IRO Mantrailing - Exercises of obedience (UO) and dexterity (GW)

Execution and evaluation of obedience and dexterity

General regulations:

Evaluations for performances may only be done in accordance with the criteria as set forth by these test rules and are noted in grades and points. The grades and related points must reflect the execution of the exercise.

At events where rankings are given, the highest scores in the phase A (nose work) before B (UO/GW) are decisive.

Only total points are awarded for the final score. This, however, does not mean that partial scores may not be given for individual exercises. If the end result does not add up to a round score, this score will be rounded up or down considering the overall impression of the phase.

A test is considered passed if the D achieves a minimum of 70% of the possible overall points in each phase.

The national rules are valid in regard to documenting the final test results as correct.

Please take into consideration that if a continuous mistake is made during the entire work (e.g. sitting crooked in the GS) is not too strongly weighed in each exercise. The mistake may also be mentioned in the critique in regard to the overall impression and taken into consideration.

Total score key / Total ratings see more details in the PDF - click here

Evaluation of the dog handler and dog

General - DH: - the behaviour of the DH
- the team work
- sportsmanship are considered in the evaluation
A splayed stance of the DH is generally faulty and devalues the respective exercise.

General - D:

Joy to work, handling, directability, mobility, fitness, endurance, and the overall picture.

Beginning and end of exercises

Every exercise in UO/GW begins and ends in the GS at the directive of the TJ.
In the GS, the D sits close and straight to the left side of the DH so that the shoulder of the D is at close to the knee of the DH. Non- compliance results in devaluation.
If the DH leaves his position during an exercise without permission from the TJ or in spite of the exercise not allowing it, the exercise is devalued accordingly.
The D has to carry out the exercises happily and quickly.
The D has to execute every start GS and every halt independently without AC/VC.
In Dexterity, generally all exercises begin with the GS approx. 2 steps in front of the obstacle and ends in the GS behind the obstacle as long as nothing else is described in the exercise itself.
Praising the D briefly after ending an exercise is permitted.
When having the D go into the GS from the sit in front, the D may assume the sitting position of the GS directly or close to the DH.
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