OBEDIENCE WITH ELLEN

  Is everyone ready!?  This session we will be seeing new-to-you students in each of the classes. WELCOME ! We most likely will be working at different levels within each class. So everyone bring your sense of humor. FORMS If I don't have your waiver on file please bring it along with vaccination proof from your vet (Erica and Libby). WAIVER HERE PAYMENT IS DUE THE FIRST DAY: Members $50 and Non-Members $100 By Cash or Check - sorry no credit cards. EQUIPMENT Dog (LOL) Treats - Soft Small Able to eat fast. Bring A BUNCH - better to have too many than not enough. Examples -  String Cheese.  Hot Dogs (cut VERY small and cooked).   Over-Cooked Turkey Bacon 6 Foot Leash. Open Students may prefer 4 Foot Leash in addition. Collar on Dog -  Any good fitting collar that is on the neck.  Prongs are fine. Utilize with a secondary collar. No E-Collars. No Gentle Leaders No Harnesses. OPEN CLASS ONLY - Dumbell SEE YOU ALL ON  NOVEMBER 13   20...

  FROM  AKC® OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS CHAPTER 2 Regulations for Performance and Judging Judging Standards and Procedures  For your viewing pleasure --- I present to you the rules in regard to Leash & Collar! Also --- Crib Notes from yours truly. Enjoy ! Section 16. Use of Leash.   All dogs must be kept on a leash except when in the obedience ring, warm-up ring or exercise area and must be brought into and taken out of the ring on leash.  Leashes must be clipped to the collar when dogs are brought in for classes requiring an on-leash exercise, a group exercise and awards.  This pertains to the Novice and Beginner Novice Classes for the individual Class Runs. ALL CLASSES - when they pin awards - you need to bring the dog in with the leash clipped onto the collar  In a class where a leash is not required for the performance of the individual exercises, the dog may be brought into and taken out of the ring on a leash that slips/attaches through the dog’...