Obedience

Obedience tests a dogs ability to perform a prescribed set of exercises on which dog and handler are scored. When watching a trial, the best part is seeing the close bond that has developed between the dog and handler. Their total concentration on the task at hand gives way to the sheer delight of accomplishment that can be seen on the faces of both.

There are 5 levels of obedience classes:

(elementary school) - Companion Dog or CD.

(high school) - Companion Dog Excellent or CDX

(college) - Utility Dog or UD

(grad school) - Utility Dog Excellent or UDX

(med school) - OTCH (Obedience Trial Champion)