Trial Rules

1. Teams entered must be full time peace officers or military personnel assigned to a canine unit with law enforcement duties.

2. No shake or throw chains, pinch collars, E-Collars or other control devices allowed during competition. Anyone caught using these devices while competing will be disqualified from the canine trial.

3. The Judges have the authority to re-run any phase of the competition, should they feel it necessary. The Judges decision will be final in case of any disagreement.

4. If your dog urinates or defecates while being judged, it may be disqualified from that event or a reduction of points may occur.

5. Your department uniforms must be worn while competing. (no polos)

6. Tie scores in Area and Building searches will be broken by the fastest time in each, respectively. Ties in Agility will be broken by the fastest time in Building Search. Ties in Obedience will be broken by the fastest time in Area Search. Ties in the Handler protection will be broken by the fastest time in of Area search. Ties in the detection phase will be broken by a sniff-off.

7.  Scoring:  All events will be scored on a point system.  First place will receive 35 points; 35th place will receive 1 point.  Top Handler will be decided based upon total accumulated points through all events (minus narcotics/explosives).  This makes no one event more important than another. 

8. Any dog loose, out of control or which displays unwarranted aggression during the competition may be disqualified for that days events.

9. Control of your dog is your responsibility. Failure to control your dog may result in your disqualification from the trial. Trial Chairman has final say.

10. A score of 70% or better is required to place for a trophy in any event.

11. Each team will be issued a “Do Not Disturb - K-9”, sign to be placed on the motel room door. Control of your dog is your responsibility. Failure to control your dog or to place the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the outside of your door will result in your disqualification from the trial. Trial Chairman has final say.