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What is the main purpose of the Ultimate Class according to Rule 28.1.2?
What is the main purpose of the Ultimate Class according to Rule 28.1.2?
To enable handlers and dogs to demonstrate the skills, experience, and expertise gained from the first four Classes in these Rules in a longer, integrated search.
What are the eligibility requirements for competing in the Ultimate Class?
What are the eligibility requirements for competing in the Ultimate Class?
Dogs must have gained their Master title (SWM) or two (2) Element titles.
What types of search areas are required in the Ultimate Class?
What types of search areas are required in the Ultimate Class?
Both Interior and Exterior Elements, including a building or structure, and at least one of: Containers or Vehicles.
What is the minimum and maximum number of containers required in the Ultimate Class search area?
What is the minimum and maximum number of containers required in the Ultimate Class search area?
What is the size requirement for the total search area in the Ultimate Class?
What is the size requirement for the total search area in the Ultimate Class?
What is the minimum distance required between two hides containing different target odours?
What is the minimum distance required between two hides containing different target odours?
What is the maximum height at which a hide can be placed?
What is the maximum height at which a hide can be placed?
How many intentional distractions will be used in the search area?
How many intentional distractions will be used in the search area?
What is the minimum distance required between a hide and a distraction?
What is the minimum distance required between a hide and a distraction?
What is the purpose of having at least two distractions that are invisible to the handler?
What is the purpose of having at least two distractions that are invisible to the handler?
