Open to dogs and handlers that have not competed in any other competitive dog sport.

Toys may be carried and food may be given but only used as a reward between exercises and not as a way of constantly baiting the dog. Play is allowed but should be brief and not hold up the round unduly. Extra commands, encouragement and praise may be given in all exercises except the stay.

Search - (30 marks – 16 to qualify)

A 15 paces search square with four articles.

Control - (50 marks – 35 to qualify)

Heelwork on lead:

Recall on Lead.

Retrieve: Handler’s own article

Sendaway: Handler’s own toy, mat or marker at a minimum distance of 15 yards.

Stays – A down stay of 1 minute on lead with handler two paces away.

Agility - (20 marks – 14 to qualify)

Dogs may be kept on a lead or line for security, and handler can remain close to them but the lead or line must not be used to assist and must not impede the dog’s progress over or through the obstacles in any way.

Clear jump 2ft – Dogs under 15ins 1ft

Tunnel - Dogs to be under control and sent through on handler’s command

A Frame - Dogs to be under control and sent over on handler’s command.

Open to dogs and that have not competed in any other competitive dog sport other than Working Trials Special/Introductory Stakes, Obedience Pre- Beginners/ Beginners or Agility Grade 1

Search - (30 marks - 16 to qualify)

A 20 pace search square, 4 articles.

Control - (60 marks – 45 to qualify)

A toy may be carried out of sight of dog and only used to reward between exercises or at the end of test. However, play should be brief and not hold up the round unduly. No food to be carried. Extra commands and praise allowed except in stays.

Heel on lead and Heel Free: The object of this exercise it to introduce off lead heelwork so the amount of combined heelwork will not be excessive

Recall: Dogs to be left in a sit

Retrieve: A Dumbbell

Sendaway: The Dog will be sent according to the steward’s instructions to a point which will have some sort of marker (Minimum 30 yards)

Speak: Dog will be on the lead at Handlers’ side and will be required to “speak” on one command. Three barks are required

Stay: a Down Stay of 3 minutes with handler away from the dog

Agility (20 marks _14 to qualify)

Handlers may send their dogs over or through the obstacles in their own time. Obstacles will be done in the order specified by the judge, and when each obstacle is completed the steward will instruct the handler to join their dog and inform them when the exercise is over. There is no specific distance from which the dogs must be sent forward to negotiate the obstacles but handlers are expected to judge what is safe for their dogs. Handlers must not go beyond the start of the obstacle until instructed to do so by the steward.

Clear jump 2ft – Dogs under 15ins 1ft

Tunnel - Dogs to be under control and sent through on handler’s command

A Frame - Dog to be under control and sent over on handler’s command.

Open to all dogs and handlers

Search - (30 marks - 16 to qualify)

A 25 x 25 pace search square, 4 articles.

Control - (60 marks – 45 to qualify)

No food or toys to be given or carried. Minimal extra commands will be allowed, but constant encouragement or any handling of the dog will be penalised.

Heel Free at all three paces (normal, slow and fast) with all three turns (right, left and about)

Recall: Dogs to sit and wait and handler will leave dog on steward’s command and walk a minimum of 30 paces

Retrieve: A Dumbbell

Sendaway: The Dog will be sent according to the steward’s instructions to a point (minimum 50 yards)

Speak: Dog will be at handler’s side off the lead. Five barks on one command and a Quiet are required

Stay: Down Stay of 5 minutes with handler out of sight.

Agility - (20 marks _14 to qualify)

Handlers may send their dogs over or through the obstacles in their own time. Obstacles will be done in the order specified by the judge, and when each obstacle is completed the steward will instruct the handler to join their dog and inform them when the exercise is over. There is no specific distance from which the dogs must be sent forward to negotiate the obstacles but handlers are expected to judge what is safe for their dogs. Handlers must not go beyond the start of the obstacle until instructed to do so by the steward.

Clear jump - 2ft Dogs under 15ins 1ft

Tunnel - Dogs to be under control and sent through on handler’s command

A Frame - Dog to be under control and sent over on handler’s command

Open to dogs and handlers that have qualified UKDS Intermediate level

Search - (30 marks - 16 to qualify)

A 25 x 25 pace search square, 4 articles.

Control - (60 marks – 45 to qualify)

No food or toys to be given or carried. No extra commands in any exercise other than the search

Heel Free at all three paces (normal, slow and fast) with all three turns (right, left and about)

Recall: Handler will leave their dog in a position of their choice, and on steward’s instruction will walk where directed to include at least one turn. The dog will be called to heel and continue heelwork as directed.

Retrieve: The retrieve article to be supplied by the judge.

Sendaway and Redirect: The Dog will be sent (minimum 70 yards) stop and remain until redirected.

Speak: According to Judge’s instruction

Stay: a Down Stay of 10 minutes with handler out of sight.

Agility - (20 marks _14 to qualify)

Handlers may send their dogs over or through the obstacles in their own time, but will be directed by the steward when to recall them. Obstacles will be done in the order specified by the judge, and when each obstacle is completed the steward will instruct the handler to join their dog and inform them when the exercise is over. There is no specific distance from which the dogs must be sent forward to negotiate the obstacles but handlers are expected to judge what is safe for their dogs. Handlers must not go beyond the start of the obstacle until instructed to do so by the steward.

Clear jump and retrieve a dumbbell 2ft – Dogs under 15ins 1ft

Tunnel - Dogs to be under control and sent through the tunnel, wait and then recall back through the tunnel.

A frame - Dog to go over on command, wait and then recall over.

Open to dogs and handlers that have qualified UKDS Advanced level.

Control - (60 marks – 45 to qualify)

No food or toys to be given or carried. No extra commands in any exercise other than the search

Heel Free at all three paces with all three turns

Recall: Handler will leave their dog in a position of their choice, and will walk where directed to include at least one turn. The dog will be recalled to heel and continue heelwork.

Retrieve: The Retrieve article to be supplied by the judge.

Sendaway and Redirect: The Dog will be sent (minimum 70 yards) stop and redirect as instructed

Speak: According to Judge’s instruction

Stay: a Down Stay of 10 minutes with handler out of sight.

Assistance Dog Section 

Agility: (35 marks – 25 to qualify)

Handlers will provide their own three articles for this test which should consist of a bunch of keys, a purse /wallet and a mobile phone/remote control. The bunch of keys should be a minimum of three keys on a plain fob with no other attachments.  The mobile phone or remote control shall have no loose parts or accessible batteries. The purse or wallet does not need to contain money!

A seat will be placed three paces in front of each obstacle by the judge or steward. The handler’s three articles will be given to the judge or steward to place one at the other side of each obstacle. All articles will be placed at the beginning of the test. The judge will decide which article goes where without handler’s knowledge.

Handlers will be seated for each of the three obstacles. Handlers must send their dogs over or through the obstacles to retrieve their property from a controlled, stationary start. Dogs should go through or over the obstacle, retrieve, return and deliver to hand without further command. Obstacles will be done in the order specified by the judge. Each obstacle is complete when the article is delivered to hand

Clear jump 2ft  – Dogs under 15ins - 1ft – Dog to be sent over the jump to retrieve the handler’s article and return over the jump without further command, to deliver the article to hand.  (10 marks)

Tunnel - Dogs to be sent through, to retrieve handler’s article back through the tunnel with no extra command. (10 marks)  

A frame - Dog to be sent over to retrieve handler’s article and return over without further command. (15 marks)

Nosework  (30 marks – 20 to qualify)

Property Search - A 10 x 10 pace search square, 1 article placed by the Steward. This should be a small practical article resembling lost property. ( i.e. plastic ID/shopping card, key on a key ring,  biro pen, pencil, small plastic money bag with a few coins, hair slide, comb)  The article will be placed by steward out of sight of dog and handler. Article should be delivered to hand (1 minute - 15 marks)

Detection In a marked area of 15 x 15 paces 12 terracotta flowerpots will be evenly spaced across the area. Dogs will be sent to find a tennis ball located under one of the flower pots, and when the correct pot is located the dog will indicate so that the handler is able to inform the judge that the ball has been located, the handler will call the dog out and reward. The ball will be placed under the flowerpot out of sight of dog and handler by a steward, and the position of the correct pot will remain the same for all competitors, but the pot may be replaced if necessary. All pots will have been handled but the ball may only be handled by a gloved hand. (1 minute to locate - 15 marks)

125 marks overall – 95 to qualify