Working Trials is one of the earliest competitive canine activities and could be described as the canine equivalent of Three-Day Equestrian Eventing. The Nosework –Cross Country, Obedience – Dressage, and Agility – Show Jumping.
Nosework
As the name suggests, this section is all about using your dog’s nose to follow scent tracks and find articles. This is very much a team effort.
Control
This section should demonstrate the bond between dog and handler and their ability to work as a team. The judge is looking to see that the exercises have been thoroughly taught and are competently performed.
Agility
In this section your dog must complete three set exercises under control - The long jump, the clear jump and the scale jump.
