General
Any form of force
What is not permitted during the test?
50 steps
How long does a handler have to heel in the first part of the on leash heeling exercise at V level?
This alert is permitted in area search, man trailing, and tracking
In what exercises is the bark alert permitted?
Tracking:
400 steps with two changes of directions and three handler articles
How does the handler lay the track for V level?
Aggression towards people and dogs
What is reason for disqualification during a trial?
Clockwise
Which direction does the group move in the heeling circle?
Sitting, standing or lying in front of the victim/helper
What are examples of an indication alert?
Tracking:
1000 steps and 60 minutes
How long is the track at A level and how long is it aged?
What is the minimum age of a dog doing the V level test?
40 meters from one another and the start
How far are the cones and tables apart in the directionals exercise?
After an alert, as instructed by the judge
When is the handler allowed to approach the dog?
Area Search:
3 victims and 30 minutes
How many victims are there and how long does the dog have to search at B level?
Search vest, bells
and special case: lights
What is permitted gear in nosework?
What equipment is permitted when it's dark?
Handler decides on this sequence of 3
In what sequence does the dog perform the sit, down and stand on the table?
search drive, search behavior, temperament, motivation, joy to work
What is search intensity?
Area Search
The dog needs to be able to have physical and visual contact to the victim/helper.
How are the hides selected/the victims placed at V level?
Whistle, water/sponge
What tools/aids are permitted during the nosework portion?
What tool is permitted only for mantrailing but not the other disciplines?
Surfboard or paddle board
Besides a table, what surface may also be used for position changes?
30% of the evaluation of an alert
Mantrailing:
50% urban and 50% open terrain
What is the ratio of urban to open terrain at B level in MT?