Versatility Exercises
A MASTER Handbook in a .pdf format is available on the Forms Page.
This covers all rules & exercises. The forms page also has .pdf files
for each level. This web site is for information only, the .pdf file should
be considered the actual document.
The object of the test is to show that the dog can perform exercise
stations on either side of the handler. The team will be required to change
sides four times.
Rally Versatility Class shall be for dogs that have won the Rally Excellent title, but have not won the
Rally Versatility (RV). A handler must own the dog entered or be a member of the owner's household or
immediate family. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. After a dog earns the Rally
Versatility (RV) title, it may continue to compete in this class for exhibition only (FEO).
The team will be required to pass three (3) tests under at least two (2) different judges to be awarded
the Versatility seal, which may be affixed to the Excellent award. Scoring will be done out of 200.
All exercises are judged off leash.
A dog/handler team, as in the Excellent class, that misses one (1) station must receive a non-qualifying
(NQ) score.
The judge will choose which side the dog will start on. The dog must continue
to work on the indicated "side" until reaching the station sign that indicates
another change of sides.
The Exercise Stations
| Description | Required | Specific Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Total # of Exercises | 15 - 20 | This includes START & FINISH stations. Selected from the Novice, keeping in mind the requirements outlined below |
| # of change of sides | 4 | |
| # of Obstacles | 1 | One of the following Exercises: #65 (Tunnel) #66 (Weave Poles) |
| # Stationary exercises | maximum of 5 | This maximum must be kept in mind when picking Novice (above) which includes some stationary exercises |
Stationary exercises are any stations beginning with a HALT. TIME ALLOTTED: three (3) minutes
Because the object of this Level is to show that the dog can work on both sides and change sides
smoothly, deductions for the change of sides will be 3 – 5 points depending on how smoothly the
changes are made
For example: If it is obvious that the team has worked out their changes, and both dog and handler do
their part of the change smoothly and without hesitation no deductions will be taken.
If the team does the changes, but there is hesitation or awkwardness during the change - if the dog
appears somewhat unsure of what is required, a deduction of 3 will be taken.
If the changes are slow or awkward and require considerable help from the handler to achieve the
change of position, or if the dog appears not to “know” the pattern, a deduction of 5 points will be
taken.