This is a small list of the Open Obedience exercises you and your dog will have to learn to compete in the AKC open level.  After three qualifying legs you will then earn the title COMPANION DOG EXCELLENT or CDX.

• AKC Open Obedience

  • Heel off lead

  • Figure 8 Exercise

  • Drop on Recall

  • Retrieve on the flat

  • Retrieve over the jump

  • Broad jump

  • 3 minute sit-stay out of sight

  • 5 minute down-stay out of sight

   

For UKC obedience you will earn three legs. You will then earn the title UNITED COMPANION DOG EXCELLENT or UCDX.

• UKC Open Obedience

  • Honor Exercise

  • Heel off lead

  • Figure 8

  • Drop on Recall

  • Retrieve on flat

  • Retrieve over high jump

  • Broad jump

  • Long Sit

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