59. HALT Stand Down. The handler comes to a stop, the dog sits with or without a cue. The handler then cues the dog to stand, then gives the cue for the down. The handler then cues the dog to heel as she/he moves forward to the next station. If, after the stand, the dog sits prior to the down but, without additional cues from the handler, goes down then no deductions. If after the STAND the dog SITS prior to the down and requires a second cue from the handler to lie down, this will result in an NQ. If, after the stand, the dog requires an additional cue to lie down, points will be deducted for additional cues. The exercise is Down from Stand. Deductions: Failure of the dog to stand and/or down promptly shall be a substantial deduction. (3 - 5 points depending on how slowly the dog goes down). Failure of the dog to stand or down on the first cue will result in cue deductions. Failure of the dog to Drop directly from a Stand Position will result in an NQ. Failure of the dog to Stand or Down or remain in the down until given the cue to heel forward shall result in an NQ. 60. HALT Stand Sit. The handler comes to a stop, the dog sits with or without a cue. The handler then signals the dog to stand, gives the cue for the sit, then promptly cues the dog to heel as she/he moves onto the next station. Deductions: Failure of the dog to stand and/or sit promptly shall be a substantial deduction. (3 5 points depending on how slowly the dog sits. Failure of the dog to remain in the sit position until given the cue to heel forward shall result in an NQ 61. Moving Stand, Walk Around Dog, Forward. While moving, the handler gives the dog the stand and stay signal and without hesitation, walks around the dog back into the heel position and gives the dog the cue to heel. Dog Errors: Failure of the dog to stand promptly shall be a substantial deduction of 3-5 points depending on how slowly the dog stands. Failure of the dog to remain in the stand position until given the cue to heel forward shall result in an NQ-IP 62. Back Up 3 Steps. While heeling forward, the handler will cue the dog to heel backwards; the dog and handler will then back up a minimum of 3 steps, then proceed to walk forward to the next station. The dog should walk backwards while remaining in the heel position. Deductions: If the dog remains within 45 degrees of the heel position but backs up with the handler, no deductions will be made. A 1-2 point deduction will be made (depending on the degree out of position) for each step backward that the handler makes and the dog is more than 45 degrees outside the heel position. Failure of the team to take three steps backward will result in NQ 64. Spread Jump. The obstacle must have a minimum height of 2 inches (.05m) and a maximum height of 5 inches (.13m) Uprights are not permitted. The obstacle may be composed of telescoping hurdles, such as those used in CKC obedience hurdles. The obstacle will require as many hurdles as are necessary to provide the appropriate spread distance. It may also be of solid construction, i.e. 4 solid spread jumps of 8, 16, 24 and 28 inches, (.2m, .4m, .6m, and .71 m) of specified height. A 10 foot (3m) line shall be placed, on the floor (surface) in front of the jump, to mark the distance to the jump for scoring purposes. A six foot (1.8 m) line shall be placed on the floor (surface) at the side of the jump to mark the distance for scoring purposes. See station # 42 It is the judge's responsibility to see that the distance jumped by each dog is in accordance with these Regulations. This station begins approximately 20 feet (6.10 m) in front of and 6 feet (1.83 m) to the right of the jump. The send position is at least 10 feet in front of and 6 feet to the right of the obstacle (can be right or left in Versatility) See appendix G When the dog has completed the jump, the handler calls the dog to heel position and the team continues to the next exercise station. If the dog is much faster than the handler, the dog may be called back to the handler. No deductions are to be made if the dog returns directly to the heel position regardless of where the handler is along the line of travel when that occurs. Dog Errors: No deductions are given if the dog returns directly to the heel position regardless of where the handler is along the line of travel when that occurs. In Excellent class only, send over jumps, spread jump, and tunnel. Once the dog is sent toward the jump, if the dog passes the “zero line” of the jump without going over, it will be considered a refusal, and result in an NQ. Failure of the dog to take the jump shall be scored as non-qualifying. Dog walks on the broad jump boards 10 pt deduction Handler Errors: See Appendix G 65. Tunnel. The tunnel should be approximately six (6) feet (1.8 m) in length and have a minimum diameter of 24 inches (0.6 m). A 10 foot (3m) line shall be placed, on the floor (surface) in front of the tunnel, to mark the distance to the tunnel for scoring purposes. A six foot (1.8 m) line shall be placed on the floor (surface) at the side of the tunnel to mark the distance for scoring purposes. See station #42 This station begins approximately 20 feet (6.10 metres) in front of and 6 feet (1.83 metres) to the right of the tunnel. The send position is at least 10 feet in front of and 6 feet to the right of the tunnel (can be right or left in Versatility) See appendix G The handler cues the dog to go through, then moves along a line 6 feet (1.8 m) to the right of the tunnel. Upon the dog exiting the tunnel, the handler cues the dog to return to the heel position. Dog Errors: No deductions are given if the dog returns directly to the heel position regardless of where the handler is along the line of travel when that occurs. Additional cue deductions as per CARO Point Deduction Guidelines. See CARO Point Deduction Guideline. In Excellent class only: (Same comment as above.) Once the dog is sent toward the tunnel, if the dog passes the zero line of the tunnel without going through, it will be considered a refusal, and result in an NQ. Handler Errors: See Appendix G 66. Weave Poles. This station uses agility weave poles or a similar system. The weave poles should be set eighteen (18) inches (0.45 m) to twenty four (24) inches (0.61 m) apart ***and should consist of a minimum of 6 poles. Poles should be between three (3) feet (0.9m) and four (4) feet (1.2 m) in length (height). The station begins with the handler heeling towards the weave poles. The handler cues the dog to enter the weave poles. Entry into the weaving pattern is between the first and second poles with the first pole on the dog’s left. Handler may cue the dog throughout the weave pattern using voice or hand signals without incurring deductions. For this station to be considered complete, the dog must weave through all the poles. *** *** NOTE Effective July 1st 2011 Weave poles must be set 24” apart.. Deductions No deductions for voice or hand cues when the dog is in the poles. If the dog pops out of the poles before completion, it may be cued to continue at the point with additional cue deductions. If the dog does not enter the poles correctly it is an NQ