Distance Control

Applies to: RH – F, FL, T, L, MT, W; Level A and B
Points: 15 p (F/FL/T/L/MT); 10 p (W)

Sequences

• Level A: Sit → Recall → Down → Recall
• Level B: Sit → Recall → Down → Stand → Recall

Permitted AC/VC

Both levels: one heel command, one sit command, one command for each recall, one AC and/or VC for down, and one command for final GS. B adds one AC and/or VC for stand. Where the rulebook conflicts over AC versus combined AC/VC, the 2026 guideline accepts either described version.

Execution

Phase 1: From GS, DH walks off-leash D straight. After 10–15 steps, D sits at 1 AC/VC — DH does NOT break stride or turn.

After another ~40 steps, DH stops and turns to face D.

Phase 2: At TJ instruction, DH recalls D with 1 AC/VC. D runs toward DH happily and fast. At the midpoint of the distance, DH gives 1 AC/VC for “down” — D must drop immediately. D stays in down.

Level B addition: At TJ instruction, D stands at 1 AC/VC. D stays standing.

Phase 3: At TJ instruction, DH calls D with 1 AC/VC. D comes quickly, sits close and straight in front. After ~3 sec, DH orders GS.

The down interrupts the first recall. In B, the stand is performed from the stationary down, before the final recall.

Rule: Distance Violation

• If the D surpasses the designated distance for the 1st recall / 2nd position by more than 10 steps → partial exercise maximum Satisfactory.

Partial Point Breakdown

Part	F, FL, T, MT	W
Part 1: Initial GS, development, sit & remain	6 p	4 p
Part 2: Approach and assume & remain “down”	5 p	3 p
Part 3 (A): Approach, front sit, GS	4 p	3 p
Part 3 (B): Stand, approach, front sit, GS	4 p	3 p

Sources

FCI/IRO 2025, §3.3.7. Binding IRO guideline, approved 25 August 2026.