Contact OJA: Email:  [email protected]

Judging levels

OBEDIENCE :- Beginners,  Novice,  Test A,  Test B,  Test C
​RALLY-O :- Rally-O Novice, Advanced and Excellent, Encore 
Integrity of Dog Training Judges.

​Judges, as experienced members of the dog world, shall at all times act with courtesy, professional integrity and complete impartiality. By their actions they should set an example to other New Zealand Kennel Club members and demonstrate a sound knowledge of Dog Training Regulations and New Zealand Kennel Club Rules. 
Rally-O Judges should be;-
  • friendly and  courteous to all exhibitors
  • keep all remarks professional and positive
  • adequately explain all courses to competitors
  • always maintain a professional appearance
  • have demonstrated integrity, good demeanour and behavior at canine activities
  • have a positive history in club and region affairs

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SHOW

What happens at our shows from a Judges point of view?
A is for Arrival - make sure you arrive early enough to set up everything required for your ring before the scheduled start time.
B is for Behaviour - make sure that you behave in a manner befitting of a Judge.
C is for Consistency - make sure that you judge every team consistently including standing in the same place for each dog and if following them do so at the same distance.
D is for Dress. A judge should dress appropriately for the task. Since NZ may experience all weathers in one day you will need clothing from gumboots to sunhats!
E is for Excellent - one of the RallyO classes
F is for FUN! At the end of the day Obedience and RallyO are a hobby and we should try to make it enjoyable for everyone.
G is for 
H is for Hat - you might need one when you're judging, rain, hail or shine.
I is for Interest - you should give every competitor the same amount of interest when they are in your ring
J is for judging - which is what this website is all about!
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Please email us with ideas for the rest of the alphabet :-)