Handler may talk to the dog as necessary. They may not jerk the dog. The dog would fail for walking to evaluation, hiding behind owner completely. Sitting politely for petting. Dog is in sit position.
Strangers asks persmission and then pets the dog's head, walks around behind the dog.
Dogs fails if it jumps up on evaluator or tries to follow evaluator as he walks behind owner, or if the dog tries to hide behind the owner. Appearance and Grooming. Dog must remain in sit, down or stand while evaluator lightly brushes or combs the dog, looks in an ear and handles a foot. Handler may hold dog's collar. Dog fails if you cannot lightly brush it without a struggle.