OBEDIENCE TRIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS (CKC)
12 OPEN CLASS
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12.1 Open A
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12.1.1 - The Open A Class shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed which has earned the title of C.D. but has not earned the title of C.D.X.
12.1.2 - The handler of any dog in this class must be the owner or a member of their immediate families.
12.1.3 - Only one dog per handler is allowed in this class, and that person must handle the dog in all exercises.
12.1.4 - Any person who has trained or exhibited a dog that has earned a U.D. title may not handle a dog in this class.
12.1.5 - A dog which has earned its C.D.X. title is not eligible for entry in this class but may be entered in the Open B Class.
12.1.6 - When a dog is wrongfully entered in this class, any score awarded will be cancelled.
12.2 Open B
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12.2.1 - The Open B Class shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed which has earned the title of C.D.
12.2.2 - Dogs which have earned the title of C.D.X. or U.D. must enter in the Open B Class.
12.2.3 - Dogs in this class may be handled by the owner or any other person.
12.2.4 - A person may enter or handle more than one dog in this class.
12.2.5 - The same handler must handle each dog in all 7 exercises unless he has 2 or more dogs entered. In such case, he must have an additional handler for each extra dog when they are judged together in the Group Exercises.
12.2.6 - No dog may be entered in both the Open A and Open B classes at any one trial.
12.2.7 - A dog eligible for entry in the Utility Class at any obedience trial held under these rules is also eligible for entry in the Open Class B at the same trial.
12.2.8 - Prior to the start of judging, the judge will decide the order of exercises to be performed. This order will not be disclosed to exhibitors until it is posted at ring side, approximately 30 minutes before the start of the class. In future assignments, judges are required to alternate the six orders of exercises so that each set will be used approximately the same number of times.
12.3 Tests, Order of Judging & Scores for Open A
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12.3.1 - The tests, order of judging, and scores for a perfect performance shall be:
(a) Heel Free and Figure Eight (40 points)
(b) Drop on Recall (30 points)
(c) Retrieve on Flat (25 points)
(d) Retrieve over High Jump (35 points)
(e) Broad Jump (20 points)
(f) Long Sit (25 points)
(g) Long Down (25 points)
Maximum Total Score (200 points)
12.4 Tests, Order of Judging & Scores for Open B
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12.4.1 - The tests, order of judging, and scores for a perfect performance shall be:
OPEN 1
(a) Heel Free and Figure Eight (40 points)
(b) Drop on Recall (30 points)
(c) Retrieve on Flat (25 points)
(d) Retrieve over High Jump (35 points)
(e) Broad Jump (20 points)
(f) Long Sit (25 points)
(g) Long Down (25 points)
OPEN 2
(a) Broad Jump (20 points)
(b) Retrieve over High Jump (35 points)
(c) Retrieve on Flat (25 points)
(d) Drop on Recall (30 points)
(e) Figure Eight and Heel Free (40 points)
(f) Long Sit (25 points)
(g) Long Down (25 points)
OPEN 3
(a) Retrieve on Flat (25 points)
(b) Drop on Recall (30 points)
(c) Retrieve over High Jump (35 points)
(d) Broad Jump (20 points)
(e) Figure Eight and Heel Free (40 points)
(f) Long Sit (25 points)
(g) Long Down (25 points)
OPEN 4
(a) Drop on Recall (30 points)
(b) Heel Free and Figure Eight (40 points)
(c) Retrieve over High Jump (35 points)
(d) Broad Jump (20 points)
(e) Retrieve on Flat (25 points)
(f) Long Sit (25 points)
(g) Long Down (25 points)
OPEN 5
(a) Retrieve over High Jump (35 points)
(b) Drop on Recall (30 points)
(c) Figure Eight and Heel Free (40 points)
(d) Retrieve on Flat (25 points)
(e) Broad Jump (20 points)
(f) Long Sit (25 points)
(g) Long Down (25 points)
OPEN 6
(a) Broad Jump (20 points)
(b) Figure Eight and Heel Free (40 points)
(c) Drop on Recall (30 points)
(d) Retrieve over High Jump (35 points)
(e) Retrieve on Flat (25 points)
(f) Long Sit (25 points)
(g) Long Down (25 points)
12.5 Companion Dog Excellent Title (C.D.X.)
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12.5.1 - The CKC will permit the use of the letters C.D.X., signifying Companion Dog Excellent, to be used in connection with and after the name of each dog that has met the requirements for that title as hereinafter provided.
12.5.2 - To be permitted to use the title Companion Dog Excellent 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 seven (7) exercises and a total score of 170 or more points in the Open A or B 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 Open A and/or B class.
12.5.3 - When the foregoing requirements for the title of Companion Dog Excellent 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.
12.6 Heel Free & Figure 8
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12.6.1 - The principal features are the same as in the Novice Heel On Leash exercise.
12.6.2 - 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.
12.6.3 - All penalties listed under the Novice Heel On Leash shall apply.
12.7 Drop On Recall
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12.7.1 - The principal features of this exercise, in addition to those listed in the Novice Recall, are that the dog immediately respond to the handler’s command or signal to drop, and remain in the down position until called or signaled to come.
12.7.2 - The orders for this exercise are: “Leave your dog,” “Call your dog,” “Drop your dog,” “Call your dog,” “Finish,” “Exercise finished.”
12.7.3 - On the judge’s order, the handler will give his dog the command and/or signal to stay in the sitting position, leave the dog, and walk about 12.19m (40’), turn and face the dog. On order or signal from the judge, the handler will call or signal the dog which must come straight in at a brisk pace. While the dog is in motion, on the judge’s signal, the handler will command or signal the dog to drop. Upon further order or signal from the judge, the handler will call or signal the dog to come.The dog will complete the exercise as in Novice Recall.
12.7.4 - The dog will be judged on the promptness of its response to the command or signal to drop.
12.7.5 - A non-qualifying score shall be given any dog which anticipates the drop, does not drop completely to the down position on a single command or signal, or for a dog that drops but does not remain down until called or signaled to come.
12.7.6 - Substantial or minor deductions, depending on the circumstances shall be made for slow response to the handler’s command or signal to drop, or for delay or slowness in response to either of the recalls.
12.7.7 - All penalties listed under the Novice Recall shall also apply.
12.8 Retrieve On Flat
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12.8.1 - The principal features of this exercise are that the dog retrieves the dumbbell on command or signal and returns it to the handler.
12.8.2 - The orders for this exercise are “Throw it,” “Send your dog,” “Take it,” “Finish,” “Exercise finished.”
12.8.3 - The dumbbell shall have a single bar and be made of any rigid or hard material other than metal and must be approved by the judge. It may be painted or varnished but shall have no decorations or attachments. The size of the dumbbell shall be proportionate to the size of the dog.
12.8.4 - On the judge’s order, the handler will give a command and/or signal to the dog to stay in the sitting position and throw the dumbbell at least 6.10m (20’). On the judge’s order, the handler will give a command or signal to the dog to retrieve.The dog should go to retrieve the dumbbell at a brisk pace, return smartly and sit in front of the handler holding the dumbbell, without unnecessary mouthing or playing. 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.
12.8.5 - If the dumbbell is thrown unsatisfactorily, the judge may require a re-throw.
12.8.6 - A non-qualifying score shall be given to any dog which fails to go out on the first command or signal, fails to retrieve, goes to retrieve before the command or signal is given, or fails to give up the dumbbell.
12.8.7 - Substantial or minor deductions, depending on the circumstances, shall be made for slowness in going out or returning, slowness in picking up the dumb- bell, mouthing or playing with the dumbbell, dropping the dumbbell, or reluctance to release the dumbbell to the handler.
12.8.8 - All penalties listed under the Novice Recall shall also apply.
12.9 Retrieve Over High Jump
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12.9.1 - The principal features of this exercise are that the dog, on command or signal, jump the high jump, retrieve the dumbbell and return over the jump to the handler.
12.9.2 - The orders for this exercise are “Throw it,” “Send your dog,” “Take it,” “Finish,” “Exercise finished.”
12.9.3 - The Retrieve Over High Jump is executed in the same manner as the Retrieve On Flat, except that the dog must jump the high jump. The handler must stand a minimum of 2.44m (8’) from the high jump and remain in the same position throughout the exercise. The dumbbell must be thrown a distance of at least 2.44m (8’) beyond the jump. 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.).
12.9.4 - The judge and handler are responsible for making sure the dog jumps the correct height.
12.9.5 - A non-qualifying score shall be given any dog which fails to go out over the high jump on the first command or signal, climbs the jump, uses the top of the jump as an aid in going over, or fails to return over the jump.
12.9.6 - Substantial or minor deductions shall be given, depending on the circumstances for touching the jump.
12.9.7 - All penalties listed under the Retrieve on Flat shall also apply.
12.10 Broad Jump
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12.10.1 - The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stay where left and jump promptly on command or signal.
12.10.2 - The orders for this exercise are “Leave your dog,” “Send your dog,” “Finish,” “Exercise finished.”
12.10.3 - 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.).
12.10.4 - On the judge’s order, the handler will give the dog the command and/or signal to stay and walk to a position facing the right side of the jump about 61 cm (2’) from the jump, and within the range of the first and last hurdle. On the judge’s order, the handler will give the command or signal to jump and the dog should 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 handler shall change position while the dog is in mid-air by executing a right turn.The finish will be executed as in the Novice Recall.
12.10.5 - A non-qualifying score shall be given 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, fails to clear the full distance.
12.10.6 - Substantial or minor deductions shall be given, depending on the circumstances, for the handler standing too close to the jump, not turning while the dog is in midair or for the dog touching the jump or a poor return.
12.10.7 - All penalties listed under the Novice Recall shall also apply.
12.11 Group Sit & Down Exercises
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12.11.1 - The principal features and deductions are the same as for the Novice Group Sit & Down Exercises.
12.11.2 - The orders for these exercises are “Sit your dogs,” or “Down your dogs”, “Leave your dogs,” “Back to your dogs,” “Exercise finished.”
12.11.3 - The Long Sit and Long Down exercises in the Open Classes are performed in the same manner as in the Novice Classes, except that after leaving their dogs the handlers must immediately leave the ring and go to a place designated by the judge out of sight of their dogs, where they must remain until 3 minutes has passed. On the judge’s order the handlers will return to the ring and line up opposite their dogs and on further order, return to their dogs as in Novice.
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