Swing

Applies to: RH – F, FL, T, MT; Level B only
Points: 10 p

Obstacle Spec

• Movable wooden plank: length ~3.0 m, width ~30 cm
• Support construction at start and end with mechanism to affix plank: 40 cm from ground
• Mounting/dismounting: 2 wooden boards, length ~1.5 m, width ~30 cm
• Similar constructions with same measurements and movability are admitted.

Longitudinal movement may be limited to 25 cm. The 2026 guideline requires the same limited/unlimited configuration for every participant. Ramp top edge: 35 cm above ground.

Permitted AC/VC

• 1 AC and/or VC for “mounting”
• 1 AC for “staying” (pause on plank)
• 1 AC or VC for each “go on”

Execution

1. RDT assumes GS in front of swing (D off-leash).
2. At AC/VC to “mount”: D steps onto movable plank via mounting ramp.
3. At AC: D immediately stays.
4. At TJ directive: DH walks to D’s side, gives AC/VC to “go on”, walks alongside D to end.
5. DH and D stop at the end of the moving plank. At a further judge’s instruction, DH commands go-on; D descends by the ramp. Walk several steps beyond, halt; D assumes GS independently.

Evaluation — Critical Rules

• D jumps off within first half → 0 points
• D jumps off after first half → Insufficient
• Insecure / hectic behaviour or insufficient coordination → devalue
• Hesitant or hectic mounting → devalue
• Insecure, anxious, erratic traversal → devalue
• Running ahead / lagging behind → devalue

Sources

FCI/IRO 2025, §3.3.17. Binding IRO guideline, approved 25 August 2026.