OBEDIENCE WITH ELLEN

This can be used for  ANY stay position SIT STAND  DOWN  

 

 Section 7. Stand for Examination.  The principal feature of this exercise is that the dog stand in position before and during the examination without displaying resentment.  THE ORDERS ARE:  “Stand your dog and leave when you are ready,”  “Back to your dog,” and  “Exercise finished.”  Prior to the start of the exercises the handler will remove the leash and give it to a steward, who will place it on the judge’s table or other designated place.  The handler will take their dog to the place indicated by the judge.  The judge will ask “Are you ready?” before giving the first order. On the judge’s order, the handler will stand/pose the dog by the method of the handler’s choice, taking any reasonable time if they choose to pose the dog as in the show ring.  The handler will then stand with the dog in the heel position, and may give the command and/or signal to stay, walk straight forward about 6 feet, and then turn and face the dog.  Th...