Norman never took his eyes off Suzan and stayed right with her, whether she went fast, slow or ran. The next trial was called drop on recall . Suzan left Norman halfway across the field without a leash. Next, he retrieved a dumbbell thrown across the field, then jumped over a fence in a high jump trial to get it. He reluctantly tried the broad jump but was not accustomed to this part of the training.
All jumps are proportionate to a dog s size.
If this were a real obedience competition, Norman would then be left to sit and stay for three minutes and then down and stay for five minutes without his owner in sight. During this time 11 other dogs in the ring are all doing the same thing. They are not allowed to pace, bark, howl or act agitated in any way while their owners or handlers are out of the building. It is very impressive to watch. If anyone is interested in watching a formal obedience competition, one will be held in Longview, at the Jaycees Exhibits building, July 28 and 29.