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Leash Rules — Full Map
UO/GW
| Moment | Leash status |
|---|---|
| Formal reporting in to TJ (before first exercise) | ON LEASH, ~1 m, collar |
| Reporting In exercise (Ex. 1) | ON LEASH — all levels, explicit |
| Heeling Level V | ON LEASH |
| Heeling Level A/B | OFF LEASH |
| All other UO/GW exercises | OFF LEASH |
| Down Under Distraction setup (moving to down spot) | OFF LEASH — explicitly stated |
| Formal reporting out after last exercise | ON LEASH |
Nosework — Reporting In to TJ
All disciplines: ON LEASH in GS before each search discipline.
Nosework — During Search and Between VPs
| Discipline | During search | Between VPs |
|---|---|---|
| Area (FL) | Off leash | Off leash — explicitly: “goes back with his off-leashed D” |
| Rubble (T) | Off leash, no collar (except bringsel) | No leash possible; work continues at TJ instruction |
| Tracking (F) | DH’s choice: off-leash or 10 m leash (collar or harness) | Continuous — reports back ON LEASH after track, before alert exercise |
| Avalanche (L) | Off leash | Off leash; work continues without pause |
| Mantrailing (MT) | ON LEASH, 5–10 m, search harness | Continuous trail; leash handling explicitly evaluated |
Rubble Special Case — Pre-Search Perimeter Walk
During the DH’s due-diligence walk around the perimeter (before announcing tactic), D must remain at a designated spot “either freely or tied down” — DH’s choice. This time counts against the search clock.
Source: judge/06_leash_rules.md