Rules of the Game: Q9 2009

In AKC, a 2Q or Double Q (Double Qualify) is earned by qualifying in an Excellent B Standard Agility run and an Excellent B Jumpers with Weaves run on the same day. How many 2Qs are required to achieve a MACH (Master Agility Champion) Title?

a. 3
b. 20
c. 5
d. 10

Table Countdown

The judge's count for table performance typically goes, "Five... and... four... and... three... and... two... and... one... and... Go." If your dog leaves the table before the judge finishes the word "Go." you have not completed the obstacle properly. The faults you earn will not be worth the split second you think you're saving. It's in your best interest to wait until the countdown is complete.

Rules of the Game: Q8 2009

What does the NADAC term NATCH stand for?

a. North American Trial Champion
b. NADAC Agility Trial Course Handler
c. NADAC Agility Trial Champion
d. Novice Agility Trial Champion

Rules of the Game: Q7 2009

Only one of the following organizations requires your dog touch the contact zone on the UP ramp of the A-frame and Dogwalk. Which one is it?

a. CPE
b. NADAC
c. USDAA
d. AKC
e. DOCNA

Watch those Wings

It's easy to forget to practice jumps with wings, because they are bit more complicated to construct. Yet, 50% of jumps in an AKC course must be wing jumps. Wings are only 18 - 24" wide, but they do alter the way you handle jumps. If your dog has never been exposed to wings, he may be completely confused on initial introduction -- wondering if he should jump over the wing parts or run around them. Wings also force the handler to approach a jump at a different angle or distance, further confusing your dog about how to actually complete the obstacle. Make sure to introduce your dog to wing jumps before you encounter them in a competition ring. You'll be glad you did!

Rules of the Game: Q6 2009

What's the name of the USDAA game that incorporates the use of colored flags to indicate the point value of various obstacles on the course?

a. Colors
b. Gamblers
c. Full House
d. Snooker

Rules of the Game: Q5 2009

DOCNA, and other agility organizations, do not permit treats in a competition agility ring. However, treats are permitted...

a. ...in your pockets in the agility ring.
b. ...10' away from the agility ring.
c. ...in your mouth in the agility ring.
d. ...on the fence line of the agility ring.