3.2.2 The Canine Control will receive application for the use of the relevant title letters after the name of each dog, when the dog has gained a qualification certificate at the following specified number of Trials under the specified number of Judges.

CLASS NOVICE EXCELLENT MASTER OPEN

Title AD/JD ADX/JDX ADM/JDM ADO/JDONumber of Certificates 5 6 7 5

Number of Judges 3 3 3 3

Multiplier suffixes for ADM/JDM may be awarded for multiples of seven certificates gained e.g. 21 ADM qualifications is equal to ADM 3.Multiplier suffixes for ADO/JDO may be awarded for multiples of five certificates gained e.g. 15 ADO qualifications is equal to ADO 3.Applications may be made for any multiplier suffix title without requiring applications for any predecessor suffixes i.e. an owner may apply directly for ADO7 without any requirement to apply and pay for ADO2, ADO3, ADO4, ADO5 and ADO6 titlesMultiplier suffixes only apply to certificates awarded after 1st July 2006.

(TAS) Proposed changes 3.2.23.2.2 The Canine Control will receive application for the use of the relevant title letters after the name of each dog, when the dog has gained a qualification certificate at the following specified number of Trials under the specified number of Judges.

CLASS NOVICE EXCELLENT MASTER OPEN

Title AD/JD ADX/JDX ADM/JDM ADO/JDONumber of Certificates 8 9 10 9

Number of Judges 3 3 3 3

Multiplier suffixes for ADM/JDM may be awarded for multiples of seven certificates gained e.g. 21 ADM qualifications is equal to ADM 3.Multiplier suffixes for ADO/JDO may be awarded for multiples of five certificates gained e.g. 15 ADO qualifications is equal to ADO 3.Applications may be made for any multiplier suffix title without requiring applications for any predecessor suffixes i.e. an owner may apply directly for ADO7 without any requirement to apply and pay for ADO2, ADO3, ADO4, ADO5 and ADO6 titlesMultiplier suffixes only apply to certificates awarded after 1st July 2006.

(TAS) Rationale 3.2.2Competitors are moving through the levels very quickly, and in some instances, new competitors are not spending enough time in the lower levels before gaining titles, and then being required to move up. Multiple clubs offer many opportunities to trial in the same class over a weekend (e.g.: 4 opportunities to enter JD), so in theory, a competitor can title in 2 weekends of trials. This is not nearly enough time for the dog or handler to be exposed to a trial environment or gain the necessary skills to progress to the next level. Increasing the number of passes required in each level with help to ensure a more natural progression, and it will also help to ease the congestion in the higher levels

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4.2 SchedulingAffiliates are to schedule classes for dogs to compete separately in their height categories, except in the Open and Games Class where all heights must compete together. If an affiliate has less than 30 dogs entered in a trial they may schedule for all heights competing together

(TAS) Proposed changes 4.24.2 Scheduling

Affiliates are to schedule classes for dogs to compete separately in their height categories, except in the Open and Games Class where all heights must compete together. If an affiliate has less than 30 dogs entered in a trial they may schedule for all heights competing together

(TAS) Rationale 4.2There is no logic behind mandating that all heights must compete together in Games when there is no requirement for this is agility and jumping. Allowing games classes to be run in separate heights when there are more than 30 dogs entered in a trial ensures a more level playing field. SCT can be set realistic to the height of the dog. In most instances, a 200 dog can not run at the same rate of travel as a 500 dog. If agility and jumping classes (with the exception of Open) are run as separate heights, it’s only fair that games is treated the same way. Competitors have the option to complete as all heights in the open class.

4.2 SchedulingAffiliates are to schedule classes for dogs to compete separately in their height categories, except in the Open Class and Games where all heights must compete together. If an affiliate has less than 30 dogs entered in a trial they may schedule for all heights competing together.

(TAS) Proposed change 4.2Affiliates are to schedule classes for dogs to compete separately in their height categories, except in the Open Class and Games where all heights must compete together. If an affiliate has less than 30 dogs entered in a trial they may schedule for all heights competing together.

(TAS) Rationale 4.2:Sentence incorporated into proposed new rule.

(TAS) Proposed new rule 4.2.1If an affiliate has less than 30 dogs entered in a trial they may schedule for all heights competing together. If all height categories compete together the standard course time is to be adjusted appropriately for each height category. Placings are to be awarded as outlined in 9.11 based on all heights competing together.

(TAS) Rationale 4.2.1Trials where events are scheduled for dogs to compete in separate height classes often use the same course with adjustments to the rate of travel (and thus standard course time) for each height category. This adjustment in the standard course time should also be applied to agility and jumping classes at trials with less than 30 dogs entered. This would provide the smaller dogs with a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a qualifying pass at smaller trials. The adjustments to the standard course time would also result in a more consistent minimum level of performance required for each height category across all ANKC trials. Placings may be awarded based on all heights competing together to avoid additional costs to the affiliate.

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(TAS) Proposed New Rule (propose 9.4 and rename existing 9.4 Obstacles are to be numbered in sequential order)

Backside send on jumpsA backside send must only be performed on a wing jump. It is up to the judge to ascertain how many wing jumps are available when accepting a judging contract, and to take this into consideration when designing courses.

(TAS) RationaleBackside sends are becoming more common, and it is much safer for the dog to negotiate a backside send on a wing jump. It gives the dog better visual, and allows the dog a clearer perspective on where to gauge their take-off, and perform a lead leg change if necessary, in order to negotiate the obstacle successfully. Although most dogs can, and probably do already perform a backside send on a non-wing jump, it is not an ideal situation.

Note: if approved, and accepted as 9.4, all other points in 9 will need to be renumbered. E.g.:Existing 9.4 Obstacles are to be numbered in sequential order will become 9.5Existing 9.5 Attempt in the correct order will be become 9.6Existing 9.6 Distance between obstacles will become 9.7Existing 9.7 Obstacles in ring will become 9.8Existing 9.8 Scoring will become 9.9Existing 9.9 Faults will become 9.10

Existing 9.9.1 will become 9.10.1Existing 9.9.2 will become 9.10.2Existing 9.9.3 will become 9.10.3

Existing 9.10 Total faults will become 9.11Existing 9.11 Placing will become 9.12Existing 9.12 Tied Score will become 9.13Existing 9.13 The Course will become 9.14Existing 9.14 Course Faults will become 9.15Existing 9.15 Refusal of an obstacle will become 9.16Existing 9.16 Disqualification will become 9.17

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9.6 Distance between obstaclesThe straight line distance between the end of one obstacle to the start of the next obstacle measured from the centre of the exiting face to the centre of leading face of the next obstacle is to be a minimum of four (4) metres to a maximum of eight (8) metres.Except that subject to rule 9.3 the distance between the end of a contact obstacle and the entry to a flexible tunnel under that contact may be less than 4 metres when the direction of the course is from the contact to the tunnel.Where individual height categories are scheduled then the minimum and maximum distance between obstacles are as follows;HEIGHT MINIMUM MAXIMUM200mm 2 metres 8 metres300mm 3 metres 8 metres400mm 4 metres 8 metres500mm 4 metres 8 metres600mm 4 metres 8 metres

(TAS) Proposed changes 9.69.6 Distance between obstacles

The straight line distance between the end of one obstacle to the start of the next obstacle measured from the centre of the exiting face to the centre of leading face of the next obstacle is to be a minimum of four (4) metres, except for the spread, broad and tyre. to a maximum of eight (8) metres 10 metres.The straight line distance between the end of one obstacle to the start of the spread, or broad, or tyre measured from the centre of the exiting face to the centre of leading face is to be a minimum of five (5) metres, to a maximum of 10 metres.The straight line distance between the end of the spread, or, broad, or tyre to the start of the next obstacle measured from the centre of the exiting face to the centre of the leading face of the next obstacle is to be a minimum of five (5) metres.Except that subject to rule 9.3 the distance between the end of a contact obstacle and the entry to a flexible tunnel under that contact may be less than 4 metres when the direction of the course is from the contact to the tunnel.Where individual height categories are scheduled then the minimum and maximum distance between obstacles are as follows;HEIGHT MINIMUM MAXIMUM200mm 2 metres 4 metres 8 metres 10 metres300mm 3 metres 4 metres 8 metres 10 metres400mm 4 metres 8 metres 10 metres500mm 4 metres 8 metres 10 metres600mm 4 metres 8 metres 10 metres

(TAS) Rationale 9.61. Increasing the straight-line distance from the end of one obstacle to the start of the next obstacle for the

spread, broad and tyre to five (5) metres will help to ensure that the dog has adequate time and room to prepare for take-off so that it can negotiate these obstacles correctly.

2. Increasing the straight-line distance from the end of the spread, broad or tyre to the next obstacle to five (5) metres will help to ensure dogs are negotiating these obstacles safely.

3. Dogs are competing in agility at remarkable speeds these days, and a minimum distance of two (2) metres for 200 dogs and three (3) metres for 300 dogs is is not sufficient in many cases, when referring specifically to scheduling individual height categories

4. Many dogs are not exposed to individual height trials; therefore, they are never given an opportunity to train and trial in these conditions. For most trials, all heights run exactly the same course, and the SCT is adjusted for each height. Increasing the minimum distance for 200 and 300 heights dogs to four (4) metres maintains the normal minimum distance and allows a greater opportunity for these dogs to run at a more realistic speed comparative to their height.

5. Increasing the maximum distance to 10 metres allows for greater flexibility in course design. It will also enable obstacles to be further apart, which is an advantage when nesting multiple courses. It will help to create better flow in course design and allow the dogs to run in full extension, while also teaching true collection where needed. Most rings are 30mt x 30mt, so obstacles can often by very close together because of the restrictions imposed by ring size, however, by increasing the maximum distance, the occurrences of this happening can be reduced, because obstacles can be taken that are further than 8 metres away in a straight line. It will also enable Australia to fall in line with the rest of the world, where in many codes of agility there is no maximum distance.

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9.15 Refusal of an obstacleIt is the Judge's decision as to when a refusal to take an obstacle has occurred the obstacle must be re-attempted.A refusal should be indicated when:a. the dog fails to make an attempt at an obstacleb. Approaching an obstacle turns away or stops in front of the obstacle it should be

negotiating.c. Attempting the Broad Jump a dog does not enter between the two (2) front poles or

does not attempt to jump the boards.d. Attempting the Dog Walk a dog fails to ascend the up ramp or comes off the

obstacle before reaching the horizontal section.e. Attempting the Hurdles a dog fails to pass between the two uprights.f. Attempting the Scramble a dog fails to ascend the up ramp or comes off the

obstacle before the apex.g. Attempting the Seesaw a dog fails to ascend the plank or comes off the obstacle

before the pivot point.h. Attempting the Weaving Poles a dog runs past the first pole to the left of the

Weaving Poles or past the second pole to the right of the Weaving Poles.

(TAS) Proposed changes 9.159.15 Refusal of an obstacle

It is the Judge's decision as to when a refusal to take an obstacle has occurred the obstacle must be re-attempted.A refusal should be indicated when:a. the dog fails to make an attempt at an obstacleb. Approaching an obstacle turns away or stops in front of the obstacle it should

be negotiating.c. Attempting the Broad Jump a dog does not enter between the two (2) front

poles or does not attempt to jump the boards.d. Attempting the Dog Walk a dog fails to ascend the up ramp or comes off the

obstacle before reaching the horizontal section.e. Attempting the Hurdles a dog fails to pass between the two uprights.f. Attempting the Scramble a dog fails to ascend the up ramp or comes off the

obstacle before the apex.g. Attempting the Seesaw a dog fails to ascend the plank or comes off the

obstacle before the pivot point.h. Attempting the Weaving Poles a dog runs past the first pole to the left of the

Weaving Poles or past the second pole to the right of the Weaving Poles.i. Attempting the flexible tunnel, a dog backs out of, exits via the entrance or

jumps on or over the tunnel

(TAS) Rationale 9.15Clarifies what constitutes a refusal regarding the flexible tunnel

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(TAS) Proposed New Rule 9.15.19. 15.1 Refusal Clarifications with Diagrams

A refusal is defined as Significant hesitation in front of an obstacle Turning back from an obstacle after beginning an approach towards it Running past the obstacle to be performed Improperly performing an obstacle as described in 9.15 Refusal of an Obstacle The refusal line shall be defined as the front plane of an obstacle. The refusal line only becomes active when the judge deems that the dog has started to approach the obstacle.A refusal cannot be called until the dog is on the take-off side of a jump.

(TAS) Rationale 9.15.1Provides a clear picture of exactly what a refusal is, and how it should be judged. It helps to ensure that competitors and judges are on the same page, and that both parties know exactly when and how a refusal will be judged. It removes any ambiguity or interpretation by defining it with diagrams.

Diagrams 1 – 4 shown below and on the following pages

Diagram 1

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Diagram 2

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Diagram 3

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Diagram 4

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(TAS) Proposed New Rule (propose 9.16 and rename existing 9.16 Disqualification to 9.17)Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds will be used to help judges determine when:a. the dog fails to make an attempt at an obstacle; and/or b. approaching an obstacle turns away or stops in front of the obstacle it should be

negotiating

A spin, a hesitation, or a deviation off line is considered a refusal,

Visualize the path of the dog between 2 (two) obstacles and break it into 3 (three) sections:

In the first one-third the dog is landing or leaving the prior obstacle and orienting toward the next obstacle. A refusal cannot be called in this section.

In the second one-third, the middle ground between two obstacles, only a significant deviation off the dog’s line to the next obstacle can be called a refusal.

In the final one-third, closest to the next obstacle and the final approach, any spin, hesitation, or deviation off line is a refusal. A significant hesitation is as long as it takes the judge to say the words, “significant hesitation.”

(TAS) RationaleProvides a clear picture of exactly what a refusal is, and how it should be judged. It helps to ensure that competitors and judges are on the same page, and that both parties know exactly when and how a refusal will be judged. It removes any ambiguity or interpretation by defining it with diagrams.

Diagrams 1 – 10 shown below and on the following pages

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Diagram 1

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Examples of Rule of ThirdsDiagram 2

Diagram 3

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Additional Refusal ClarificationsDiagram 4

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Diagram 5

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Diagram 6

Blind tunnel entry refusal / point of commitment clarificationDiagram 7

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Coming in contact with the tunnel or jumping on it, or over it, when it is the next correct obstacle in sequence is explained in the diagram belowDiagram 8

Weaving clarificationsDiagram 9

Diagram 10

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