SWDC Trial Rules

1. DOGS MUST BE SECURELY CRATED IN A VEHICLE, CRATED IN A DESIGNATED AREA, OR SUPERVISED ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES. The ONLY exception to this is for the dog that is on the field while being judged.

2. No dogs may be in the trial field vicinity during judging.

3. All dogs must be secured in a crate during the protection phase. The ONLY exception to this is for the dog that is on the field while being judged.

4. Do not congregate near the designated field entry/exit area or entry check-in area or entry.

5. Please honor all roped or posted signs and designated areas.

6. CHILDEREN MUST BE under the direct supervision of the parent or guardian AT ALL TIMES.

7. ONLY CLUB AUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD.

8. PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. This includes spectators.

9. NO pinch or electric collars may be used on the grounds.

10. NO food may be used on the trial field during practice.

11. Exercise dogs only in designated areas.

12. Pick-up after your dog, your group, and yourself.

13. Trial order shall be at the discretion of the judge and is subject to change.

14. Photography and videoing is permitted from outside the field; except that NO camera flashes or photo lighting while dog is on or entering the field. See rule #4.

15. Entered & unentered dogs over 4 months of age must have proof of current rabies vaccination in the form of a rabies vaccination certificate or letter from your veterinarian evidencing vaccination.

16. SWDC reserves the right to request any person or dog to leave the trial grounds or limit access with or without cause if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the SWDC or the event.