My Intro to Rally - 7
This is the 7 th edition of the Introduction to Novice Rally We’ll begin discussing Scoring and learn some Circle Signs. I’ll start with Scoring deductions for Not Qualifying. There are some problem areas that most Novice Handlers are not aware of, and I'll describe some of them here for you. If some of these things happen in the ring, please continue to do the best you can without worrying about the judging. You’re in the ring to enjoy your teamwork as best as you can on that day. Let the judge do the scoring. If, for some reason, your dog is having a bad day, you can just look at the judge and THANK THE JUDGE, and leave the ring – no questions asked. You will get an NQ, but this it may be more positive, for both of you, than continuing. Chapter 2, Section 30 Scoring. Non-qualifying (NQ) scores will be given for the following: · Consistently tight lead · Dog that eliminates while in the ring for judging · Dog unmanageable · Handler err