Competition class

The Competition Class is for obedience trainers who wish to compete in dog obedience competitions that run throughout the year in Northern Ireland.

Anyone seeking to enter a competition should speak to one of the committee members or other seasoned competitors in order to familiarise themselves with the regulations that apply to competitive obedience competitions.

The following classes are recognised in obedience competitions.

• Pre-Beginners - To compete in Pre-Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a First Prize in Pre-Beginners nor gained a third place or above in any other obedience class.
• Beginners - To compete in Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a total of two or more First Prizes in Beginners Class, or one First Prize in any other Obedience Class. (PreBeginners excepted).
• Novice - For dogs which have not won two First Prizes in Obedience Classes. (PreBeginners and Beginners excepted).
• Class A - For dogs which have not won three First Prizes in Class A, B and Open Class C in total.
• Class B - For dogs which have not won three first prizes in Class B and Open Class C in total.
• Open Class C - Open to all dogs.

Our 21st Annual Open Obedience and Open Agility Show

Our 21st Annual Open Obedience and Open Agility Show was held on 3rd July 2010 at the Billy Neill Soccer Centre of Excellence, Comber Road, Dundonald, Belfast.

The weather was kind and a fine day was had by competitors and dogs. More than 100 owners with over 160 dogs competed in more than 500 entries on the day, and special thanks must go to our four judges (Pauline Hage, Andy Firth, Heidi Vague, and Mervyn Fleming) and their ring stewards for their tireless work. British Red Cross (Lisburn) were present to take care of any emergencies; thankfully their services were not called upon. Red Mills (dog food) provided the main prizes for the competition, with other prizes provided by Mackle Petfoods (Brandy dogfood.)