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Swim 50 metresRetrieve an object fom 10 metres
Tow owner/handler from 15 metres
Foto : Brian L. Nymark , Kaj Bullerborg, Lone Rise, Ole & Lis Døssing
Water Trials Newfoundlandklubben i Danmark
SoR - Swim and Rescue test It forms the basis of the water trials. The dog must be safe in the water and all exercises must be performed without scratching or trying to climb onto the owner SoR shows that the dog can swim SoR shows that the dog can retrieve an object SoR shows that the dog can rescue the owner
After SoR follows the official water trials programmeStart ClassOpen ClassElite Class
SoR – Swim 50 metres
Always to be done before the other 2 exercises in SoR
Can be performed behind a boat or behind the owner – beside the owner/”heel!” – or any other way
The exercise must show that the dog can swim a longer distance
© Lis Døssing, May 2014
SoR – Retrieve of an object
© Lis Døssing, May 2014
The owner throws an object at least 10 metres out into the water
The dog retrieves the object, brings it back and deposits it on the shore
The object is optional – but food is not allowed
SoR – Retrieve of owner/handler
© Lis Døssing , May 2014
The test manager holds onto the dog The owner goes into the water and swims out
untill he/she is told to stop The dog must swim at least 15 metres to
reach the owner and tow him/her to the bank During towing the owner must remain passive