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Which of the following actions is considered a Qualifying Fault?
Which of the following actions is considered a Qualifying Fault?
- The handler touches an object in the search area without permission (correct)
- The dog exceeds the maximum search time
- The handler calls 'Alert' on the incorrect location
- The dog retrieves a distraction during the search
What is a characteristic of Non-Qualifying Faults?
What is a characteristic of Non-Qualifying Faults?
- They include minor safety concerns
- They can only occur once during a search
- They affect the team's overall placement (correct)
- They must be reported by the Judge during the search
How can Qualifying Faults affect scoring in a search?
How can Qualifying Faults affect scoring in a search?
- They are included in the final score calculation
- They can be assessed multiple times within the same search (correct)
- They prevent teams from finding hides
- They result in immediate disqualification
Which action is classified as a handling error under Qualifying Faults?
Which action is classified as a handling error under Qualifying Faults?
In which situation would a team not qualify regardless of the number of Qualifying Faults?
In which situation would a team not qualify regardless of the number of Qualifying Faults?
What can judges do regarding Qualifying Faults after a search?
What can judges do regarding Qualifying Faults after a search?
What is a primary distinction between Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Faults?
What is a primary distinction between Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Faults?
Which of the following would NOT be classified as a minor safety concern?
Which of the following would NOT be classified as a minor safety concern?
What should a handler avoid doing in the Excellent, Master, and Ultimate Classes regarding the search time?
What should a handler avoid doing in the Excellent, Master, and Ultimate Classes regarding the search time?
What behavior may lead to a dog being excused from the search area?
What behavior may lead to a dog being excused from the search area?
Under what circumstance may a Judge determine a dog to be unfit to compete?
Under what circumstance may a Judge determine a dog to be unfit to compete?
What action can lead to disqualification during the trial?
What action can lead to disqualification during the trial?
What is the consequence if a handler touches an object in the search area without permission?
What is the consequence if a handler touches an object in the search area without permission?
What is required of handlers concerning physical touch with their dogs during the search?
What is required of handlers concerning physical touch with their dogs during the search?
What might a handler be responsible for if the dog's barking is uncontrollable after a warning?
What might a handler be responsible for if the dog's barking is uncontrollable after a warning?
Why might a handler be excused from a search despite being allowed to compete in other classes?
Why might a handler be excused from a search despite being allowed to compete in other classes?
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Study Notes
Scoring System Overview
- Scoring involves penalties for actions under the Judge's control, categorized as Qualifying Faults, Non-Qualifying Faults, or Disqualification.
Penalties
- Qualifying Faults: Minor errors affecting placings but do not lead to immediate disqualification.
- Non-Qualifying Faults: Major errors leading to disqualification from the specific search or trial.
- Disqualification: Severe breaches considered intentional or deliberate result in disqualification.
Qualifying Faults
- Examples of actions:
- Dog fails to cross the start line at the search commencement.
- Handler crowds the dog during its search.
- Dropping food or toys within the search area.
- Physical guidance that disrupts independent dog search behaviors.
- Lack of teamwork, particularly in Advanced Class offenses.
- Minor safety concerns, such as putting the dog in an anxious situation.
- Mildly compromising the search area, like accidental object contact or poor lead handling.
- Each Qualifying Fault can be assessed multiple times in the same search.
- These faults impact placing only; no cap on the number of faults per search.
- Teams successfully qualifying find all hides within search time without Non-Qualifying Faults.
- Judges do not announce Qualifying Faults during the search; brief explanation occurs afterward.
Non-Qualifying Faults
- Examples of actions:
- Exceeding the maximum search time.
- Incorrectly calling "Alert" at a non-hide location.
- Calling "Finish" prematurely.
- Not signaling "Finish" before time expires in certain classes.
- Inability to indicate hide locations when requested by the Judge.
- Re-cuing the dog after calling “Alert.”
- Disrupting or contaminating the search area without the Judge’s permission.
- Handler's actions showing active hide searching.
- Dog not under control, or displaying disruptive behavior for ten seconds or more.
- Handler unable to cease excessive barking after a warning.
- Off-lead actions in specified on-lead areas or unsafe situations.
- Unfit dog or handler, or signs of undue stress or fear in the dog.
- Judges have discretion to excuse handlers and their dogs from the search based on the severity of Non-Qualifying Faults, prioritizing health and welfare concerns of the dog.
Disqualification
- Handler and dog disqualified marked as ‘Disqualified (DQ)’ on the Judging Chart due to severe actions or intentional misconduct.
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