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Intermediate Agility

I. Conditions

  • The general rules for competition apply to all CKC Events. Please refer to separate publications for more details.
  • During all Intermediate competition, only one command may be used, either visual, verbal, or whistle command. The same style command must be used throughout the entire competition for like exercises. If a different type command is used, it will be considered an additional command, and a point deduction will be made as such.
  • To obtain a title at this level, three passing scores on three separate days are required.
  • Dogs competing at this level will wear either a flat collar, or may compete without a collar. No other type of collar shall be worn.
  • Each dog will start off with 110 total points. The minimum passing score is 90 points. Deductions will be made based on the severity of the error, and in accordance with the current CKC Score Sheet and policies and procedures.
  • The dog must compete off lead and may heel to either side of the handler. Prior to moving to the starting point, the handler will remove the lead and put it away. Once at the start point, he may not touch his dog during any exercise. He may give mild praise between exercises, as long as it does not hinder the trial.
  • “Heel” position consists of the dog’s shoulders at the handler’s legs, with a 1ft. lead way. If a dog falls out of position during the “Heel,” the appropriate points will be deducted.
  • The order in which these tasks are conducted is at the sole discretion of the judge. The judge shall not reveal the course until the handler’s meeting on the day of the trial. It is
    recommended that the judge walk the exhibitors, without their dogs, through the course.
  • The dog must heel off course upon completion of the last obstacle.

TASKS

  • There will be 5 two-way obstacles, 3 one-way obstacles, 1 directed jump, 21 sits, 8 stays, and 10 heels.
  • TWO-WAY OBSTACLES— (10 points each) The two-way obstacles will be: 1 single bar jump; 2 12’ open tunnels; 1 tire jump; 1 broad jump. The two-way obstacles will be negotiated in the following manner: The handler will heel his dog to the marker; on signal from the judge, the handler will leave his dog and position himself at a 90 ° angle to the obstacle; on signal, the handler will command the dog to negotiate the obstacle; once on the other side, the handler may give one command to “place” the dog; on signal, the handler will command his dog to again negotiate the obstacle, and return to the starting marker for that jump. On signal, the handler will return to his dog and heel to the next obstacle.
  • ONE-WAY OBSTACLES— (10 points each) The one-way obstacles will be: 1 double or triple jump; 1 broad jump with a hurdle; 1 “A” Frame. The one-way obstacles will be negotiated in the following manner: The handler will heel his dog to the marker; on signal from the judge, the handler will leave his dog and position himself at a 90° angle to the obstacle; on signal, the handler will command the dog to negotiate the obstacle; once on the other side, the handler may give one command to “place” the dog; on signal, the handler will return to his dog and heel to the next obstacle.
  • DIRECTED JUMP— (10 points) The directed jump will consist of two jumps, similar in nature, set side by side and spaced 10’ apart. The judge will designate a mark directly between the two jumps and 20’ in front of the jumps. Another mark will be directly across from the first mark, but 20’ on the other side of the jumps. The handler will heel his dog to the first mark. On signal, the handler will leave his dog and proceed to the second mark. The handler will turn and face his dog. The judge will signal the handler as to which jump the dog is to negotiate. The handler will command his dog to negotiate the appropriate jump and come directly to the handler and finish. (see diagram on next page)
  • JUMP DIMENSIONS— All jumps will be 48” wide and tall enough to accommodate the dogs being tested. The “A” Frame will be at least 48” wide and not less than 71” and not more than 84” tall. It will be adjustable to at least 2 heights; for dogs under 24” at the withers, the “A” Frame will be set to 58” high at the point; for dogs 24” and taller at the withers, the “A” Frame will be set to 71” high at the point. The tunnel will have a 24” opening and be at least 12’ but not over 15’ in length: The broad jumps will be 48” wide. There will be 2 snares 4” tall, 2 snares 6” tall, 2 snares 8” tall, 1 snare 10” tall. The height for the broad jump with a hurdle will be a broad jump (with equal height snares), equal to the height of the dog at the withers and a hurdle height equal the height of the dog at the withers.

1st marker—dog stays

Jumps

Handler turns and faces dog

Diagram #1 — Directed Jump Layout

CKC Jump Height for Precision Agility

For all Intermediate-level and higher agility, unless otherwise noted, the jump requirements will be as follows:

  • The length for the broad jumps will be twice the dogs height at the withers, not to exceed 72”
  • The minimum height for any high jump will be 8”
  • The maximum height for any high jump will be 36”
  • The jump height will be one and one-half times the dogs height at the withers except as noted.
  • The following dogs will only be required to jump their height at the withers:
  • All molosser-type breeds
  • Mastiffs (all types)
  • Cane Corso
  • Presa Canario
  • Rottweiler
  • Great Dane
  • Chow Chow
  • Akitas
  • Otterhounds

 

CONTINENTAL KENNEL CLUB PEFORMANCE

CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

 

CKC offers two different options to achieve Performance Championship Titles. The first option is to earn a championship in one of the individual disciplines. If you choose this option, you can obtain a CKC Championship in Obedience (OBCh), Agility (AGCh), or Tracking (TRCh) by first successfully completing the Advanced title in that discipline. Then you must obtain 10 more passing scores in that discipline, competing at the advanced level. A dog may compete no more than twice on any event in one day.

CKC also offers a more rounded series of Championships called “Performance Championships.” To obtain a Novice Performance Championship (NCh), the dog must obtain a Novice level 3 title in all three levels of the Novice Performance disciplines (obedience, agility and tracking). To obtain an Intermediate Performance Championship (ICh), the dog must obtain the Intermediate titles in all three of the Intermediate Performance disciplines (obedience, agility and tracking) . To obtain an Advanced Performance Championship (ACh), the dog must obtain the Advanced titles in all three of the Advanced Performance disciplines (obedience, agility and tracking). To obtain a Master Championship (MCh), a dog must pass the Master’s Performance Program three times, at no less than three trials, on at least three separate days.

 

For information on competing or hosting events contact

CKC Events Department at 1-888-CKC– 8042 or visit us at WWW.CKCUSA.COM

 

Continental Kennel Club, Inc. reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.

 

© 2006 Continental Kennel Club, Inc. All rights reserved

 

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