There are five levels in UDP Rally - Introductory, Novice, Open, Advanced and Ultimate Champion
Judges will receive a UDP booklet with all exercises and signs listed by level.
Judges will receive scoring sheets, course design sheets and scoring suggestions.
Booklets will have sample course designs that may be used if the judge does not wish to design all the courses themselves.
Exercises
Each course will consist of a minimum of ten exercises that are listed under each level on the UDP website and in the UDP Rally Judges booklet.
Additional exercises in that level may be added per the judges discretion and exercises from levels that precede the level you are competing in may also be added, up to a maximum of 15 exercises.
Start and End are not considered exercises
Judges are required to design each course from the available exercises for each level.
Example courses can be obtained by contacting UDP, Inc.
Designs sheets will be given to each judge
Judges must post the courses before each trial and walk thrus will be allowed.
Scoring:
To qualify for a leg in any level of UDP Rally, a dog may not receive a DQ at any of the exercises. A perfect score is 100.
A qualifying score is a total of at least 80 points.
Judges will use the score sheets provided by UDP, INC
Score sheets include deductions, bonus points and a column for a judge to enter a deduction not listed on the score sheet. Deductions range from disqualifications, major fault, fault and minor fault .
Level 1: Introductory Level – This level is for dogs and puppies just starting out in a venue. Training has been started for the venue. Dogs may be 4 months and older for this level.
Faults that can lead to a disqualification include:
unmanageable dog
exercise not attempted
Handler Faults that can lead to a disqualification include:
excessively tight lead throughout course
yelling loudly at the dog
talking to or handling the dog in an intimidating manner
correcting the dog with undue force.
Major Faults:
excessive barking
eliminating in the ring
refusal to perform exercise
Faults:
exercise improperly performed
repeat of a station
command repeated more than twice
dog interferes with handler
pulling on leash
lagging behind
wandering away from handler
handler error
lack of team work
dog inattentive to handler
sit, stand or stay performed less than required time
did not sit or stand quietly before proceeding to next exercise
dog reluctant to perform exercise
Minor Faults for Introductory Level one include:
slow to respond
out of position
repeat of command
jumping up on handler
sniffing ground continuously
over zealous during exercise
Other Faults: The judge is allowed to mark a deduction for a fault that is not on the score sheet, the judge must give a reason for the fault.
Bonus Points: Bonus points to be awarded only to an outstanding performance
One bonus point may be added to the final score for :
Exceptional teamwork between handler and dog
Overall happy attitude of dog
Overall correct precision of each exercise
Judges should take into consideration that this level is the primary steps to all forms of the dog’s education and lots of encouragement and rewards are recommended.
Note for Level One:
The dog must begin each exercise in a sitting or standing position on the left side of the handler. When the dog is sitting or standing quietly the team can proceed to the next exercise.
SIT, STAND, OR DOWN PERFORMED LESS THAN REQUIRED TIME
2-3 POINTS
DID NOT SIT OR STAND QUIETLY BEFORE PROCEEDING TO NEXT EXERCISE
2-3 POINTS
DOG RELUNCTANT TO PERFORM EXERCISE
2-3 POINTS
OTHER
EXERCISE STATION
MAXIMUM DEDUCTION
REASON
POINTS DEDUCTED
MAJOR FAULTS
5 POINTS
EXCESSIVE BARKING
5 POINTS
ELIMINATING IN THE RING
5 POINTS
REFUSAL TO PERFORM EXERCISE
5 POINTS
OTHER
EXERCISE STATION
MAXIMUM DEDUCTION
REASON
POINTS DEDUCTED
DISQUALIFICATION OR HEAVY FAULTED
20 POINTS 0R DQ
UNMANAGEABLE DOG
20 POINTS 0R DQ
EXERCISE NOT ATTEMPTED
20 POINTS 0R DQ
EXCESSIVELY TIGHT LEAD THROUGHOUT THE COURSE
20 POINTS 0R DQ
YELLING LOUDLY AT THE DOG
20 POINTS 0R DQ
TALKING OR HANDLING DOG IN AN INTIMIDATING MANNER
20 POINTS 0R DQ
CORRECTING THE DOG WITH UNDUE FORCE
20 POINTS 0R DQ
OTHER
EXERCISE STATION
BONUS
REASON
POINTS EARNED
1 POINT
EXCEPTIONAL TEAMWORK BETWEEN HANDLER AND DOG
1 POINT
OVERALL HAPPY ATTITUDE OF DOG
1 POINT
OVERALL PRECISION OF EACH EXERCISE
PLACING: ______ PERFECT SCORE: 100 POINTS
DEDUCTIONS: ___________
BONUS POINTS: ___________
FINAL SCORE: _ __________
TIME_______
JUDGES INITIALS________
NOVICE LEVEL
Level 2: Novice Level – On lead – treats are optional
This level is for dogs that have training in the venue and can consistently perform simple skills for that venue.
Faults that can lead to a disqualification include:
unmanageable dog
exercise not attempted
Handler Faults that can lead to a disqualification include:
excessively tight lead throughout course
yelling loudly at the dog
talking to or handling the dog in an intimidating manner
correcting the dog with undue force.
Major Faults:
excessive barking
eliminating in the ring
refusal to perform exercise
Faults:
exercise improperly performed
repeat of a station
command repeated more than twice
dog interferes with handler
pulling on leash
lagging behind
wandering away from handler
handler error
lack of team work
dog inattentive to handler
dog grabs item for the leave it exercise
wait to return to heel not completed properly
dog lags or forges while weaving cones
moving front not completed properly
there is not an increase or decrease in pace
sit, down or stay performed less than required time
doorway wait with recall not completed properly
dog moves while owner shakes hand with a person during sit politely
did not sit or stand quietly before proceeding to next exercise
dog reluctant to perform exercise
Minor Faults:
slow to respond
out of position
repeat of command
jumping up on handler
sniffing ground continuously
over zealous during exercise
wiggling in position while owner shakes hands with a person
insufficient wait
Other Faults: The judge is allowed to mark a deduction for a fault that is not on the score sheet, the judge must give a reason for the fault.
Bonus Points: Bonus points to be awarded only to an outstanding performance
One bonus point may be added to the final score for :
Exceptional teamwork between handler and dog
Overall happy attitude of dog
Overall correct precision of each exercise
Note for Novice Level: The dog must begin each exercise in a sitting position on the left side of the handler. When the dog is sitting quietly the team can proceed to the next exercise.
wiggling in position while owner shakes hands with a person
insufficient wait
1 POINT
Other- please list reason
MAXIMUM
DEDUCTION
EXERCISE
STATION
REASON
POINTS DEDUCTED
FAULT
2-3 PTS
LIST STATION # (optional)
CHOOSE FROM BELOW
exercise improperly performed
repeat of a station
command repeated more than twice
dog interferes with handler
pulling on leash
lagging behind
wandering away from handler
handler error
lack of team work
dog inattentive to handler
there is not a increase or decrease in pace
dog grabs item for the leave it exercise
sit, down or stay performed less than required time
doorway wait with recall nor completed properly
Wait with return to heel not completed properly
dog moves while owner shakes hand with ring steward for Sit Politely exercise
dog does not remain standing at heel before moving forward for Stand at Heel exercise
dog lags or forges while weaving cones
Moving Front not completed properly
did not sit or stand quietly before proceeding to next exercise
dog reluctant to perform exercise
2-3 POINTS
Other – please list reason
EXERCISE
STATION
MAXIMUM
DEDUCTION
REASON
POINTS DEDUCTED
MAJOR FAULTS
5 POINTS
EXCESSIVE BARKING
5 POINTS
ELIMINATING IN THE RING
5 POINTS
REFUSAL TO PERFORM EXERCISE
5 POINTS
OTHER
EXERCISE
STATION
MAXIMUM
DEDUCTION
REASON
POINTS DEDUCTED
DISQUALIFICATION
OR HEAVY FAULTED
20 POINTS 0R DQ
UNMANAGEABLE DOG
20 POINTS 0R DQ
EXERCISE NOT ATTEMPTED
20 POINTS 0R DQ
EXCESSIVELY TIGHT LEAD THROUGHOUT THE COURSE
20 POINTS 0R DQ
YELLING LOUDLY AT THE DOG
20 POINTS 0R DQ
TALKING OR HANDLING DOG IN AN INTIMIDATING MANNER
20 POINTS 0R DQ
CORRECTING THE DOG WITH UNDUE FORCE
20 POINTS 0R DQ
OTHER
EXERCISE
STATION
BONUS
REASON
POINTS EARNED
1 POINT
EXCEPTIONAL TEAMWORK BETWEEN HANDLER AND DOG
1 POINT
OVERALL HAPPY ATTITUDE OF DOG
1 POINT
OVERALL PRECISION OF EACH EXERCISE
PLACING: ______ PERFECT SCORE: 100 POINTS
DEDUCTIONS: ___________
BONUS POINTS: ___________
FINAL SCORE: _ __________
TIME_______
JUDGES INITIALS__________
Level 3: Open Level – On lead – No Treats
One free mulligan, must be fed at that obstacle
This level is for dogs that have training in the venue and can consistently perform skills for that venue. The exercises for Open include rally signs #24- #40
Faults that can lead to a disqualification include:
unmanageable dog
exercise not attempted
Handler Faults that can lead to a disqualification include:
excessively tight lead throughout course
yelling loudly at the dog
talking to or handling the dog in an intimidating manner
correcting the dog with undue force.
Major Faults:
excessive barking
eliminating in the ring
refusal to perform exercise
Faults:
exercise improperly performed
repeat of a station
command repeated more than once
dog interferes with handler
pulling on leash or lagging behind
handler error
lack of team work
dog inattentive to handler
insufficient wait
handler doesn’t go the required distance away for recall
incomplete turns
improper pivot
grabs toy or object in the leave it exercise
dog shows no interest in the play retrieve exercise
wait to return to heel not completed properly ( catch up exercise)
dog lags or forges while weaving cones for the cloverleaf pattern
refuses the jump
stand, wait, stay performed less than required time
stand and wait or stand and stay performed improperly
backing up sluggish,just a step, or barely attempts
dog sits during the stand exercises
did not sit or stand quietly before proceeding to next exercise
dog reluctant to perform exercise
Minor Faults:
out of position
repeat of command
hits the bar for the jump
crooked back up
Other Faults: The judge is allowed to mark a deduction for a fault that is not on the score sheet, the judge must give a reason for the fault.
Bonus Points: Bonus points to be awarded only to an outstanding performance. One bonus point may be added to the final score for :
Exceptional teamwork between handler and dog
Overall happy attitude of dog
Overall correct precision of each exercise
Note for Open Level: The dog must begin each exercise in a sitting position on the left side of the handler. When the dog is sitting quietly the team can proceed to the next exercise.
JUDGES SCORE SHEET
UDP RALLY OPEN LEVEL Host Club:__________________ Date:_______
Course #_____
Judge___________________________
Armband #_____________Dogs UDP#________________
MAXIMUM
DEDUCTION
EXERCISE STATION
REASON
POINTS DEDUCTED
MINOR FAULT-1 PT
LIST RALLY Station #
CHOOSE FROM BELOW
out of position
repeat of command
hits the bar for the jump exercise
crooked back
1 POINT
Other- please list reason
MAXIMUM
DEDUCTION
EXERCISE
STATION
REASON
POINTS DEDUCTED
FAULT
2-3 PTS
LIST RALLY Station (optional)
CHOOSE FROM BELOW
exercise improperly performed
repeat of a station
command repeated more than once
dog interferes with handler
pulling on leash or lagging behind
handler error
lack of team work
dog inattentive to handler
insufficient wait with recalls
handler doesn’t go required distance for recalls
incomplete turns for 270 or 360 turns
improper pivot
refuses the jump
dog lags or forges while weaving cones for cloverleaf
grabs the toy or object in the leave it exercise
backing up sluggish, just a step , or barely attempts
no interest in the play retrieve exercise
wait with return to heel not completed properly
stand performed less than required time
stand and wait or stand and stay improperly performed
dog sits during the stand exercises
did not sit quietly before proceeding to next exercise
