OBEDIENCE TRIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS (CKC)
11 Novice Intermediate Class
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11.1 Novice Intermediate Class
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11.1.1 - The Novice Intermediate Class is an elective class and earning the title is not a requirement to enter the Open Classes.
11.1.2 - Novice Intermediate Class shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed which has earned the title of Companion Dog, Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog or any Obedience Trial Championship.
11.1.3 - Scores earned by dogs competing in this class are not eligible for High in Trial.
11.1.4 - Dogs in this class may be handled by the owner or any other person.
11.1.5 - A person may enter more than one dog in this class.
11.1.6 - The same handler must handle each dog in all 6 exercises.
11.2 Tests, Order of Judging and Scores
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The tests, order of judging and scores for a perfect performance shall be:
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(a) Heel Free and Figure 8 (40 points)
(b) Stand for Examination (30 points)
(c) Drop from Heel (35 points)
(d) Recall holding dumbbell (30 points)
(e) Recall over High Jump holding dumbbell (40 points)
(f) Recall Over Broad Jump (25 points)
11.3 Novice Intermediate Title (C.D.I.)
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11.3.1 - The CKC will permit the use of the letters C.D.I., signifying Companion Dog Intermediate, to be used in connection with and after the name of each dog, which has met the requirements for that title as hereinafter provided.
11.3.2 - To be permitted to use the title Companion Dog Intermediate a dog must:
(a) be registered with the CKC, or have an Event Registration Number (ERN), or a Performance Event Number (PEN) or if listed in the miscellaneous list a Miscellaneous Certification Number (MCN).
(b) earn a qualifying score of more than 50% of the available points in each of the six (6) exercises and a total score of 170 or more points in the Novice Intermediate Class at three (3) obedience trials held under these regulations
(c) earn three (3) qualifying scores under at least two (2) different judges in the Novice Intermediate Class.
11.3.3 - When the foregoing requirements for the title Companion Dog Intermediate are fully met, the owner (who must be recorded as owner in the records of the CKC) shall be entitled to a certificate issued by the CKC certifying that the title has been earned at approved trials held under CKC regulations.
11.4 Heel Free and the Figure 8
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11.4.1 - The principal features are the same as in the Novice Heel On Leash exercise.
11.4.2 - The orders and scoring for this exercise shall be the same as for the Heel on leash and Figure 8 in Novice except that it is performed off leash.
11.4.3 - All penalties listed under the Novice Heel On Leash shall apply.
11.5 Stand for Examination
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11.5.1 - The principal features are the same as in the Novice Stand for Examination exercise.
11.5.2 - The orders and scoring for this exercise shall be the same as for the Stand for Examination in Novice except the judge will approach from the front to examine the dog as in conformation, except that the judge shall not open the dog’s mouth or touch the dog’s testicles or tail.
11.5.3 - All penalties listed under the Novice Stand for Examination shall apply.
11.6 Drop from Heel
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11.6.1 - The principal features of this exercise are the heeling of the dog as described for the Heel Free Exercise, that the dog immediately respond to the handler’s command and/or signal to drop, that the dog stays where left and comes promptly to the handler when called.
11.6.2 - The orders for this exercise are: “Forward,” “Drop your dog,” “Leave your dog,” Call your dog,” “Finish,” and ” Exercise finished.”
11.6.3 - The handler will stand with his dog sitting in heel position at a point indicated by the judge. On the judge’s order, the handler will command or signal the dog to heel and walk forward at a normal pace. After the handler has proceeded about 6.10m (20’), on the judge’s order, the handler will command and/or signal the dog to drop. On further order from the judge, the handler will give the dog the command and/or signal to stay in the down position. The handler will then walk to the end of the ring, turn to face the dog and stand with his arms and hands hanging naturally at his sides. On the judge’s order or signal, the handler will command or signal the dog to come and complete the exercise as in the Novice Recall Exercise.
11.6.4 - A non-qualifying score shall be given to any dog which anticipates the drop, does not drop completely to the down position on a single command and/or signal, or for a dog that does not remain in the down position until called or signalled to come.
11.6.5 - Substantial or minor deductions, depending on the circumstances, shall be made for a slow response to the handler’s command and/or signal to drop or for delay or slowness in response to the recall.
11.6.6 - All penalties listed under the Novice Recall and Heel Free Exercises shall also apply.
11.7 Recall Holding the Dumbbell
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11.7.1 - The principal features of this exercise are that the dog takes the dumbbell, stays where left, and comes promptly to the handler with the dumbbell when called.
11.7.2 - The orders for this exercise are: "Give the dumbbell," "Leave your dog," " Call your dog," "Take it," "Finish" and "Exercise finished."
11.7.3 - On the judge's order, the handler, while standing with the dog sitting in heel position, holding the dumbbell directly in front of the dog, will command the dog to take the dumbbell. On further order from the judge, the handler will give the dog the command and/or signal to stay in the sitting position. The handler will then walk about 12.19m (40'), turn to face the dog and stand with his arms and hands hanging naturally at his sides. On the judge's order or signal, the handler will call or signal the dog which should come straight in at a brisk pace and sit straight in front of the handler holding the dumbbell, without unnecessary mouthing or playing, close enough so that he can readily touch the dog's head without excessive bending or stretching or moving either foot. On the judge's order to take it, the handler will give a command and will take the dumbbell. The finish will be executed as in the novice recall.
11.7.4 - A non-qualifying score shall be given to any dog which fails to take the dumbbell on the first command or signal, or fails to give up the dumbbell.
11.7.5 - Substantial or minor deductions, depending on the circumstances, shall be made for mouthing, playing with or dropping the dumbbell or for the handler having to stretch forward to take the dumbbell.
11.7.6 All penalties listed under the Novice Recall shall also apply.
11.8 Recall Over High Jump Holding the Dumbbell
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11.8.1 - The principal features of this exercise are that the dog takes the dumbbell, stays where left, jumps the high jump and comes promptly to the handler with the dumbbell when called.
11.8.2 - The orders for this exercise are: “Give the dumbbell,” “Leave your dog,” ” Call your dog,” “Take it,” “Finish” and “Exercise finished.”
11.8.3 - The Recall Over High Jump Holding the Dumbbell is executed in the same manner as the Recall Hold- ing the Dumbbell except that the dog must jump the high jump. The handler must stand a minimum of 2.44m (8’) from the high jump and walk around the jump to a position in the center of and a distance of at least 2.44m (8’) beyond the jump and turn to face the dog and stand with his arms and hands hanging naturally at his sides. The high jump shall be as nearly as possible the height of the dog at the withers. (See Appendix “F” for a list of breed and age exceptions, and Appendix “G” for measurements.)
11.8.4 - The judge and handler are responsible for making sure the dog jumps the correct height.
11.8.5 - A non-qualifying score shall be given to any dog which fails to go over the high jump on the first command or signal, climbs the jump or uses the top of the jump as an aid in going over.
11.8.6 - Substantial or minor deductions shall be given, depending on the circumstances, for the dog touching the jump.
11.8.7 - All penalties listed under the Novice Recall and Novice Intermediate Recall Holding the Dumbbell shall also apply.
11.9 Recall Over Broad Jump
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11.9.1 - The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stays where left and jumps promptly on command or signal.
11.9.2 - The orders for this exercise are: "Leave your dog","Send your dog", "Finish" and "Exercise finished".
11.9.3 - The handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel position at least 2.44m (8') from the jump.The jump shall be spaced so as to cover a distance equal to twice the height of the high jump, as set for the particular dog, with the low side of each hurdle and the lowest hurdle nearest the dog. (See Appendix “F” for a list of breed and age exceptions, and Appendix “G” for measurements.).
11.9.4 - On the judge's order, the handler will give the dog the command and/or signal to stay and walk around the jump to a position in the center of and a distance of at least 2.44m (8') beyond the jump and turn to face the dog and stand with his arms and hands hanging naturally at his sides. On the judge's order, the handler will give the command or signal to jump and the dog will clear the entire width of the broad jump without touching it and without further command or signal, return to a sitting position straight in front of the handler. The finish will be executed as in the Novice Recall.
11.9.5 - A non-qualifying score shall be given to any dog which fails to stay until commanded or signaled to jump, is given a second command to stay after the handler leaves, refuses to jump on the first command or signal, walks over any part of the jump, or fails to clear the full distance.
11.9.6 - Substantial or minor deductions shall be given, depending on the circumstances, for touching the jump.
11.9.7 - All penalties listed under the Novice Recall shall also apply.
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