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General rules and regulations for water work exams in the DNK 1. Aims and objectives 2. General rules and regulations 2.1. Exams for diploma 2.2. Water work exams 2.3. Organisers 2.4. Waters 2.5. Organisation of competitions 2.6. Registration 2.7. Competing dogs 2.8 Workbook and certificate of vaccination 2.9. Attempt to defraud 2.10. Liability 3. Judges 3.1. Invitation 3.2. Invitation / Reimbursement 4. Examination procedure and organisation 4.1. Environmental conditions 4.2. Chronological sequence 4.3. Collars, leads and harnesses 4.4. Titbits 4.5. Demarcation buoys 4.6. Demarcation area 4.7. Security boat 5. Assessment 5.1. Diplomas 5.2. Assessment form 6. Examining criteria: A-Diploma / 200 points A 1: Obedience on the lead. A 2: Transport of an object over a distance of 15 metres whilst on the lead. A.3: Retrieval of a surfboard with the painter. Dog sets off from the shore. Distance 25 metres A 4: Retrieval of an object over a distance of 25 metres. Object is collected from the boat. Dog sets off from the shore. A 5: Retrieval of an object cast 20 metres into the water from the shore. Dog sets off from the shore. B-Diploma / 200 points B 1: Obedience on and off the lead. B 2: Transport of an object over a distance of 15 metres off the lead. B 3: Recovery of a life-size dummy over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. B 4: Towing a boat over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. B5: Recovery of a life-size dummy. Dog sets off from the boat. C-Diploma / 250 points C1: Delivery of a life-belt to a drowning person. Dog sets off from the shore. Distance: 25 metres. C2: Retrieval of a paddle. Dog sets off from the boat. C 3: Towing a drifting boat over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. C 4: Rescue of a drowning person over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. C 5: Rescue of a person floating helpless in the water. Dog sets off from the boat. D-Diploma / 250 points D 1: Rescue of a drowning person with a life-belt. Dog sets off from the boat. D 2: Recovery of a boat in trouble with a rope. Dog sets off from the shore. D 3: Task to be drawn by lot from the following catalogue on the day of the exams. D 4: Task to be drawn by lot from the following catalogue on the day of the exams. D 5: Task to be drawn by lot from the following catalogue on the day of the exams. Catalogue of random tasks to be drawn by lot for the D-Diploma: L 1: Recovery of a drifting boat over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from a second boat. L 2: Rescue of a drowning person and a helpless person over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. L 3: Target-oriented retrieval of one of two objects over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. L 4: Delivery of a rope from one boat to another over a distance of 25 metres. Dog is taken into the second boat. L 5: Towing a boat over a distance of 50 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. L 6: Fetching a paddle from the shore. Distance 25 metres. Dog sets off from the boat. Distance 25 metres. 7. Conclusion 1. Aims and objectives This programme is directed at the interested dog-owner to motivate him into taking part in drills and routines offered by the club. Exercising is based on general obedience and instinctive qualities of a dog in water. The concept of water work is designed to mould the human and his dog into an inseparable team as in the case of avalanche rescue dogs and other rescue dogs. Since dogs encounter other dogs and their owners whilst training, they gain in selfconfidence and environmental trustworthiness. Exercising in a group trains and develops docility and obedience in various areas of life and can spare the owner many unpleasant situations with his dog in everyday life. Moreover, the dog’s chances of competing successfully in different contests and competitions are increased. Show dogs also profit from this kind of training. The programme also serves as a basis for other canine sporting disciplines, since the owner learns to trust not only in the skills and capabilities of his dog, but also in his own as trainer. It must be remembered that a dog cannot be regarded as an independent rescue dog in its own right, but only as an aid to the human being through its natural instincts, its physical capacities and the motivation of its trainer. This sporting discipline is based on the following: - the dog’s natural instinct in water - obedience - co-operation human/dog team - correct performance in various drills and routines It is of great importance that water work is carried out on a regular basis and with the necessary commitment. A dog wishing to compete in examinations, competitions and contests must be in good health and show strength, resilience and perseverance. 2. General rules and regulations Diploma exams are subject to the general rules and regulations of the VDH for examination and competition procedure. Different examinations may be held on the same day. 2.2. Exams in water work are open primarily to Newfoundlands and Landseers ECT, whereby owners and trainers must have membership in a VDH or FCI recognized club. Official entry in the workbook is only granted to dogs with VDH or FCI recognized documents. Dogs without VDH recognized pedigree will be issued with a club certificate. 2.3. The organisers provide at least a judge, a judge’s assistant, a ring manager, two boatmen and two assistants to help in the water. These people may not assist in any exam for which they have entered. The ring manager ensures that the contestants start in the correct order and records the number of points and the judge’s remarks. The boatmen follow the judge’s directions. The assistants in the water may not be related to the trainer or be directly familiar with the participating dogs. The people assisting the judge should be well familiar with the examination criteria. The organisers provide assessment forms and compile the catalogue. The catalogue should be self-explanatory and complete. Dogs may not be entered or replaced in the entry lists after the closure date. The organiser forwards the results to the DNK Central Office within 14 days. 2.4. Exercises may be carried out in coastal regions as well as on lakes. The area of water must be large enough for the tasks to be carried out without hindrance. 2.5. Organisation of competitions: As in the case of official examinations, approval must be obtained from the DNK Central Office before a competition can be organised. Procedure and tasks may be compiled at a later date. The results of competitions are not entered in the workbook. Persons who are already known to the organisers may also be called on to adjudicate at competitions. Competitions do not enjoy the status of an official examination. 2.6. Application for entry must be submitted in writing and the fee paid accordingly. 2.7. Contesting dogs perform their tasks consecutively as listed in the catalogue. The organiser has the right to bring forward the final entry date if the number of dogs entered exceeds the capacity of the event. Confirmation of entry should be sent to each contestant at least 14 days prior to the event. Bitches on heat perform at the end of the event and must be kept at a suitable distance until their turn, so as not to jeopardize the performance of other contesting dogs. 2.8. Workbook and valid certificate of vaccination must be submitted to the ring secretary at the beginning of the event, otherwise participation will not be permitted. 2.9. An attempt to defraud will result in a total loss of points for the task at hand and possible penalty point or points in the general behaviour category. 2.10. Dogs which take part in examinations in water work are the sole liability of their owners. The judge may call off the exam at any time, if the general welfare of the dogs is at stake or a dog and its owner or trainer do not behave in an appropriate manner. 3. Judges 3.1. Only judges accredited to the FCI or the VDH may adjudicate at such exams. They in turn respect the regulations and the system of points. They are reimbursed according to VDH statutes. In a case of ambiguity the judge’s decision is made according to the rules and regulations and is final. The judge is entitled to impose sanctions, in which case a short report is sent to the DNK Office and an entry made in the workbook. 3.2. Invitations to judges must be extended in writing. Acceptance or decline must also be submitted in writing. Judges are not allowed entry before 8.30 am. 4. Examination procedure and organisation. 4.1. Exams take place in all weather conditions. However, on agreement with the organiser, the judge is authorized to call off all exams or exams in part if weather conditions jeopardize the health and safety of trainer and dog. The judge may re-adjust time limits in the case of strong currents. The current should also be taken into consideration by the judge in the choice of task. 4.2. Adjudication may not begin before 9.00 am. Prize-giving must begin no later than 6.00 pm on the final day. Exceptions are permissible if judge and organizer are in agreement, however the exams themselves must be carried out in daylight. 4.3. A collar worn correctly is allowed for obedience training on the lead. This means that the collar must be fastened and not too tight or too loose. Training aids such as spiked collars or chokers are forbidden. Dogs may not wear collars in any of the other exercises. Collars and leads must be deposited elsewhere or put aside. Flea-collars and similar devices are also classed as collars. Every dog must wear life-saving harness throughout the exam. Life-jackets are not acceptable. 4.4. Encouraging a dog to perform with titbits or giving it titbits will lead to 5 penalty points if cautioned by the judge. 4.5. The demarcation buoys must be at least as large as a football. They must be firmly anchored so that they cannot be shifted and so that dogs cannot get caught up in them. They should be checked by the judge before the exams begin. 4.6. The 20-metre wide demarcation area is staked out by the judge. The judges invited to these examinations should at all times and in all tasks be in touch with the reality of the event and the above-mentioned aims of this programme. 4.7. During all exercises a second boat with a boatman must be ready to help in a case of emergency for men and dog. 5. Assessment 5.1. Certificates are awarded as follows: Excellent: 85% - 100% Very good: 70% - 84% Good: 60% - 69% 60% of the total number of points must be reached before a diploma is awarded. Each task may be attempted twice. The points awarded for the second attempt are added to the total number of points, but the maximum for a second attempt is 50% of the total. The dog is disqualified after the second failed attempt with 0 points as the result. Certificates are awarded consecutively as listed in the catalogue and the number of points and the corresponding qualification announced publicly. A dog may repeat its performance to improve its result for the same diploma, but on a different day. Only a passed diploma allows the participation in the next higher diploma. The dog starts generally with the A-Diploma. However, a dog that has competed in a higher diploma event may not compete in a lower category event. Participation at more than one diploma level on the same day is not allowed. The following applies to all diplomas: No points are awarded for the general behaviour of a dog. However, points can be forfeited if a dog or its trainer does not behave appropriately. Inappropriate behaviour on the part of the dog or its trainer, unkempt dogs and all forms of aggression or violence will lead to disqualification and an entry in the workbook. In turn the judge will submit his report to the DNK Central Office. Competitors should treat the judge, the organisers and assistants with the due amount of respect at all times. Penalty points: Penalty points might be given, but they are entirely up to the judge. Penalty points must always be substantiated. At groundwork: • repeated command • more than 0.5 metres distance from trainer • pulling on the lead • object is dropped • object is refused At the waterworks repeated commands are absolutely allowed. Penalty points might be given, but they are entirely up to the judge. -soiling of the grounds -urination – 2 points -fouling – 5 points -aggressive behaviour against trainer, helper or dummy -the dog drops the object but retrieves it -object, dummy or arm is offered more than once -the dog grasps the person or dummy somewhere else than at the arm -assistance for jumping off the boat -arrival of the dog outside the demarcation area Penalty points must always be substantiated. 5.2. Assessment papers are given to competitors with their workbook. Copies of the assessment papers are forwarded to the DNK Office. A judge may be informed calmly at the end of the event in the case of a trainer doubting the decision. Results are entered in the workbook. 6. Examining criteria: A-Diploma Eligibility from 12 months Equipment: . a boat . a surfboard and surfer . demarcation buoys at 25 metres and 50 metres . an assortment of objects A 1: Obedience on the lead – 30 points The task is carried out in a group of at least 3 trainer/dog teams. The trainer presents his dog to the judge. The judge fondles the dog. The dog walks on the left side of its trainer on the lead for 20 metres, makes a right turn and returns to the judge. In this heat, a narrow distance between trainer and dog is tolerated, as long as it does not exceed 0.5 metres. The nature of the dog (obedience, willingness to follow and docility) is assessed by the judge. A 2: Transport of an object on the lead over a distance of approx. 15metres. - 20 points The trainer gives his dog, positioned on his left, an object of his choice which is then carried over a distance of 15 metres. The dog is on the lead. The dog does not release the object into its trainer’s hand until commanded to do so. A 3: Retrieval of a surfboard with a painter. Dog sets off from the shore. Distance 25 metres – 50 points The dog is positioned on the shore with its trainer. A surfer on his surfboard 25 metres from the shore draws the attention of the dog to himself. The trainer commands his dog to swim to the surfboard. The surfer gives the dog the painter, which is approx. 3 metres long, and the dog tows the surfboard back to the shore. A 4: Retrieval of an object over a distance of 25 metres – 50 points The object is handed to the assistant on the shore, who then goes out in the boat with the judge’s assistant and the boatman to the 25-metre demarcation line. The dog is positioned on the shore with its trainer. The judge’s assistant in the boat gives the judge on the shore a signal when the boat is in position. When the judge on the shore gives the signal, the trainer commands his dog to retrieve the object. After the starting signal, the assistant calls the dog for 10 seconds, but not by name. If the trainer does not want this, he must inform the judge before this exam heat commences. The object may be shown after the starting signal. When the dog reaches the boat, the assistant hands it the object, which the dog then brings back to the shore. The trainer is free in his choice of object. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog is in its depth again. A5: Retrieval of an object cast into the water from the shore, approx. 20 metres. Dog sets off from the shore - 50 points The trainer stands on the shore with his dog. An assistant throws the object approx. 20 metres into the water. When the judge on shore gives the starting signal, the trainer commands his dog to fetch the object. The dog must bring the object back to the shore. The same object (no more than 30 cms. long) is used for all dogs and is selected by the judge. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog is in its depth again. B-Diploma – 200 points Eligibility for dogs over 15 months Equipment: . a boat . demarcation buoys at 25 metres and 50 metres . a dummy the size of a 12-year-old child . an assortment of objects B1: Obedience on and off the lead – 30 points The task is carried out in a group of at least 3 trainer/dog teams. The trainer presents his dog to the judge. The judge strokes the dog. The dog walks on the left of its trainer on the lead for 20 metres, then makes a right turn and halts. The trainer removes the lead. The judge then gives the order for the dog to return to him on the left side of the trainer. The trainer then puts the dog’s collar on again. In this test a narrow distance between trainer and dog is tolerated, as long as it does not exceed 0,5 metres . The nature of the dog (obedience, willingness to follow and docility) is assessed by the judge. B2: Transport of an object over a distance of 15 metres off the lead – 20 points The trainer gives the dog, which is standing or sitting on his left, an object of his choice, which the dog then carries over a distance of approx. 15 metres. The dog is off the lead. The dog does not release the object into the trainer’s hand until commanded to do so. B3: Recovery of a life-size dummy over a distance of 25 metres – 50 points The dummy is given to the assistant on the shore He goes out in the boat with the judge’s assistant and the boatman to the 25- metre demarcation line. The dog is positioned on the shore with its trainer. When the boat reaches the 25-metre demarcation line, the judge’s assistant in the boat gives the assistant a signal to throw the dummy overboard. When the judge on the shore gives the signal, the trainer commands his dog to retrieve the dummy. The boat is then taken to the 50-metre demarcation line where it waits. The dog recovers the dummy, preferably by the arm, and brings it back to the shore. The exercise begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog is in its depth again. B4: Towing a boat over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore - 50 points The judge’s assistant, the boatman and an additional assistant go out in the boat to the 25- metre demarcation line. The dog is positioned on the shore with its trainer. The judge’s assistant in the boat gives the signal to the judge on the shore when the boat is in position. When the judge on the shore gives the signal, the trainer commands his dog to recover the boat. After the starting signal the assistant calls the dog for 10 seconds, but not by name. If the trainer does not want this, the judge must be informed before the test. The painter may be shown after the starting signal. When the dog reaches the boat, the assistant gives the dog the end of the painter. The dog tows the boat back to the shore. The assistant must let the painter slip through his hand slowly to allow the boat to pick up speed. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog is in its depth. B5: Recovery of a life-size dummy. Dog sets off from the boat – 50 points The boatman, an assistant, the judge and the trainer with his dog set off in the boat to the 25- metre demarcation line, taking a life-size dummy with them. The boat travels parallel to the shore past the 25 metres demarcation buoy, where the judge gives the assistant in the boat a signal to throw the dummy overboard. Simultaneously the trainer may command his dog to recover the dummy. The boat travels a further 15 metres and stops. The dog now recovers the dummy, preferably by hanging onto its arm, and brings it back to the boat. If the trainer so wishes, the dog can be taken into the boat. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has given the dummy to its trainer. C-Diploma – 250 points Eligibility from 18 months Equipment: . one boat . demarcation buoys at distances of 25 metres and 50 metres . a lifebelt .a paddle . one person in distress and one helpless person . an assortment of objects C1: Delivery of a lifebelt to a drowning person. Dog sets off from the shore. - 50 points The boatman takes the assistant who is to get into difficulties approx. 25 metres out in the boat. The judge on the shore gives him the signal to jump. Whilst jumping, the assistant cries for help. The boat travels out a further 35 metres. After the judge’s signal, the trainer throws the life-belt into the water and commands his dog to save the drowning person. The dog retrieves the life-belt by the rope. The drowning person pretends to panic by thrashing his arms about and crying for help, but not the dog by name. When the dog reaches the assistant he holds onto the life-belt and the dog turns and tows the drowning person back to the shore with the life-belt. The task commences with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has brought the assistant ashore and is in its depth again. C2: Recovery of a paddle from the boat – 50 points The boatman, an assistant, the judge and the trainer go out in the boat with the dog to the 25- metre demarcation line. The judge gives the assistant the signal to drop the paddle on the water. The boat travels a further 20 metres and stops. The trainer commands his dog to retrieve the paddle. The dog brings the paddle back to the boat. The trainer takes the paddle from the dog. At the trainer’s request the dog may be taken into the boat. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has given the paddle to its trainer. C 3: Towing a drifting boat over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore - 50 points The boatman takes the boat to the 25 metre demarcation line and is laying down, invisible for the dog. In the prow of the boat there is a painter approx. 3 metres long. The dog is positioned with its trainer on the shore. The judge gives the trainer a signal to command his dog to retrieve the boat. The dog recovers the boat and brings it to the shore. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog is in its depth again. C 4: Rescue of a drowning person over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. - 50 points The assistant, the judge’s assistant and the boatman take the boat out to the 25-metre demarcation line. The dog is positioned next to its trainer on the shore. When the boat reaches the 25-metre demarcation line, the judge’s assistant in the boat gives the assistant a signal to jump into the water. Whilst jumping the assistant should cry for help and at the same time the trainer commands his dog to save the drowning person. The boat proceeds to the 50-metre demarcation line. The drowning person pretends to panic by thrashing his arms and calling for help, but not for the dog by name. When the dog has reached the assistant, the latter catches hold of the harness. The dog turns and heads back to the shore with the assistant floating on his back. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has brought the assistant back to the shore and is in its depth again C 5: Rescue of a person floating helpless in the water. Dog sets off from the boats – 50 points The boatman, an assistant, the judge and the trainer with his dog go out in the boat to the 25-metre demarcation line. The boat then travels parallel to the shore past the 25-metre demarcation buoy, where the judge in the boat gives the assistant the signal to fall overboard. The boat travels on another 20 metres and stops. The trainer then commands his dog to fetch the helpless person floating on his back. The dog must hold on to the person’s lower arm or grasp his hand gently and bring him back to the boat. The trainer then pulls the person into the boat. If the trainer so wishes, his dog can also be taken into the boat. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has delivered the person up at the boat. D-Diploma – 250 points Eligibility from 24 months Equipment: . two boats . demarcation buoys at distances of 25 metres and 50 metres . a life-belt - a paddle . a floatable rope, 30 metres long and 15 mm thick . a life-size dummy (equivalent in size to a 12-year-old child) . one person in difficulties and a helpless person . an assortment of objects D 1: Rescue of a drowning person with a life-belt. Dog sets off from the boat – 50 points The boatman in a second boat takes the assistant who is to simulate the person in difficulties approx. 40 metres out into the water. The judge on the shore gives the assistant the signal to jump. Whilst jumping the assistant calls for help. The boat now travels out a further 35 metres. The trainer, his dog, the judge, an assistant and the boatman go out in the other boat to the 25-metre demarcation line. The judge gives the trainer the signal to cast the life-belt into the water and to command his dog to rescue the drowning person. The dog grasps the rope attached to the life-belt. The drowning person pretends to panic by thrashing his arms and calling for help, but never the dog by name. When the dog has reached the assistant, the latter holds on to the life-belt and the dog turns and heads back to the boat, towing the drowning person with the life-belt. The trainer pulls the drowning person and the life-belt into the boat. If the trainer so wishes, the dog can also be taken into the boat. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has surrendered the life-belt. D 2: Recovery of a boat in trouble with a rope. Dog sets off from the shore over a distance of 25 metres – 50 points The assistant goes out in the boat with the judge’s assistant and the boatman to the 25- metre demarcation line. The dog is positioned on the shore with its trainer. The judge’s assistant in the boat gives the judge on the shore a signal when the boat is in position. After a signal from the judge the trainer commands his dog to take the rope to the boat. After the starting signal the assistant calls the dog for 10 seconds, but not by name. If the trainer does not want this, he must inform the judge before the task commences. When the dog has reached the boat, the assistant takes the rope from the dog. If the trainer so wishes, the assistant can take the dog into the boat. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has surrendered the rope. D 3: task is drawn by lot D 4: task is drawn by lot D 5: task is drawn by lot Catalogue of tasks 3, 4 and 5 in D-Diploma to be drawn by lot L 1: Recovery of a drifting boat. Dog sets off from a second boat – 50 points The boatman tows a boat with a 3-metre long painter in the bow and in which an assistant is lying flat, to the 25-metre demarcation line and returns to the shore to collect the trainer, his dog, the judge and an assistant. They go out past the drifting boat at a range of 10 metres and stop at a distance of 20 metres. After the judge has given the starting signal, the trainer commands his dog to retrieve the drifting boat. When the dog arrives at the boat it is made to search for the painter. The dog must bring the boat back to its trainer. The trainer takes hold of the painter. If the trainer so wishes, his dog can be taken into the boat. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has released the painter. L 2: Recovery of a drowning person and a helpless person over a distance of 25 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. – 50 points A boatman, the judge’s assistant and two assistants go out to the 25-metre demarcation line. The dog is positioned on the shore with its trainer. The judge’s assistant gives an assistant the signal to jump into the water. Whilst jumping, the assistant cries for help. The boat continues another 15 metres parallel to the shore. The judge’s assistant then gives the second assistant a signal to jump into the water silently and float motionless in the water. The boat continues on to the 50-metre demarcation line. The judge on the shore gives the trainer the signal to commence. The dog swims first to the assistant who is pretending to panic and who then holds on to the dog’s harness. The dog then tows him to the second assistant, floating motionless in the water and takes hold of him by the hand. The dog brings both back to the shore. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog is in its depth again. L 3: Target-oriented retrieval of one of two objects. Dog sets off from the shore. - 50 points The boatman and an assistant go out in the boat with two different objects (approx. 30cm to be selected by the judge) to the 25-metre demarcation line, where they bring the boat to a standstill. The assistant draws the dog’s attention to the objects and throws them approx.5 metres to the left and to the right of the boat. The boat travels on at least another 50 metres. The judge on the shore gives the trainer the signal to commence. The dog brings back the object designated by the judge. The objects are the same for each dog. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog releases the object. L 4: Delivery of a rope from one boat to another. Dog sets off from the boat. - 50 points The boatman goes out in the boat with the judge and the trainer with his dog to the 25-metre demarcation line. A second boat overtakes the first boat and carries on to the 50-metre demarcation line. When the judge gives the signal, the trainer commands his dog to take the rope to the second boat. After the starting signal the assistant in the second boat calls the dog for 10 seconds but not by name. If the trainer does not want this, he must inform the judge before the task commences. When the dog reaches the boat the assistant takes the rope. The dog can then be taken into the boat, if the trainer so wishes. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has released the rope into the assistant’s hand. L 5: Towing a boat over a distance of 50 metres. Dog sets off from the shore. - 50 points The assistant goes out with the judge’s assistant and the boatman to the 50-metre demarcation line. A painter three metres long is attached to the bow of the boat. The dog is positioned on the shore next to its trainer. The judge’s assistant in the boat gives the judge on the shore a signal when the boat is in position. When the judge on the shore gives the signal, the trainer commands his dog to fetch the boat. After the starting signal the assistant calls the dog for 10 seconds, but not by name. If the trainer does not want this, he must inform the judge before the task commences. When the dog reaches the boat the assistant gives it the painter. The dog must tow the boat back to the shore. The assistant should release the painter slowly by allowing it to slide through his hand so that the boat can gain speed gradually. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog is in its depth again. L 6: Fetching a paddle on the shore. Dog sets off from the boat – 50 points The trainer goes out in the boat with his dog, an assistant and the boatman to the 25-metre demarcation line where the boat stops. An assistant on the shore with a paddle draws attention to himself. When the judge gives the signal, the trainer commands his dog to fetch the paddle from the shore and return with it to the boat. The paddle has to be given to the dog on a position in the water defined by the judge. After the starting signal the assistant calls the dog for 10 seconds, but not by name. The task begins with the trainer’s first command and ends when the dog has delivered up the paddle at the boat. 7. Conclusion Settled on the delegates’ assembly (DV) of the German Newfoundland Club (DNK e.V.), 5th of July 2008. It comes into force with publishing the protocol of the DV in the official organ of the DNK e.V.
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