Tunnel with Tube

Applies to: RH – F, FL, T, MT; Level V, A, and B
Points: 10 p (V) / 5 p (A, B)

Obstacle Spec

• Stiff entrance, diameter 0.50 m, length 3 m
• Tube at exit: soft material, length 3 m

Permitted AC/VC

• 1 AC and/or VC for “go through”
• 1 AC or VC for “stay” (after exit)
• 1 AC or VC for GS

Execution

1. RDT assumes GS in front of obstacle (D off-leash).
2. At AC/VC for “through”: D goes confidently through tunnel.
3. After D exits tunnel: DH gives AC/VC to “stay”.
4. At TJ instruction: DH goes to D, ends exercise with AC or VC for GS.

Evaluation — Faults

• 2026 clarification: stopping beside the tunnel before the end line of its soft part devalues the exercise.
• Insecure, hesitant, and/or hectic going in or through → devalue
• D does not leave tunnel → Insufficient
• D does not stay after AC/VC → Insufficient

Sources

FCI/IRO 2025, §3.3.13. Binding IRO guideline, approved 25 August 2026.