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AKC Rally Signs - Reference Table

Total Signs114
Stationary58
Moving56
Sign#NameDescription / Principal PartsCategory
START1STARTIndicates the beginning of the course. The dog does not have to be sitting at the start.course marker
FINISH2FINISHIndicates the end of the course - timing stops.course marker
HALT - Sit3HALT - SitWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position.stationary
HALT - Sit - Down4HALT - Sit - DownWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The dog must then down in heel position.stationary
Right Turn5Right Turn90° turn to the right.moving
Left Turn6Left Turn90° turn to the left.moving
About Turn - Right7About Turn - Right180° turn to the right.moving
About "U" Turn8About "U" Turn180° turn to the left.moving
270° Right Turn9270° Right TurnWhile heeling, the dog and handler make a tight 270° turn to the right.moving
270° Left Turn10270° Left TurnWhile heeling, the dog and handler make a tight 270° turn to the left.moving
360° Right Turn11360° Right TurnWhile heeling, the dog and handler make a tight 360° turn to the right.moving
360° Left Turn12360° Left TurnWhile heeling, the dog and handler make a tight 360° turn to the left.moving
Call Front - Finish Right - Forward13Call Front - Finish Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish to the right. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.stationary
Call Front - Finish Left - Forward14Call Front - Finish Left - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish to the left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.stationary
Call Front - Finish Right - Sit15Call Front - Finish Right - SitWhile heeling, the handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish to the right and sit in heel position.stationary
Call Front - Finish Left - Sit16Call Front - Finish Left - SitWhile heeling, the handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish to the left and sit in heel position.stationary
Slow Pace17Slow PaceThe dog and handler must slow down noticeably.pacemoving
Fast Pace18Fast PaceThe dog and handler must speed up noticeably.pacemoving
Normal Pace19Normal PaceThe dog and handler walk briskly.pacemoving
Moving Side Step Right20Moving Side Step RightWhile heeling, the handler takes one step to the right, leading with the right foot, and continues heeling along the newly established line. The dog must move with the handler. This sign will be placed directly in line of the team's path requiring the handler and dog to sidestep to the right to pass the sign.moving
Spiral Right - Dog Outside21Spiral Right - Dog OutsideThis sign requires three pylons placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 6-8 feet. The dog and handler must turn to the right to move around each of the pylons.moving
Spiral Left - Dog Inside22Spiral Left - Dog InsideThis sign requires three pylons placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 6-8 feet. The dog and handler must turn to the left to move around each of the pylons.moving
Straight Figure 8 Weave Twice23Straight Figure 8 Weave TwiceThis sign requires four pylons placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 6-8 feet. The dog and handler will enter into the weave with the first pylon on their left side. They must complete the entire weave twice.moving
Serpentine Weave Once24Serpentine Weave OnceThis sign requires four pylons placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 6-8 feet. The dog and handler will enter into the weave with the first pylon on their left side. They must complete the entire weave once.moving
HALT - 1, 2 and 3 Steps25HALT - 1, 2 and 3 StepsWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The handler takes one step forward, halts and the dog sits in heel position. The handler takes two steps forward, halts and the dog sits in heel position and then three steps forward, halts and the dog sits in heel position. The dog moves with the handler each time.stationary
Call Front - 1, 2 and 3 Steps Backward - Forward26Call Front - 1, 2 and 3 Steps Backward - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. The handler takes one step backward and halts. The dog must move with the handler and sit in front as the handler halts. The handler takes two steps backward and halts. The dog must move with the handler and sit in front as the handler halts. The handler takes three steps backward and halts. The dog must move with the handler and sit in front as the handler halts. The handler may command/signal the dog to finish. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.stationary
Stop and Down27Stop and DownWhile heeling, the handler stops forward motion and the dog downs in heel position. The dog must stay down until the handler moves forward.stationary
HALT - Fast Forward from Sit28HALT - Fast Forward from SitWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The dog and handler then heel forward at a fast pace. This must be followed by a normal pace sign.pacestationary
Left About Turn29Left About TurnWhile heeling, the handler will make an about turn to the left, while at the same time the dog must move around the handler to the right and into heel position.moving
HALT - Walk Around30HALT - Walk AroundWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The dog must stay while the handler walks around behind the dog, returns to heel position and pauses. The handler must pause before heeling forward.stationary
HALT - Down - Walk Around31HALT - Down - Walk AroundWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The dog must then down and stay while the handler walks around behind the dog, returns to heel position and pauses. The dog and handler then heel forward.stationary
Figure 8 - No Distractions32Figure 8 - No DistractionsThis sign requires two pylons spaced approximately 6-8 feet apart. The Figure 8 may be entered with the pylons on either the left or right side. The dog and handler will perform a complete figure 8 around the pylons, crossing the center line three times.moving
HALT - Right Turn - Forward33HALT - Right Turn - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The handler and dog turn right together and heel forward.stationary
HALT - Left Turn - Forward34HALT - Left Turn - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The handler and dog turn left together and heel forward.stationary
Call Front - Return to Heel35Call Front - Return to HeelWhile heeling, the handler stops forward motion and may command/signal the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. The dog must stay while the handler walks around behind the dog to return to heel position. The handler must pause before heeling forward.stationary
HALT - Slow Forward From Sit36HALT - Slow Forward From SitWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. The dog and handler then heel forward at a slow pace. This must be followed by a normal pace sign unless it is the last sign on the course.pacestationary
Loop Right37Loop RightWhile heeling, the dog and handler loop right crossing over the original path.moving
Loop Left38Loop LeftWhile heeling, the dog and handler loop left crossing over the original path.moving
Diagonal Right39Diagonal RightWhile heeling, the dog and handler make an open angle turn to the right. The dog must move with the handler. This sign will be placed directly in line of the team's path.moving
Diagonal Left40Diagonal LeftWhile heeling, the dog and handler make an open angle turn to the left. The dog must move with the handler. This sign will be placed directly in line of the team's path.moving
Offset Serpentine Right41Offset Serpentine RightThis sign requires three pylons. The center pylon will be offset to the right by 3-4 feet with the other two spaced approximately 6-8 feet apart. The dog and handler will enter into the weave with the first pylon on their right side. They must complete the entire serpentine together.moving
Offset Serpentine Left42Offset Serpentine LeftThis sign requires three pylons. The center pylon will be offset to the left by 3-4 feet with the other two spaced approximately 6-8 feet apart. The dog and handler will enter into the weave with the first pylon on their left side. They must complete the entire serpentine together.moving
HALT - About Turn Right - Forward101HALT - About Turn Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler turn 180° to the right together and heel forward.stationary
HALT - About "U" Turn - Forward102HALT - About "U" Turn - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler turn 180° to the left together and heel forward.stationary
Send over Jump - Handler Passes By103Send over Jump - Handler Passes ByThe dog must clear the jump on the first attempt, in the proper direction without stopping, while the handler passes by without stopping.jumpmoving
HALT - Turn Right One Step - Call to Heel - HALT104HALT - Turn Right One Step - Call to Heel - HALTWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must stay sitting while the handler turns, takes one step to the right, halts and calls the dog to heel. The dog must then return to the handler to heel positon and sit.stationary
HALT - Stand - Walk Around105HALT - Stand - Walk AroundWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must then stand and stay while the handler walks around behind the dog, returns to heel position and pauses. The dog and handler then heel forward. The handler may move forward with the dog to stand it. In the Intermediate and Advanced classes the handler may touch the dog to stand it. In the Excellent and Master classes the handler may not touch the dog to stand it.stationary
HALT - 90° Pivot Right - HALT106HALT - 90° Pivot Right - HALTWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler pivot 90° to the right together and the dog sits in heel position.stationary
HALT - 90° Pivot Left - HALT107HALT - 90° Pivot Left - HALTWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler pivot 90° to the left together and the dog sits in heel position.stationary
Offset Figure 8108Offset Figure 8This sign requires two pylons spaced about 6-8 feet apart. The two distractions will be placed to the sides about 5-6 feet apart. The Figure 8 may be entered with the pylons on either the left or right side. The dog and handler and will perform a complete figure 8 together around the pylons, crossing the center line three times without disturbing the distractions. Dog safe toys will be used for distractions.moving
HALT - Side Step Right - HALT109HALT - Side Step Right - HALTWhile heeling, the handler halts in front of the sign and the dog sits. The dog and handler move one step directly to the right together. The handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. This sign will be placed directly in line of the team's path requiring the dog and handler to sidestep to the right to pass the sign.stationary
HALT - Call Front - Finish Right110HALT - Call Front - Finish RightWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must then come and sit in front. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish to the right and sit in heel position.stationary
HALT - Call Front - Finish Left111HALT - Call Front - Finish LeftWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must then come and sit in front. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish to the left and sit in heel position.stationary
HALT - 180° Pivot Right - HALT112HALT - 180° Pivot Right - HALTWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler pivot 180° to the right together and the dog sits in heel position.stationary
HALT - 180° Pivot left - HALT113HALT - 180° Pivot left - HALTWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler pivot 180° to the left together and the dog sits in heel position.stationary
HALT - Down - Sit114HALT - Down - SitWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must then down and sit.stationary
HALT - Stand115HALT - StandWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must then stand in heel position. The handler may move forward with the dog to stand it. In the Intermediate and Advanced classes the handler may touch the dog to stand it. In the Excellent and Master classes the handler may not touch the dog to stand it.stationary
HALT - Pivot Right - Forward116HALT - Pivot Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler pivot 90° to the right together and heel forward.stationary
HALT - Pivot Left - Forward117HALT - Pivot Left - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog and handler pivot 90° to the left together and heel forward.stationary
HALT - Leave 2 Steps - Call to Heel - Forward118HALT - Leave 2 Steps - Call to Heel - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must stay while the handler takes two steps forward and pauses. The handler begins to heel forward and commands the dog to heel. The dog must speed up noticeably to return to heel position.stationary
Right Turn - Dog Circles Right - Forward119Right Turn - Dog Circles Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler turns right and the dog circles around the handler to the right returning to heel position and heeling forward. The handler may pause as needed.moving
Left Turn - Dog Circles Right - Forward120Left Turn - Dog Circles Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler turns left and the dog circles around the handler to the right returning to heel position and heeling forward. The handler may pause as needed.moving
HALT - Step in Front - Finish Right - Forward121HALT - Step in Front - Finish Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The handler steps in front to face the dog. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish right. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.stationary
HALT - Step in Front - Finish Left - Forward122HALT - Step in Front - Finish Left - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The handler steps in front to face the dog. Without the handler moving their feet, the dog must finish left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.stationary
2 Side Steps Right - Forward1232 Side Steps Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler will take two side steps to the right, leading with the right foot, and continue heeling along the newly established line. The dog must move with the handler. This sign will be placed directly in line of the team's path requiring the dog and handler to side step to the right to pass the sign.moving
HALT - Stand - Down201HALT - Stand - DownWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must stand and then down without the handler moving their feet or touching the dog. The dog must remain down until the handler moves forward.stationary
HALT - Stand - Sit202HALT - Stand - SitWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must stand and then sit without the handler moving their feet or touching the dog. The dog must remain sitting until the handler moves forward.stationary
Moving Stand - Walk Around203Moving Stand - Walk AroundWhile heeling, the dog must stand and stay as the handler, without pausing, walks around behind the dog, returns to heel position and pauses. The dog and handler then heel forward.stationary
Moving Down - Walk Around204Moving Down - Walk AroundWhile heeling, the dog must down and stay as the handler, without pausing, walks around behind the dog, returns to heel position and pauses. The dog and handler then heel forward.stationary
Backup 3 Steps205Backup 3 StepsWhile heeling, the dog and handler reverse direction walking backward at least 3 steps together and then continue heeling forward. The dog must remain standing throughout.moving
Down While Heeling - Call to Finish - Sit206Down While Heeling - Call to Finish - SitWhile heeling, the dog must down and stay as the handler, without pausing, continues about 6 feet to the Call sign and turns to face the dog. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left and sit in heel position.stationary
Stand While Heeling - Call to Finish - Sit207Stand While Heeling - Call to Finish - SitWhile heeling, the dog must stand and stay as the handler, without pausing, continues about 6 feet to the Call sign and turns to face the dog. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left and sit in heel position.stationary
Stand - Leave - Sit - Call Front - Finish - Sit208Stand - Leave - Sit - Call Front - Finish - SitWhile heeling, the handler will stop forward motion; the dog must stand and stay. The handler will walk about 6 feet to the Call sign and turn to face the dog. The dog must then sit, come and sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left and sit in heel position.stationary
Stand - Leave - Down - Call Front - Finish - Sit209Stand - Leave - Down - Call Front - Finish - SitWhile heeling, the handler will stop forward motion; the dog must stand and stay. The handler will walk about 6 feet to the Call sign and turn to face the dog. The dog must then down, come and sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left and sit in heel position.stationary
Send to Jump210Send to JumpAt the sign the dog must leave the handler to jump. The dog must clear the jump on the first attempt, in the proper direction without stopping. The handler must remain at least 3 feet away from the jump and may not pass the jump until the dog has returned to heel position.jumpmoving
Double Left About Turn211Double Left About TurnWhile heeling, the handler will make an about turn to the left, while at the same time the dog must move around the handler to the right and into heel position. The handler will take two or three steps before the dog and handler complete the left about turn a second time.moving
About Turn Right - About U Turn212About Turn Right - About U TurnWhile heeling, the dog and handler turn 180° to the right, take two or three steps forward and then turn 180° to the left.moving
About U Turn - About Turn Right213About U Turn - About Turn RightWhile heeling, the dog and handler turn 180° to the left, take two or three steps forward and then turn 180° to the right.moving
Stand - Right Turn - Forward214Stand - Right Turn - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops and without touching the dog, the dog stands in heel position. The dog and handler turn right and then heel forward.stationary
Stand - Left Turn - Forward215Stand - Left Turn - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops and without touching the dog, the dog stands in heel position. The dog and handler turn left and then heel forward.stationary
HALT - Dog Circles Right - SIT216HALT - Dog Circles Right - SITWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog circles around the handler to the right, returns to heel position and sits.stationary
Sit Stay298Sit StayThe dog must remain in the sit position while the handler gets the leash, walks around behind the dog to return to heel position and until the judge says "Exercise Finished."course marker
Call299CallThis sign will be used as a marker for associated signs.marker
HALT - Recall over Jump - Finish - Right Turn - Forward301HALT - Recall over Jump - Finish - Right Turn - ForwardThis sign will be placed at least 8 feet before the jump. While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in front of the jump. The handler will leave the dog, walk to the other side, stand in front of the jump and turn to face the dog. The dog must remain sitting until called over the jump. The dog must clear the jump on the first attempt, in the proper direction without stopping, come and sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will move to the newly established line, turn right and heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.jumpstationary
Directional Arrow (for sign 301)301-ADirectional Arrow (for sign 301)Must be used with sign 301. Indicates direction to turn after finish.companion sign
HALT - Recall over Jump - Finish - Left Turn - Forward302HALT - Recall over Jump - Finish - Left Turn - ForwardThis sign will be placed at least 8 feet before the jump. While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in front of the jump. The handler will leave the dog, walk to the other side, stand in front of the jump and turn to face the dog. The dog must remain sitting until called over the jump. The dog must clear the jump on the first attempt, in the proper direction without stopping, come and sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will move to the newly established line turn left and heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.jumpstationary
Directional Arrow (for sign 302)302-ADirectional Arrow (for sign 302)Must be used with sign 302.companion sign
HALT - Recall over Jump - Finish - About Turn - Forward303HALT - Recall over Jump - Finish - About Turn - ForwardThis sign will be placed at least 8 feet before the jump. While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in front of the jump. The handler will leave the dog, walk to the other side, stand in front of the jump and turn to face the dog. The dog must remain sitting until called over the jump. The dog must clear the jump on the first attempt, in the proper direction without stopping, come and sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will make an about turn and heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.jumpstationary
Directional Arrow (for sign 303)303-ADirectional Arrow (for sign 303)Must be used with sign 303.companion sign
Call Front - Move 2 Side Steps Right - Finish Forward304Call Front - Move 2 Side Steps Right - Finish ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops and calls the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. The handler will take two steps to the right and the dog must move with the handler. When the handler stops moving the dog must sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.stationary
Call Front - Move 2 Side Steps Left - Finish Forward305Call Front - Move 2 Side Steps Left - Finish ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops and calls the dog to front. The handler may take several steps backward. The dog must come and sit in front. The handler will take two side steps to the left and the dog must move with the handler. When the handler stops moving the dog must sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward before the dog returns to heel position.stationary
HALT - Send Away Sit - Return - Follow Arrow Forward306HALT - Send Away Sit - Return - Follow Arrow ForwardThe pylon will be placed approximately 6 feet away from the sign. While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. When sent, the dog must go to the area of the pylon stop and sit with its attention on the handler, but it need not sit squarely. The dog must stay while the handler returns to heel position. The handler may return to heel position by going directly to heel or walking around behind the dog. The handler must pause before heeling forward in the direction of the arrow.stationary
Directional Arrow (for sign 306)306-ADirectional Arrow (for sign 306)Must be used with sign 306.companion sign
HALT - Send Away Sit - Return - Follow Arrow Right307HALT - Send Away Sit - Return - Follow Arrow RightThe pylon will be placed approximately 6 feet away from the sign. While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. When sent, the dog must go to the area of the pylon stop and sit with its attention on the handler, but it need not sit squarely. The dog must stay while the handler returns to heel position. The handler may return to heel position by going directly to heel or walking around behind the dog. The handler must pause before heeling to the right in the direction of the arrow.stationary
Directional Arrow (for sign 307)307-ADirectional Arrow (for sign 307)Must be used with sign 307.companion sign
HALT - Send Away Sit - Return - Follow Arrow Left308HALT - Send Away Sit - Return - Follow Arrow LeftThe pylon will be placed approximately 6 feet away from the sign. While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. When sent, the dog must go to the area of the pylon stop and sit with its attention on the handler, but it need not sit squarely. The dog must stay while the handler returns to heel position. The handler may return to heel position by going directly to heel or walking around behind the dog. The handler must pause before heeling to the left in the direction of the arrow.stationary
Directional Arrow (for sign 308)308-ADirectional Arrow (for sign 308)Must be used with sign 308.companion sign
Backup 3 Steps - Right Backup 1 or 2 Steps - Forward309Backup 3 Steps - Right Backup 1 or 2 Steps - ForwardWhile heeling, the dog and handler reverse direction walking backwards at least 3 steps, and without stopping, take one or two steps backwards 90° to the right and then heel forward. The dog must move with the handler.moving
Backup 3 Steps - Left Backup 1 or 2 Steps - Forward310Backup 3 Steps - Left Backup 1 or 2 Steps - ForwardWhile heeling, the dog and handler reverse direction walking backwards at least 3 steps, and without stopping, take one or two steps backwards 90° to the left and then heel forward. The dog must move with the handler.moving
Backup 3 Steps - Stand & Leave - Call to Finish - Forward311Backup 3 Steps - Stand & Leave - Call to Finish - ForwardThe Call sign will be placed approximately three feet away from this sign. While heeling, the dog and handler reverse direction and walk backwards at least 3 steps. The handler may pause to stand and leave the dog. The dog must stand and stay until called. The handler will walk to the Call sign and turn to face the dog. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish to the right or left. As the dog clears the handler's path, the handler will heel forward.stationary
Dog Spins Right - Forward312Dog Spins Right - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops and the dog, without sitting, spins in a circle to the right alongside the handler. When the dog returns to heel position, the dog and handler heel forward.moving
Dog Spins Left - Forward313Dog Spins Left - ForwardWhile heeling, the handler stops and the dog, without sitting, spins in a circle to the left alongside the handler. When the dog returns to heel position, the dog and handler heel forward.moving
Cloverleaf314CloverleafThis sign requires the pylons be spaced approximately 6 feet apart. The dog and handler must complete the cloverleaf by crossing the center line four times. The four pylons will be numbered sequentially. The number "1" pylon will be placed to the handlers left, and indicates the entry and exit points for performance of this sign. This is a change of direction sign and upon exiting the team may go in any direction to the next sign.moving
Cloverleaf314-1CloverleafThis sign requires the pylons be spaced approximately 6 feet apart. The dog and handler must complete the cloverleaf by crossing the center line four times. The four pylons will be numbered sequentially. The number "1" pylon will be placed to the handlers left, and indicates the entry and exit points for performance of this sign. This is a change of direction sign and upon exiting the team may go in any direction to the next sign.moving
Cloverleaf314-2CloverleafThis sign requires the pylons be spaced approximately 6 feet apart. The dog and handler must complete the cloverleaf by crossing the center line four times. The four pylons will be numbered sequentially. The number "1" pylon will be placed to the handlers left, and indicates the entry and exit points for performance of this sign. This is a change of direction sign and upon exiting the team may go in any direction to the next sign.moving
Cloverleaf314-3CloverleafThis sign requires the pylons be spaced approximately 6 feet apart. The dog and handler must complete the cloverleaf by crossing the center line four times. The four pylons will be numbered sequentially. The number "1" pylon will be placed to the handlers left, and indicates the entry and exit points for performance of this sign. This is a change of direction sign and upon exiting the team may go in any direction to the next sign.moving
Double Left About Turn - Right Turn315Double Left About Turn - Right TurnWhile heeling, the handler will make an about turn to the left, while at the same time the dog must move around the handler to the right and into heel position. The handler will take two or three steps before the dog and handler complete the left about turn a second time. The dog and handler then turn right and heel forward.moving
Double Left About Turn - Left Turn316Double Left About Turn - Left TurnWhile heeling, the handler will make an about turn to the left, while at the same time the dog must move around the handler to the right and into heel position. The handler will take two or three steps before the dog and handler complete the left about turn a second time. The dog and handler then turn left and heel forward.moving
HALT - Leave - Recall - Finish Right - Sit317HALT - Leave - Recall - Finish Right - SitWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must stay while the handler leaves and walks approximately 15 feet to the Call sign, turns and faces the dog. When called, the dog must go directly to the handler and sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish right and sit in heel position.stationary
HALT - Leave - Recall - Finish Left - Sit318HALT - Leave - Recall - Finish Left - SitWhile heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The dog must stay while the handler leaves and walks approximately 15 feet to the Call sign, turns and faces the dog. When called, the dog must go directly to the handler and sit in front. Without moving their feet, the handler may command/signal the dog to finish. The dog must finish left and sit in heel position.stationary
Side by Side 360° Right Circle319Side by Side 360° Right CircleWhile heeling, the dog and handler will stop forward motion and make a 360° side by side right circle.moving
Side by Side 360° Left Circle320Side by Side 360° Left CircleWhile heeling, the dog and handler will stop forward motion and make a 360° side by side left circle.moving
Dog Circles Right Around Handler - Handler Circles Left321Dog Circles Right Around Handler - Handler Circles LeftWhile heeling, the dog and handler will stop forward motion. The dog must circle right around the handler and the handler will circle left at the same time the dog is moving right. The dog and handler heel forward. This is a 360° circle with the dog and handler moving in opposite directions.moving
Stand - Leave 2 Steps - Call to Heel322Stand - Leave 2 Steps - Call to HeelWhile heeling, the handler stops and the dog stands in heel position. The dog must stand and stay while the handler takes two steps forward and pauses. The handler begins to heel forward and commands the dog to heel. The dog must speed up noticeably to resume heel position.stationary