Dogs NZ Rally-O Novice Quiz 1

How much do you know about what you (or your furry team mate) can and can't do when competing in Novice A or Novice B? Enjoy!

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* 1. Your dog, Sprint, has never competed in Obedience but is an Agility Champion. Which Novice class/es can you enter?

Novice A only.

Novice B only.

Novice A or Novice B.

Novice A and Novice B.

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* 2. You have entered your first championship Novice class. How many stations can you expect in the course?

10 - 15 stations including "Start" and "Finish".

10 - 15 stations excluding "Start" and "Finish".

12 - 18 stations including "Start" and "Finish".

12 - 18 stations excluding "Start" and "Finish".

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* 3. Rosie has a huge wardrobe of designer collars. Which of these can she wear when competing in Novice?

A hot pink Martingale collar.

A simple bright purple leather collar.

A neon green fabric collar with gold studs.

All of the above (but just one at a time!).

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* 4. You have walked your Novice course and notice that there are 2 stationary signs. Is this acceptable?

Yes. Novice courses must include between 2 and 4 stationary exercises.

Yes. The number of stationary exercises is at the judge's discretion.

No. Novice courses must include between 3 and 6 stationary exercises.

No. Novice courses must include between 3 and 5 stationary exercises.

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* 5. Which of these signs is NOT a Novice sign?

Halt - Down Dog.

Moving Down.

Halt - Down - Walk Around Dog.

(B) and (C)

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* 6. Which of these signs is a Novice sign?

Call Front - Return To Heel.

Off Set Figure 8 - No Distractions.

Circle Left.

All of the above.

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* 7. What is the maximum height for the jump in Novice?

Jump? What jump? There is no jump in Novice.

100 mm.

200 mm.

300 mm.

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* 8. Despite numerous commands to be quiet, Muffle barks loudly the whole away around the Novice course and isn't listening to you at all . How many points can you expect to lose?

None. Dogs are permitted to bark with unlimited enthusiasm.

Three.

Ten.

All your points. Yikes!

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* 9. You need take a couple of steps back at the start of the "Call Front - Finish Left - Forward" sign to help your dog achieve the front present position during your Novice B run. How many points can you expect to lose?

None. You may take several steps backwards.

One for moving your feet.

Ten for completing the station incorrectly.

1 - 10 for handler error.

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* 10. Your dog, Peanut, is the third equal highest qualifier in Novice A. Are you entitled to receive a ribbon for qualifying?

No. Ribbons are only awarded to the highest qualifier.

No. Ribbons are only awarded to the first three place getters.

Yes if your dog is also the third place getter.

Yes if the Region Representative directs the host club to do so.