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PAAPP Agility Regulations Document number AR002, Revision O.2, released 1 June 2010
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PAAPP Agility Regulations This document is prepared using the guidelines from AGILITY REGULATIONS, 9th edition, January 2010 of the Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd. 1. General Provisions 1.1. All the regulations are stipulated in the AGILITY REGULATIONS 9th edition, January 2010 of ADAA shall prevail if not already stated in the sections 2-11. 1.2. In line with improving the standard of dog agility sport in Malaysia, this document shall be revised at least every year by the PAAPP Committee of office-bearers. 2. Titles 2.1 Malaysian Agility Champion ( M.A.CH.) PAAPP shall issue the M.A.CH certificate to dogs which attain minimum 20 points. In addition the below requirements must be met- a) minimum 1 Clean Run certificate ( 5 points) from Elementary class b) minimum 3 Clean Run certificate (15 points) from Novice class c) OR 4 Novice Clean Run certificates (20 points) (The Basic Jumpers Clean Run certificate will count towards the M.A.CH title provided the runs are done before 1st Jan 2010. As such, the requirement for the M.A.CH title shall be 1 Basic Jumpers plus 1 Elementary plus 2 Novice Clean Run Certificates. Application of the M.A.CH title using this scheme is acceptable until 1 June 2010).
2.2 Malaysian Agility Grand Champion (M.A.GR CH.) PAAPP shall issue the M.A.GR CH. Certificate to a dog which meets the following criteria- a) Minimum 4 Clean Run certificates ( 5 points per certificate) from the Open Class 2.3 Clean Run Certificates A Clean Run certificate is issued to the dog which has achieved the Clean Round. A dog may attempt any number of trials to achieve the Clean Run Certificate. A Clean Run means that the dog completes the course with Zero Course Faults and within the SCT. 2.4 Gamblers Dog (GD) PAAPP shall issue the GD certificate to dogs which attain minimum 15 points in Gamblers Test 1. A qualifying certificate called Gamblers Test 1 Certificate (5 points per certificate) will be issued to dog achieving the requirements as stated Document # AR004. 2.5 Gamblers Dog Excellent (GDX) PAAPP shall issue the GDX certificate to dogs which attain minimum 15 points in Gamblers Test 2. A qualifying certificate called Gamblers Test 2 Certificate ( 5 points per certificate) will be issued to dog achieving the requirements as stated Document # AR004. 2.6 Veteran Agility Dog (VAD) PAAPP shall issue the V.A.D certificate to a dog which meets the following criteria- a) Minimum 4 Clean Run certificates ( 5 points per certificate) from the Veteran Class. 2.7 Jumping Dog Excellent (JDEx) PAAPP shall issue the J.D.EX certificate to a dog which meets the following criteria- a) Minimum 4 Clean Run certificates ( 5 points per certificate, total 20 points) from the Jumps with Weaves (JWW) course at Novice level standard. b) A Jumps With Weaves (JWW) course consist of 15-20 jumps, tunnels and weave poles. No other contact equipment and no table. Jumps include single bar hurdles, double or triple bar jumps, long jump and tyre jumps. The scoring and placing is per section 7. The marking/faults/refusals/elimination follows section 8. 2.8 Masters Jumping Dog (MJD) PAAPP shall issue the M.J.D certificate to a dog which meets the following criteria- a) Minimum 4 Clean Run certificates ( 5 points per certificate, total 20 points) from the Jumps with Weaves (JWW) course at Open level standard. b) A Jumps With Weaves (JWW) course consist of 15-20 jumps, tunnels and weave poles. No other contact equipment and no table. Jumps include single bar jumps, double or triple bar jumps, long jump and tyre jumps. The scoring and placing is per section 7. The marking/faults/refusals/elimination follows section 8. 2.9 Masters Gamblers Dog (MGD) PAAPP shall issue the MGD certificate to a dog which meets the following criteria- c) Minimum 3 Qualifying Round certificates (5 points per certificate, total 15 points) from the Masters Gamblers Course level. d) Rules shall follow the Gamblers Rules Document AR004- Gamblers Rules e) This class is open to all dogs with or without titles. 3. Agility Trials Each Agility Trial may consist of any or all of 9 categories. They are a) Elementary b) Novice c) Open d) Gamblers Test 1 e) Gamblers Test 2 f) Master Gamblers g) Veteran Class h) Jumps With Weaves Novice level (JWW-Novice) i) Jumps With Weaves Open level (JWW-Open) Note- The Basic Jumpers class will be added into the requirement to obtain the A.G.SP title. See Document Number- AR002. 4. Height classes 3 classes, the Maxi, Mini and Toy are provided- Maxi- for dogs measuring above 450 mm at the withers (Jump height is 550mm) Mini- for dogs measuring 300 mm up to 450 mm at the withers (Jump height is 400mm) Toy- for dogs measuring below 300mm at the withers (jump height is 250mm) 5. Eligibility a) Elementary- open to all dogs above 18 months old and who have not attained the Champion title. b) Novice- open to all dogs above 18 months old who have not attained the Champion title. c) Open- open to all dogs who have attained the M.A.CH title or similar titles from other agility clubs. d) Veteran- open to all dogs above 7 years of age, with or without titles. e) Jumps With Weaves- open to all dogs above 18 months, with or without titles. f) A dog may be entered in each standard (Elementary, Novice, Open) in as many trials as wished. However if the dog qualifies for 4 Clean Run Certificate of that standard, the dog may not enter that same standard. The exception to the Rule is the Open Standard Agility and JWW-Open. Dogs may compete in the Open Agility and JWW-Open even after attaining 4 Clean Runs in these standards. 6. Courses The test area should measure 20X40 metres minimum, have suitable surface and be clearly marked. Hard surfaces with no absorbent materials should be discouraged. A well-designed course layout will allow the dog to complete the course in a free flowing smooth manner.
Table A
7. Scoring/placing 7.1. Course faults- all course faults are in units of 5. 7.2. Time faults- 1 time fault shall be accumulated for each second that the dog exceeds the SCT. 7.3. Total faults=Course faults +Time faults 7.4. Clean Run- is gained by having zero Total faults. 7.5. Placing for Trials ( Elementary, Novice and Open) The dog with the least total faults will be placed first. This means dogs with zero total faults will be placed first, followed by dogs with second lowest total faults and so on. Example is as appended next page. When 2 or more dogs have equal total faults, the fastest dog is placed first. A dog that is eliminated or withdrawn will not receive a placing. When 2 or more dogs have equal time and equal total faults, they will both be awarded the same placing. Example 2 first placing and a third placing, no 2nd placing. For Gamblers Test, refer to Document AR004- Gamblers Rules. 7.6 Standard Course Time (SCT) is the length of the course divided by the rate of travel for that class. The SCT may be changed by the committee from time to time.
Table B.
7.8 Maximum Course Time (MCT) is 1.5X the SCT. Example is shown below. 5 seconds is added to the SCT when the Pause Table is used.
8. Marking/Faults/Refusals One course fault for each Refusal. In addition to specific Refusals for each obstacle, a Refusal occurs when the dog’s nose, while following the course set by the Judge, comes to a standstill directly in front of an obstacle (within 1 metre) or has to retrace it’s path in order to correctly take an obstacle. The dog passing the plane of an obstacle (defined by an imaginary line across the front of the obstacle) is also faulted as a Refusal. A dog that passes the plane of a contact obstacle and is still able to ascend the obstacle without turning back shall NOT be faulted a refusal. The only time a dog that ‘circles’ it’s handler would be given a Refusal is when the dog is directly in front (within 1 metre) of an obstacle and then turns away from that obstacle. If the dog is NOT directly in front (within 1 metre) of an obstacle and turns away during a circle, no Refusal is given. All refusals have to be corrected, unless otherwise specified, example section 8.6e) A Course Fault cannot be incurred for any attempt of an obstacle that has been deemed a Refusal. Example section 8.7b) 8.1 Hurdle/Spread Hurdle a) A dog will be faulted for displacing a bar. A dog will NOT be faulted if any part of an obstacle is touched and does not replace. b) A dog jumping over the upright or the wing of a Hurdle constitutes a Refusal. c) A dog going under a bar of a Hurdle is a Refusal. d) A dog that does not negotiate the Spread Hurdle by jumping all of the bars in a single stride will receive a Refusal. e) If for any reason the hurdle pole (bar) falls down through no fault of the owner or dog and the dog has to attempt that jump, the dog will not be penalized provided that the dog passes through the Hurdle uprights. f) A dog knocking down the hurdle pole (bar) will receive 1 fault. If the hurdle is a repeated hurdle (subsequent obstacle to be attempted on the course) and the dog has knocked down the hurdle pole (bar) during the first time jump, the dog must pass through the Hurdle Uprights on the subsequent jump. If dog does not go through the uprights, it will receive a Refusal. g) If handler or dog knocks down the uprights of the hurdle, it will be penalised one fault. 8.2 Tyre a) A dog that puts his head or paw on the tyre and withdraws will be penalized a Refusal. b) A dog that jumps through the aperture of the tyre and knocks down the tyre will be given 1 course fault. If the tyre is a subsequent obstacle to be attempted on the course, the dog will be eliminated, as the dog will not be able to pass through the tyre again. 8.3 Long jump a) While attempting to jump the spread, if a dog knocks down or steps on and/or between any part of the obstacle with one or more paws, 1 course fault. b) A dog that makes an attempt to jump the spread of the Long Jump and lands on the last board (even if it does not topple) will receive 1 course fault. c) Clipping the last board, if it does not topple is no fault. Clipping any of the Long jump planks is NOT considered a Fault as long as the plank does not topple. d) A dog that walks through the obstacle with no attempt to jump will receive a Refusal. Jumping sideways or running past the front poles will be considered a Refusal. e) If a judge faults a dog at the Long Jump, the Judge is required to extend the time his/her hand is in the air and be mindful of the fact that the Handler may not know if the fault is a course fault and they can continue the course, or if it is a refusal fault, they must return to reattempt the Long Jump under the penalty of Elimination. Table a) Judge will say 5-4-3-2-1 –GO. b) The dog must pause at the pause table at the DOWN position for 5 seconds count. (Note: For Elementary Class, the dog’s position on the Table is the handler’s choice: Stand, Sit or Down) c) Counting starts when the dog is on the table at the DOWN position. If dog breaks from the DOWN position and still on the table, counting resumes only after the dog resumes the DOWN position. No fault is recorded. d) If the dog jumps down from the table, counting resumes only after the dog jumps back onto the table and resumes the DOWN position. 1 fault is recorded for dog jumping off the table. The dog must go back to the table if the judge has not completed the GO. e) If the dog leaves the table prior to the starting of the count, 1 course fault is recorded. The dog must return to the table and be in the down position so that the Judge may begin the count. f) The dog can be allowed to jump down from the table upon the judge saying GO. g) A dog that goes under the table will get 1 refusal. h) Access to the Table is allowed from 3 sides A, B and C (Refer to diagram). If the dog goes further and passes the imaginary line D will receive a Refusal, irrespective of which sides the dog jumps. In this case when the dog has passed the imaginary line and received a Refusal fault, the dog may access the Table via any side. C
Direction of course B D
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8.5 Weave poles a) The dog is to enter the Weave Poles with the first pole adjacent to it’s left side. Each incorrect entry is to be classified as a Refusal until correct entry is achieved. b) A maximum of 1 course fault will be incurred for any other errors. That is if dog misses any other poles, it is time wasted. No faults will be recorded after the 1st fault is recorded. c) Once an error is made after correct entry and the dog returns to the start to attempt all the poles again, then a Refusal CANNOT be given for incorrect entry and will be time wasted only (to correct the wrong entry). d) Failure to complete the Weave Poles correctly before negotiating any further obstacle, or back-weaving will result in Elimination. 8.6 Collapsible and Open tunnel a) A dog that places it’s paw or head in the tunnel and withdraws will be penalized a Refusal when the tunnel is the next obstacle to be attempted. If it is the NOT the next obstacle, elimination rule applies for wrong course. b) A dog jumping over or on the tunnel will receive a Refusal when it the next obstacle to be attempted. If it is NOT the next obstacle, elimination rule applies for wrong course. c) A dog will not be penalized for running across the cloth of the collapsible tunnel. If handler runs on the cloth, elimination applies. d) A dog that leaves the tunnel exit with just one, two, three paws then withdraws inside the tunnel will not be penalized, only time wasted. The dog will be penalized for wrong course (elimination) if all 4 paws have left the tunnel and touching the ground and then re-enters the tunnel. e) A dog that enters the tunnel, turns inside and sticks it’s head and/or paw out of the entrance and turns back and continues the normal flow of the course will be a given a Refusal. In this case, the handler is not required to bring the dog back and may continue on the course. f) In the same situation as e) but dog DOES NOT stick its head or paw out of the entrance, no refusal fault applies, only time-wasted. 8.7 A-frame a) A dog that fails to touch the contact area prior to alighting/descending will be penalized 1 Fault. b) A dog that misses the UP contact area of the A-Frame and then alights before touching the Down Ramp will only receive a Refusal. The Fault incurred for the missed contact will be overridden by the Refusal, and action should be taken by the judge to amend the results after the run. c) A dog that leaves the A-frame before having passed the apex and touched the Down Ramp is penalized for Refusal. d) A dog that places it’s paw on the A-frame and withdraws will be penalized a Refusal. e) A dog will NOT be penalized for walking under the A-frame if it is not the next obstacle to be attempted obstacle. (Note- Handlers will be eliminated if crossing under the A-frame at anytime during the run.) f) A dog will be penalized with Elimination (for wrong course) if the dog attempts the A-Frame if it is NOT the obstacle to be attempted . g) A dog that leaves the A-frame without touching the Contact area and lands on the ground with 1, 2, or 3 paws and then places one or more paws on the obstacle will be given 1 fault for missed contact. The dog will be penalized for Wrong course (Elimination) if the dog has left the obstacle with all 4 paws on the ground and then subsequently retouched the obstacle. 8.8 Dog walk a) A dog that fails to touch the contact area prior to alighting/descending the dog walk will be penalized 1 Fault. b) A dog that misses the up contact area of the Ascending Ramp and then alights before touching the Descending Ramp will only receive a Refusal. The Fault incurred for the missed contact will be overridden by the Refusal, and action should be taken by the judge to amend the results after the run. c) A dog that leaves the Dog Walk before having attempted the Descending Ramp will be penalized a Refusal. d) A dog that places it’s paw on the dog walk ramp and withdraws will be penalized a Refusal. e) A dog will NOT be penalized for walking under the Dog Walk if it is not the next obstacle to be attempted obstacle. (Note- Handlers will be eliminated for running under the Dog Walk at anytime during the run.) f) A dog will be penalized with Elimination (for wrong course) if the dog attempts the Dog Walk if it is not the obstacle to be attempted. g) A dog that leaves the Dog Walk without touching the Contact area and lands on the ground with 1, 2, or 3 paws and then places one or more paws on the obstacle will be given 1 fault for missed contact. The dog will be penalized for Wrong course (Elimination) if the dog has left the obstacle with all 4 paws on the ground and then subsequently retouched the obstacle. 8.9 See-saw a) A dog that leaves the see-saw before the see-saw tilts is a refusal. b) A dog that leaves the see-saw after the see-saw tilts but prior to the plank touching the ground will be penalized 1 course fault. . c) A dog that places its paw on the contact area of the see-saw and withdraws will be penalized 1 refusal. d) A dog that fails to touch the contact area prior to alighting from the see-saw will be penalized 1 course fault. e) A dog that leaves the see-saw without touching the contact area and lands on the ground with 1, 2, or 3 paws and then places one or more paws on the obstacle will be given 1 fault for missed contact. The dog may be penalized for Wrong course (Elimination) if the dog has left the obstacle with all 4 paws on the ground and then subsequently retouched the obstacle f) If the dog touches the see-saw when it is NOT the next obstacle it is wrong course and will be eliminated. g) A dog that misses the up contact area of the See-saw and then alights before the seesaw tilts will only receive a Refusal. The Fault incurred for the missed contact will be overridden by the Refusal, and action should be taken by the judge to amend the results after the run.
8.10 The Dog shall be Eliminated for any of the following. a) 3 refusals or Faults as stated in any of the above obstacles b) Dog Running out of the boundary of the course c) Dog Fouling within the perimeters of the ring, including before start and after finishing the run. d) All refusals to be corrected. If dog cannot correct the refusal, it will be eliminated. e) Dog fails to complete the weave poles f) Dog taking the wrong course, including incorrect obstacle, back jumping, back weaving, jumping over obstacle when it is NOT the obstacle to be attempted. g) Dog that is un-manageable and is no longer under the control of the handler for more than 10 secs. h) Handler having any reward or food in his/her hand and is visible to the Judge. There is no penalty if item is not visible to the Judge. i) Handler holding anything in his hand (other than the lead and collar while in the perimeters of the ring. j) Handler dropping food (including accidentally from their pockets) while on course and/or within the START/FINISH Area and is visible to the Judge. k) Handler jumping over jumps, knocked down uprights of the jump, running under the A-Frame, dog walk, walk over the tunnel cloth. l) Exceeding the MCT. m) Handler deliberate touching the dog (with any part of his/her body) which offers significant physical assistance to negotiate an obstacle will be eliminated. Any other deliberate touching shall be penalised one fault. n) Handler putting hands in the pocket after he/she has passed the plane of the 1st obstacle. o) Handler wearing a bum-bag or similar externally worn item. p) Handler with dog practising on the equipment in the ring, prior to judging, without the Judge’s permission. q) Elimination at the Start line- No feeding or playing tug with the dog within the perimeters of the ring. Once the steward says “Go when you are ready” handler to take note a few situations: i) Handler leaves the dog and walks away from the dog past the 1st obstacle. Dog moves and takes the obstacle. Time will start as soon as dog has taken the 1st obstacle. In this instance, even if handler says he is not ready and goes to reposition his dog and touches his dog, it is elimination. ii) Handler leaves the dog and walks away from the dog. Handler did not pass the 1st obstacle and he moves back to reposition his dog and touched his dog. Time will not start as dog has not passed the 1st obstacle and no penalty for touching the dog.
8.11 Additional regulations a) Dogs under 18 months are strongly advised not to enter the trials. If the handler insist, the handler/owner is responsible for any unforeseen circumstances that may befall the dog. b) Bitches in oestrum are not permitted to compete or remain the in trials arena. c) Prior to the trials, the judge must give a Judge’s brief to the competitors concerning the course, including faults, SCT, MCT and remind them of the markings. d) Change of handler for the trials is NOT ALLOWED once the dog-handler team has registered before the start of the trial. The run will be disqualified and no placing will be awarded. e) No smoking is allowed at the collecting ring or during the runs. f) All handlers are required to assist in setting up the obstacles with the Judge’s direction. g) All handlers are required to take responsibility to get their dogs ready at least 2 dogs ahead. This is to assist in the smooth running of the event, as there may be NO announcement for the numbers. h) Only 1 Run for each course. 9. Obstacles and Classes
10. Obstacles Specification
11. Gamblers Test- Refer to Document AR004-Gamblers Rules.
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PAAPP Gamblers Rules Document number AR004, Revision B.1, pending approval for release. 1.0 Categories: There are 3 levels of Gamblers, in order of difficulty level, with Level 3 being the highest level. 1.1 Level 1: Gamblers 1 1.2 Level 2: Gamblers 2 1.3 Level 3: International Gamblers 2.0 Titles: The following titles for dogs are available to be earned by dogs competing in PAAPP’s Gamblers Tests. 2.1 GD (Gamblers Dog)- upon achieving 3 Gamblers 1 Certificate. 2.2 GDX (Gamblers Dog Excellent)- upon achieving 3 Gamblers 2 Certificate 2.3 MGD (Master Gamblers Dog)- upon achieving 3 International Gamblers Certificate 3.0 Eligibility: Dogs above 18 months may attempt any level of Gamblers. GD titled dogs must move to the next level and cannot compete in Gamblers 1 level. GDX titled dogs must move to the next level and cannot compete in Gamblers 2 level. MGD titled dogs can compete only in International Gamblers level. 4.0 Aim of Gamblers: The aim is to accumulate as many points as possible in the Opening Sequence within the time allocated and then on hearing the whistle complete the Gamble/Closing Sequence within the allocated time. The winner is the team with the highest number of points accumulated within the time set. 5.0 General requirements: 5.1 Each dog allowed to run one time only. 5.2 Dogs are run without collar or leash. 5.3 Bitches in heat or pregnant bitches are not allowed to run. 5.4 Gamblers Certificate is only issued upon the dog completing the Gamblers/Closing within the time set. 6.0 Point system and timing guidelines:
(*Judge’s decision means that the judge decides on the time and points limits according to the class of the dogs i.e. toy, mini and maxi)
7.0 Opening Sequence 7.1 The judge will set a starting point, which can be a Jump or table. Timing starts when dog crosses the first hurdle or leaves the table. One point for first/start hurdle if bar is not knocked down. 7.2 Points will be awarded twice for each obstacle completed correctly. 7.3 No penalty for doing obstacle more than twice other than wasted time. 7.4 Successful contacts cannot be followed by the same contact. Successful weave poles cannot be followed by weave poles. All other obstacles may be done consecutively. 7.5 Points will NOT be awarded for successful back to back performance of the same contact or weave poles. 7.6 Long jump may be attempted from either direction. 7.7 If a dog displaces an obstacle during the Opening sequence which is part of the Gamble/Closing sequence, then the handler has lost the opportunity to achieve Gamble points. 7.8 Joker: Optional - A Joker is a collection of 3 obstacles that the judge may set in the opening period. No contacts to be used. By performing the Joker sequence in the correct order and from behind the line, bonus points equal to the total points of the 3 obstacles will be awarded. If line is crossed, then only the value of the obstacles completed correctly will be awarded. 7.9 Judging: All obstacles will have a number by them for judging purposes. Refusals are not faulted. Faults are not penalized but no points are earned. The Judge will say out the Number of the Obstacle while a scorer will record it on a score sheet. Judge will say “NO” for unsuccessful attempt of an obstacle. No points will be awarded after the whistle is blown during the opening sequence. If the dog is on an obstacle when the whistle blows, then points will be awarded if completed correctly. No penalty for doing any obstacle after the whistle blows other than wasted time. 8.0 Closing sequence 8.1 After the whistle blows, handler to direct dog to the Gamble/Closing Sequence which consist of 4-5 obstacles. These obstacles MUST be done in the order set by the Judge without the handler stepping over the line. The handler shall work the dog at a distance between 2-5 metres from a containment line which will be clearly marked by the judge. 8.2 Handler must not step over the line. Hands and arms over the line is acceptable. 8.3 Judging: Faults and refusals are judged as per usual agility practice. The Judge will say “NO GAMBLE” if fault (or refusal) occurs during the Closing sequence. 8.4 If dog successfully completes the Closing Sequence within the set time, without faults, the bonus points awarded shall be 15 points. 8.5 Gamble points will be lost in the following situations: a) If handler loiters during the opening sequence. b) If dog performs obstacles repeatedly without accumulating points in the opening sequence for the purpose of waiting for the whistle and the start of the Gamble. c) If dog performs any 2 or more Gamble obstacles one after another (including the same obstacle back to back) in either direction during the Opening Sequence. Note: A dog may perform a single obstacle followed by a non-Gamble obstacle and then re-attempt the same or another Gamble obstacle. d) If handler touches the equipment while attempting Gamble 8.6 The judge will set a FINISH. A jump or table may be used. The finish jump or table must be completed in all cases to obtain a time and points and may be done in any direction, but to qualify for the Gamble points it must be jumped from the marked side without faults. 8.7 Failure to send the dog through the Finish Jump or table to stop the clock will result in Elimination. 8.7 Disqualification: It is forbidden for handler to use any devices for timing or using external help to influence performance. 8.8 Elimination: If dog pees or poos or run out of the course ring. 9.0 Gamblers Qualifying Certificate 9.1 To achieve a Qualifying Certificate at each level of Gamblers, the Gamble MUST be achieved as well as accumulate at least the Benchmark points as per table below:
(*Judge’s decision means that the judge decides on the time and points limits according to the class of the dogs i.e. toy, mini and maxi) Example of scoring/Qualifying Certificate at International level
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