Dogs NZ Rally-O Notification Items August 2018

How well do you know the Dogs NZ Notification items that should come into effect on 1st January 2019? Try this little quiz. Don't forget to read the Notification Items in conjunction with the current Dog Obedience Regulations. If you have misplaced the Notification Items document, it can be found here: https://dogobedience.dogsnz.org.nz/voting%20and%20discussion%20items/

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* 1. In what order are dogs to be judged in Rally-O Advanced and Excellent classes?

In jump height, from low to high, where practicable.

In jump height, from high to low, where practicable.

In catalogue order where practicable.

In any order that the judge decides.

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* 2. What is the correct title for a dog that achieves Grand Champion status in Rally-O?

Rally-O Supreme Champion.

Rally-O Grand Champion.

Grand Rally-O Champion.

Platinum Rally-O Champion.

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* 3. For dogs working towards Rally-O Championship titles, their Advanced B and Excellent B qualification combinations must be gained at...

The same event.

The same day.

The same trial.

The same calendar year.

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* 4. What is the correct name for Ribbon Trials for Rally-O?

Ribbon Trials are not regulated.

Ribbon Rally-O Trial.

Rally-O Ribbon Trial

Whatever the host club decides.

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* 5. When can Rally-O judges NOT give verbal or written feedback to competitors?

During the course of a class.

During the course of an event.

Judges can give feedback whenever they want.

Judges cannot give feedback to competitors at all.

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* 6. How is the About Turn Right sign performed?

The dog makes a 180 degree turn to the right.

The handler makes a 180 degree turn to the right.

The team makes a 180 degree turn to the right.

The handler can do this exercise however they want.

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* 7. Where can the side step be performed for the Moving Side Step Right sign?

Wherever the handler wants.

Wherever the judge decides.

Only in front of the sign

Either just past the sign or in front of the sign.

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* 8. Must the judge advise competitors where to enter and exit the Offset Figure 8 and Double Offset Figure 8 exercises?

Yes.

No.

The judge can decide on the day.

The competitor can perform these exercises however they want.

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* 9. How many sign holders must a host club provide for each Rally-O course?

22.

24.

26.

28.

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* 10. Rally-O competitors will be penalised if they or their dog...

Touch any equipment excepting items that are used as measurement markers (or dog tails touching equipment).

Touch any equipment at all.

Rattle or tick the jump rail.

There are no penalties for touching equipment.