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WABA OB1 (OBEDIENCE TITLE)
THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES ARE TO BE PERFORMED BY ALL DOGS WISHING TO OBTAIN AN OB1 CERTIFICATION
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The following exercise will be performed by all dogs wishing to obtain their OB1. Dogs performing the OB1 must be at least 12 months of age.
All dogs will wear either a fur saver or choke chain with leash attached to the dead ring. All leashes and collars must be inspected by a WABA official prior to test.
Each individual exercise begins and ends with the basic position (dog at a sit at left of handler's side). The judge will signal handler to begin and if requested judge will call out instructions during test.
EXERCISE 1 - Heeling on leash
From the basic position handler gives "heel" command. Handler and dog walk straight ahead a minimum of 40 paces (without stopping) execute an about turn and continue back a minimum of 10 paces at a normal pace. Then, without stopping, handler changes pace, first fast for a min. of 10 paces followed by a min. of 10 paces slow, with no normal paces in between. Dog and handler then proceed at normal pace for 10 paces and execute a right turn, followed by 10 paces then another right turn, followed by 10 paces and an about turn (left) after which the handler halts. Dog shall automatically sit at all halts, while remaining at handler's left side, its shoulder even with the handlers knee. The leash should be held in left hand and be SLACK AT ALL TIMES. Excessive corrections will be deemed grounds for disqualification.
EXERCISE 2 - Heeling through a group
At judge's order, handler heels forward another ten paces, makes a left turn and walks through a group of no less than 4 people, halting in the middle of group. Members will be asked to calmly move in and crowd the dog while dog and handler maintain the basic position. At judge's discretion handler may be asked to heel in a figure 8 pattern around the group. Judge will then dismiss the group.
EXERCISE 3 - Sit in motion
From the starting point, with the dog in the basic position, the handler walks straight ahead, dog heeling, a minimum of 10 paces and gives "sit" command, drops leash and without stopping, changing pace or looking back, continues forward another 30 paces, halts and turns to face the dog. At judge's order handler returns to dog, resumes basic position and returns with the dog to where the exercise began.
EXERCISE 4 - Down in motion with recall
From basic position dog and handler walk straight ahead a minimum of 10 paces, handler gives "down" command, upon which the dog should quickly lie down. Handler continues without stopping for another 30 paces, stops and turns facing the dog. Double commands, changing pace or looking back, are deemed handler help and will result in point deductions. At judge's signal handler recalls dog. Dog should run to handler, sit directly in front and pause before returning to heel position.
EXERCISE 5 - Long down
At judge's direction handler will be asked to heel the dog to a designated area where the dog will be put on a long down. Handler will then be directed out of sight of the downed dog for a min. of 60 seconds. Upon completion handler will return to the dog and heel back to the starting spot.
EXERCISE 6 - Heeling past staked out dog
At judge's direction handler will be asked to heel dog past another staked out dog (reasonable distance). Ideally, dog should remain passive.
EXERCISE 7 - Greeting a stranger
At direction of judge, handler and dog will be asked to heel up to a stranger who will greet and shake the hand of handler. Dog should remain focused but passive.
Any portion of the test can be performed off leash but the leash must be removed prior to the start the exercise. Dogs being tested will not be judged by competition standards (i.e. Schutzhund, French Ring and KNPV). Judges will be looking for control in a practical situation. Excessive corrections from handler will be deemed grounds for disqualification.
THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES ARE TO BE PERFORMED BY ALL DOGS WISHING TO OBTAIN AN OB1 CERTIFICATION
Any Queries please contact us....
The following exercise will be performed by all dogs wishing to obtain their OB1. Dogs performing the OB1 must be at least 12 months of age.
All dogs will wear either a fur saver or choke chain with leash attached to the dead ring. All leashes and collars must be inspected by a WABA official prior to test.
Each individual exercise begins and ends with the basic position (dog at a sit at left of handler's side). The judge will signal handler to begin and if requested judge will call out instructions during test.
EXERCISE 1 - Heeling on leash
From the basic position handler gives "heel" command. Handler and dog walk straight ahead a minimum of 40 paces (without stopping) execute an about turn and continue back a minimum of 10 paces at a normal pace. Then, without stopping, handler changes pace, first fast for a min. of 10 paces followed by a min. of 10 paces slow, with no normal paces in between. Dog and handler then proceed at normal pace for 10 paces and execute a right turn, followed by 10 paces then another right turn, followed by 10 paces and an about turn (left) after which the handler halts. Dog shall automatically sit at all halts, while remaining at handler's left side, its shoulder even with the handlers knee. The leash should be held in left hand and be SLACK AT ALL TIMES. Excessive corrections will be deemed grounds for disqualification.
EXERCISE 2 - Heeling through a group
At judge's order, handler heels forward another ten paces, makes a left turn and walks through a group of no less than 4 people, halting in the middle of group. Members will be asked to calmly move in and crowd the dog while dog and handler maintain the basic position. At judge's discretion handler may be asked to heel in a figure 8 pattern around the group. Judge will then dismiss the group.
EXERCISE 3 - Sit in motion
From the starting point, with the dog in the basic position, the handler walks straight ahead, dog heeling, a minimum of 10 paces and gives "sit" command, drops leash and without stopping, changing pace or looking back, continues forward another 30 paces, halts and turns to face the dog. At judge's order handler returns to dog, resumes basic position and returns with the dog to where the exercise began.
EXERCISE 4 - Down in motion with recall
From basic position dog and handler walk straight ahead a minimum of 10 paces, handler gives "down" command, upon which the dog should quickly lie down. Handler continues without stopping for another 30 paces, stops and turns facing the dog. Double commands, changing pace or looking back, are deemed handler help and will result in point deductions. At judge's signal handler recalls dog. Dog should run to handler, sit directly in front and pause before returning to heel position.
EXERCISE 5 - Long down
At judge's direction handler will be asked to heel the dog to a designated area where the dog will be put on a long down. Handler will then be directed out of sight of the downed dog for a min. of 60 seconds. Upon completion handler will return to the dog and heel back to the starting spot.
EXERCISE 6 - Heeling past staked out dog
At judge's direction handler will be asked to heel dog past another staked out dog (reasonable distance). Ideally, dog should remain passive.
EXERCISE 7 - Greeting a stranger
At direction of judge, handler and dog will be asked to heel up to a stranger who will greet and shake the hand of handler. Dog should remain focused but passive.
Any portion of the test can be performed off leash but the leash must be removed prior to the start the exercise. Dogs being tested will not be judged by competition standards (i.e. Schutzhund, French Ring and KNPV). Judges will be looking for control in a practical situation. Excessive corrections from handler will be deemed grounds for disqualification.