and Ribbons ........................................................................................................................... 70 Chapter 29 – Total Dog Award....................................................................................................................................................... 71 Chapter 30– UKC Obedience All Stars Ranking System ................................................................................................................. 72 Chapter 31 – Ring Stewards .......................................................................................................................................................... 72 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Diagrams ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Standard Jump Height and Distance Table Minimum Jump Height and Distance Table Regulation Size for Construction of Bar Jump Regulation Size for Construction of Broad Jump Regulation Size for Construction of High Jump Inherent Rights and Powers of UKC.............................................................................................................................................. 74 2 UKC OBEDIENCE Official UKC Rules and Regulations Governing UKC Licensed Obedience Trials Effective January 1, 2021 UKC LOGO & MAILING INFORMATION UKC is the trademark of the United Kennel Club located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The use of the initials UKC in association with any other registry would be in violation of the registered trademark. Notify the United Kennel Club, 100 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo MI 49002-5584, should you become aware of such a violation. Obedience Competition. An Obedience trial is a competitive evaluation of a dog-and-handler team that executes specified routines which emphasize the usefulness of the dog as a companion and the handler’s ability to train a dog that demonstrates willingness and enjoyment to work. All teams competing in an Obedience trial must perform the same set of exercises under the same conditions and whose performances are scored by a judge. The handler must appear natural, and each performance is judged on accuracy and team- work. Scoring and placements are based on a point system. Exhibitor Guidelines. Every exhibitor who enters a licensed UKC event is expected to know the rules before competing and be ready to abide by them. Additional guidelines are as follows: • Exhibitors’ clothing should be neat and clean. Their apparel speaks to the respect they have for the sport, the event, and its proceedings. • Exhibitors’ dogs should be clean and, where necessary, brushed or trimmed to present a neat appearance. • Experienced exhibitors should try to help new exhibitors. Beginners are critical to the future of the sport. All exhibitors must display good sportsmanship and respect for others. • When discussing a score with the judge, exhibitors should accept the decision of the judge gracefully. Remember, it was the judge’s evaluation of that performance on that day. • Exhibitors should always keep their area clean, dispose of all dog waste appropriately and leave an event site in the condition they found it. Finality of Judges’ Decisions. By entering an Obedience trial, the owner and/or handler of any dog agrees to accept the decision of the judge as final. The decision of a judge is the opinion of the judge and not that of the United Kennel Club. CHAPTER 1. GENERAL RULES Section 1. Governing Rules. UKC licensed events are governed by UKC rules, classifications, and point systems. The entry form signed by the exhibitor states that the exhibitor is familiar with the UKC rules and regulations. Every exhibitor is expected to know the rules before competing and to be ready and able to abide by them. Section 2. Jurisdiction. All UKC licensed Obedience trials shall be governed by the Official UKC Obedience Rulebook and the Offi- cial UKC Rules for All-Breed Events and Misconduct & Discipline Guidelines. The awarding of UKC Championship points and titles issued by the United Kennel Club are uniform and are not given on a local or geographical basis. Section 3. Licenses. Any club approved by UKC that meets the program’s requirements may be granted a license to offer All-Breed Obedience trials. Single breed or group clubs may choose to offer Obedience trials for their breed or group only. UKC reserves the right to grant, withhold, or revoke event licenses at its own discretion. Section 4. Conduct. UKC exhibitors and spectators are expected to display good behavior and good sportsmanship on and off the grounds. Judges, Event Committee members, and host club officers may excuse or bar exhibitors or spectators from the event grounds