Dogs NZ Rally-O Encore Class

How much do you know about Rally-O Encore Class?

Rally-O Encore is a new Championship class. Test your knowledge of what is required. Have fun!

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* 1. Your club is very excited about the new Encore class and is keen to run it at its next Rally-O show. How many Encore classes can they hold over the weekend?

One for each event.

One for each judge.

One for each day.

One for the weekend.

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* 2. You are organising stewards for your next Rally-O show. How many time stewards will you need for each Encore class that you run?

None! Encore is not timed.

One to save the judge having to do it themselves.

Two just in case one of the stop watches has a technical failure.

You only need a time steward if two or more competitors obtain the same points and they agree to have a run-off.

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* 3. You are setting up a practise Encore course at your club. Which of the following signs can you NOT use?

Down While Heeling

Call Front - Return To Heel

Jump

All of the above

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* 4. Your young dog has her RN title. Can you enter her in Encore?

Yes as long as she achieved the title prior to midnight of the closing entry date. There are no other requirements.

Yes as long as she achieved the title AND was awarded at least one Rally-O Advanced qualifying certificate prior to midnight of the closing entry date. There are no other requirements.

Yes as long as she achieved the title AND was awarded at least one Rally-O Advanced qualifying certificate prior to midnight of the closing entry date AND is over one year of age. There are no other requirements.

No. The dog must have been awarded its Rally-O Advanced title prior to midnight of the closing entry date.

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* 5. You are ready to go! Where do you leave the leash when competing in Encore?

Outside the ring. Your dog is expected to be under total verbal control at all times in this class.

Placed completely inside your pocket. Make sure that your dog can't see it.

Left with the judge.

Placed in a bucket, on a table or on a chair inside the ring.

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* 6. The judge has told you that she is ready. When does judging start?

As soon as you enter the ring.

As soon as the judge says "forward".

As soon as you pass the Start sign.

As soon as you get to the Lead sign.

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* 7. Oops! You have made a few mistakes. After how many separate retries will the judge stop judging?

None! You have to get it right the first time.

One. We don't expect perfection so we give you two opportunities to get it right.

Two. Sorry but you won't have enough points to qualify.

You can retry as many times as you like so that you get it right.

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* 8. You have rocked the course. You are now at the Wait sign and have attached your dog's leash to their collar. How long will you wait before the judge says "Exercise finished"?

The exercise is finished as soon as you attach the leash and stand upright.

The call will come from the judge after 5 seconds.

The call will come from the judge after 15 seconds.

The call will come from the judge after 30 seconds.

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* 9. Your dog qualifies in its very first Championship Encore class. Go you! What can you expect to receive to acknowledge the result?

A big flash ribbon, a prize and a smart Dogs NZ certificate.

A big flash ribbon and a smart Dogs NZ certificate. Prizes are not allowed.

A smart Dogs NZ qualifying certificate. Ribbons and prizes are not allowed.

Nothing. This class is is just to raise funds for clubs.

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* 10. You have entered several Encore classes and have got quite a few qualifying certificates. Congratulations Team! How many qualifying certificates do you need to apply for your dog's Rally-O Encore Bronze title?

Three qualifying certificates of 95 or greater under a minimum of two separate judges.

Three qualifying certificates of 98 or greater under a minimum of two separate judges.

Five qualifying certificates of 95 or greater under a minimum of two separate judges.

Five qualifying certificates of 98 or greater under a minimum of two separate judges.