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Dogs who are six (6) months of age or older may be registered with CDSP. Any breed of dog including mixed breeds and disabled dogs may be registered. NOTE: Disabled dogs must not be in pain in order to compete. Dogs must have a CDSP registration number prior to competing in a trial. Use one of the registration options below to request a CDSP registration number for a dog: Register online - opens in a separate window (mail payment separately). Download PDF form - complete the easy-to-use PDF form then print and submit with payment. Companion Dog Sports Program (CDSP) offers five (5) levels of obedience classes to exhibitors: Starter Novice, Novice, Open, Utility and Versatility. All dogs must start in Starter Novice or Novice regardless of any other competition titles they may have received in other registries. List of Exercises by Level:
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OPEN A/B Off Lead Heeling Recall Over Broad Jump Drop On Recall Retrieve on the Flat Retrieve Over High Jump Go Out, Turn and Sit  
Additional Documents CDSP Rules & Regulations, V13 Exercise Modification Form, V1.2 CDSP Title Tracking (.xls) CDSP Title Tracking (.pdf) CDSP List of Exercises
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OPEN C ORDER #1 Off Lead Heeling Recall Over Broad Jump Drop On Recall Retrieve on the Flat Retrieve Over High Jump Go Out, Turn and Sit  
OPEN C ORDER #2 Go Out, Turn and Sit Retrieve Over High Jump Retrieve on the Flat Drop On Recall Off Lead Heeling Recall Over Broad Jump  
OPEN C ORDER #3 Drop On Recall Off Lead Heeling Recall Over Broad Jump Retrieve Over High Jump Retrieve on the Flat Go Out, Turn and Sit  
Positive Experience from a Fellow Exhibitor:   “In the spring of 2011, I attended an introductory CDSP seminar with Joan Klingler as the presenter. I have competed successfully in Rally Obedience, but have been hesitant to enter the traditional obedience arena, because it just doesn't look like the dogs or handlers are having much fun. It's much too lock-step precision for my liking. I want a positive and enjoyable experience for my dogs and myself. After the CDSP seminar, I thought this may be a good venue to practice a more traditional approach and have fun with my dogs at the same time. Our first competition was this past December. Every person, including Judges, volunteers and exhibitors, was friendly, supportive, and encouraging. We earned our Novice title in 3 trials and are now working toward our Novice Championship. I strongly urge more people to try this "kinder and gentler" obedience competition.” Beth Tauser Wellsville, PA
UTILITY A Signals Scent Discrimination Directed Jumping Directed Retrieve Moving Stand and Exam  
NOVICE A/B On Lead Heeling Off Lead Figure 8 Moving Stand for Exam Recall over Bar Jump Sit or Down Stay  
UTILITY B ORDER #1 Signals Off Lead Heeling Recall Over Broad Jump Scent Discrimination Retrieve on the Flat Baseball (Bonus)  
UTILITY B ORDER #2 Drop On Recall Off Lead Figure 8 Moving Stand & Exam Directed Retrieve Retrieve Over High Jump Baseball (Bonus)  
UTILITY B ORDER #3 Directed Jumping Directed Retrieve Off Lead Heeling Recall over Bar Jump Seek Back Baseball (Bonus)  
UTILITY C ORDER #1 Signals Scent Discrimination Directed Jumping Directed Retrieve Moving Stand & Exam  
UTILITY C ORDER #2 Moving Stand & Exam Directed Retrieve Directed Jumping Scent Discrimination Signals  
UTILITY C ORDER #3 Directed Jumping Moving Stand & Exam Signals Scent Discrimination Directed Retrieve  
VERSATILITY ORDER #1 Off Lead Heeling Off Lead Figure 8 Drop On Recall Directed Jumping Signals  
VERSATILITY ORDER #2 Off Lead Heeling Off Lead Figure 8 Drop On Recall Directed Jumping Versatility Moving Stand for Exam  
VERSATILITY ORDER #3 Off Lead Heeling Off Lead Figure 8 Drop On Recall Directed Jumping Sit or Down Stay  
STARTER NOVICE A/B/C On Lead Heeling On Lead Figure 8 On Lead Stand with Distraction Off Lead Recall (1/2 Ring) Off Lead Sit/Stay (1/2 Ring)  
NOVICE C ORDER #2 On Lead Heeling Off Lead Figure 8 Sit or Down Stay Recall over Bar Jump Moving Stand for Exam  
NOVICE C ORDER #1 On Lead Heeling Off Lead Figure 8 Moving Stand for Exam Recall over Bar Jump Sit or Down Stay  
NOVICE C ORDER #3 On Lead Heeling Off Lead Figure 8 Moving Stand for Exam Sit or Down Stay Recall over Bar Jump  
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