VAS DOG HIGH JUMP

REGULATIONS:

• This competition is a test of the dog's jumping ability

• The competition is open to all dogs of all shapes and sizes

• The dog is permitted to jump on or over the jump

• A dog who has won at a Local Show/Field Day Level will qualify for the State Final.

• A dog can represent only one Local Show/Field Day

• All dogs not competing must be on a lead with handler in the marshalling area behind the competition arena

• Only one dog may be loose in the competition area at any one time

• There must be a handler at the top of the jump to act as a catcher if necessary, and a handler as a catcher at the bottom.

• The dog's owner must supply one extra handler

• Each dog is allowed three attempts at each height

• In the event two dogs jumping the same height, the winner shall be determined as the dog that took the least number of attempts for the winning height

• A dog may compete on a loose lead

• If the dog is not on a loose lead the dog must be released at a minimum of three metres from the jump.

• Any mishandling or misuse of a dog will incur immediate disqualification

• If, in the opinion of the stewards, a dog is unsafe to other competitors or the public, it will be withdrawn from the competitiom.