Dogs NZ New Rally-O Regulations January 2019 New Rally-O Regulations come into force on January 1st 2019. What will it mean for you? Test your knowledge of what is required. Have fun! OK Question Title * 1. It is Wilson's first Rally-O show. What equipment can he wear in the ring? (There may be more than one correct answer) A muzzle if his owner has advised the host club at the time of entry. A head collar. Dog footwear on veterinary advice. A dog coat as long as it is worn for the entire course. OK Question Title * 2. Your dog Poppy is a bit fearful around other dogs so you muzzle her in public. She is not classified as menacing or dangerous. What Rally-O classes can she compete in wearing a muzzle? Any class for which she is eligible as long as you have advised the host club at the time of entry. Muzzled dogs cannot compete in Rally-O. Novice A only. Novice A or Novice B only. OK Question Title * 3. Your dog Peanut is classified as menacing and is required to wear a muzzle in public. You want to be able to compete in Rally-O with him but without a muzzle. What should you do? Obtain an exemption from the Town, City or District Council that has jurisdiction over the club that is holding the show you want to enter. There are no other requirements. Obtain an exemption from the Town, City or District Council that has jurisdiction over the club that is holding the show you want to enter AND include a copy of the exemption document with your entry form. There are no other requirements. Obtain an exemption from the Town, City or District Council that has jurisdiction over the club that is holding the show you want to enter AND include a copy of the exemption document with your entry form AND present a copy of the exemption document to the event manager and judge if required. There are no other requirements. Don't tell anyone that Peanut is classified, enter anyway, and compete with him unmuzzled. OK Question Title * 4. Tinkerbell has been classified as menacing and is required to be muzzled at all times. What Rally-O classes can she compete in? Dogs classified as menacing or dangerous cannot compete in any Rally-O class. Novice A only as long as the host club has been advised at the time of entry. Novice A or Novice B only as long as the host club has been advised at the time of entry. Any Rally-O class for which she is eligible. OK Question Title * 5. Your dog Einstein has received 12 qualifying certificates in Novice. What Rally-O Milestone Award are they eligible to receive? RNB (Rally-O Novice Bronze) RNS (Rally-O Novice Silver) RNG (Rally-O Novice Gold) Sorry, Einstein needs just one more qualifying certificate to be eligible to be awarded Rally-O Novice Bronze. Keep trying. OK Question Title * 6. Fred has received 30 qualifying certificates in Excellent. What Rally-O Milestone Award is he eligible to receive? Rally-O Excellent Bronze, Silver and Gold. The more letters after his name the better. Rally-O Excellent Gold. Fred is a star! Rally-O Excellent Platinum. You can't get much higher! Rally-O Milestone awards are not available in the Excellent class. OK Question Title * 7. You are setting up a regulation Encore course for club training. Which of these signs can be used more than once in your course? (There may be more than one correct answer) Left Turn Spiral Right. About Turn Around A Pole. Back Up Three Steps - Dog Stays In Position. OK Question Title * 8. It's your first time competing in the Rally-O Encore class. What extra commands or cues can you give? Handlers in Encore will not be penalised for encouragement or extra commands. Handlers in Encore may not pat their legs or clap their hands but can use verbal encouragement and/or inaudible signals. Handlers in Encore may not use any extra commands or cues except where specified in the Dog Obedience Regulations. Handlers in Encore will not be penalised for encouragement, extra commands or physically placing their dog. OK Question Title * 9. You are waiting to compete in Encore. How do you know when to enter the ring? The judge will signal you. The steward will advise you that you can enter the ring. The event manager will advise you that you can enter the ring. You can enter the ring as soon as the previous competitor exits. OK Question Title * 10. You have almost completed the Encore course. Your dog completely changes its position at the Wait sign. How many points must the judge deduct from your score? None! Dogs can change their position if they are uncomfortable. Two points. Five points. Ten points. OK DONE