Section 3: Equipment
The ROOKIE and NOVICE TEAM classes can be performed on-lead, if desired. All other classes are performed off-lead.
Dogs may be shown with no collar or a properly fitted collar (either buckle or limited slip/martingale).
Decorative collars or bandanas are permitted provided they do not distract from, overshadow or interfere with the dog as the focus of the routine. Decorative collars shall not be wider than an appropriately sized flat collar. Flounces, ruffles, and other similar neckwear are not allowed.
No special training collars may be used, including but not limited to, prong, chain, correctional slip, electronic or head halters.
Food, toys or clickers are allowed in the Spirit of Sharing titling class and the non-titling Rookie, Canine Freestyle FUN, and Memorial Award classes only.
Dogs are permitted to wear boots where slick footing is a concern. However, an affected gait, stumble or refusal of behavior caused by the boots will not be excused. Judges will evaluate the routine without regard to the presence of boots.
All dogs on the live event show grounds must be on leash or crated, except when in the performance space.