The IDCTT is a pass/fail test. No points are awarded. A 3-4ft leash with no handle or metal ring attached to a flat, choker or fur saver attached to the dead ring only. *Absolutely NO prong collars, E-collars, or D-collars allowed*

*Teams must demonstrate a controlled heal throughout all phases of the test

Dogs must pass all phases in order to earn an IDCTT Title

Start/Phase 1 - Greeting the Judge

 

Judge will call the team forward to a designated area.  A greeting will take place as the Judge introduces himself to the handler, shaking hands and a 5 - 10 second conversation. The dog must remain in a calm and controlled state.

Phase 3 - Heeling through Obstacles

 

On Judges instruction team will heel forward and across the first obstacle being an 8ft tarp (dogs must cross the tarp with confidence but can show curiosity, but must not show any signs of fear or uncertainty. ). At designated area,  turn left heeling across second obstacle , an 8 foot toy pit (Dogs must not touch any of the toys ).

Team will continue to the Judge, halt and sit.  

 

Phase 4 - Heeling through a Crowd

 

On Judges instruction, the team will heel towards the center of the field where there will be a group of 4-6 people.  The team will heel in a figure eight pattern around 2 of the people, stop and sit in the middle, crowd will then pinch in and pinch out.  Exercise complete.

​Phase 5 - Unsupervised handler control

 

At designated area, handler will place dog in a controlled position (sit or down) tied to a post and walk to a designated area out of dog’s sight where he/she will remain until instructed by the Judge (approx. 60 seconds) to return to your dog.  A neutral dog will walk by.  Your dog must not react in an aggressive manner.

 

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The judge may call a halt to the test at any time for any of the following reasons and will be deemed an automatic fail:

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Dog can NOT show any signs of uncertainty

Overly aggressive, nervous or excessively shy dogs

Absolutely NO aggressive gestures towards the dogs from the handlers