Safety rules

The Agility Club of San Diego has established the following rules for the safety
of you, your dog, and other class members:

Agility is not dog obediencewe cannot overemphasize how important it is

that you be extremely aware of these safety rules regarding you, your dog
and the equipment!

It would be useful, although not required, if your dog has been trained in the
following exercises before beginning agility training: off-leash control
(controlled walking, informal recalls); down-stay (5-10 seconds); high jump;
broad jump.

Your dog must be in good physical condition. Get advice from your
veterinarian before training. Your dog should not have physical disabilities
such as hip dysplasia, lameness, or be overweight. You should have your
dog's hips x-rayed.

Agility will require physical exertion and coordination on your part. Keep
yourself in good physical condition and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes
and athletic, skid-free shoes. Avoid (hanging) jewelry.

Always examine the agility obstacles yourself and make sure the safety bolts
are in place. If you have a question about the safety/stability of a particular
obstacle, please do not send your dog over it, and call it to the attention of an
instructor.

You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog at all times. Please prevent
your dog from urinating on the obstaclesif he does, you must clean it up.

Use of heavy-handed corrections on the course will jeopardize your dog's

confidence, which is crucial to his success.

Only buckle collars are permitted while working on the obstacles. Use of
choke collars or pinch collars is forbidden as they may injure your dog if
caught on an obstacle. Other collars may be used on the grounds when your
dog is not working the obstacles.

Use caution when working your dog on the course with a leash. The leash
could be caught on the equipment (do not allow a long leash to drag across a
contact obstacle). As soon as you have good verbal control of your dog (stay,
come, down) and your dog has displayed self-confidence on the obstacles,
you may discontinue use of the leash. Leashes can be extremely dangerous.

Dogs are permitted off leash only when working the obstacles. At all other
times, please keep your dog on leash and under your control.

Please keep your dog a respectful distance from dogs wearing a red ribbon on
their leash. The owners of these dogs prefer that their dogs not socialize with
other dogs.
Keep your dog's nails trimmed and keep hair between the pads of your dog's
feet short to prevent slipping on the equipment.

If your dog has hair falling in his eyes, tie it back with a rubber band or small
barrette.

Your dog must be approved on each obstacle, by a club instructor, to use that
obstacle without supervision.

Dogs are only permitted on the obstacles during class time. If you need extra
time on a particular obstacle, please ask permission from your instructor.

Always praise and encourage your dog. Do not press for speed until after the
dog establishes his self-confidence on all of the obstacles. Do not ask your
dog for too much, too soon. Back up your training if you get into trouble.

Your dog should not be drilled endlessly on any obstacle. Quit after 3 or 4
successful tries. If your dog is having trouble with an obstacle, seek out one
of the club instructors.

Warm your dog up with fast heeling before intense jumping.

Increase jump heights on your dog slowly, allowing him to jump with
confidence. Do not jump your dog full height until his bones are mature,
which can be as late as 15 to 19 months for some breeds.

CLUB RULES
To ensure the efficient running of training sessions the committee has drawn
up the following rules:
All dogs are to be kept on the lead at all times during training sessions,
except when given permission to work off lead in class.
Dogs that are tethered / tied up should only be approached with the
owners permission.
Bitches in season are not to be brought on to the club grounds at any
time.
Dogs must, as a minimum, have current immunisation against
distemper, canine hepatitis and parvovirus before attending classes.
A dog suffering from any illness or skin problems, is not to be brought
to classes until a vet has pronounced the condition non-contagious.
Handlers must remove their dogs excreta from the club grounds and
environs and place it in bins. Bags are provided.
 Instructors have authority over their classes and may ask a member to
take their dog out of a class if it is disruptive.
Club membership is only open to people 11 years old and over.
The club is a smoke-free environment.
Club members are responsible at all times for the behaviour of their
children, whilst on club grounds.
Handlers are to use only approved club training methods when training
on club grounds. Mistreatment of dogs during training sessions will not be
tolerated (and may result in removal from class and withdrawal of training
privileges).
During training sessions, handlers must not run with dogs except when
under instruction.
Dogs must be supervised at all times while on club grounds.
UDAC Safety Rules:
The Ups N Downs Agility Club has established rules for the safety
and welfare of you, your
dog, and other class members.
Your dog does not have to have perfect manners before beginning
agility, but there are some
basic requirements. This is to ensure your dog's safety and the
safety of other dogs and handlers
in the class.
Stay with handler at least 10 feet away.
Have a recall with minor distractions from a distance of 25 feet.
Be able to be approached and handled by a stranger (instructor).
Can be held by the collar and moved away from the handler by the
instructor.
The handler can take the dog by the collar and handle it without
resistance.
The NOs:
Lunging at another dog or person.
Acting in an aggressive manner towards another dog or person.
Unprovoked bites.
Female dogs in season attending class.
Children playing on the field or equipment. The only children
allowed on the field
during classes must be the handler of record for the dog AND must
be supervised by a
parent or guardian.
Only dogs enrolled in the class are allowed on the field. Any other
dogs must be
confined in the handlers vehicle.
Dogs must be confined to a crate, ex-pen, or the handlers vehicle
when not actually
running the course. The only exceptions are dogs waiting to run the
course or waiting for
their turn on an obstacle. Those dogs must be on leash and under
control of their handler.
Dogs are permitted off leash only when working on obstacles. Only
one dog may be off
leash at any time. If another dog is off leash, keep your dog leashed.
Make sure that the
dog running before you is under control before removing the leash.
Use caution when working with your dog on leash. Ensure that
leashes dont get caught
on the equipment.
Only buckle collars are permitted while working obstacles. Use of
choke collars or pinch
collars is prohibited while on course.
Please keep your dog a respectful distance from dogs wearing a
red ribbon on their leash.
The owner of these dogs prefer that their dogs do not socialize with
other dogs.
Your dog must be approved on each obstacle by a club instructor
before using that
obstacle without supervision
Check obstacles before sending your dog over the equipment. If
you have questions
about anything call it to the attention of your instructor.
Do not use heavy handed corrections on the course since this can
jeopardize your dogs
confidence.
.
Clean up after your dog at all times. Prevent your dog from
urinating on any obstacles.
Club Rules
Our club rules are to be followed at the club grounds for the safety
and comfort of both you and your dog and other members and their
dogs.

1. All dogs on the club grounds must hold current vaccination

certificates. No dog is to be brought to club grounds if it has a
contagious disease or infested with vermin.
2. All dogs must be on leads before getting out of the car and must
remain on lead at all times whilst on the club grounds. The only
exceptions are when you are in class and under command of the
Instructor in an advanced obedience or agility class, or you are an
Instructor
3. Handlers cannot train unless wearing suitable shoes. Fully
covered, closed in footwear is required for insurance purposes.
4. No dogs in season are allowed on the grounds
5. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Bags are
supplied but you will need to take any droppings home with you
6. Mistreating of dogs on club grounds will not be tolerated.
7. No person under the age of 13 years old is to be in control of a
dog at any time on club grounds. In special circumstances
consideration may be given to a younger handler being allowed to
participate after taking into account the character level of the dog
involved and the maturity of the handler.
8. Do not allow your dog to approach another dog, unless you have
the permission of the other dogs handler
9. Only one handler per dog each training night.
10. No spectators are to be on the field whilst classes are in
progress.
11. All dogs training in obedience & agility to be on collars as
recommended by your instructor.
12. Only those handlers who have completed a basic obedience &
agility course with this club, or an equivalent course with another
club to handle a dog in class.
13. NEVER feed or treat anyone elses dog on club grounds.
14. The Hervey Bay Dog Obedience & Agility Club Inc. the
executives and the instructors of this club do not accept any
responsibility for the injury to handlers or dogs whilst on club
grounds. All owners must accept full responsibility for their dogs
health and activities.