treat delivery guidelines

 

Food is allowed in every division except Premier. Since no one is competing against anyone else, it really doesn't matter if one person uses food and another doesn't. Food could impact the score in flow due to treat delivery.

Less food is allowed as the classes go upward:

  • Rookie: 5 treats,

  • Novice: 4 treats,

  • Intermediate: 3 treats,

  • Standard: 2 treats.

 

Rookie:

Up to 5 treats may be given during the routine.

While luring is allowed it is preferred that treats be in a pocket or pouch that goes with the handler’s outfit.

 

Rookie treat guidelines video

 

Video on delayed rewards for getting ready to move into Novice

Novice:

Up to 4 treats may be given during the routine.

Treats may not be held in hands or used has a lure.

Treats must be in a pocket or pouch that is part of the handler’s attire; not a treat pouch that clearly is not part of the costume.

At the novice level treats should be used to reward the successful completion of a skill, not as a bribe or lure to do or complete a skill.