The Kennel Club has recently approved the following changes to the regulations for rally which will come into effect on 1 January 2020.The following regulations have been amended in order to address minor issues and anomalies arising from the review of the S Regulations, and to provide consistency and clarity.New Regulation S19.h. JudgingTO:Judges must submit course plans to the Secretary and\/or the Chief Steward no later than 10 days prior to the competition date.(Insertion in bold)(Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S2.b.TO:b. Only dogs of six calendar months of age and over on the first day of the competition are eligible to take part in Level 1, 2, or 3 and Level 2 classes. Only dogs of 12 calendar months of age and over on the first day of the competition are eligible to take part in Level 3 4 or higher classes or special classes which incorporate jumps or similar exercises.(Insertions in bold. Deletions struck through)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S15.a.TO:Facilities and Equipment .It is the competition organiser\u2019s responsibility to provide the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
(Deletion struck through. Insertion in bold.)(Effective 1 January 2020.)Amendment to Regulation S21.h.TO:Dogs must compete in a buckle or snap collar. Collars may have tags on them. Decorations and\/or costumes, harnesses, slip leads, check and half-check collars are not allowed. A medicated collar may also be worn in the ring.(Insertion in bold.)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(A)2. EligibilityTO:When entered for a competition in a standard class, a dog must be entered at the level for which it is eligible. The dog may also, if desired, be entered in up to two additional classes, one further standard class at the subsequent higher level, one additional special class, or two additional special classes. A dog may be entered in special classes only, up to a maximum of 3 classes. Special classes do not count towards progression. Once a dog has gained any level or excellent title, it is no longer eligible for any lower level.(Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(C) 56. SIT LEAVE DOG – RECALL OVER JUMP.TO:This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The jump must be approximately 4 metres from sign (A). The handler cues the dog to wait then walks to the second sign (B) which is approximately 4 metres away from the opposite side of the jump. The handler turns and faces the dog and recalls the dog. The dog must come over the jump and sit in front of the handler. The handler then cues the dog to Finish either Right or Left.(Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(C) 66. SIT – LEAVE DOG – ANGLED RECALL OVER JUMP.TO:This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The jump must be approximately 4 metres from sign (A). The handler cues the dog to wait then walks to the second sign (B) which is placed approximately 4 metres away from the jump and 1 metre to either the right or left of the jump. The handler turns and faces the dog and cues the dog to jump. The dog must come over the jump and sit straight in front of the handler. The handler then cues the dog to Finish either Right or Left.(Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(B)3.i.Bonus ExerciseTO:The Bonus Exercise is an optional exercise. Handlers are not required to perform the Bonus Exercise, but must advise the judge at the Start Line if they wish to do so\u2026(Deletion struck through)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(B)2TO:(2) Once used, an exercise should not be repeated, with the exception of right and left turns and normal pace.(Insertion in bold)
(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(C) Sign17TO:NORMAL PACE. As the dog\/handler team draw level with the sign they move forward at a normal pace that is comfortable for the dog and handler.NB: at Levels 1 and 2 this is a separate exercise but at Level 3 or above the change in pace and return to normal pace is judged as one complete exercise.(Deletion struck through)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(C)59TO:59. SEND OVER JUMP – HANDLER RUNS BY. As the handler and dog team approach the sign the handler sends the dog towards the jump which is approximately 4 metres in front of and 1.5 metres to the left of their path. The handler continues at a brisk pace along a line 1.5 metres to the right of the jump. When the dog has completed the jump, the handler calls the dog to the heel position and the dog\/handler team continues to the return to their normal pace as they heel towards the next exercise approximately 4 metres ahead. If the dog is much faster than the handler, the dog may be called back to the handler without penalty. A line may be drawn on the ground to indicate the 1.5 metres mark. NB. This sign is now placed on the handler\u2019s right, not on their left where it was previously placed.(Deletion struck through. Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S(B)3.a.TO:a. Sign PlacementSigns must be placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s right with the following exceptions:(2) Straight figure 8, distraction exercises, Spiral Left, Serpentine, and Side Step Right and Send Over Jump signs are placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s left.(Deletion struck through. Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)The below regulations were amended to permit food and toy rewards in Special classes when detailed in the schedule.Amendment to Regulation S5.b.TO:b. Special Classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Insertions in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S21.f.TO:f. Food shall not be carried or given to a dog under test, except in special classes where the use of food and\/or silent toy rewards has been specified in the Schedule.(Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)Amendment to Regulation S21.g.TO:g. The use of a toy as an incentive in the ring between or during exercises is prohibited in all standard and special classes, except in those special classes where the use of food and\/or silent toy rewards has been specified in the Schedule.(Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)The below regulation has been amended in the interests of clarity, to reflect the principle that exercises should be standalone, and would not impinge on any other exercise.Amendment to Regulation S(B)2TO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\n Kennel Club has recently approved the following changes to the \nregulations for rally which will come into effect on 1 January 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\n following regulations have been amended in order to address minor \nissues and anomalies arising from the review of the S Regulations, and \nto provide consistency and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Regulation S19.h. Judging<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Judges must submit course plans to the Secretary and\/or the Chief Steward no later than 10 days prior to the competition date.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S2.b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n b. Only dogs of six calendar months of age and over on the first day of the competition are eligible to take part in Level 1, 2, or 3<\/strong> (Insertions in bold. Deletions struck through)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S15.a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Facilities and Equipment .It is the competition organiser\u2019s responsibility to provide the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Deletion struck through. Insertion in bold.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S21.h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dogs\n must compete in a buckle or snap collar. Collars may have tags on them.\n Decorations and\/or costumes, harnesses, slip leads, check and \nhalf-check collars are not allowed. A medicated collar may also be worn in the ring.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(A)2. Eligibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When\n entered for a competition in a standard class, a dog must be entered at\n the level for which it is eligible. The dog may also, if desired, be \nentered in up to two additional classes, one further standard class at \nthe subsequent higher level, one additional special class, or two \nadditional special classes. A dog may be entered in special classes \nonly, up to a maximum of 3 classes. Special classes do not count towards\n progression. Once a dog has gained any level or excellent title, it is no longer eligible for any lower level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(C) 56. SIT LEAVE DOG – RECALL OVER JUMP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The jump must be approximately 4 metres from sign (A).<\/strong>\n The handler cues the dog to wait then walks to the second sign (B) \nwhich is approximately 4 metres away from the opposite side of the jump.\n The handler turns and faces the dog and recalls the dog. The dog must \ncome over the jump and sit in front of the handler. The handler then \ncues the dog to Finish either Right or Left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(C) 66. SIT – LEAVE DOG – ANGLED RECALL OVER JUMP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The jump must be approximately 4 metres from sign (A).<\/strong>\n The handler cues the dog to wait then walks to the second sign (B) \nwhich is placed approximately 4 metres away from the jump and 1 metre to\n either the right or left of the jump. The handler turns and faces the \ndog and cues the dog to jump. The dog must come over the jump and sit \nstraight in front of the handler. The handler then cues the dog to \nFinish either Right or Left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(B)3.i.Bonus Exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bonus Exercise is an optional exercise. Handlers are not required to perform the Bonus Exercise, (Deletion struck through)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(B)2<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (2) Once used, an exercise should not be repeated, with the exception of right and left turns and normal pace<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold) Amendment to Regulation S(C) Sign17<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NORMAL\n PACE. As the dog\/handler team draw level with the sign they move \nforward at a normal pace that is comfortable for the dog and handler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Deletion struck through)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(C)59<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 59.\n SEND OVER JUMP – HANDLER RUNS BY. As the handler and dog team approach\n the sign the handler sends the dog towards the jump which is \napproximately 4 metres in front of and 1.5 metres to the left of their \npath. The handler continues at a brisk pace along a line 1.5 metres to \nthe right of the jump. When the dog has completed the jump, the handler \ncalls the dog to the heel position and the dog\/handler team (Deletion struck through. Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(B)3.a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n a. Sign Placement<\/p>\n\n\n\n Signs must be placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s right with the following exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (2) Straight figure 8, distraction exercises, Spiral Left, Serpentine (Deletion struck through. Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The below regulations were amended to permit food and toy rewards in Special classes when detailed in the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S5.b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n b. Special Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertions in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S21.f.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n f. Food shall not be carried or given to a dog under test, except in special classes where the use of food and\/or silent toy rewards has been specified in the Schedule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S21.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n g. The use of a toy as an incentive in the ring between or during exercises is prohibited in\n all standard and special classes, except in those special classes where\n the use of food and\/or silent toy rewards has been specified in the \nSchedule. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\n below regulation has been amended in the interests of clarity, to \nreflect the principle that exercises should be standalone, and would not\n impinge on any other exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(B)2<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertions in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The below regulation has been amended to provide clarity to competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(C) Bonus Exercise 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SIT \u2013 LEAVE DOG \u2013 TURN \u2013 RECALL \u2013 HANDLER FINISH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This\n exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog\n stop with the dog sitting at heel. The handler may take the lead off \nor the dog may drag the lead. The handler walks to the second sign (B),\n which is placed approximately 2 metres from sign A, turns and recall \nthe dog to the front position. The dog remains in the sit whilst the \nhandler moves left<\/strong> to take up <\/strong>the heel position. This is not a walk around exercise. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NB: If this bonus is used at Level 3 or above there is no requirement to reattach the lead before attempting the bonus exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertion in bold)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The below regulation has been amended to correct an inconsistency between this regulation, S(C)21 and S(C)49.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amendment to Regulation S(B)3.a.(2) RING MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n a. Sign Placement<\/p>\n\n\n\n Signs must be placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s right with the following exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (1) Turns and Pivots may be placed directly in the handler\u2019s path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (2) Side Step Right should be placed in the handler\u2019s path<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertions in bold. Deletions struck through)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Insertions in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)The below regulation has been amended to provide clarity to competitors.Amendment to Regulation S(C) Bonus Exercise 5TO:SIT \u2013 LEAVE DOG \u2013 TURN \u2013 RECALL \u2013 HANDLER FINISHThis exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The handler may take the lead off or the dog may drag the lead. The handler walks to the second sign (B), which is placed approximately 2 metres from sign A, turns and recall the dog to the front position. The dog remains in the sit whilst the handler moves left to take up the heel position. This is not a walk around exercise.NB: If this bonus is used at Level 3 or above there is no requirement to reattach the lead before attempting the bonus exercise.(Insertion in bold)(Effective 1 January 2020)The below regulation has been amended to correct an inconsistency between this regulation, S(C)21 and S(C)49.Amendment to Regulation S(B)3.a.(2) RING MANAGEMENTTO:a. Sign PlacementSigns must be placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s right with the following exceptions:(1) Turns and Pivots may be placed directly in the handler\u2019s path.(2) Side Step Right should be placed in the handler\u2019s path(2) (3) Straight Figure 8, distraction exercises, Spiral Left, and Serpentine, Side Step Right, signs are placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s left(Insertions in bold. Deletions struck through)(Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Kennel Club has recently approved the following changes to the regulations for rally which will come into effect on 1 January 2020.The following regulations have been amended in order to address minor issues and anomalies arising from the review of the S Regulations, and to provide consistency and clarity.New Regulation S19.h. 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Only dogs of 12 calendar months of age and over on the first \nday of the competition are eligible to take part in Level 3<\/s> 4<\/strong> or higher classes or special classes which incorporate jumps or similar exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3<\/s> 4<\/strong> and above), proposed ring size, and venue surface.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nbut must advise the judge at the Start Line if they wish to do so<\/s>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n(Effective 1 January 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\nNB:\n at Levels 1 and 2 this is a separate exercise but at Level 3 or above \nthe change in pace and return to normal pace is judged as one complete \nexercise.<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\ncontinues to the<\/s> return to their normal pace as they heel towards the<\/strong>\n next exercise approximately 4 metres ahead. If the dog is much faster \nthan the handler, the dog may be called back to the handler without \npenalty. A line may be drawn on the ground to indicate the 1.5 metres \nmark. NB. This sign is now placed on the handler\u2019s right, not on their \nleft where it was previously placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n,<\/s> and<\/strong> Side Step Right and Send Over Jump<\/s> signs are placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(2)<\/s> (3)<\/strong> Straight<\/s> Figure 8, distraction exercises, Spiral Left,<\/s> and <\/strong>Serpentine, Side Step Right,<\/s> signs are placed so that they are on the handler\u2019s left<\/p>\n\n\n\n