Advanced DO AS I DO
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This exam evaluates advanced Do as I Do skills for both the dog and the handler, challenging the team to demonstrate solid imitation of more complex demonstrations and accurate reproduction even after a brief delay.
Eligibility:
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Available only to pairs who have successfully obtained both the Foundation Training Certification and the Basic Level Certification.
Delivery:
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The exam consists of three practical exercises, each assessing a different skill, and no theory (written) part. It can be conducted live or online.
Exam Format:
1. DELAY TEST: The ‘Do it!’ cue is given while the handler is looking straight ahead and not at the dog. The procedure is the same as in the Basic exam but it includes a short delay between the demonstration and the “Do it!” cue in some trials.
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The dog is tested on six actions.
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At least two of these actions must be different from those used in the Basic Level exam, including: at least one action without an object, and at least one action involving a new object.
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In four of the six trials (chosen by the examiner), the dog will be rewarded with a treat after the demonstration, for remaining in the starting posture at the start position. Immediately after the dog has consumed the reward, the owner will give the “Do it!” cue.
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Passing criteria: At least 9 successful trials out of 12, with no mistakes on the same action.
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2: TWO ACTIONS ON ONE OBJECT: The dog is tested on two actions using one novel object. The object and actions will be decided by the examiner during the exam.
Passing criteria: Successful reproduction of 2 actions within a reasonable time frame, as judged by the examiner.
3: SEQUENCES: The dog is tested on the imitation of a novel sequence of 2 or 3 actions decided by the examiner.
Passing criteria: Successful reproduction of the novel sequence within a reasonable time frame, as judged by the examiner.
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