2. Handler will have to stay in the designated area specified before each
event starts. If a handler breaks this rule they will be disqualified on
that run no matter if it�s in a bay off or not.
3. Handler may not come in contact with their dog once it�s been released.
If a handler breaks this rule they will be disqualified on that run no matter
if it�s in a bay off or not.
4. If a dog is injured during the run bad enough that it needs attention,
the run will be scratched and the dog tended to immediately.
Competiton Rules
1. The dog must never lose eye contact with the hog. For example, looking away or
2. The dog is expected to contain (hold the hog at bay) the hog the entire
3.The dog can not be over aggressive. Meaning if the hog is stationary the
4.The dog is expected to bark the entire time. In the event of the dog not
5. If a dog holds the hog for 5 seconds after the hog stops it will be deemed
6. There will only be one handler per dog. Whom ever is talking to the dog
7. Handler may not come in contact with their dog once it�s been released.
8. Each pen reserves the right to contain the handler to a designated area
looping out will both be .1 of a point deduction for each instance the dog does it.
If the hog causes the dog to lose eye contact it will not be deducted.
run. For example if the hog is moving the dog must stop it and once the hog
is stopped the dog must be within 5' of the hog. Moving includes all
movements running or walking in any direction no matter if the hog is
looking at the dog or not. Each instance the dog fails to maintain control
of the hog it will be docked .1 of a point.
dog should not touch it no matter the location of the hog in relation to the fence.
The dog will be docked .1 point for each instance of over aggression.
barking longer than 5 seconds it will be docked .1 of a point. this will
include the first 5 seconds of the bay. So if the dog does not bark within
the 5 seconds of being turned loose that is a deduction. (Dog does not have
to bark while stopping the hog).
a catch and the dog will be disqualified. If the count starts and the hog
starts running again the count will not stop until the dog lets go or it is
disqualified. (Initially The count will not start until the hog stops).
at the beginning is the only one allowed to talk the entire run (one for
each dog). Any additional instructions from another handler will result in
a disqualification. More than one handler (per dog) trying to get the hogs
attention will also result in a dq. So if it's a two dog event two people
can get the hogs attention and talk to the dogs but no more than two.
If a handler breaks this rule they will be disqualified on that run no matter
if it�s in a bay off or not.
of the pen. Size of area may vary due to the different pen sizes. Handlers
may not leave designated area. If a handler breaks this rule they will be
disqualified on that run no matter if it�s in a bay off or not.
1. 5 judge rule.
2. No catch dogs.
3. No dogs in heat allowed to compete or near arena.
4. All dogs must be listed, no buying empty entry spots.
5. If a dog is injured at the trial, he must be substituted with your own dog, or
6. The running order will be computer generated.
7. If your dog catches in any event, a break stick may be used.
8. No visibly pregnant dogs allowed to compete.
9. All dogs must carry proof of current state-required vaccination.
10. Judge�s decision are final, no protesting will be tolerated.
11. 1/10 point scoring system will be used.
12. Dogs must be on a leash before entering and exiting the gate.
13. Only the owner/handler listed on entry can make any decisions for each dog entered.
the run is forfeited.