Obedience
Obedience trials are a sport, and all participants should be guided by the principles of good sportsmanship both in and out of the ring. Obedience trials demonstrate the dog?s ability to follow specified routines in the obedience ring and emphasize the usefulness of the purebred dog as a companion to man. All contestants in a class are required to perform the same exercises in substantially the same way so that the relative quality of the various performances may be compared and scored. The basic objective of obedience trials, however, is to recognize dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs in a manner that will reflect credit on the sport of obedience at all times and under all conditions. The performance of dog and handler in the ring must be accurate and correct according to the Obedience Regulations. It is also essential that the dog demonstrate willingness and enjoyment while it is working and that a smooth and natural handler be given precedence over a handler moving with military precision and using harsh commands.
We have CGC's on all of our dogs, and several Rally Novice titles. We also have several certified to do therapy work. Sound temperament and an ability to work with someone is critical for this to happen.
Here Aladdin is working his "front" position, used often in both Rally O and competition obedience. Many of our dogs are working toward CGC's, Canine Good Citizen certificates. We are also working towards CD's , Companion Dog titles, in competition obedience as well as Rally.
