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UKDS Progress Tests Exercises

UKDS Progress Tests Exercises & Guidelines

Qualification for entry:

You may enter any level of which you think your dog is capable, EXCEPT if your dog has already qualified Novice in Open Competition then you must enter Level Two.

Progress Test Exercises

ELEMENTARY TEST
Heel on Lead, Recall without finish, Retrieve (any article), Send to Mat, Search (15 yd square – 3 articles), Sit Stay: 1 minute (in sight), Down Stay: 2 minutes (in sight)

ELEMENTARY PLUS
All exercises as in Level One without the A frame exercise

LEVEL ONE
Heel on Lead, Recall, Sendaway (30 - 50yds), Retrieve (any article), Search (15 yd square - 3 articles), Sit Stay: 1 min (in sight), Down Stay: 2 mins (in sight), Agility: A frame, Clear Jump, Tunnel

LEVEL TWO
Heel on Lead, Heel Free, Recall, Sendaway (50 -75 yds), Retrieve (dumbbell), Search (15 yd square - 3 articles), Sit Stay: 2 mins (in sight), Down Stay: 5 mins (in sight), Agility: A Frame, Clear Jump, Tunnel

LEVEL THREE
Heel on Lead, Heel Free, Recall, Sendaway (75-100 yds), Retrieve (dumbell), Search (3 articles - 15 yd square), Sit Stay 2 mins (out of sight), Down Stay 5 mins (out of sight), A frame + return, Tunnel, Clear Jump

LEVEL FOUR
Heel Free, Recall, Sendaway, Retrieve (dumbbell) Search: (4 articles - 25 yd square), Sit Stay (2 mins out of sight), Down Stay 10 mins (out of sight), A frame + return, Tunnel + return, Clear Jump

LEVEL FIVE
Heel Free, Speak on Command, Sendaway & Redirection, Retrieve (judges article), Search: (4 articles - 25 yd square), Sit Stay (2 mins out of sight), Down Stay 10 mins (out of sight), A frame + return, Tunnel + return, Dumbbell Retrieve over Clear Jump

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UK Dog Sport

UK Dog Sport

  • UK Dog Sport

    UK Dog Sport

    UK Dog Sport is a new dog sport that can run alongside or be a stepping stone for those who are already training their dogs for Working Trials.

    UK Dog Sport is for anybody who would like to do more advanced training with their dog but may not want to teach their dog the Working Trials jumps. UK Dog Sport can also be used as a stepping stone for puppies and beginner dogs for those who wish to go onto training for Working Trials. It also offers an alternative for those that would like to do trials, but whose dogs cannot cope with the Agility or have retired from Working Trials but are still keen to work.  

    As well as teaching the regular Obedience exercises of Heelwork, Recall, Dumbbell Retrieve and Sendaways, the Agility section consists of an A-frame, a Tunnel and a Clear Jump.

    You will be able to progress your dog from the very simple Foundation level to the Expert level by working through the Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Levels at your own pace.

    For further information and details of all the exercises in the various levels please visit the UK Dog Sport website.

    UK Dog Sport website

  • UK Dog Sport

    UKDS

    Training for this sport is great fun for you and your dog will love it too!

    For the experienced handlers we hold regular training sessions on Saturday mornings at Ryelands field, Aynho from 9.30am to 1pm.

    Foundation Courses
    We now organise Foundation Courses to help you teach your dog the basic exercises of heelwork and retrieve and to help you prepare your dog for the more advanced exercises.

    These courses are held at Ryelands Field in Aynho from September to April on Sunday mornings from 10am to 12noon and from May to August on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm.

    Dates for 2026 Courses:

    Beginner Foundation Course: Members login to register
    Sunday 10am to 12.00 starting dates to be decided

    Intermediate & Advanced: Members login to register
    DIY Training Sessions starting 10 Jan to 22 Mar from 10.45am to 12.45noon

    Starter Tracking Course: For our Starter Tracking Courses please visit our Tracking Training page

    For further details please contact Carla on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Advanced Boundary Training

    Advanced Boundary Training

    Our Beginner Working Trials group using their Boundary platforms for retrieving, recalls and stay training, resulting in nice calm handling and confident dogs.

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    Foundation Course End of Course Test

An Overview of UKDS Levels and Exercises

Course Registration Form for Non-members

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