Trial Etiquette aka Let’s All Play Nice

Following proper trial etiquette will help you and those around enjoy every agility trial.

> Help keep the trial moving.
> Be on time for measuring, check-in, walk-throughs, and judge’s briefings.  You must be ready before each run when you are 3 dogs after the current one.
> Do not loiter around the gate unless you are in-the-hole, 2 dogs after the current one.
> Do not bother the gatekeeper except to identify yourself 3 or 4 dogs before your turn.
> Do not congregate or hang out around the gatekeeper, or field’s entrance or exit.
> Accept the judge’s calls but be vigilant, mistakes are can happen.
> Be considerate of other dogs. Your dog may be friendly, but not all other dogs are.
> Do not bother the scorekeepers - ever!   If you have a scoring issue, talk to other trial officials like the trial secretary or chair.
> Do not bother the timer or scribe while an event is running.
> Food is NEVER allowed in the ring, your pockets or mouth, not even during the walk-through or while volunteering, such as course building or ring crew..
> Treats or toys could be considered lures by the judge if the dog can see them at the exit.
> No smoking around other people.
> Always clean up after you dog.
> Dogs must always be on leash [preferably a short one when around the rings] and they must not interfere with any other dog or person.
> Always clean up any garbage before you leave, and get all your tent pegs.