- This venue incorporates work and fun in one venue. Work should be fun to our dogs. Fun should be meaningful and be able to be enjoyed by both the human and dog. This gives us the opportunity to not only judge how our dogs listen, but how we work together, and we get to have fun doing it.
- C-WAGS focus is on positive reinforcement and team work between the handler and the dog – they are the team. The human/dog team concept is a great way to bond with your dog. Teams should have fun while competing.
- We want our trials to be viewed as a friendly, fun place for people/families to come and enjoy the day with other people and their dogs. The positive, fun atmosphere makes this a less stressful, more enjoyable sport.
- Junior Handler division in all classes, it is not a different class.
- C-WAGS appeals to a wide variety of people. Both the newbie and the seasoned veteran are all equally welcome, and can find their place here.
- Those in training for “traditional” venues can reinforce in the ring. This will help them sharpen their skills for the other venues. Because it is similar, it makes great practice. Because it is slightly different, it keeps it interesting and fun.
- An exhibitor will find some of the same exercises as in “traditional” Obedience and Rally. We feel that our venue compliments the others extremely well. Even though some of the exercises are slightly different, the training should not cause any issues for a dog competing in other venues.
- Teams may compete in multiple levels/classes at the same time. Team may begin in Obedience levels 1, 2 and / or Level 3. In Rally or Games classes teams may begin in any class. Scent may be started at Level 1 or Level 2.
- There are no group stays in any class for the safety of all.
- We are different from “traditional” Obedience in that the handler may interact more naturally with their teammate (dog).
- Handlers may give reinforcement to their dog at the end of the exercises.
- Handlers may talk to their dog during the performance.
- We have some fun, new exercises in the Obedience, Rally and Games programs.
- In Obedience the order of the exercises will vary.
- Low jump heights.
- People who just want to go out and have fun with their dog can be successful in a less stressful environment.
- The only limits in this venue are set by the individual. A team can go as far as they want, or just go out and have fun! There is something for everyone here.
- Master Team Award once a team earns an ACE in 3 different programs (Obedience, Rally, Games, or Scent) at the same level.
- We value real life skills and recognize our teams that Volunteer in their community with our Doing Others Good (D.O.G.) Team Award.
