Musical Dog Sport Association

Performance Guidelines

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2025

These performance guidelines describe the manner in which MDSA performances (titling and non-titling) will be conducted.

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Table of Contents

Snapshot: MDSA Classes (Titling and Non-Titling)

Section 1:   MDSA Vision of Canine Musical Freestyle

Section 2:   Eligibility

Section 3:   Equipment

Section 4:   Performance Space

Section 5:   Performance Elements

Section 6:   Signals and Cues

Section 7:   Music

Section 8:   Handler’s Attire

Section 9:   Overview of Title Requirements

Section 10:  Description of MDSA Non-Titling Classes

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